First Born - Trailer - Short Film from director Greg Derochie

[chhmcom]

Hey, you left out the part where the CEO sucked up and asked for government funding!

[NelsonXL1s]

Are You sure it was made on CANON XL1s? This Canon xl1s? :)

And now seriously question: Why Xl1s if i bet uve cash to buy e.g. XL-H1.

Anyway. This is pro-job Greg.

[derochie]

Thanks. This film was shot in Dec 2000, when the only camera available was canon XL1-1.

[NelsonXL1s]

Thanks for quick answer mate. Im still really impressed with this real "cinelook". How have You get it? Of course if You can say it :)

I try do feel-like cinema on this cam. I'm about to buy indoor lights kit for makeing better documentary films. What should i buy. And last questions - lens. Where can i buy it.

Sorry for this "too many questions", but there is not too many people which have Yours knowledge.

[derochie]

We achieved the cinema look on the XL-1 by shooting in "progessive mode" using the stock zoom lens that came with the camera. The most important factor was proper lighting. I rented a large lighting package and hired a DP who knew how to light well. Best of luck with your projects.

[NelsonXL1s]

Sorry if i'm intrusive :)

How do You think:

Where could You be now without film-school and staying on getting knowledge from books only and Internet?

"miles behind" or not? How important school was for You. I ask because i am thinking about school. PS. Sorry for my language. Im not english.

[NelsonXL1s]

One question more. How can i buy FIRST BORN on dvd. I live in the UK.

[momoflakes]

Wow, this is so professional! I'm an XL1s filmmaker too and I'm astounded at the quality you have here. Great work.

[derochie]

Thanks very much. We took our time to light professionally, working with a great DP.

[matthompsonfilm]

This looks great....and left me wanting to see more!

[JamesWorldStudios]

seems like a good movie

[Waynedang]

Great job Greg. Very professional shot.

[derochie]

Thanks. It made the rounds at a few festival and won a couple of awards. Now I'm focusing on getting a feature into production, a film called Solitary. Write back to me with your email address, so we can correspond directly. - Greg