Computer Editing: Film Effects
Post-production tips and tricks to make your video look like film.
From documentaries to rap videos, the "film look" is popular. Here, we'll take a look at how you can achieve a film look with your DV footage, modern editing software and some sage advice. In the context of this column, we'll focus on post-production techniques as opposed to things done in the camera.
"Why not just shoot on film?" you might ask. It's expensive and can be complicated to work with. By using a combination of techniques you can make your video look like film, but it's an inexact science, at best. We talked with many video and film creators and no two opinions were the same on what the film look is or how to achieve it. But they all agreed that good results are readily achieva…
Start Your Free Trial Membership to View This article
Why Become a Member?
As a Videomaker Plus member, you'll enjoy:
- Exclusive access to 1,000s of articles, tips, and videos
- Unlimited access to Videomaker Tips & Tricks video series
- Special contests and monthly drawings
- Members only eLetters
- Early online access to the current issue of Videomaker Magazine
- Members only discounts on Videomaker merchandise and more
- Priority status at Videomaker events
- The Expert Hotline: direct email access to our editors. Get answers to questions about any video subject
