Actions speak louder than words, and there is something about using hands to tell a story that I just can’t put my finger on. We all know a great movie when we see it. Normally, we think it’s great because of the shot composition, great dialogue, or dynamic character choices. Sometimes, words can fail to tell the full story. It could be that some things are left better unsaid, or too many words can make the scene feel like an exposition dump. A great solution is an effective visual element that allows the audience to know more about the character and their situation. When it comes to visual elements, look no further than the hand. The hand is a human tool that allows us to show how we feel, command a room, or establish agency by pointing to a thing or person. Think of the hand as an extension of the brain that can navigate a viewer through a scene when dialogue isn’t enough to tell the story. Now You See It breaks down how the hand can be used to show control, loss of control, intimacy, trust, and even compassion from an unfamiliar hand. Check out the full video here: Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 8 July, 2021