How to make video look like film

One good way to make video look like film is by using a shallow depth of field. Using a shallow depth of field makes the film looks very professional and shows a higher level of skill in film maker. It also helps the audience to focus on what parts of the film are important and allows for a focus pull to be used in the film, making the film more interesting and enhancing editing skills. It also helps with making it look film like if you stick to the 180 degree line as the audience find the film easier to follow and are not confused when the characters suddenly have a different background behind them. Camera movement can make video look much more film like as it can be used in many ways. A film containing no movement can be just as professional looking as one with lots. Framing is important as it helps to create the mood and a bad framing can make the whole film have a bad feel to it, making all of the other work quite unimportant. Lighting is important as it can show mood or time of day in the film. Using three point lighting helps to make the shot look as natural as possible, making the video much more film like. When in post production, you can colour correct shots throughout your film. This is very useful when making your video film like as it can alter what the people see on the screen.