mini DV feature NOVEMBER

[Brian Kavanagh]

http://www.digitalproducer.com/2004/02_feb/news/02_09/panasonic0212.htm
Heard an interview on BBC with director/editor Greg Harrison. His film NOVEMBER won photography award at Sundance - shot on mini DV and edited on computer etc., Worth considering for Oz films in the face of current disasters. The above site details the camera and the post prod.
BK

[Daz]

I've just worked on a 'dramatised documentary' series for the BBC called "Seven Industrial Wonders". These were shot using DSR500 (often 2 cameras) on DVCAM tape format, with some Super8 thrown in just for laughs.

The results were pretty wonderful. The cameras are smaller and lighter than digiBeta, allowing for more natural handheld work. But there were some problems. Focus seemed to be tricky, especially setting the back focus when using a 'high definition' lens. Exposure was even more problematic, the tendency being to overexpose which produced washed out, solarised looking flesh tones. But other than that, I'd say choosing these cameras was a great success.

daz

[Bucannears]

I recently worked on "The Finished People" which created a good buzz in Oz. As a soundie, I reckon it looked pretty good, especially since it was kined to 35mm. For sure the look of the film is a bit rough and ready, but it was a dramitsed doco. As one of the more successful oz films of the year I'm all for these new dvc features.