Can you use stock footage and actually make something cinematic? This post was written by Lion El Aton. We’re always looking to push the limits of what’s possible, so we took on the insane challenge of trying to make a trailer that looks like a real movie using stock footage for every shot. Here’s how we did it. The Idea With the challenge in mind, we headed over to Artgrid to browse their collection of stock footage to get inspiration. After coming across some really majestic-looking shots with a fantasy vibe, we decided to build a world around that. Giant creatures and colossi, and nomadic warriors who roam the land to fight them. Enter The Old Gods. Tip: When you’re heavily restricted, build around what you have available to you, whether it be props that give you great production value, access to certain locations or talent, or in our case, stock footage. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 21 April, 2022