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Film Study 5 – Get Out (2017)

This is a film study of Jordan Peele‘s monumental film “Get Out” which he wrote and directed. As I learn a bit about storyboarding I am looking back to some of my old favorites for inspiration for shots. And looking at how they were shot makes me understand filmmaking so much more. I got a rough idea for this template from Studio Binder and have been using it to map out the film. If you haven’t seen the trailer for the film check it out here. This film was groundbreaking in so many ways. As a huge fan of horror films like The Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining, Aliens, People Under the Stairs, Return of the Living Dead, it’s great to finally see Black film makers telling stories we’ve never seen before. I love this film. What’s your favorite scene?

Synopsis:

Now that Chris and his girlfriend, Rose have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy and Dean. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.

Did you miss the previous film study? Here it is: Love Jones (1997)

If you love this film, check out this time Jordan Peele visited horror writer and professor Tananarive Due’s UCLA class.

April 16, 2022
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Film Study 4 – Love Jones (1997)

Here’s a film study of the film “Love Jones” by Theodore Witcher. As I learn a bit about storyboarding I am looking back to some of my old favorites for inspiration. And looking at how they were shot makes me understand filmmaking so much more. Here’s the synopsis for Love Jones. I watched this film with my first girlfriend and loved it ever since then. Such a dope romantic film! All the actors and the crew did a fantastic job with this film. Here’s the trailer.

Synopsis: A poet and a photographer take a chance on romance but find their ambitions and baggage could keep them from taking the relationship further. 

Did you miss the previous film study? Here it is: Whale Rider (2002)

If you love this film, check out this conversation w/the cast in 2019

December 16, 2021
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Film Study 3 – Whale Rider (2002)

This incredible film came out when I was in college and I LOVE it still to this day. It is based on a book written by Witi Ihimaera, directed by Niki Caro, and beautifully portrayed by Keisha Castle-Hughes. Some people would call this film slow, but i’d say it is magical and well worth the watch. This New Zealand film delves in to the legend of Paikea whom I drew many years ago and gives us a strong young woman who fights against tradition and expectations.

This is a new series for me (a visual artist) exploring the language of film and tv. I love the medium like s many people and I want to learn more about how the best do what they do. Part of that is learning who does what, re-examining film and tv I love, studying shot composition, lighting, and camera moves. Anyway, if you’re curious follow along.

Here’s the previous film study– Creed

July 31, 2021
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Film Study 2 – Creed (2015)

Here’s a film about boxing that I love. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan have a great rapport. They seem to get each other and I think they’ve worked on four films together now. Anyone, this addition to the Rocky saga is a super intelligent well made one. I haven’t seen all the Rocky films but I’ve seen some and this fits right in. Michael B is the son of Apollo Creed in this flick.
This is a new series for me (a visual artist) exploring the language of film and tv. I love the medium like s many people and I want to learn more about how the best do what they do. Part of that is learning who does what, re-examining film and tv I love, studying shot composition, lighting, and camera moves. Anyway, if you’re curious follow along.
Here’s the previous film study- Juice 1992 film
July 9, 2021
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Film Study 1-Juice (1992)

 

Juice (1992) is one of my all time favorite films. I’ve seen it so many times I can quote most scenes. Heres a bit of film study learning about shots. How they’re composed and why. Ernest Dickerson was the director and Larry Banks was the DP or Cinematographer. You can get the 25th anniversary edition here.
I got some of the shot composition definitions from Studio Binder and made this graphic with shots from the film. Feel free to use it or share (w /credit of course). I already have respect for film, tv, and animation makers, but studying it gives me so much more respect for how difficult it is to make something both beautiful and meaningful. 
Stay tuned…. 

June 29, 2021
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