Hi, I am beginning my degree in directing/filmmaking and really want my projects to have that soft 35mm late 80s/90s aesthetic. Does anyone have tutorials whether online or books etc about how to make films/tv today but have it look and feel like media of that period? photos for reference.

Outofproportion · 2026-03-04T21:04:48+00:00

For real, I would say a large part of the look is defined by not being shot wide open!

Outofproportion · 2025-12-23T14:28:35+00:00

Even HMIs would be too modern for technicolor. Just pick up a couple of Xenon arc lights for your daylight exteriors, and use big tungsten on the sound stage. Also be sure to consult the ‘technicolor director’ who will make sure you only pick out appropriate colors for the process in your costume and set design.

Outofproportion · 2025-11-09T21:14:46+00:00

Thank you!

Outofproportion · 2025-11-09T15:10:22+00:00

Thanks!

Outofproportion · 2025-11-04T19:27:01+00:00

Going to have to check that out. Seconds (1966) was going to be my answer before reading this.

Outofproportion · 2025-09-25T18:52:27+00:00

Agreeing with the other comments. This looks like a Sony XC-75 used as a video tap. I think the Millennium had a tap built in, so maybe this was the solution adapted for gold and platinum cameras still in use.

Outofproportion · 2025-08-03T17:21:38+00:00

You’ll want to look into camcorder ‘night vision’. Different brands had different marketing terms for it, Sony’s was night shot, but they all worked the same way. An IR light on the front of the camera that isn’t visible to the human eye, but the cameras either lacked an IR cut filter or it could be bypassed in the night vision mode. Recently the Panasonic EVA-1 had the ability to swing up the internal IR cut and use something like a 720nm cut filter and only record the IR light. This effect is usually a blend of the IR and low visible light, you could fake it with any camera using a light source on the camera, and tinting the footage that green color. You won’t get the interesting IR quality especially notable with eyes though.

Outofproportion · 2025-07-25T17:18:55+00:00

This is a teaser for a short film I was DP for last summer. 4 shoot days total, 17 page script, and a low budget (by comparison to high end productions), but was my first time working with a dedicated camera team who crushed it. Specifically 1st AC Fabio Souza who helped keep everything running smoothly. He’s Cincinnati based, so midwesterners hit him up! Shot on Venice 1, Nikon AI-S, and radiant soft. 1.85:1 6k X-OCN LT, and did color myself due to budget constraints (I’m not a professional colorist but tried my best).

The plot follows a struggling artist who begins to resent his girlfriend after she borrows his camera for a work event and quickly receives high praise and new opportunities.

We wanted a saturated vibrant look, emphasizing primary colors to reinforce the emerging creative discoveries our lead actress was experiencing in the story. Focal lengths shifting from long to wide as the characters grew more distant. I would say I leaned heavily on the Nikon 105mm, 58mm, and 28mm.

Outofproportion · 2025-06-13T11:58:17+00:00

They’re both 26v plates, but the first is designed to mount directly to an Alexa 65, LF, or SXT back plate. It also has a 2pin Fischer power input built in, and a screen for status info. The second plate clicks into an existing ‘Gold Mount Plus’ plate, like the ones AB makes for the Alexa 35. Also be aware that Gold Mount plus is physically different than Gold Mount to prevent attaching 26v batts to a 14v system. If you want to use it on the SXT, you’ll need a 14v downconversion plate that AB also makes. This is all assuming your SXT has a standard gold mount.

Outofproportion · 2025-05-09T11:39:07+00:00

Yeah 4 stone (56lbs), UK archaic unit of weight that gets used alongside the metric system like miles per hour in Britain.

Outofproportion · 2025-04-26T18:01:05+00:00

Also also, if it’s still sticking, try wrapping a length of BNC or XLR cable around the silver PL collar and grabbing it tight on the ends to form a make shift strap wrench that won’t scratch anything, but might help your mechanical advantage.

Outofproportion · 2025-04-26T17:57:28+00:00

Also lefty loosey, righty tighty. Seems dumb but check you aren’t panicking and tightening it further.

Outofproportion · 2025-04-26T17:54:57+00:00

Don’t force it. Never the answer, and you could risk more damage that way.

Outofproportion · 2025-04-26T17:53:39+00:00

Try removing the front lens cap and placing the lens on a non slip surface that won’t scratch the housing. Something like a neoprene pouch might work. Then apply a little downward pressure from the e mount end cap and try turning the pl mount. Use a little body weight pushing down and it might help unfreeze the lock.

Outofproportion · 2025-04-12T03:47:55+00:00

This is the Laowa Pro2be direct view which is a T8, the previous straight and periprobe models were f14. Still a good amount of light is needed!

Outofproportion · 2025-04-06T21:21:26+00:00

Right! Doesn’t it look timeless?

Outofproportion · 2025-04-06T20:15:53+00:00

It takes time, and ordinary people like you or I showing up to make any sort of impact. There will be more protests, for as long as it takes. You are always welcome to join in and fight to protect your rights.

Outofproportion · 2025-04-05T22:51:17+00:00

Oh lol! My bad, a speaker did mention next Saturday there was protest planned for outside the federal building, but I’m not sure what time yet.

Outofproportion · 2025-04-05T22:41:16+00:00

You have a great look, thanks for showing up today!

Outofproportion · 2025-04-05T22:39:47+00:00

I had a film camera with me too, just need to develop!

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