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How many movies are still shot on film ?

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Over the years I've donated a lot of time helping friends - employed in coffee bars at the time - make their low to no budget short films, and I have to say they were wonderful times all in all.
From being the "voice on the phone" and the "guy at bar" to "rainmaker"… from grunt work to DP. And two of these "amateurs/hobbyists" quickly went on to win awards and then sell to the
likes of the Weinsteins, and guest direct episodes of some of the most successful TV series. One of them currently has a major feature film in theatres.
There isn't a moment I regret - and we, the "crew", all shared in the directors' dreams, and we wished them nothing but success. Apart from gala nights at the Uptown cinema,
I remember the hush that once came over our local pub when the Toronto awards were being announced on TV. I wish more films could be made in such a spirit. Who knows, perhaps they are.
 
Tony Harris said:
Marc you are wrong and sorry you had a bad time filming but I have never heard until ?now of anyone doing 3 to 4 takes of a scene. 90 minutes of film for 25 minutes? wow... you should have paid a camera man, never dealt with dirt etc because I have great camera's and know what I'm doing while using fresh new spools of film. I think using old left over film is a waste of money and time
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3 to 4 takes is definitely on the low end. If you've never heard of anyone doing more than one take then you've never been on a professional film set.
 
In sidney Lumet's book, Making Movies, there is a wonderful account of Marlon Brando doing 34 takes in order to get a scene right. At the end of the chapter Lumet says
"Everything about actors and movie acting is in that story." There is also an account of Al Pacino going through take after take hell during the making of Dog Day Afternoon.

Making Movies is a wonderful Book
 
Shane, Maybe its me but If I can't get my perfect shot in take one or two I need to find out what's wrong. There is a ton of footage being filmed that will never be used anyway and its a great pain to edit all of that footage. I'm not saying I'm the best but I work hard to be the best in my eyes without the ego. Once on set I vision the film and know where I should be for a great or perfect shot. When I'm filming I am on a professional set even while scouting for areas to film.
 
Tony, did you say earlier that you don't work with actors or some such?

Because if you are filming architecture, I can see how your 1 or 2 takes logic might make sense - but if you are looking for performance, then it's wildly non representative of the real world experience of almost every professional I can think of.
 
Are we or weren't we amateurs but someone gave us a chance right? I think amateurs are great support until the egos start flying. I think the word professional is kind of over rated, If I pay for a professional film then I should expect a hit but if it tanks my question would be what the hell happened.=)
 
Craig I work with actors, some time's it takes four to five times before they nail a long take so I time them and run the camera and they don't know it.
 
Oh nooooooo! I looked at some of my footage and I have a scene with ten takes! Foot in the mouth.
 
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