I Learned It From Watching You: Lessons in Cinematic Storytelling – Visions of Light
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010A good way to start thinking in visual terms is watch movies with an eye towards the cinematic storytelling.
Every once in awhile, this blog will discuss certain films that a filmmaker should watch and learn from.
A great documentary, truly one of the best on the subject, is Visions of Light. This overview of American cinematography is a wonderful way to switch your mindset from storytelling to visual storytelling.
What to watch for:
Color. Shadow. Information.
Listen to how cranky cinematographers can be. Visual storytelling isn’t easy or always rewarded. But it is important, especially when working in a visual medium like film.
