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Close-ups: Good or Bad for Film?
17:44 - 19:29 (01:45)
This podcast episode discusses the pros and cons of close-ups in films and how it affects the audience's reaction. It also highlights the importance of blocking actors for a seamless scene.
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Comedic films today often rely too heavily on close-ups rather than allowing characters to play off of each other in a single frame.
17:44 - 19:29 (01:45)
Filmmaking
Summary
Comedic films today often rely too heavily on close-ups rather than allowing characters to play off of each other in a single frame. Billy Wilder and Steven Spielberg are praised for their blocking techniques that create dynamic and natural scenes with characters moving in and out of the frame.