From observation to understanding in two key questions.
I normally show my students this little scene from Nickelodeon (Peter Bogdanovich):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxXFrE7B4tk
In the end that's all you need to know ;))
This is fabulous, Alex. Thank you. I can hear a few more "cease" in my future!
This is great! The shift from what to why changes the movie-viewing experience... recognizing a low-angle shot is easy, explaining why the director wanted to make you feel small in your seat is where film analysis actually begins.
Exactly that! I highly recommend Mamet’s book - it’s a short read packed with so much good information.
I normally show my students this little scene from Nickelodeon (Peter Bogdanovich):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxXFrE7B4tk
In the end that's all you need to know ;))
This is fabulous, Alex. Thank you. I can hear a few more "cease" in my future!
This is great! The shift from what to why changes the movie-viewing experience... recognizing a low-angle shot is easy, explaining why the director wanted to make you feel small in your seat is where film analysis actually begins.
Exactly that! I highly recommend Mamet’s book - it’s a short read packed with so much good information.