John Toll was always a master of cinematography and I think it really shows in this movie for which he won an Oscar.
I for one love how natural everything looks. It really feels authentic to the setting even if the film is incredibly historically inaccurate.
This also extends to the great costume design and sets.
The wedding scene is a particular highlight for me with how atmospheric it is.
I'm also glad the movie actually has colors that pop within the medieval setting instead of some overdone grey and brown filters and every soldier having the same colors on both sides so you can't distinguish them.
I'm glad Mel and John made sure that the enemy armies were distinguishable so I know who is hitting who when the battle starts.
Anyway, this movie is great and the cinematography and the beautiful James Horner score make it more than worthwhile.
Im looking for a cine camera to do some solo run and gun with AF anamorphics. Confused by the reviews of newer cameras like the Pyxis 12k, ZR and S1ii… Im looking for the best quality with minimal rigging and ill be on the go and wont have much time to worry about rigging and such. Any inputs are appreciated, thanks much!
Hey guys, an amateur to mid level photographer. I have been doing photography from quite some time and know the basics of composition, camera handling and post processing but these are specific to photography. I really want to get into film-making and want some of your expertise on where to start and what to learn.
I have made some of the small monologues already but those look like some rookie has made it, want to get more professional into it.
I have a Nikon Z50(apsc) and a 18-140 mm lens as of now. Please help 🙏
I’ve been rewatching some classic black and white movies recently, and I keep getting amazed at how much emotion and atmosphere they can pack without color. There’s something about the shadows, contrast, and lighting that just hits differently.
What’s your favorite black and white film, and why do you think it still resonates today? Do you think modern films could ever capture the same feeling without color?
Anyone else try the catta ace zoom lens set. I’ve used the EZ- 2 zooms mainly until I got these.
Hi guys, I’m sort of transitioning from physical filters (Pro-Mists/Glimmerglass) to post-plugins for more flexibility, not these post diffusion is too good to ignore.
Looking for a perpetual license that actually mimics light physics.
Has anyone compared these head-to-head?
• Scatter (Video Village): The "pro" pick. Is the MTF/physics math worth the high price?
• DigiDiff (Kromatika): Seems great for specific filter emulations. How’s the halation?
• Nano (Greyscale Labs): Claims AI depth mapping. Does it actually feel volumetric or just gimmicky? Is the DaVinci cinematic haze close enough?
• Hazy (FilmConvert): Simple, but does it hold up for high-end work?
Two big questions:
How do these handle "dead" clipped highlights compared to real glass?
Does Nano’s depth mapping flicker on fast-moving subjects?
Trying to find the one that looks the most "organic" and least like a digital blur. Appreciate any feedback!
Hi, how are you? I’d like to show you a project I made to practice my filmmaking skills within a narrative concept.
I created this commercial using whatever materials I had on hand: an old ball, some crutches, and a page torn from my notebook.
I hope you’ll take a look and leave a comment letting me know what you think.
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Hola, que tal? Quisiera mostrarles un proyecto que hice para prácticar mi cinematografía en un concepto narrativo.
Cree este comercial con los elementos que tenía a la mano, usé un balón viejo, unas muletas y una hoja arrancada de mi cuaderno de escritura.
Espero puedan verlo y dejarme un comenatario de que les pareció.
Personally I appreciate the attempt at something new (dual BW and color release), my only real gripe is the trailer edit makes the story's world look small ( looks like no extras ). From a technical standpoint it would have been nice to also see an attempt at film grain for the BW, also I think this particular project would have looked best in color pop. BW is tough to pull off correctly, especially with these type of rushed de-age vfx and modern digital, we'll see how it's received though.
Thoughts on these kind of BW period projects in general? Are we going to see an uptick in BW?
On that subject, 2 weeks back there was an announcement that Stallone is penning a script with Tarantino producing a Black and White 30s mafia story limited series, that (if it actually happens) is expected to be filmed on period 35mm cameras from the 30s.
