There are a lot of cliche jokes about the style of Wes Anderson's films, but if you want to investigate a deeper sense of what makes his movies unique, this video is for you. We've all seen the easy gags ripping on Wes Anderson's style. "Stand people in the center of the frame" and "wear a funny outfit," and you are immediately in an Anderson movie. But this video by Thomas Flight does a deep dive into understanding certain aspects of the Anderson aesthetic and what artistic goals he is pursuing in using that aesthetic. Watch the video, then jump into our discussion. Framing The video starts with a discussion of one particular aspect of Anderson's style, planar framing, where most frames are set up not shooting into a corner but against a flat wall. These shots can still have depth to them (from a Z-axis move or converging lines), but the end of the world is present in the frame, a flat wall. The video talks about them being presentational, and they absolutely are presentational, but to me, they go beyond that. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 7 January, 2021