"Film, at least for me, is dead" at DVinfo.net

Adam Perry · July 30th, 2007, 06:37 AM

I know this forum is typically about technical issues in regards to the HV20, but I found this interview with David Lynch (one of my favorite directors) about his new movie. I thought it might be of interest to fellow HV20-ers, particularly since, I feel, the camera he uses isn't even as good as the HV20. I know its easy to get caught up in technical issues and debates about whether film or video is better, if you NEED a pro camera to shoot a film, yadda yadda yadda, but this interview gave me a nice perspective, especially coming from a director such as David Lynch.

I thought it might inspire, if it is too off topic, feel free to move/delete. The video is on this page...

http://www.amazon.com/Lynchs-Inland-...5797687&sr=8-1

Chris Hurd · July 30th, 2007, 08:13 AM

Moved from HV20 to TOTEM.

Ian G. Thompson · July 30th, 2007, 09:44 AM

Thanks for that link Adam. I think he shot that with a PD150? Unbelievable...he thinks that film is dead and the internet is the way to go. I didn't know who he really was until a couple of months ago and then I realized that I have seen just about all of his work before. With that said...I take his comments with a lot of weight....I feel that there will be some sort of paradigm shift in regards to movie making and distribution.

The guy is kind of quirky....but then again, show me a genious who isn't.

Adam Perry · July 30th, 2007, 09:51 AM

he's done a lot of cool stuff, and yes, very quirky. i think this film was still put back on film for the actual movie theater screenings...i cant wait to see it, im sure it will be odd. also, the pd150 is a standard def 4:3 camera, so i believe i read the widescreen mode he shot in was like 300 lines of resolution...thats nuts!

Mathieu Ghekiere · July 30th, 2007, 10:51 AM

David Lynch is always an interesting man to listen too, and this interview proves it again (although I'm not a very big fan of his movies, I enjoyed quite some of them).
What he says about the internet and shooting digital is really interesting!

Ian G. Thompson · July 30th, 2007, 11:47 AM

From what little I know of him he seems like someone that I would love to work with. Like the kind of individual who can help bring out the best in your craft.

July 30th, 2007, 06:37 AM	#1
Adam Perry Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 77	"Film, at least for me, is dead" I know this forum is typically about technical issues in regards to the HV20, but I found this interview with David Lynch (one of my favorite directors) about his new movie. I thought it might be of interest to fellow HV20-ers, particularly since, I feel, the camera he uses isn't even as good as the HV20. I know its easy to get caught up in technical issues and debates about whether film or video is better, if you NEED a pro camera to shoot a film, yadda yadda yadda, but this interview gave me a nice perspective, especially coming from a director such as David Lynch. I thought it might inspire, if it is too off topic, feel free to move/delete. The video is on this page... http://www.amazon.com/Lynchs-Inland-...5797687&sr=8-1

July 30th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	Moved from HV20 to TOTEM. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 30th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#5
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	David Lynch is always an interesting man to listen too, and this interview proves it again (although I'm not a very big fan of his movies, I enjoyed quite some of them). What he says about the internet and shooting digital is really interesting! __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

July 30th, 2007, 09:44 AM	#3
Ian G. Thompson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rockledge, Florida Posts: 351	Thanks for that link Adam. I think he shot that with a PD150? Unbelievable...he thinks that film is dead and the internet is the way to go. I didn't know who he really was until a couple of months ago and then I realized that I have seen just about all of his work before. With that said...I take his comments with a lot of weight....I feel that there will be some sort of paradigm shift in regards to movie making and distribution. The guy is kind of quirky....but then again, show me a genious who isn't.

July 30th, 2007, 09:51 AM	#4
Adam Perry Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 77	he's done a lot of cool stuff, and yes, very quirky. i think this film was still put back on film for the actual movie theater screenings...i cant wait to see it, im sure it will be odd. also, the pd150 is a standard def 4:3 camera, so i believe i read the widescreen mode he shot in was like 300 lines of resolution...thats nuts!

July 30th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#6
Ian G. Thompson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rockledge, Florida Posts: 351	From what little I know of him he seems like someone that I would love to work with. Like the kind of individual who can help bring out the best in your craft.