Comments on: Storytelling Through Composition Part 2 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/ Create | Innovate | Educate Fri, 24 May 2013 17:20:03 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-21263 Shane Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:15:18 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-21263 Colin Ashby, ha ha, thanks for clarifying. Colin Ashby, ha ha, thanks for clarifying.

]]> By: Colin Ashby http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-21246 Colin Ashby Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:20:07 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-21246 No worries Shane, the FGBCU is the tightest shot you can get on your zoom lens in studio and is short for F***ing Great Big Close Up !!! No worries Shane, the FGBCU is the tightest shot you can get on your zoom lens in studio and is short for F***ing Great Big Close Up !!!

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-21208 Shane Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:40:10 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-21208 Colin Ashby, thank you so much for sharing and sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you. What is that shot at the end. Ha ha Colin Ashby, thank you so much for sharing and sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you. What is that shot at the end. Ha ha

]]> By: Colin Ashby http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-20169 Colin Ashby Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:02 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-20169 I work in TV in England, many of the terms like 'clean' and 'dirty' apply over here with a few differences. When writing notes on a shooting script for a drama or sitcom we would use W/S for wide shot (obvious) and F/L for full length. Moving in a touch it was MLS (mid length shot not the soccer league) for The Cowboy, M/S (mid shot) for the Waister. Moving in closer still, MCU (mid close up) would be framed at the bottom of the shirt pocket and C/U (close up) is head and shoulders and BCU (or big close up) was a whole head shot. The closest shot of all was nicknamed a FGBCU and I'll leave you to work out what that means !! I work in TV in England, many of the terms like ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ apply over here with a few differences.

When writing notes on a shooting script for a drama or sitcom we would use W/S for wide shot (obvious) and F/L for full length. Moving in a touch it was MLS (mid length shot not the soccer league) for The Cowboy, M/S (mid shot) for the Waister.

Moving in closer still, MCU (mid close up) would be framed at the bottom of the shirt pocket and C/U (close up) is head and shoulders and BCU (or big close up) was a whole head shot.

The closest shot of all was nicknamed a FGBCU and I’ll leave you to work out what that means !!

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-19275 Shane Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:02:58 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-19275 Rod Marmol, I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for your kind words and support. More coming soon. Rod Marmol, I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for your kind words and support. More coming soon.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-19274 Shane Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:01:28 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-19274 Brian Mahoney, thank you so much for your kind words, more of these on the way. Brian Mahoney, thank you so much for your kind words, more of these on the way.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-19269 Shane Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:54:39 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-19269 Steve Buckwalter, thank you so much for your kind words Steve Buckwalter, thank you so much for your kind words

]]> By: Steve Buckwalter http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-18735 Steve Buckwalter Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:43:58 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-18735 Beautiful! Beautiful!

]]> By: Brian Mahoney http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-18593 Brian Mahoney Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:52:25 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-18593 Excellent article, Shane. It always helps me to see is being described, and putting all of this together really makes the connection. Thank you for that. One of the shots that really stood out to me was the choker from Terminator Salvation. How on earth did you get those highlight lines on Christian Bale's face? I love how they make him look so animalistic and gaunt. Excellent article, Shane. It always helps me to see is being described, and putting all of this together really makes the connection. Thank you for that. One of the shots that really stood out to me was the choker from Terminator Salvation. How on earth did you get those highlight lines on Christian Bale’s face? I love how they make him look so animalistic and gaunt.

]]> By: Storytelling through Composition: Part 2 « micro Film Blog http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-18579 Storytelling through Composition: Part 2 « micro Film Blog Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:42:13 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-18579 [...] I wanted to thank you all for the huge response on part one of Storytelling Through Composition. Now... [...] [...] I wanted to thank you all for the huge response on part one of Storytelling Through Composition. Now… [...]