Hey everyone,
I’m a fairly new DP and I’m about to shoot a horror short where a character hits a creature with an axe, and there are blood spurts involved
We did some tests, and the main issue is that the blood just doesn’t read on camera.
I’m trying to figure out how to light it properly so it actually pops and feels visible and impactful.
Any advice?
Mainly asking about the first image. For infrared, do we know at what frequency it’s capturing? At what temperature would these waves start to become visible like this? Are the waves only heat? Is this type of ripple movement even achievable with an infrared modded camera without a whole rocket ship of heat?
So interesting. Second image included for awe. Would love to know more about NASA’s imaging tech. Those shots they got when they separated whole parts of the craft, amazing.
Has anyone experimented with creating a time-lapse effect within a single scene purely through lighting - transitioning from day to dusk to visually convey the passage of time?
Would love to know if you’ve tried this yourself or seen any scenes/films where this has been done effectively.
I’m currently re-rigging my vintage Nikon Ai/Ai-s primes for a more professional setup. I’ve been using Tilta seamless rubber gear rings, but I’ve found they aren’t solid enough for Arri WCU-4 and SXU-1 systems. Under high torque or fast pulls, the rubber tends to flex or slip, which messes up my calibration.
I’m looking for something more rigid (Delrin/Hard plastic) that can handle cforce motors without the bulk of a full permanent cine-mod if possible.
Every time I try to google anything about the type of film stock, cine stock, movie film stock, motion picture film stock, etc., I just get Kodak Ektar 100, which is for photography, lol.
For real though, which film stock captures the most amount of and most accurate colors from nature, especially the sky, with little to no color grading?
Sorry, there seems to be some confusion. I'm looking for professional film stock used to film feature films in Hollywood, not film stock used for still photography.
Hi! I will be shooting a short video next month as a trailer for an EP i worked on with friends. It will be my first time shooting something and consciously thinking about what i need to get the look i want to achieve. I will be using an old Canon EOS Rebel T2i that I inherited a couple years ago, but the only lens I have is the kit lens.
I've been meaning to get a prime lens so i can squeeze the most out of the old T2i but i'm a little lost on the choices. We'll mostly be shooting outdoors at night around the city and inside a car, so low light. Visual references are Belly (1998), Deep Cover (1992), Pusher (1996), and Thief (1982).
Been eyeing the Canon 50mm bc i want to work with a wider aperture but there's so many varying versions and prices of it. Which one would be the best around $100 used? I've also been thinking of getting an adapter and buying a vintage Nikkor or Yashica lens since they go cheaper used. What would be the best option for my case?
I’m looking for like minded indie/amateurs film-makers in London who’re looking for cinematographer/dp to collab with? Not looking for paid work or anything. I just want to connect with film makers and work on projects.
My YouTube channel to show some small personal stuff I’ve done: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCQnby6UNsrVOoc6hk-Zgr-w?ra=m
The cheapest piece of shlt 135mm PL mount lens — used / old. What should I search online? I’m having trouble finding any hits. Under $500 preferable. Any thoughts? Thanks
A case is the last thing I'd want to cheap out on, but with it getting warmer and nearly being at the end of the pre-production phase of my short film, I really need something that can protect my gear when I'm moving from place to place, and unfortunately I just don't have the kind of money where I can spend hundreds of dollars on a bag (at least for now).
The most difficult part with finding a good bag within my budget comes down to size. I have the Sony FS7 which isn't fully rigged out quite yet—no Shoulder Pad and VCT-14 Quick Release Plate Combo or V-Mount Batteries—but what is on the rig would take around 5 minutes to Reassemble 5 minutes to Disassemble, and time is precious.
So what I'm looking for in a bag is an interior size of roughly 20 inches in Length, 13/14 inches in Width, and around 12 inches in Height. And it'd definitely be a bonus if it had side pockets on the exterior but I'd honestly be happy with anything as close as possible as to what I need for the interior. I also don't mind if any suggestions are about Used Bags or New Bags. Anything would be GREATLY appreciated 🙏