“Spielberg Face”: A Cinematic Technique That Resonates with Audiences

"Spielberg Face": A Cinematic Technique That Resonates with Audiences

“Spielberg face” is a term, coined by Jason Hellerman, to describe a particular cinematic technique often employed by legendary director, Steven Spielberg. It involves shooting a character’s reaction in extreme close-up, with the camera positioned below the character’s eye line and pointing upwards. It typically involves a close-up shot of a character looking off-screen with […]