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

DVX100 Short - Flip

Shot on a DVX100a with an M2 Adapter, Flip is already on DVD with over 4 hours of special features. This 15 min. short film was shot for less than $3,000 - way too much for a short I think. But the depth of field is awesome.

Website: flipmovie.net
Director: Carleton Torpin

DVX100 Short - Sunrise

Here's a great example of how much a sweet location and pretty faces can spice things up! The dialogue mix is not good and some shots are a bit too close and the thirds are a bit sketchy, but the lighting looks great and it looks good. This short was shot with the DVX100a and cut with FCP.

Website: Nicholas J. Robinson
Director: Nicholas J. Robinson

HVX200 Short Movie - Martial Artsy

An official selection by the 2007 Newport Beach Film Festival and the 2007 DC Shorts Film Festival this short was shot with the HVX200.

Trailer: View
Website: Martial Artsy
Director: Kiyong Kim

HVX200 Short Movie - Cyn

Here's a trailer from the same guy that brought you "Broken" the short movie shot on the DVX. This time, though, he shoots another short entitled "Cyn" with the HVX200 using HD 720p native using four 8GB P2 cards. He shot this short for the "On the Lot" competition I mentioned in a previous post. He shot it in 6 days with a budget of under $1,000. I still think anything even close to a grand is way too much to spend on a short film.

Website: www.alittlecyn.com
Director/Editor: Alex Ferrari
Producer: Kyra Ozuna

DVX100 Short Movie - Broken

Here's the trailer from a short flick that's been making rounds since 2006 and has been selected in over 140 international film festivals. It has HUGE production value for a movie that's been shot on the DVX, but most of it comes from the post-production aspect. According to the site, it's also been a springboard towards a feature film version in development. The director was also an entry in Spielberg's FOX reality show, On The Lot, but he got eliminated early. By the way, on a side note, it looks as if they're not coming out with another season of On the Lot. Oh well...too bad.

Website: WhatisBroken.com
Director: Alex Ferrari
Writer/Producer: Jorge Flores Rodrigues of Fortuity Films