#shootingfrombehind

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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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MobileMovieMaking Tip #29: SHOOT FROM BEHIND. Because the face is so expressive, throughout history theatrical directors had actors turned toward the audience, usually at a slight angle. It was revolutionary when, in the 19th century, French directors in the naturalist movement, occasionally had actors face away from the front of the stage. Following that innovation, modern moviemakers frequently film from behind—almost as if stalking. The approach allows viewers to see what the characters are seeing. You’ll see behind-the-back shots not only in dramas, but also in documentaries, travelogues, and sports videos. The frame here is from Steven Soderbergh’s iPhone- shot feature “High Flying Bird,” exhibited on Netflix. #mobilemoviemakingtips #shootingfrombehind #stevensoderbergh #moviedirecting #netflix #highflyingbird https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAFX8qA-0a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4xuyoizipkna