As Indie filmmakers, we have all been fascinated with the cinematic look and how to achieve the cinematic look. But what is the secret that differentiates Hollywood films from student short films? Why do big-budget films look so effortlessly cinematic and short films sometimes struggle? What is the secret to achieving the high-budget cinematic look? I took the time to analyze shots from feature films and compare them to not as cinematic looking short films and share my findings in this video. We delve into the secret tricks and methods that high-budget films use to get their films to look as cinematic looking as possible.

Dany Gevirtz's video on cinematic lighting:    • the Cinematic Lighting Cheat Code  

Gawx Art (please check him out he's amazing):    / @gawxart  


Gear I used:
Canon Rebel T3i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
Rode NTG-2
Tascam DR-70D
Mountdog Softbox Lighting Kit