#cinema techniques

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NICKEL BOYS WAS *CRAZY* GOOD AND WORTH SEEING IN THEATERS SPECIFICALLY HOLY SHIT

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Chin Na techniques takedowns Vid 40 Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Sifu... Chin Na techniques takedowns using the power of Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Vid 40. In this video you'll see the versatility of the Northern Praying Mantis and how Sifu Bryan uses the Mantis fist and the variations of Chin Na techniques with his wealth of experience and knowledge, be it attack or Défense.

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How The Alexander Technique Changes The Lives Of Actors - Jean Louis Rodrigue [FULL INTERVIEW]

Watch the video interview on YouTube here.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Thoughts on Cinema: Finding the Middle Ground Between Film and Digital Filmmaking

As someone who has spent a significant amount of time working with audio and video production—and as a long-time moviegoer—I’ve noticed a troubling trend in the film industry: we seem to have fallen into an all-or-nothing mindset when it comes to film versus digital. It’s like there’s this unspoken war between purists who champion celluloid as the only “real” way to make a movie and the…

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

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