A) The equipment used to make this visually exceptional film is accessible to anybody!
B) It is a prime example of what can be done when you have a vision, some patients and a plan.
I've seen other very good films done on consumer HD camcorders, most of them were filmed on canon HV series cams and they were very good! but I chose condition:human because the level and quality of effects Trent Lepp (director) achieved are in my opinion; original, creative and something the rest of us can do or at least try.
The gear; canon HV30 consumer HD camcorder, five work lights, two big pieces of green felt. Trent mentions some editing and effects software he used to create some of the beautiful footage in the trailers on his blog "The Process"
Digital film making is a revolution unequaled since cinema began
The Director, Trent Lepp working on less than a shoe string budget has managed to pull together visually striking images of his vision of the future. Trent uses an HV30, ($500 to $600) made by canon. This camera was preceded by the HV20 which can be purchased for around $400 to $500 bucks on ebay. These are High Definition cameras and have a range of features usually found only on Pro level cams. I own an HV30 and am very happy with it! Around the end of the year I will probably upgrade to the canon HV40. This cam will shoot 24p without having to work through the pull down process.
You can find out how he is making magic here: The Process
See more trailers here ................................. VIMEO
Other film shorts I have saved to my faves:
Calls From The Führerbunker
Nokio's test footage
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