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[aimlava]

I have a Canon Rebel SL1 and am wondering what lenses I can use to get a more filmic look. The lenses I currently have ( an EFS 18-55mm and a1.5m/4.9ft) don't seem to be working very well. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks!

[SumitT13]

Can i use Nikon D5300 or D5500 with same setting and get the same effect ?

[RANDOM KNOWLEDGE]

awesome, thank YOU!

[Technoaussie]

I always appreciate anyone sharing techniques with others. Its the true path to learning. I've been a film maker -- selling my work since 1978. I began with 16mm film. Today I use a RED system (not mine). The reason for telling you this is not to boast but to present credibility in what I'm about to say. You did ask for critique...

Vignetting is a neat way to get atmosphere into a clip but overkill if its overdone. Clip one is a tad overdone. There is a process called 'Lap Dissolve' where one scene overlaps and fades into the next. Had you joined a bunch of clips together using this, you would have a truly 'professional looking' (I really hate that phrase) piece. Shortening the clips a few seconds and used lap dissolve to join them can build instant curiosity in a viewer.

You have about 12 seconds to do this. The scene where the cat is walking through the grass is great. These sort of scenes grab people's attention as a lead up to the remainder of the piece. Barb wire with moving blades of grass doesn't seem to lead into anything but could be a leader of interest. I believe the whole purpose of a short edited piece is to instantly grab attention and hold it for the duration of the piece, leaving the viewer wanting more.

Otherwise... Congratulations -- nice try for what I'm assuming is self taught movie production. A clean presentation that shows a level of dedication you will need to produce good movies. Books are getting expensive. I'm sure you'll find some on-line related to the art of script writing. This is where I'd point you if I were your mentor. From there to understanding attention spans of your intended audience will (hopefully) result in dynamic and gripping 60 second productions from you in the future. (read that as hugely profitable TV commercials!)

[SAArchived]

Wow, thanks for the reply. Also thanks for the constructive critique! :)

[MsSweetSatisfaction]

Nice bunch of information! Thanks for sharing!