Vincent Cheung Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hey im new and its pretty cool to be a member on here!! I recently bought a DSLR and just experimenting around as im sure im speaking for everyone that we have a love of film, so taking it to the next level is a logical step :) Anyone got any advice for a beginner? But i've always wondered how Abrams has got that streak of lighting in his films like in Star trek and super 8, is it just a combo of his lighting and camera(might be a silly qn)? Thanks! VC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted July 30, 2012 Premium Member Share Posted July 30, 2012 It's a mixture of using Anamorphic Lenses ($$$$) as well as very well done post FXs ($$$), though it can also be done, to an extent with certain on camera filters ($$) or plugings for After Effects ($). It's slightly cliche now-- almost like the "shaky hand held 'immediate'" camera oping which is slowly-- it seems-- to be fading. And yes, it does come from the lighting as well as in order to get those streaks, you have to kick a light into the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Holland Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Both films were shot with Panavision Anamorphic lenses , which produce that flare if you shine a light into the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brahem Ziryab Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I think what Mr. Sierkowski means is Anamorphic Lenses ($$) and well-done FX ($$$$$$$$$$...) advice for a beginner? Keep shooting and don't be afraid to experiment (cliche advice, but very true) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted July 30, 2012 Premium Member Share Posted July 30, 2012 Ben, how dare you devalue how important we camera people are! ;) You're probably right-- though having never done big FXs stuff, I honestly have no idea how much it would cost a post house to put a flare or two in a frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Putting a light into a DSLR kit zoom will not produce the same effect. More of a diffuse fog. At least you don't have to wait for rushes anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Stewart Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 totally overused these days, but you can achieve this effect simply with a blue streak filter if you wanted to do it on the cheap. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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