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XUL
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Film - Cinema
#19293205 - 12/18/13 12:44 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Evil Dead. Yes. Even they could do it.
And then there was the Blair Witch Project.
The Blair Witch Project was epic even if you did not think it was a quality film. This movie was filmed with a damn camcorder.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The profit this movie brought in and the success it inspired created a whole new market for "camcorder" films. But in my opinion those kinds of films got boring and really annoying.
Camcorders are a thing of the past. Maybe not. Someone might prove me wrong.
But what was the spectacular feat I have seen in cinema lately was the large success of Silent House. This movie was a prime and first example of the digital revolution. It was filmed with a Canon 5D Mark ii and sets of Zeiss compact prime lenses, most likely rented. I think the story was a terrible one, in fact the most predictable piece of trash ever. But I liked some of the cinematography, especially in the beginning. A prime example of the power a Canon 5D Mark ii can have.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1767382/technical?ref_=tt_dt_spec
As prices in cameras cheapen and the average Joe is able to wield a nice Hollywood will question who is who.
Or so I believe.
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Nimpo
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Re: Film - Cinema [Re: XUL]
#19293258 - 12/18/13 12:57 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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The 5D Mk2 or 3 is alright. Magic Lantern raw makes it better but it is no where near an actual cinema camera for cinema work.
That said, for your basic run of the mill horror flick, the 5D will do well. It can do well in a lot of situations. But to obtain a good cinematic horror look like the conjuring, youll need something better. A blackmagic or the usual REDs or Alexa. And of course, a proper DP. This can be said for anything going cinematic. DSLRs always render footage with a video feel, so im not too much of a fan, but they are great for online delivery content. Other cinema cams render movement, motion blur, and color sciences differently and feel more like film.
You cant grade h264 files like you can proper log footage. 4:2:0 just doesnt cut it, nor does the dynamic range. But Alexa ProRes is very flexible and fun to grade with over 13 stops of dynamic range. The 5D gets about 8 stops (of useable range). Raw is where its at, and is what i mostly shoot. It requires a more intricate workflow but it renders the best quality possible.
Hope that made sense
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XUL
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Re: Film - Cinema [Re: Nimpo]
#19294322 - 12/18/13 05:31 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Nimpo said: The 5D Mk2 or 3 is alright. Magic Lantern raw makes it better but it is no where near an actual cinema camera for cinema work.
That said, for your basic run of the mill horror flick, the 5D will do well. It can do well in a lot of situations. But to obtain a good cinematic horror look like the conjuring, youll need something better. A blackmagic or the usual REDs or Alexa. And of course, a proper DP. This can be said for anything going cinematic. DSLRs always render footage with a video feel, so im not too much of a fan, but they are great for online delivery content. Other cinema cams render movement, motion blur, and color sciences differently and feel more like film.
You cant grade h264 files like you can proper log footage. 4:2:0 just doesnt cut it, nor does the dynamic range. But Alexa ProRes is very flexible and fun to grade with over 13 stops of dynamic range. The 5D gets about 8 stops (of useable range). Raw is where its at, and is what i mostly shoot. It requires a more intricate workflow but it renders the best quality possible.
Hope that made sense 
The Black Magic. Yes, what an invention.
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