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saprano · 08-23-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

Several sources are saying that the new films will be shot on 35mm rather than digital..seems like good news to me.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...indel-20130822

Well now.................

Excuse me while i try to remain calm.

JLaw1719 · 08-23-2013, 11:11 PM

I'm pretty pleased with the news about being shot on 35mm. Simply put, I prefer the look of film. Not only that, but I'm also in the camp that believes actually shooting on film as opposed to digitally allows for a more thoughtful process of filmmaking. I see only positives in this, but I prefer the look and feel of film anyways.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 08-23-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Well now.................

Excuse me while i try to remain calm.

You got a problem with film? Huh? HUH!? *aggressively chicken dances towards Saprano*

saprano · 08-23-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

You got a problem with film? Huh? HUH!? *aggressively chicken dances towards Saprano*

Problem with film?? Haha. Check my post history.

EDIT- Plain and simple... I LOVE film! Digital can't replicate that look. Ever.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 08-23-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Problem with film?? Haha. Check my post history.

EDIT- Plain and simple... I LOVE film! Digital can't replicate that look. Ever.

Ahhh. 'Twas just another out of context post. Is this just about JJ Abrams at the helm, or something?

saprano · 08-23-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Ahhh. 'Twas just another out of context post. Is this just about JJ Abrams at the helm, or something?

I don't understand? It's about film being superior. Digital is too clean and fake looking. Film has a realistic look and an organic quality about it.

The only digital shot movie i like is Skyfall and that's because it sort of has film qualities about it.The Arri Alexia is a good camera. All the other digital shot movies look bad imo. Especially with the Red One.

Agent Zero · 08-24-2013, 12:01 AM

Just a rumor.

rickah88 · 08-24-2013, 12:05 AM

Nerdkiller likes BD · 08-24-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

I don't understand? It's about film being superior. Digital is too clean and fake looking. Film has a realistic look and an organic quality about it.

The only digital shot movie i like is Skyfall and that's because it sort of has film qualities about it.The Arri Alexia is a good camera. All the other digital shot movies look bad imo. Especially with the Red One.

OHHHHH! I thought you meant you were going to rage out or something, rather than jumping for joy. Boy, am I thick.

But yeah, film's better.

pmac · 08-24-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent Zero

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Just a rumor.

I can't imagine how bad of a move that would be for any franchise.

AmrlKJaneway · 08-24-2013, 01:25 AM

If this is going to be shot on film, then personally I hope they do not go for a 3D conversion. Why? Because it will be projected digitally at most cinemas, and 3D conversion will automatically downgrade the 2D version to 2-2.8K. This was my problem with Man of Steel. It was shot on film, and I could see the grain to prove it. Problem was, it didn't look like grain, rather static noise, to me because of the low resolution. I believe film, mastered in 2D at 4K for digital projection will solve this issue.

I love JJ, and I love lens flare, but I'm hoping it is not overused in this, in order to keep a true Star Wars look. I don't want him to not be himself, though. I just want this to feel like Star Wars and not like JJ. I think that's fair enough.

And some scenes in 15/70 wouldn't hurt... even though I'd never get to experience them properly...

chris_sc77 · 08-24-2013, 07:22 AM

I would assume c-3po and r2-d2 are gonna a be back for the next film. Are the actors who played them still alive and if so are they gonna be involved ? I can't really watch any Star Wars film without humorously enjoying the ( easily readable as homosexual) relationship between those two droids. If Kenny Baker is too old I hope they get someone else and at least get the same voice (Anthony Daniels?) For the voice. Also I really hope Warwick Davis is involved in the new film.

AmrlKJaneway · 08-24-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_sc77

I would assume c-3po and r2-d2 are gonna a be back for the next film. Are the actors who played them still alive and if so are they gonna be involved ? I can't really watch any Star Wars film without humorously enjoying the ( easily readable as homosexual) relationship between those two droids. If Kenny Baker is too old I hope they get someone else and at least get the same voice (Anthony Daniels?) For the voice. Also I really hope Warwick Davis is involved in the new film.

I think you can guarantee all of that, except for maybe Warwick Davis, but it would be nice! Are there Leprechauns in the Star Wars galaxy?

Roonan · 08-24-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Well considering if it was up to Lucas I would assume it would be digital, probably another way to say Lucas isn't in charge anymore if we didn't already know.

