Some interesting thoughts on the differences between photography and cinematography from one of the greatest directors ever
Sep 27, 2019 22:05:05 #
David Lean might be the most visual director in movie history, as well as one of the greatest. Here are two videos analyzing films that are, in my not so humble opinion, two of the greatest visual epics in cinema history.
Bridge on the River Kwai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv2LWfZU_pQ
And Lawrence of Arabia, as analyzed by Steven Spielberg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA22raxB45A
Two of my all time favorites, from a visual point of view. Google David Lean and you'll find others.
What I love about both is that hundreds of shots from each would make stunning, award-winning still photos. You can say the same about (at least) Doctor Zhivago, and other Lean films. He was a director who totally understood the impact of a single shot, whether or not the actors moved or spoke.
So, my friends, is a great still shot a possible clip from a film that moves? Or are they two entirely different forms of art? I think you can guess my opinion from these two short videos, but I'm interested in yours as well.
Andy
Bridge on the River Kwai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv2LWfZU_pQ
And Lawrence of Arabia, as analyzed by Steven Spielberg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA22raxB45A
Two of my all time favorites, from a visual point of view. Google David Lean and you'll find others.
What I love about both is that hundreds of shots from each would make stunning, award-winning still photos. You can say the same about (at least) Doctor Zhivago, and other Lean films. He was a director who totally understood the impact of a single shot, whether or not the actors moved or spoke.
So, my friends, is a great still shot a possible clip from a film that moves? Or are they two entirely different forms of art? I think you can guess my opinion from these two short videos, but I'm interested in yours as well.
Andy
Sep 28, 2019 14:46:53 #
I agree with the sentiments of Steven Spielberg, especially if you think of movies like the Godfather, Casablanca and some of the Star Wars movies.
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