Can you think of any film makers that produce similar work to that of Guillermo del Toro?

I am looking for a good supernatural/horror film or even better, film maker. There are tons of supernatural or horror themed films but most seem to be absolutely rubbish. Any suggestions?

- Juan Antonio Bayona – The Orphanage (2007)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464141/
- Neil Marshall – Dog Soldiers (2002) & The Descent (2005)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0551076/
- Jaume Balagueró & Paco Plaza – [Rec] (2007) & [Rec] 2 (2009)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0049371/

How do I film in a different aspect ratio on my Camcorder?

I have a Canon HG21 which shoots HD in regular 16×9, but i really want to film in 2:35:1 to make it look like a real film, how can I?

you can letterbox the 16:9 video in your computer video editor so it would emulated the letterbox used in a 2.35:1 film transfer. when shooting with the camcorder you need to "protect" the image, remembering that the very top and bottom of the viewfinder image will be lost to cropping.

funny that you want your 16:9 to look like "real film", because many real film directors protect for 16:9 ratio so that the movie will work on DVD widescreen. DVD sales is where most of the movie release money is made.

How are films that are digitally edited transferred to film for theatrical release?

I know that in the present, a lot of major motion pictures still have many scenes shot on film, then digitally transferred for editing. However, there some major films which use digital cameras exclusively. I also know that most movie theaters still project films using actual analog film, rather than digitally project it, which some theaters are starting to do for certain films. I was wondering how exactly the finished movie is transferred from a digital source to film.

The device is called a film recorder.

The recording is the final step in a process called Digital Intermediate (DI):

What is the difference between an Anime film, and a Hayao Miyazaki animated film?

I noticed that the film Metropolis is an anime film, but films like spirited away and princess mononoke are listed as just animated films?
Why is this?

There is no difference between Anime and Hayao Miyazaki’s films. They are both considered Anime. The reason that Miyazaki’s films are categorized that way is mainly due to U.S. marketing. Most of Miyazaki’s films were bought by the Disney cooperation with the understanding that they would not change the films. Since Disney is trying to market them more toward children they categorize them as animated to stem confusion.

The only film they released under their Miramax title, Princess Mononoke, is more easily received as Anime. It is geared more toward adults and as such was categorized differently. Overall though rating doesn’t really matter when classifying Anime. It is just simply animated films and television shows from that region.

What film does a Fujifilm Instax 100 polaroid camera use ?

I found my old polaroid camera which is a Fujifilm Instax 100, I want to use it but i just need film. I know it needs Fujifilm instax instant film but they have loads of types like mini and wide angle etc which one do i buy ?

Instax Wide is the one for you.
The "wide" isn’t wide angle, just a wide picture – seperates it from the Instax Mini.

This one…
http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-INSTAX-TWIN-PACK-Instant/dp/B00005NPPQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1282032540&sr=8-2

How do independent film makers generally find funding?

Do they just go and ask big companies if they want fund the films?
What type of company or people do they generally approach to do this kind of thing?
Do an independent film-maker and an independent animated film-maker do this kind of thing differently?

Some the ways that fund films are we throw parties for another filmmaker to get them started not much money there yet good eats. Even more in the Chicago area there are a few bars that allow the setting up of the funds to go the film thats brought to the bar.

Best way is sponsors for films thats kinda how the real films do it latest film we did we set it up with some of the business to film at their sites and they would be in the film. For a few bucks they get a POV Point Of View of their store when the scene starts there. Now to get more we would set the scene to the DVD chapter markers start at the scene of the business. The last part is to show clients that the money that they donate to the film they get top billing for the film when we show it at the theaters or other areas as well.
Now the what you have to show is that your film will be seen by no less than so many people and that the investment is worth it, it’s great for small community files as everyone likes to see themselves in the film as well as the DVDs
There are other methods as well as there are a few Film Forums that you should join to help get more info as well.

What is film studies course at Brock University or generally at any other university like?

I am planning to take film studies course to fulfill my humanities context credit requirement. I am not familiar with this course very much. Can somebody please outline the works or the things that you have to do in film studies course to get a good GPA?
If you have further knowledge about humanities courses please address me to a course that will allow my to earn a high GPA on my first undergraduate year in university. I am neither an English fan nor history.

I go to Brock, and I also took Intro to Film in first year for my Humanities credit.

Basically, if you were good at literary analysis in English class last year, then you’ll do well in Film too. Film Studies analyzes film for metaphors and symbolism and all that stuff. More unique to the film genre, you’ll also have to explain the effectiveness of things like placement of objects in the scene, lighting, unique audio characteristics, or any other directorial decision. Also, you’ll learn a bit about film history and a bit about different camera shots.

Pro-tip:
Make sure you watch all of the movies. One class a week will be "move day", and if you miss the movie then try to find it online. Newer movies usually aren’t too hard to find, but not everything you watch will be available outside of class.

What is the difference between film studies and film production studies?

I know that film production is the more vocational aspect of film studies, but what careers do you go into with film studies, and can the two be interchangeable?

Film production concentrates on making new films. Film studies often concentrates on studying films in a manner similar to the study of literature or of painting and sculpture. Neither major is likely to lead to a job in these very overcrowded fields. Both subjects could be interesting minors to accompany a business major or other major which would lead to good steady employment.

How is the contrast determined in a film camera?

I am a hobby photographer & have been using digital cameras since the beginning.
Now I want to try some film cameras (particularly toy ones.)
I came across one simple looking one that promises ‘high contrast’.
So I know that in film cameras ISO is determined by film but obviously shutter speed & aperture are determined by the camera. So what determines the shutter speed? I want the ‘high contrast’ effect to be there even after the provided film gets over!

You haven’t used film before have you. Well contrast is also up to the film, nothing you can do to change that. If a film offers high contrast then it will work. If it’s standard Kodak or Fuji film, there won’t be high contrast. You could probably ask your processor to develop for higher contrast but that will cost you extra green as well.

Also in film it’s ASA – ISO in digital cameras.

Shutter speed is the same in film as in digital cameras. In SLR cameras you can control it or allow the camera to control it – same in digital SLR cameras. It’s the amount of light the camera is receiving that controls all three.

What is the best film performance of all time?

Of all the great film performances you’ve seen, what is your favorite? My personal favorite is Robert De Niro’s Travis Bickle, in the film Taxi Driver.

My Personal Opinion :

- Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump
- Liam Neeson in Schindler’s List
- Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean
- Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood
- Denzel Washington in Training Day
- Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
- Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs
- Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight