Visual Index

http://provideocoalition.com/pvcexclusive/story/helpful-ways-for-cinematographers-to-get-a-grip-on-lighting-part1

So, we've discussed the party having a lot of movement. Towards the beginning, we'll use dolly shots to circle around the characters like the beginning of this clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDb0S3nIfNA Then, as the party picks up, we'll move to slightly shakier composition with a less composed feeling (possibly with a steadicam), kind of like the swiveling camera following the joker in the beginning of this clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ--jsqJEEE And as the drunkenness sets in, the scene can feel a little more chaotic and fun (not quite as immaturely or as crazy as this example) with a handheld camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jSSAz2Jfq8 We also like the playful humor of the clip Anthony posted (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jSSAz2Jfq8) and we will be playing with inserts through B-roll and such to keep the party life alive.

This is an amazing breakdown of David Fincher's visual style. A wealth of info on how to construct a scene to tell the story visually. It also covers ideas about when to use handheld, when to use more fluid camera work, mise-en-scène, etc. 

Aiming to use sweetheart artificial lighting for when Natalie is "working" and natural lighting when she's off the job. The line between the two will become increasingly blurred like the Brad situation.

Michael Rabiger, Directing the Documentary

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