There is no other filmmaking technique that makes us, the audience, feel directly connected to the on-screen characters than the technique of "breaking the fourth wall." It’s hard not to feel like we are one of those on-screen characters when they are talking to us, giving us signals, winking at us, venting at us… and all this from beyond the digital plains of the cinematic world. No other filmmaking technique connects us, the audience, more directly to on-screen characters than a good ol' fourth wall break. When a character "breaks the fourth wall" by looking at us, speaking to us, or even venting to us about their problems, it draws us right into their cinematic world despite digital boundaries, giving us an experience that is far more intimate and immediate.Now, I am sure some of you might be wondering… What is the Fourth Wall, and What Does It Mean to Break It? In filmmaking, the Fourth Wall is an imaginary wall that separates actors from the audience. Obviously, the audience can see through this wall—they're watching a movie, after all—but the actors cannot. In short, the audience can see the actors and their world, but the actors cannot see the audience. Going by this logic, when the actors communicate directly with the audience, we say they have broken the fourth wall. Now, you still might be wondering why and how this convention is used. Let’s see. By Breaking the Fourth Wall, Some of These Objectives Can Be Achieved:Provide commentary/satire...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 27 March