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Why Fellowship Of The Ring’s Cinematography Is GENIUS (opens the original)
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What if I told you Fellowship of the Ring is genius, not just because of its epic scale, acting, set design, and CGI but for its incredible cinematography?For instance, this genius shot of Gandalf reaching for the ring in Bilbo’s house that’s actually from the ring’s perspective, subtly reinforcing how the ring is a sentient character in the story that “wants” to be found?This is just one of many genius framings in this film, and in the next 40 or so minutes, I’ll break down some of my favorite
Why LOTR’s Weathertop Scene Is GENIUS (opens the original)
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What if I told you the Weathertop scene from Lord of the Rings is genius, not just because of how tense it is, but for how its cinematography subtly conveys a sense of dread?For instance, this shot of the Hobbits that features an intense “camera roll” movement, which is designed to subtly communicate a sense of disorientation and instability.This is just one of many genius framings in this sequence, and in the next few minutes, I’ll go shot-by-shot, analyzing the entire scene, showing you subtle
Why LOTR’s Council Of Elrond Scene Is GENIUS (opens the original)
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What if I told you the Council of Elrond scene from Lord of the Rings is genius, not just because of its palpable tension, but for how its cinematography subtly conveys information about each character?For instance, when Boromir stands up to lecture the council about how Gondor keeps their lands safe, instead of staying in a close up, it cuts to a wide shot of the entire council with him towering above them all in frame, visualizing his prideful, holier-than-thou energy as he speaks down to them
The Haunting Philosophy Of Master And Commander (opens the original)
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Last week, I watched Master and Commander for the first time in my life. Two hours later, I turned to my Dad and said, “That’s a perfect movie, a 10/10.” Master and Commander is simply one of the best films of the 21st century. It is a tour de force in cinematography, acting, practical effects, and immersion. I was completely transported to 1805, and felt like part of the crew of the HMS Surprise for 2 hours. In the following days, though, what I thought about most was its philosophy.Master and
Why Jack Sparrow's Intro Scene Is Genius (opens the original)
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What if I told you Jack Sparrow’s introduction is genius, not just for how funny it is, but for how every shot gives us subtle clues about Jack’s character?For instance, how Jack’s initially framed high on the crow’s nest from low angles, emphasizing his huge ego and larger-than-life persona? Or how these initial shots have trickster energy, like Jack, with framing that makes you think he’s captaining a huge vessel, when in reality he’s simply on a small boat?To show you what I mean, I’ll break
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