Patrick Levar

Simulating the Super 16mm Film Look

Nostalgia takes many forms.  Patrick Levar explores one of them in “Super Cinematic Film Look.” This review/tutorial demonstrates how to use a camera app to create videos that look like they were shot on film. Effects covered include film burn, scratches, and grain. After going over the app’s controls, Levar takes his Samsung Note 8…

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“Filming A Short in Two Hours”

Patrick Levar vlogs about single-handedly making mobile movies. On his YouTube channel 1 min with me ,  Patrick offers tips, reviews, and—most important—practices what he preaches. Take, for example, his recently released 45-second comedy “Filming A Short in Two Hours.” At the heart of this film about filming a short is the big idea that you don’t need to wait…

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“Upcoming YouTuber” Wins the MobileMovieMaking Interview Contest

Patrick Levar, an American now living in Japan, has won the Mobile Interview Video Contest with “Upcoming YouTuber.”  The interview documents Levar’s journey on the way to becoming a popular vlogger who offers practical tips for making mobile movies. The winning entry is notable for its use of B-roll (clips that illustrate the narrative), multiple locations,…

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