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The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide
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The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide

by Anthony Q. Artis, Anthony Q. Artis
July 2013
Beginner
296 pages
8h 54m
English
Focal Press
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Creating a “Film Look”

1 Shoot with a 24P CameraThis is probably the single easiest thing you could do to get that elusive film look. Basically these cameras shoot video at 24 frames per second (fps) or electronically mimic 24 fps, which is the same speed that film runs. (Normal video is shot at 30 fps.) Those few extra frames can make all the difference in the world. 24P prosumer cameras are very capable of delivering a great film look right out of the box when set in their 24P modes. Better yet, you can go 24P and HD with the newest generation of HDV cameras.

2 Use Film Look Software in PostFew things have done as much for the ...

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ISBN: 9780240809359