Great artists steal. If you watch a lot of movies and TV shows, eventually you're going to see scenes across mediums that kind of look like each other. Maybe the artists are homaging what came before them, or maybe they are just directly stealing that idea and scene because it works so perfectly for them. As the saying goes, “Good artists copy, Great artists steal.” But when they steal to make something original, how do you describe it? And how can you identify what to steal for yourself? Today we're going to go over that idea, by exploring a term called "pastiche." We'll also dig into some examples of pastiche across film and television so you can better understand the definition and execution. Ready? Let's go. What Are Pastiche Movies and TV? And How Can You Learn Filmmaking from Them? Filmmakers love to pay homage to another filmmaker's style and use of cinematography, including camera angles, lighting, and mise en scène. This is where the very idea of pastiche begins to take shape. But what does the word mean? Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 7 July, 2021