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This blocking and camera movement breakdown is from Steven Spielberg's Minority Report. This one's a little different because it's a steadicam shot so the compositions flow very quickly at times. I don't like to call ALL of Spielberg's multi-composition shots oners because, typically, they are just old-school blocking, staging... show more
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GLOSSARY of Abbreviations used: ECU - Extreme Close Up CU - Close Up MCU - Medium Close Up M (or MS) Medium Shot MLS - Medium Long Shot LS - Long Shot ELS - Extreme Long Shot
Yes! I'm working though some of the crazier ones but will eventually start doing his 3 in 1 shots, which are everywhere.
Interestingly, this was Spielberg's first film using the 2.35:1 aspect ratio since Hook in 1991. From Jurassic Park to A.I., everything was always 1.85:1
That is interesting. I always wondered how he chose his aspect ratios. Or rather why. His early films were anamorphic. Then 1.85:1, Then spherical super 35mm 2.35:1. Wish I know was hot in the early 2000s. I'm guessing Jurassic was 1.85:1 for height. I've always wanted to ask him what motivates his choices though. That's my number one question
I love these breakdowns. Minority Report is one of those films I can watch endlessly.
Thanks, Chris! Same. Annual rotation for me!
Loving this - just a quick word for two of the best actors in the business here too 👏
Thank you! And yes. Love these guys
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