Robert Benson's Lounge Discussions

Patrick "pH" Hampton
DSRL Made for shooting moving images or still.

Some guy in another post said a DRSL are only ment for stills. But with Tech advances I would like to disagree. What do other people think?

Edwin Adrian Nieves

I agree, Patrick. Also, understanding the craft means comprehending the heart of filmmaking, which is to engage the audience. A Red One can do that and so can a DSLR. This means the focus is not on the equipment but the story and experience it brings out of the viewer.

Richard Trombly

It is a great opportunity for really low budget filming. But the unintended out of focus moments in cinematic movement with a DSLR are telling and so often the glass is not high enough quality and a zoom lens rather than a good set of primes.

Richard Trombly

Good point Edwin, but I was responding to the technical question. If we are going to that point , then I would take something shot on a iPhone and decent sound design and ADR over a nicely shot film w...

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Robin Chappell

Well, gee, I dunno. I know of at least five TV Series that are shot on DSLR's (particularly the 7D), and many an Indie Movie is shot on them. They're easier to handle and easier to Post with. I'm planning on shooting my Indie projects with one. Only the Big Features still shoot celluloid.

Richard Trombly

but as you say Simon, the cost difference of 15,000 USD or so is not a risk you might be willing to take in a feature budgeted at a few million USD. But it is dreadfully critical to the semi-pro. Depends upon the production and the intended distribution.

Robert Benson
Hello from Vegas

Hi, all. I am a long time photographer who has recently entered the filmmaking arena. I have short term and long term ideas for a web based show and also short and feature length films. I would love to network with folks in Las Vegas but also around the globe as some of my plans include looking for...

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