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Moonrise Kingdom 2012
The epitome of symmetry. This film uses a symmetrical framing and symmetrical set design in almost every shot. Even in dynamic shots, the symmetry is preserved. When the shot forward or backward, the symmetry is preserved and when Robert swish pans 90 degrees, the new framing is symmetrical every time. I wouldn't say the symmetry contributes greatly to the story but it definitely dictates a mood of playfulness and youth. It's as if every shot could be a scene in…
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The Grand Budapest Hotel 2014
Rewatching.
After watching Robert Yoeman and Wes Andersons earlier films, The Grand Budapest Hotel makes a little more sense. It is a very unique example of visual storytelling, however, each aspect has been vetted and experimented with in the previous films.
One thing that stood out in this film that I didn't notice as much in the other films was the use of vertical camera movement within a scene to show multiple locations within a single scene.
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The Royal Tenenbaums 2001
The first thing that stuck out to me in this film was the use of the extreme wide angle lens. In many shots, the subject is placed center framed and the background is extremely distorted but also packed with detail. The center framing forces the audience to examine the character fully. The wide angle then allows for detail about the character or situation to further inform the scene's impact.
Another cinematic aspect employed was the use of slow motion in…
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