The Power of the One Shot in Filmmaking
Since Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope debuted, the continuous shot technique, or “one shot,” has become a popular staple in the film industry. This method features filming an entire scene without any cuts or edits. The actors, camera crew, and other production members must work together in perfect coordination to achieve this effect. The “one shot” technique […]
The Art of Montage in Filmmaking
A montage is a powerful film-making technique that has stood the test of time. The concept of montage is to create a sequence of shots that when viewed together, convey a specific idea or emotion. Sergei Eisenstein, the father of montage, introduced this technique in the 1920s. Eisenstein believed that by combining images, filmmakers could […]
Comparing Follow Focus Connected to Camera vs Remote
Follow focus is a manual add-on commonly used in the movie industry that alters the lens of a camera to maintain precise and sharp focus on a subject. It is operated by the camera operator, but in some cases, a dedicated ‘focus puller’ may be employed to maintain focus within the shot. Using follow focus […]
Alfred Hitchcock’s Innovative Use of Rear-Projection in “Foreign Correspondent”
Alfred Hitchcock was renowned for his creative use of camera techniques to generate suspense and drama in his films. One of his most notable techniques was rear-projection, which he employed in “Foreign Correspondent” to produce the illusion of a plane crash. Here are some additional details about the technique and its implementation in this particular […]
The Art of Invisible Cuts: A Seamless Transition in Film and Video Production
Invisible cuts (or invisible edits) are a widely used technique in the film industry to create seamless transitions between scenes. These cuts blend two shots together with two similar frames, making the transition almost imperceptible to viewers. The result is a smooth, uninterrupted flow that feels like one long take. Invisible cuts were first popularized […]
