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All, I just read a British Cinematographer’s post on the movie Maestro by Matthew Libatique, Bradley Cooper directing, where the 1.33 aspect ratio was used. Here is a relevant excerpt. Thoughts/comments?
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The filmmakers landed on “something simpler” by beginning with black-and-white and a 1.33 aspect ratio before transitioning to colour and remaining in the same aspect ratio for the most part. At the end, for scenes taking place in 1989, and when Felicia becomes sick, the film moves into what Cooper refers to as a “more relatable” 1.85.
This framing is appropriate, says Libatique, because the 1.33 frame “allows Leonard and Felicia to share the frame and exist in an embrace of their new world together.” Their relationship is set up in this way from when they first meet at a party. “In the next scene, they’re in a tight two shot profile, with the party behind them. It’s a 1.33 frame where half their heads are actually out of the frame,” he adds. “That tight frame exists again when she takes him to the theatre and they kiss. Later, when they fight, again, they’re both in the frame, but it’s much wider. And then towards the end Leonard is by himself in a 1.85 frame with all this negative space on either side.”
” – British Cinematographer, April 2024.
I agree as well on your Batman and Oppenheimer points @IgorVe. Very interesting thread!
They do talk about “handheld” and here is a relevant paragraph, and of course, the usual example of Bourne series.
“Though it’s generally advised that too much handheld can
induce nausea in some viewers, there are examples of hand-
held-heavy productions that have been quite successful. Paul
Greengrass’ The Bourne Ultimatum (AC Sept. ‘07) was shot by
Oliver Wood with a great deal of handheld — sometimes aggres-
sively so — and this gives the action thriller a documentary-like
immediacy. Indeed, the Bourne films are known for this look.” : – AC, April 2024.Thank you @ThisGuy321.
All, this month’s issue of American Cinematographer seems to be talking about camera movements. I am searching if there is anything on Shaky cams. So far no luck. 🙂
Cheers!
Thank you very much @Roger Deakins !
Thanks @LucaM . That helps!
@LucaM, I have noticed the clean Fargo push in as well; this was also discussed in a Deakins podcast. These were quite enjoyable indeed.
@Stip, I had completely failed to notice that move in Good Will Hunting! Thank you!I am hoping that @dmullenasc can chime in here as well! 🙂
Thank you for the insight @Stip. I will check out the Safdie brothers movies.
Cheers!
