What happens when Colorado filmmaking and comic books collide? In this episode of Colorado Films: The Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker, screenwriter, and comic creator Lance Lucero** at Mile High Comics in Colorado for a conversation about independent film, comic book storytelling, practical filmmaking, and shooting on real film.Lance Lucero is currently preparing to shoot a new World War II period film in Colorado, using 16mm, Double 8mm, and Super 8 film. We talk about his recently refurbished vintage film camera, why he prefers shooting on actual film, how different film stocks and lenses create different looks, and why he believes the look of film cannot simply be replicated digitally.We also explore the relationship between comic books and movies, including Lance's approach to creating his comic Bob the Union Psychic with filmmaking in mind. We discuss comic book adaptations, Hollywood's use of existing comic properties, independent comic creators, and why independent filmmakers and artists may have an opportunity to stand out in an increasingly saturated entertainment market.While walking through Mile High Comics, we talk about some of Lance's favorite comics and characters, including Conan & GI Joe.The conversation also gets into the realities of independent filmmaking: working with limited budgets, finding locations, planning shots, creating storyboards and animatics, preparing actors, minimizing visual effects, and solving problems on set. This Episode:* Lance Lucero and Colorado independent filmmaking* Lance's comic *Bob the Union Psychic** Mile High Comics in Colorado* The connection between comic books and movies* Turning a screenplay into a comic book* Comic book movie adaptations* Independent filmmakers and comic creators* Shooting a World War II film in Colorado* 16mm film cameras and vintage filmmaking equipment* Double 8mm and Super 8 film* Film stocks, lenses and the look of real film* Practical effects vs. visual effects* Working with limited film budgets* Storyboards, animatics and shot lists* Finding period-appropriate locations in Colorado* The importance of preparation on a film set* Why filmmaking is ultimately problem solving* Conan, 100 Bullets, GI Joe and other comics* The future of independent film and physical mediaSubscribe to Colorado Films for more interviews with Colorado filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, film festivals, production companies, and other members of the Colorado film community.Learn more: ColoradoFilms.com#LanceLucero #ColoradoFilmmaking #MileHighComics #ColoradoFilms #IndependentFilm #Filmmaking #ComicBooks #16mmFilm #Super8 #FilmMaking
