In a rush today, my DP and I are about to (hopefully) finish the first round of shot listing our upcoming short film!
In the spirit of that, let’s analyze some shots from 3 of the modern masters of the language of cinema: Joel & Ethan Coen, and their trusty DP, Roger Deakins.
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No Country For Old Men
This short video was originally made for my Patreon (RIP), and now is part of a set of bonus lessons in WRAPPED in 30 Days where I break down scenes from great films.
I think breaking down a simple dialogue scene like this is more helpful to low-budget filmmakers than a big action set-piece for example.
Enjoy! 👇
By the way – the next session of WRAPPED starts April 1st, and I’m opening doors to enroll next month!
Join the wait list to get notified first (seats will be limited).
Favorites this week:
📹 Video
Why flying stopped being glamorous
Phil Edwards’ channel has been my favorite YouTube discovery of the past year. He does well-crafted, entertaining deep-dives into all kinds of historical & modern topics. This one breaks down why flying sucks now. At this point I’m happy if the plane doesn’t burst into flames mid-air…
💬 Quote
“You can’t show everything. If you do, it’s no longer art. Art lies in suggestion.” – Robert Bresson
Let’s make some movies.
-Kent