#cinema techniques

[i-am-trans-gwender]

Repeat after me: There was no Toy Story 4. It was just a Mandela effect. The series ended with 3.

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[waste-it-on-something-useful]

Wipe transition from Deep Cover (Bill Duke, 1992), edited by pioneering film editor John Carter, at that time 70 years old!

The craziest technique you’ve seen in a minute, right?

[filmcourage]

5 Steps To Script Analysis For Actors - Jean-Louis Rodrigue

Watch the video interview on Youtube here.

[oxytocin-rush]

I'm looking for that one post about one-shot filming(dunno if that's the right term) used in Red, White & Royal Blue(2023). The op mentioned that scene in Alex's room after the Prime Minister's dinner, where the whole scene was shot without any cuts or switching angles/perspectives. One commenter said that it was also used during the whole election scene.

I can't stop thinking about it for some reason. Those scenes are such works of art, and I keep replaying those scenes every rewatch(I've lost count after 15th rewatch, I'm that crazy about this movie). I forgot to reblog it, and now I can't find it on my likes.

Please put me out of my misery and help me find it.

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Arata Fukoe used 34 GoPros to create this frozen scene using the 3D Gaussian Splatting technique.

It employs mathematical models to reconstruct 3D scenes from 2D footage, gaining rapid popularity in the cinema industry.

📹 : arata_fukoe

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3D Gaussian Splatting, announced in August 2023, is a method to render a 3D scene in real-time based on a few images taken from multiple viewpoints.

The 3D space is defined as a set of Gaussians, and the parameters of each Gaussian are computed using machine learning.

Note that machine learning training is not required at rendering-time, therefore fast rendering is possible.

[koropukgoro]

My favorite fact about that movie is that it was written by the same guy who made Re-animator/From Beyond which is why it has horror elements in it. The bee and spider scenes are terrifying!!!! And lawn mower… apparently he wanted to be a little more daring (the idea of children in deadly danger depictions on the big screen was wonky back then) but Disney said no was why he left after they messed w his script. I want to see his vision I want my 90’s camp horror film that involves being very small.

[urne-buriall]

one thing with if wishes were horses that I threw in as a little Sergio Leone tribute was things not existing till they matter to the story, such as the cowboy hat that Dean picks up as if it came from outside the frame of the shot, when till then he hadn't owned one:

It was midnight but sleep didn’t count for anything so Dean got up, alert. He fastened his red bandana and pulled on his cowboy boots. He reached out and took a cowboy hat in hand. Because it was time to go and be a hero.

one of the stylistic choices that make The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly fun to watch is how Leone plays with the character vs. camera fields of view. if the camera can't see what should be very obvious (walking directly into a Union Army encampment) then the characters don't either. a pan out will reveal a handy box of dynamite that appears to the viewer and the characters at the same moment, just as they were wondering how to fix a situation.

it's sort of the opposite of Chekov's gun because things show up when you need them to for the plot and are put to use right away, and there are times I find this so effective and fun. for Heaven, a place of gratified imagination, it seemed apt. it's a technique I use elsewhere, quite casually, that I find keeps scenes and actions pretty snappy when you don't need to be dragged down with an explanation of like... how long that gun was on the wall, who put it there, whether it's loaded, etc. of course whatever shows up should be logically consistent and follow the idiom of the story, and there are lots of places where obviously foreshadowing and backstory are better used, but it's one tool that I like a lot for pace and punchiness

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Noemie Merlant on what she learned in the filming of Tar with Cate Blanchett!

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Written By Noam Kroll

One of the cornerstones of independent, micro-budget productions is undeniably single-location filmmaking.

It’s practically a rite of passage for first time feature filmmakers. 

Limiting your production scope to one (or possibly two) main locations has long been one of the best ways to save time and money on a DIY production.

This is why it’s often recommended as a model for your first feature film. The benefits are so obvious…

Working within a single location simplifies production in every way. You need less time, can avoid company moves, and can cut down on logistical expenses dramatically. 

Not to mention, if you shoot in your own home (or a location you have access to), you have infinite prep time. Giving you more ability to dress the set, rehearse with your actors, and re-write to match the location.

All of this can result in more time spent with the actors, less time dealing with logistical nightmares, and more bandwidth to focus on the craft itself.

But despite the obvious upsides, there are some major challenges and potential pitfalls associated with single location filmmaking. 

I explored some of these issues in depth in this podcast, but in short, here is a quick summary:

Issue #1 – Maintaining visual interest

No matter how great your location may be, if you aren’t careful about your stylistic approach the audience will become fatigued. 

You can solve much of this at the script level, by first ensuring you are writing the script to maximize every corner of the location.

Shoot in every room, every space, and every nook and cranny that you can. Diversifying your backgrounds / settings can make a massive difference.

It’s also good practice to set your scenes during different points in the day, to create more dynamic lighting opportunities.

