James Cameron made a Masterclass and explained one of his most famous set-pieces. One of the most interesting recent developments in film and education is that many famous filmmakers are giving Masterclasses. The latest to do it is James Cameron. He takes us through all 40 years of his career, explaining set pieces, budgets, inspiration, and process. The Masterclass itself is an intimate look at his creative process and tricks of the trade that he’s learned in his career. He’s teaching you his techniques and showing you his approach to epic storytelling. And we get to hear some fun stories about Hollywood. One of the fun things Cameron spends his time talking about is his set-pieces. He talks about what makes them great and even talks about how he fits them into his films. Cameron says, “There are a lot of rules and advisories about why you put things in movies, and that they should all serve a purpose. Except, they don’t. Sometimes it should just be something you want to see as a filmmaker… and sometimes the only way to see it is to show it.” Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 24 June, 2021