DVX100 Short Film - Meth

One look at this trailer and you just might find yourself second-guessing the camera that was used. Shot with the DVX100, filmmaker Ozan Biron from Vancouver, Canada made this feaux trailer to an unexisting movie entitled "Meth". It was something that was made for the FOX TV show competition "On the Lot". Now - here's the kicker - according to Biron, there were no extra lenses or 35mm adapter used for the production!

This has caused quite a stir among the DVX100 communities and forums as many are wondering just how Biron was able to pull off such a film-like look with a stock DVX100a. At first glance, I couldn't believe it either. Then...watching it a second time I forgot about the use of great sound design, great score, good actors, great lighting, great editing, a great eye for color correction, visual effects in post, framing, sound effects, great directing, etc.

Not to take away anything from Biron (the trailer is one of most amazing sets of DVX100 footage I've ever seen) but with the right talent and vision, the DVX100 is more than what most of us give it credit for. Edited in Adboe Premiere, color timed and cut in Adobe After Effects 6.5. He said he shot in 24P normal and just zoomed in half way to work the depth of field in particular shots.

Tools Used as Listed:
One basic DVX100A (no adapter?) Velbon CX-686 tripod, Lowel Light Kit, Bizounce, Sony wire ECM-44B lav mic, Premier1.0 and AE6.5

With some still skeptical, I wanted to add a few links so you can judge for yourself: DVXUser Forum - "Meth" Trailer | Rebel's Guide Forum - "Meth" Trailer