The western was born in the wide shot, but it came of age with the close-up. When you think about the western genre, your mind I'm sure travels to those stunning vistas. My brain immediately goes to shots of cowboys in canyons, riding past red rocks and into huge, blistering sunsets. But the genre has evolved so much over the years, that when we look at it with a critical lens, it might actually be the close-ups displayed in the spaghetti westerns that set the genre free. These creative camera angles, coupled with movement, helped stories embark on new territory. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 15 February, 2022