Why do short films look like… well, short films?
As someone who has watched a lot of short films over the years, I have started to notice that many short films look the same. From the use of natural light to single locations to common, everyday costumes, short films have a distinct look that is almost unavoidable.
This is not a bad thing. Let me explain.
For one, short films are not feature films. This means that there is less time and less of a budget to work with when creating the look of a short.
However, creating a low-budget short film doesn’t mean that it can’t be great. Short films can allow filmmakers to showcase their talents, raise funding for future projects, and even launch the creative career of writers, directors, cinematographers, and more.
But short films often have a particular look to them that we hardly see in feature films. Why is that? Movie LUTs breaks down why most short films look the same in his video. Check it out below, then continue reading to see what we think is the most important takeaway for filmmakers like you.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
