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Blog Post #6: Shot by Shot scene analysis: Carrie (1976)

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Carrie is one of my favorite thriller movies of all time, the 1976 version at least. The others ones don't even do the first one justice. I chose this scene because I feel like it is one of the best to show visual storytelling because there is absolutely no dialogue. Everything about the portion of the scene is being told through visuals. From lighting to to the actors’ movement its all setting the tone and building suspense for what is about to happen. It was very effective to only utilize the music and visuals to lead up to the cow blood being poured on Carrie. Also, using the sound from the dangling bucket and dripping blood was also very clever. Carrie may be ostracized and bullied by her peers but she also possesses telekinetic powers. When the popular clique play a sick prank on her at the prom, she unleashes her power to a devastating effect. It was very effective to only utilize the music and visuals to lead up to the cow blood being poured on Carrie. Also, using the ...

Blog Post #5

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One of the movies that I think of with really great camera movement is one of my favorite movies ATL. For people who don't know it's a classic Black Film directed by Chris Robinson. I feel like anyone would enjoy it so I would definitely recommend everyone checking it out. Throughout the film there are a lot of skating scenes. They made the tracking of the skaters really interesting because they were moving so fast it would seem like you're skating with them. At some moments the camera man was even on skates. I couldn't find the scene I wanted but this one gives you an idea.   Another movie that has great camera movement is yet another skating movie called Roll Bounce. I know, I know I'm obsessed. Which is ironic because I can''t skate a lick, but they're such great stories I can't resist. I'm not quite sure what equipment they used it looks like they may have used a dolly tracker in some parts. It wouldn't be a real discussion about...

Blog Post #4: Storytelling Documentary of: DJ III (Trey Ross) "Music Moves You"