What did each aspect ratio help convey inside the story? There's so much that goes into telling a story. It's not just the words on the page, but the visuals that the collaborations on a project bring to the table. One of the most interesting directors working today is Wes Anderson. His visuals are incredible—they reflect our world, but also somehow places that are nothing like our world. They highlight characters and nostalgia, and strike contrasting tones to bring his visions to life. Anderson is also an excellent collaborator, really working with an excellent team who shares his vision. For The Grand Budapest Hotel, Anderson not only wanted to get the story and sets right but also spent a lot of time planning how to use the aspect ratios at the center of the movie. He and cinematographer Robert Yeoman chose three different aspect ratios to tell the story. Check out this video from In Depth Cine, and let's talk after the jump. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 22 July, 2021