1917 made its name by being a movie that resembles one long shot. They pulled that off by hiding the edits. So where are they? Roger Deakins and Sam Mendes did something extraordinary in 1917, creating a feature film that looks like the entire thing was captured in a oner. While this has been done before, like in Alejandro González Iñárritu's Birdman, it's always worth noting and appreciating. We know that movies like this are not shot in real-time. There are edits that help split the film into pieces, as well as give crews ideas on how to block and coordinate elongated scenes. 1917 does a great job of hiding those edits so they aren't obvious to the viewer. Let's check out this video from Harrison Edgecombe, in which he reveals where they are and how they're done. Where Were the Hidden Cuts in 1917? Creating a movie like 1917 is a process in planning and blocking. You have to pick and chose where to cut but also trick the audience into thinking every shot continues naturally. So how did they do it? Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 19 February, 2020