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Expression vs. Position In a two shot, the person who is elevated typically is seen as being stronger. Think of the “king of the hill.” But as illustrated in this image from the short horror film “Preowned,” a person’s confident expression can overcome the problem of being physically lower. “Preowned” is the current Mobile Movie of the Week. You can see this delightfully scary movie—directed by Blake Calhoun (@watchifilmmakers)—at MobileMovieMaking. #shotoniPhone #filmblocking #horrorpicture #horrorshortfilm https://www.instagram.com/p/CetqDxrJao3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Behind-the-action Blocking Blocking isn’t just about locating the actors. It involves the relationship between the actors and the camera. While the camera is often in front of the actors, the “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think)” points out benefits of shooting from behind. Here, for example, the backseat camera location captures the performer’s dramatical lit face. This reminds us that lighting is an essential elements of blocking. You can see the nine-minute tutorial—created by @EpicLightMedia—at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #shootingfrombehind #filmblocking #blocking #filmdirecting #cinematography #staging #filmstaging #lighting #filmlighting #directing https://www.instagram.com/p/CUaxX-tvfCM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Blocking to Give Characters Space In yesterday’s post about blocking we saw one character violating another character’s personal space. That kind of unwanted closeness can generate intense drama. But as we see in “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think)”, at times, the story requires giving each character plenty of space. You can see this advice-rich tutorial created by @EpicLightMedia at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #filmblocking #blocking #filmdirecting #cinematography #staging #filmstaging #lighting #filmlighting https://www.instagram.com/p/CUSxPnXP7gd/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Power Dynamics in a Film Scene A key element in film blocking is power dynamics. When two characters share the frame, often one is winning the conflict while other is losing. As we learn in the excellent tutorial “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think),” the way you position characters can clarify and emphasize who has the power and who doesn’t. The tutorial also points out that power frequently shift during a scene. That change, of course, is one of the challenges in blocking the scene. The tutorial provides tips on how to work out power shifts. You can see “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think) at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #filmblocking #powerdynamics #filmdirecting #cinematography #blocking #staging #filmstaging https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQkN_Cv3rl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Toying with Blocking Our review of “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think)” mentioned that the tutorial is visually rich. Here’s a fun example. The nine-minute tutorial created by @EpicLightMedia is packed with insights, tips, and advice about avoiding blocking mistakes. You can see “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think)” at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #filmdirecting #cinematography #blocking #filmblocking #staging #filmstaging #lighting #filmlighting #diorama https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNjJMPpUcu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tutorial Review: “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think) “A minute to learn; a lifetime to master.” That motto for the board game “Othello” applies equally well to film blocking. When it comes to figuring out where to place characters and how to move them, there are only a handful of principles. Yet, as the @EpicLightMedia tutorial explains, every scene presents a unique challenge. Or to put it more positively, every scene is an invitation to block the action creatively. Which means that you can spend a lifetime becoming a film blocking master. Mastery starts with the basics, and this 9-minute tutorial lays them out in a clear way with illustrations from many well-known movies such as “Back to the Future” and “500 Days of Summer.” You can see “Film Blocking…” at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #filmdirecting #cinematography #blocking #filmblocking #staging #filmstaging #lighting #filmlighting https://www.instagram.com/p/CULa-iHvoqH/?utm_medium=tumblr