A few months ago I saw the 1998 film "Thursday" and was completely blown away by it. Loved everything about it. Read later Ebert hated it and remain puzzled as to why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMV3jtVygOE
Anyway, since I'll be shooting my first feature next month, I want to know how to set-up shoots the way Thursday does. I've studied the first 20 minutes of the film and made some notes:
1. Shallow depth of field for all extreme close-ups and close-ups.
2. No Over-the-shoulder shots.
3. A rotation of medium, close-ups, and extreme close-up.
4. Sound effects -- doors opening, eggs sizzling in the pan, etc.
5. Close-ups of key inanimate objects.
6. Jib-crane shots.
etc,
In other words, there's a variety to the cinematography I see, but don't understand the logic and application of -- when to apply what.
Any books out there that will help?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMV3jtVygOE
Anyway, since I'll be shooting my first feature next month, I want to know how to set-up shoots the way Thursday does. I've studied the first 20 minutes of the film and made some notes:
1. Shallow depth of field for all extreme close-ups and close-ups.
2. No Over-the-shoulder shots.
3. A rotation of medium, close-ups, and extreme close-up.
4. Sound effects -- doors opening, eggs sizzling in the pan, etc.
5. Close-ups of key inanimate objects.
6. Jib-crane shots.
etc,
In other words, there's a variety to the cinematography I see, but don't understand the logic and application of -- when to apply what.
Any books out there that will help?