Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Choreographed Cameras

Children of Men


This is an incredible example of choreographed camera movement as well as a choreographed scene. The ability the director has to move through the cafe crowd without seeing them part for him is unique. But what is unbelievable is the timing of every aspect to allow the director to start filming the shot at the counter in the cafe and make his way out behind his actor, down the street, end up on the opposite side of him (done so in a handheld, tracking manner), and eventually watch an explosion from the building he just exited. A masterfully planned and executed shot.

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