A sunrise scene will be lit very differently than a midnight scene, even if they are set in the same room. This minor adjustment on the script level can create major contrast scene to scene.

Once on set, it’s about getting creative with camera placement, framing, and other visual elements

I recently wrote an article about the unique coverage in Poor Things, which is a great point of reference. That film used wildly different lenses in each scene, cutting between fish eye and long lens, and then back again. It keeps your eyes glued to the screen.

Whatever visual style you choose, make it distinct. There’s no reason why two scenes shot in the same room have to be covered the same way.

Issue #2 – The stakes aren’t high enough

Many of the best single location films are primal in nature. They deal with stories that are life or death – or at least feel that way to the characters and audience.

The Ryan Reynolds film Buried is probably the most restricted film I’ve ever seen, at least in terms of location scope. The entire movie takes place in a coffin underground, with the main character buried alive.

The primal nature and natural high stakes of that story are what make it fascinating to watch .

Certain genres tend to lend themselves well to single location filmmaking for this reason. Horror in particular can be an obvious choice (especially the “monster in the house” sub-genre).

That said, you can make an incredible single location / high stakes film in any genre. Drama, comedy, romance, it’s all possible. Some genres just have the primal element more baked in than others.

Issue #3 – Dialogue

Almost every single location film is made or broken by the quality of dialogue. 

It goes without saying that you should always challenge yourself to write the most compelling, nuanced, subtextual dialogue that you can. Regardless of the scope of production.

But on a micro-budget single location film, dialogue plays an even more critical role than usual. With so much else stripped away, it is the ultimate focal point for the audience.

Nailing the dialogue isn’t just about what you write on the page, though. It’s equally (perhaps more so) about the actors that you cast.

There is no better gift that you can give your film than amazing performances. But it’s a one two-punch – You need a great script to attract great actors, and you need great actors to elevate your material.

So write scenes that will excite both your actors and your audience. And don’t be afraid to push the performances into uncharted waters. 

Ultimately, the audience is watching two (maybe three) actors talking in a room for the majority of your film. That’s what you are up against. There is no better remedy than a great cast armed with a solid script.

All of these elements combined will ensure your single location film feels exciting, and unlike any that has come before.

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Brando - The Man In The Leather Jacket

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Brando - The Man In The Leather Jacket

This week on Tales from Hollywoodland, Arthur, Julian, and Steve explore the mannerisms, machismo, and mythos of the truly iconic actor, Marlon Brando. From yelling “Stella!” so memorably in A Streetcar Named Desire, to his mumblings in the jungle in Apocalypse Now, with a visit along the way to The Wild One, Guys and Dolls, The Young Lions, The Godfather, and so much more, they explore the man who changed acting forever. 

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[cinephilesadeqi]

Movie Analysis and Review: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" (1975)

Introduction:One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a cinematic masterpiece that garnered critical acclaim and multiple Academy Awards upon its release in 1975. It delves into the timeless struggle between individual freedom and societal conformity within the confines of a mental institution. Led by the iconic performances of Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher, the film captivates audiences with its…

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Quentin Tarantino: Revolutionizing Film and Culture

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What The Top Performers In The World Understand About The Body - Jean-Louis Rodrigue

https://youtu.be/vFFtZBrUn7I

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Propaganda

Peter Falk (The Great Race, Robin and the 7 Hoods)—let me just quote Frank Capra: "the entire production was agony ... except for Peter Falk. He was my joy, my anchor to reality. Introducing that remarkable talent to the techniques of comedy made me forget pains, tired blood, and maniacal hankerings to murder Glenn Ford (the film's star)." i also just find scrungly little guys to be the peak of attraction.

Conrad Veidt (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Man Who Laughs)—the ultimate goth boy! as well as classics like the cabinet of dr caligari, the man who laughs (which his character in was the visual inspiration for the joker) and casablanca, he starred in the german polemic melodrama different from the others in 1919 in one of the first sympathetic portrayals of gay characters in cinema, co-written by the gay researcher & activist magnus hirschfeld much of whose pioneering research on human sexual diversity was destroyed by the nazis

This is round 3 of the bracket. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage man.

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut]

[editor's note: I received such an enormous volume of propaganda for Veidt I could only include some of it here—and unfortunately Tumblr isn't letting me repost any gifs at all, which I didn't expect! Please don't be offended if something you sent in didn't make the cut.]

"Just look at him your honor. Ich würde"

Submitted: Tumblr thread on Veidt

Submitted: Tumblr post on Veidt

Peter Falk propaganda:

"listen Peter Falk saved the day for me in robin in the 7 hoods. he saved me in it's a mad mad mad mad world. he damn right resuscitated me in the great race. every movie this man is in is made better by his presence and he should eat the competition alive."

Submitted: "1:56:30 on for Peter Falk's ass in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. yes he falls off a building yes he drives a cab yes he hates the cops"