It's four years later, and we still can't get over how good La La Land looks. Without a doubt, La La Land’s cinematography creates a dreamscape grounded in an old Hollywood Technicolor fantasy that I wish I lived in. It’s the way we all wish we could see Los Angeles instead of the very real version that so many filmmakers capture. This fantasy Los Angeles can only work in the campy-musical world of La La Land. The film is mostly shot at magic hour (or golden hour), the time of day where the sun is at the horizon creating warm and soft light that is perfect for any outdoor shoot. So what was used to capture some of the best shots in the film? Cinematography DB Fan #2 breaks down some of the scenes from La La Land and how they were created through camera work and the use of old-school and new-school Hollywood lighting. Check out the video below: If you don't have 47 minutes to spare, here is what we picked up from the video! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 15 June, 2021