If you're creating digital videos and you want them to have more of the look you would associate with film, then this video might be perfect for you. Film Riot breaks down the differences and how to mimic film with digital files.
It's funny how many decades we were striving to resolve the flaws in film photography and videography, only to get everything we wanted and then turn around and find a way back. Digital footage — particularly from the best cameras on the market, is characterized by incredibly clear, sharp, and clean footage. While that has always been the aspiration of the industry, now we miss some of the grain and character of shooting on film.
In fact, with all the latest and greatest digital cameras we have, flagship blockbusters are often shot on film. Take Oppenheimer for example, which was shot on a combination of IMAX 65mm and Panavision 65mm film stock. This is partially due to the enormous resolution that can be achieved with 65mm film stock, but also because the entire aesthetic has something appealing about it.
Although it is not a perfect replica, there are ways to create similar characteristics with digital files using LUTs. If you're interested in how it's best done, this video by Film Riot will explain.