Posted by RReed at 1cust64.tnt8.bos1.da.uu.net on January 18, 2000 at 03:57:39:
In light of the fact that I'm attempting to make a movie without the benefit of a formal education, the following questions may seem trivial or even stupid. My apologies.
In numbered, easy-answer format:
1) What were the film/camera combinations used for Chasing Amy and Clerks? If Chasing Amy was 35mm, would you have considered using color 16mm to film Clerks if budgets permitted? Was it a stylistic or budgetary decision?
2) Do you know of any good resources for pricing out film development costs, acquiring of film, and any other media-related expenses to help build a budget?
3) Is it the age of the camera, or the film (or maybe both) that determines the appearance of "age" in a film? I noticed on ebay that a number of somewhat old Bolex 16mm movie cameras are for sale, and wondered if this would be a savvy economic choice, or if everything I shot on it would come out looking like late-60s porn.
4) Is there a (relatively) cheap way to "preview" what you've shot on film? Or does it have to be developed before you can proof it for proper lighting/color?
5) Do you think it's worthwhile to shoot a "practice-run" of a film on video (MiniDV) for a first-time filmmaker, or are film and video so drastically different that it prove a waste of time? Have any of you ever seen DV blown up to Film, and if so, how does it look compared to 16mm?
I appreciate whoever might answer these questions taking the time to do so. I think it's great that this forum for talking about the View Askew films exists with direct interaction with the persons responsible.
Thanks!
Ryan Reed