Filmlook Tutorial

Spot|DSE wrote on 12/29/2003, 11:56 AM

One of the things Vegas is really good at is converting and transcoding. After showing this at a few VASST tours and DV Expo, some folks asked how to do it. So, here's a simple tutorial that can get you started, and maybe even get you finished. It'll be published shortly but I always appreciate the feedback from this forum, helps me kill the typos, etc.
Film look tutorial
While video rarely can look exactly like film without using very high end equipment, it can certainly get very close, and IMO, Vegas is the ultimate tool to do this with.

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jetdv wrote on 1/13/2004, 6:59 AM

The film look script has now been completed. It can be downloaded from http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/FilmLook1_0.exe

MarkFoley wrote on 1/13/2004, 12:19 PM

Your the man Ed.....

DuncanS wrote on 1/13/2004, 3:55 PM

Dr Z - there's absolutely no point in converting PAL to 24p - which is why it isn't an option. Progressive PAL runs at 25 frames per sec - so you're incredibly close the the "cadence" of film already -- no need to these pulldown hacks that the NTSC people need. So simply de-interlace your footage (and colour correct etc...) and you're there!

Spot|DSE wrote on 1/13/2004, 5:29 PM

Ed's plug is working great on my end, so it will be something you'll enjoy when he starts shipping it.

jetdv wrote on 1/13/2004, 7:24 PM

Shipping now! :-)

It can be downloaded from http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/FilmLook1_0.exe

kentwolf wrote on 1/13/2004, 8:37 PM

I tried it and all I can get is Directory Does not exist.

I just highlighted the clip, ran the script, selected the first render option, picked a directory, and got the Directory Does Not Exist message.

...that's as far as I can get.

kentwolf wrote on 1/13/2004, 8:51 PM

trynot4563 wrote on 1/20/2004, 9:34 AM

I've been trying to understand the differences between setting field order (progressive, lower, upper) at the event, project, or render level. Is there an easy answer or a post someone can point me to.

This has been an interesting thread on 24p and I can't get to Jetdv's script either. Would love to look at it.

dfields wrote on 1/21/2004, 8:58 AM

Spot,

you don't mention this in your tutorial but I have to ask:

If i want to print the 24p back to tape, is it possible? Ihaven't tried it yet but I was just wondering.

great tutorial. I'll try to buy your book this month (is not cheap buying books from Brazil...)

thanks
Daniel

Spot|DSE wrote on 1/21/2004, 5:15 PM

If you want to print back to 24p, you must have a camera capable of receiving it, such as the Panasonic DVX100. Otherwise, it won't be able to print without rendering back to 60i (or 50i in PAL land)

dfields wrote on 1/22/2004, 4:23 AM

Sorry Spot.

The tutorial has so much information that i didn't see the topic "output"

Sorry to make you answer that again.

thanks

Dr_Z wrote on 1/22/2004, 6:07 AM

Thanks Spot! Looking forward to that update, but where will I be able to find that update on filmlook? I found your initial filmlook tutorial at http://www.sundancemediagroup.com/tutorials/filmlook.htm By the way: I just bought your book - it's worth every penny! Bravo! Regards from Germany.

CrazyRussian wrote on 1/23/2004, 8:53 AM

Thanks Spot for the tutorial, Jetdv for the script and everyone for participation: greate info!!!
I'd love toget that script too, but here is what I get by clicking on the link to it:
Not Found
The requested URL /scripts/FilmLook1_0.exe was not found on this server.

Is it too late???

jetdv wrote on 1/23/2004, 9:40 AM

The current filename is now FilmLook1_0b.exe. Add the "b" and you should be able to download it fine.

Thanks to Filmy, we're working on a much broader version, has much better error handling, and a selection of "looks" will be available. Don't have an exact timeframe yet.

Dr_Z wrote on 2/4/2004, 1:28 AM

Hi DuncanS Thanks a lot!