http://www.theindiefilmblog.com/lighting/make-your-video-look-like-film.html Indie Filmmaking Tips, Tricks, and Insights from Andrew Seltz - The Go-To Guy Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:16:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.theindiefilmblog.com/lighting/make-your-video-look-like-film.html/comment-page-1#comment-12271 Obviouschildblog Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:10:34 +0000 http://www.incorrigibleproductions.com/blogs/indiefilm/2006/08/13/make-your-video-look-like-film/#comment-12271 I agree with pretty much the entire post; Another tip I would add is to constantly white balance using some kind of white balance card. Also, vary your shots. Get a flow, wide shot to establish, medium, and then over the shoulder, and at least try to get one close up for each scene. Having the variation of shots goes a long way. But, by far the most important I would say is how you move the camera. Don't zoom, use a dolly, use a jib or a glidecam. If you don't have any of those things, just use a tripod. Whatever you do; believe me, you cannot get the Cloverfield look by shooting handheld w/ no production value. I agree with pretty much the entire post; Another tip I would add is to constantly white balance using some kind of white balance card. Also, vary your shots. Get a flow, wide shot to establish, medium, and then over the shoulder, and at least try to get one close up for each scene. Having the variation of shots goes a long way. But, by far the most important I would say is how you move the camera. Don’t zoom, use a dolly, use a jib or a glidecam. If you don’t have any of those things, just use a tripod. Whatever you do; believe me, you cannot get the Cloverfield look by shooting handheld w/ no production value.

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