Movies and TV Do you pay attention to a movie's cinematography while watching? - Page 2

Deberg_1990 · 11-15-2008, 09:04 AM

Seriously. I do. And it makes a world of difference.

However, my wife contends it's only applicable to hard core movie critics.

So, I was wondering if others do.

Hootie · 11-16-2008, 02:23 AM

thank you

phisherman · 11-16-2008, 07:05 AM

though cinematography is just one piece of a film's "mise en scene", framing, lighting and camera movement are key.

i'll give you two GREAT examples of moving camera work:
1. boogie nights - opening scene, one continuous shot, no edits, we're introduced to all major players in the movie before there is even one cut.
2. touch of evil - this opening scene, also with no edits, is a perfect example of the cinematography of the great Orson Welles. a three and a half minute tracking shot that goes up, down and all around.

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-16-2008, 07:24 AM

I certainly do.

irishjayhawk · 11-16-2008, 09:13 AM

Children of Men and Pan's Laybrinth.

drknockers · 11-16-2008, 12:02 PM

so much so that i cant enjoy the movie...

DJJasonp · 11-17-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phisherman

though cinematography is just one piece of a film's "mise en scene", framing, lighting and camera movement are key.

i'll give you two GREAT examples of moving camera work:
1. boogie nights - opening scene, one continuous shot, no edits, we're introduced to all major players in the movie before there is even one cut.
2. touch of evil - this opening scene, also with no edits, is a perfect example of the cinematography of the great Orson Welles. a three and a half minute tracking shot that goes up, down and all around.

1. a great shot....and an homage to Scorsese's "nightclub scene" in Goodfellas???

My favorite shot/scene of all time (where cinematography is concerned): The train station scene in the Untouchables (which is a homage to The Battleship Potemkin - a Russian film from the 20's).

phisherman · 11-17-2008, 01:08 PM

ah yes, eisenstein.

some directors just have the knack with a camera.

Jilly · 11-17-2008, 01:31 PM

I'm not sure if it classifies as cinematography, but I get motion sickness during the bourne movies

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phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $1245484	though cinematography is just one piece of a film's "mise en scene", framing, lighting and camera movement are key. i'll give you two GREAT examples of moving camera work: 1. boogie nights - opening scene, one continuous shot, no edits, we're introduced to all major players in the movie before there is even one cut. 2. touch of evil - this opening scene, also with no edits, is a perfect example of the cinematography of the great Orson Welles. a three and a half minute tracking shot that goes up, down and all around.
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phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $1245484	ah yes, eisenstein. some directors just have the knack with a camera.
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Jilly MVP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $10004925	I'm not sure if it classifies as cinematography, but I get motion sickness during the bourne movies __________________ "In most of our human relationships, we spend much of our time reassuring one another that our costumes of identity are on straight." — Ram Dass
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