Every shot in a movie communicates information the filmmakers want us to know. They can communicate something directly or indirectly, but the best filmmakers are even able to communicate with us on a subconscious level. By learning the language of shot composition and framing, we can decode how filmmakers infuse symbolism into their imagery to give it deeper meaning. In this post, we'll look at several major movies and how they use this language to tell a deeper story. Let's dive in! SPOILER ALERTS: Minor spoilers for Palm Springs, minor spoilers for The Queen's Gambit, major spoilers for Da 5 Bloods. Minari (2020), dir. Lee Isaac Chung When two or more characters are in the same frame together, the way they are arranged communicates something about their relationship. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 17 May, 2021