A single shot is worth a thousand words. Film is a unique art form due to its special ability to convey meaning through a single image. At any given moment in a film, a viewer can pause a film and pluck out the theme and emotional depth of a scene, and that is amazing. There is no need for dialogue; instead, there are the basic tools of filmmaking at work in a dynamic way. One of the best ways to use visual storytelling is to break down the subjective view of the narrative. Visual decisions are made to showcase the filmmaker’s connection to the story to an audience rather than just be decorative. Even the most brilliant shots capture the character’s state by using the simplest of filmmaking techniques such as camera movement to provoke empathy. Must See Films breaks this down in a video about how to create visual storytelling that puts the audience in the headspace of the character. Check it out. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 6 September, 2021