Yes, this whole campaign to please frustrated fanboys is getting excessive. Film vs digital is just a matter of personal preference. What's the next news going to be? The lenses that they are going to use? And how much it's going to be similar to the OT?

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Originally Posted by octagon

I'm a 'purist' in that I love the look of film but digital cameras have gotten very good at mimicing the look and feel of film.

Since we're talking about this, I highly recommend the documentary Side by Side. I'm interested in the subject and figured it would be okayish and (host/interviewer) Keanu would be tolerable but the whole was really good.

That's a great documentary. And although I prefer film (except for specific purposes), digital cameras have indeed advanced a lot not only in resolution but in dynamic range as well. We've reached a point where one is not better than the other, both have their advantages. And there are some great quotes from the "pro-Digital" crowd.

14728 · 08-25-2013, 03:40 PM

I'm really happy they're shooting this in 35mm and using a lot of practical effects because it makes this film sound like it will be faithful to the original trilogy.

ShellOilJunior · 08-25-2013, 03:46 PM

A pleasant surprise. Can't go wrong with 35mm.

The Fallen Deity · 08-25-2013, 03:51 PM

Well this certainly is surprising news. With this and using more practical effects, it looks like the filmmakers are trying to make it look as close as possible to the Original Trilogy which is very good news.

35mm film stock looks great.

leey · 08-25-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

A pleasant surprise. Can't go wrong with 35mm.

If only the film format was the only possible issue a movie could have...

14728 · 08-25-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

Well this certainly is surprising news. With this and using more practical effects, it looks like the filmmakers are trying to make it look as close as possible to the Original Trilogy which is very good news.

35mm film stock looks great.

+1. Agree 114%

Falaskan · 08-25-2013, 05:55 PM

On another note why would they need to bring Kenny Baker back? I've never understood why there needed to be anyone at all inside R2.

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08-23-2013, 11:11 PM	#4342
JLaw1719 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:34 DVD collection:9	I'm pretty pleased with the news about being shot on 35mm. Simply put, I prefer the look of film. Not only that, but I'm also in the camp that believes actually shooting on film as opposed to digitally allows for a more thoughtful process of filmmaking. I see only positives in this, but I prefer the look and feel of film anyways.

08-24-2013, 12:01 AM	#4347
Agent Zero Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:WA	Just a rumor.

08-24-2013, 12:05 AM	#4348
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93

08-24-2013, 01:25 AM	#4351
AmrlKJaneway Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia	If this is going to be shot on film, then personally I hope they do not go for a 3D conversion. Why? Because it will be projected digitally at most cinemas, and 3D conversion will automatically downgrade the 2D version to 2-2.8K. This was my problem with Man of Steel. It was shot on film, and I could see the grain to prove it. Problem was, it didn't look like grain, rather static noise, to me because of the low resolution. I believe film, mastered in 2D at 4K for digital projection will solve this issue. I love JJ, and I love lens flare, but I'm hoping it is not overused in this, in order to keep a true Star Wars look. I don't want him to not be himself, though. I just want this to feel like Star Wars and not like JJ. I think that's fair enough. And some scenes in 15/70 wouldn't hurt... even though I'd never get to experience them properly...

08-24-2013, 07:22 AM	#4352
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	I would assume c-3po and r2-d2 are gonna a be back for the next film. Are the actors who played them still alive and if so are they gonna be involved ? I can't really watch any Star Wars film without humorously enjoying the ( easily readable as homosexual) relationship between those two droids. If Kenny Baker is too old I hope they get someone else and at least get the same voice (Anthony Daniels?) For the voice. Also I really hope Warwick Davis is involved in the new film.

08-25-2013, 03:40 PM	#4355
14728 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:195 Trading Score:11	I'm really happy they're shooting this in 35mm and using a lot of practical effects because it makes this film sound like it will be faithful to the original trilogy.

08-25-2013, 03:46 PM	#4356
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	A pleasant surprise. Can't go wrong with 35mm.

08-25-2013, 03:51 PM	#4357
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	Well this certainly is surprising news. With this and using more practical effects, it looks like the filmmakers are trying to make it look as close as possible to the Original Trilogy which is very good news. 35mm film stock looks great.

08-25-2013, 05:55 PM	#4360
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	On another note why would they need to bring Kenny Baker back? I've never understood why there needed to be anyone at all inside R2.

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