Sometimes the most important thing the greats do is get the little things right. The level of detail that goes into filmmaking is wild. We often judge a filmmaker on their sweeping wide shots, oners, and other creative camera angles. But maybe we should really be analyzing them by what they do with the little things, like insert shots. Usually, inserts are used to provide a closer look at some detail in a scene. However, when the insert shot becomes an instrumental part of a film's individual language, some interesting things can happen. We've extensively covered David Fincher's use of insert shots, but in the video below, we watch how Denis Villeneuve and Roger Deakins utilize insert shots to convey tension, mood, and an uneasy feeling in their films. The video specifically looks at one scene from Prisoners, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman. Check out this video from Patrick Tomasso, and let's talk after. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 17 May, 2022