GEEKERY: Speaking to Your Eyes
Check out these fun vids that put great film directors’ hallmarks under a microscope…
Vimeo user Kogonada makes great video essays that examine cinematography signatures – and they’re fascinating to watch. The right composition can make the story of a tv show or movie compelling and instantly fascinating; a change of lens or angle can totally change the mood of a scene. And all of the greats have their habits… which are examined here.
Note: these aren’t work or kid safe… please bookmark and come back!
We’ll start of with the masters: director Stanley Kubrick and cinematographer John Alcott…
He’s also examined Yasujirō Ozu’s use of passageways as frames. I’m rather sad he doesn’t have a collection from the Coen Brothers. Their 25+ year partnership with Roger Deakins has produced some astounding and gorgeous images.
What are the visual signatures of your favorite directors – or TV series?
