How to Create a 1920s Film Look: A Filming & Editing Breakdown

07/21/2025

You don't need a vintage camera from the 1920s to get a classic film look: using your mirrorless camera can achieve a vintage result! The key lies in not only how the video is captured, but also how it is edited. Join Nick and Scott to learn how they were to emulate the retro 35mm film look, using the Canon C80, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.

  • 0:00 - Today's Video Shoot
  • 0:43 - Gear & Setup
  • 1:58 - Posterize, Speed/Duration (Premiere Pro)
  • 5:03 - Color Space Transform (DaVinci Resolve)
  • 6:02 - Adding Effects (DaVinci Resolve)
  • 12:27 - Final Thoughts