You’ve had that moment before. You’re sitting there on the couch, watching a scene that feels like it’s been going on a few minutes when the realization hits you. “Wait, has this all been one continuous shot?” You rewind just to be sure and watch the scene again, and sure enough, it’s all one take. You’re blown away. And you should be because correctly executing them in movies is extremely difficult. Everything has to go right, and I mean everything. So why do directors choose to utilize them? And better yet, why would anyone be crazy enough to film a project as one continuous shot movie (also known as a oner film)? We’ll answer those questions and more as we do a deep dive on these shots, discuss their utility and take a look at some memorable examples. Long Take Definition A long take is a shot that lasts much longer than the standard editing pace of the movie itself or movies at large. Long often takes – but not always – require elaborate camera movement and blocking. When To use a Long Take The long take is an excruciatingly tough trick to pull off, but when done correctly, it provides the director and their film with a signature moment; one that will be talked about, dissected and mimicked. They allow a director not only to show how creative they can be but also indicates a level of control and confidence that likely isn’t limited to the take. Regarding...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 11 June, 2024