Sunday, April 10, 2016

I already Freaking saw this!

 A shot reverse shot is when you switch between 2 or more angles back and forth, generally in dialogue. This video examines the Coen brothers' spin on this simple technique. First is their framing, the shots are simple, the character is usually centered with strong contrast to the background, making them pop. They keep the camera very close to each of the characters faces rather than the more common over-the-shoulder shot for dialogue. This helps create a more comfortable feeling, like your right in the middle of the action rather than a distant spectator. They often use wide angle lens to exaggerate the facial expressions of the actors. They aslo cut between shot fast to keep the rhythm of the conversation in a rhythm and constant momentum to prevent the scene form getting awkward or stale. They also use ques beyond the speaker to cut between shots, stuff like body language, expression, emotion, and movement help keep their cuts lively.

 I already saw this video, but I do like this and the other videos on his channel. They are helpful in both creating and critiquing the visual techniques of cinema. Overall it is a great way to look at movies in a way that allows a greater appreciation of the director' style.

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