]]> By: Rod Marmol http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-18529 Rod Marmol Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:53:12 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-18529 Hi! This is my first time here, i saw the link to this article on nofilmshool.com. these composition techniques are really insightful. i cant wait to employ them in my future projects. thank you so much for inspiring newbies like me. keep it up and may God continue blessing you with wisdom and kindness. Cheers from the Philippines! :) Hi! This is my first time here, i saw the link to this article on nofilmshool.com. these composition techniques are really insightful. i cant wait to employ them in my future projects. thank you so much for inspiring newbies like me. keep it up and may God continue blessing you with wisdom and kindness. Cheers from the Philippines! :)

]]> By: Nicholas Bluff http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17029 Nicholas Bluff Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:07:41 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-17029 Hi Shane, this is my favourite from my first short. And thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts on cinematography! http://imgur.com/NcHVB Hi Shane, this is my favourite from my first short. And thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts on cinematography!
http://imgur.com/NcHVB

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-16161 Shane Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:16:13 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-16161 Oli Kember, yes, that is exactly the point. Oli Kember, yes, that is exactly the point.

]]> By: Oli Kember http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-16114 Oli Kember Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:20:27 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-16114 Shane, I think you're spot on when you say that it's not about the audience noticing these decisions, but it's about them feeling something because of them. Everything we do as cinematographers is to evoke some kind of emotion, be it with the lighting, composition, or shooting style. I might watch a film and notice that the handheld camerawork was a little too jerky for my taste, whereas a friend who doesn't know the difference will just say that something 'felt' off. In a way they're getting the unbiased experience, reacting purely with their gut. The fact that one makes these decisions knowing that 99% of the audience will never be conscious of them is what being a filmmaker is all about; providing a platform for the story to shine and the emotions to come across, that's what every department is there for. Thanks. Shane, I think you’re spot on when you say that it’s not about the audience noticing these decisions, but it’s about them feeling something because of them. Everything we do as cinematographers is to evoke some kind of emotion, be it with the lighting, composition, or shooting style. I might watch a film and notice that the handheld camerawork was a little too jerky for my taste, whereas a friend who doesn’t know the difference will just say that something ‘felt’ off. In a way they’re getting the unbiased experience, reacting purely with their gut. The fact that one makes these decisions knowing that 99% of the audience will never be conscious of them is what being a filmmaker is all about; providing a platform for the story to shine and the emotions to come across, that’s what every department is there for. Thanks.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15900 Shane Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:06:49 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-15900 Bill Hamell, exactly, he was a video store clerk, watched a ton of movies, learned from the masters. Bill Hamell, exactly, he was a video store clerk, watched a ton of movies, learned from the masters.

]]> By: Bill Hamell http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15889 Bill Hamell Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:41:38 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-15889 @Jace "Since I can’t go to film school" one word... "Tarantino" ;) @Jace “Since I can’t go to film school” one word… “Tarantino” ;)

]]> By: Bill Hamell http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15839 Bill Hamell Sat, 15 Sep 2012 05:36:35 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-15839 Oopsie, that's "kind" words. :) Oopsie, that’s “kind” words. :)

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15791 Shane Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:44:01 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-15791 Jace, there you are. Thank you so much for your kind words, they inspire all of us and Hurlbut Visuals. Keep up the support and we will continue to guide you. Jace, there you are. Thank you so much for your kind words, they inspire all of us and Hurlbut Visuals. Keep up the support and we will continue to guide you.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15790 Shane Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:42:10 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-15790 Jace, Hey Jace, what can I do for you? Jace, Hey Jace, what can I do for you?

]]> By: Jace http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2012/08/storytelling-through-composition-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15789 Jace Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:41:51 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=7018#comment-15789 Hey Shane, I love your site I especially love this post. I read a book on composition that was written way back in the 50s I believe, so a lot of these terms are familiar to me. Since I can't go to film school your site is the closest I'll get. Thanks. Hey Shane,
I love your site I especially love this post. I read a book on composition that was written way back in the 50s I believe, so a lot of these terms are familiar to me. Since I can’t go to film school your site is the closest I’ll get. Thanks.

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