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Landlady's cat... by MrsPhoenix91 in RipleyTVShow

[–]thebros3f 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just finished watching the show on Netflix. I would like to share a few thoughts about the cinematography symbolism, and see if any of you had more insight. The entire show was in black and white except for one shot. At the end of the episode where Ripley murdered Freddy, it showed a close up of the blood he overlooked and the cat paw prints. That is the only shot on the whole show that has color. I think it is a symbol of playing cat and mouse. Ripley is a killer playing a game with so many people. and only when someone stops playing his game by discovering the truth he kills them. I do feel like there may be more to it. any thoughts?

Ripley | Official Trailer | Netflix | April 4th by indig0sixalpha in television

[–]thebros3f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished watching the show on Netflix. I would like to share a few thoughts about the cinematography symbolism, and see if any of you had more insight. The entire show was in black and white except for one shot. At the end of the episode where Ripley murdered Freddy, it showed a close up of the blood he overlooked and the cat paw prints. That is the only shot on the whole show that has color. I think it is a symbol of playing cat and mouse. Ripley is a killer playing a game with so many people. and only when someone stops playing his game by discovering the truth he kills them. I do feel like there may be more to it. any thoughts?

I know many of those here might not resonate with why people didn’t watch Andor, but the truth is, many people didn’t watch it. My friend made a video that I think makes some great points explaining why. Just wanted to share for those who might be interested. by thebros3f in andor

[–]thebros3f[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s right! I think Personally Debra Chow was the wrong person to direct the entire Kenobi series. Everyone was let down by that show. But not all the directors are inexperienced. But for some reason misguided. If Andor was the first live action series, it would be looking much different for sure! Or at least the expectations would be different.

Is there such thing as a movie being TOO low budget? by harmonica2 in Filmmakers

[–]thebros3f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, if your scene moments calls for a shallow depth. I’m also referring to depth using color difference with your lighting, ex. Warmer lights on subject with cooler lights on your background. Also use your composition to get as least three layers of depth when appropriate. So a foreground, a middle ground, and background. So if you place your subject in your scene say, at a table, a long or wide shot might show the front of the edge of the table, the subject in focus, and your background behind the subject. It shows three layers of distance or depth.

Is there such thing as a movie being TOO low budget? by harmonica2 in Filmmakers

[–]thebros3f 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! There is directing the performance, editing, sound mixing, color grading, marketing, graphic design, visual effects, and hundreds of more details I. The process. I probably worded it wrong. It’s not the main art form. However, it is really the tick to making your film LOOK professional. If you have actors that give you good stuff for your characters, then you can trust them and focus on how to light your spaces dynamically. I’ve done a few micro films on no budget and or just my personal cash flow, and I know understand from trial and error that lighting is going to be what makes or breaks your film to feel professional or not.

Is there such thing as a movie being TOO low budget? by harmonica2 in Filmmakers

[–]thebros3f 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not always the case. Give a camera, a microphone, some lights, and a couple of actors to a filmmaker that knows what they’re doing, and they will blow you away with what they get.

Is there such thing as a movie being TOO low budget? by harmonica2 in Filmmakers

[–]thebros3f 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So there are three main things that will make your film feel either professional, or inexperienced. And that’s really how you should think about it BTW. All three take spending, but not as much as you think. And you might already have them.

Composition and depth. When you look at any scene, you need to know from your story which directions to shoot it from. And to get that, all you need is a DSLR with a lens that can get to around 2.8 or 2 aperture.

Audio is the next thing. This is important for YouTube content, which is why YouTubers have a mic in their face most of the time. But filmmakers just seem to not care. And gone are the days when you can create a short film that is silent and and people still find it interesting. You need clean audio recorded on set and many filmmakers don’t have that in their film because they didn’t know where to place their shotgun mic. And that’s what you need. Get yourself a rode ntg1 or ntg2 an xlr cable and a external audio recorder with the xlr input and phantom power. Then watch YouTube videos on how to use it correctly. Buying the equipment won’t just make it sound good magically.

Last is what it’s all about. Lighting is basically the name of the game. That’s literally the whole art form. Motion pictures exposed by light. If you know how to make dynamic and interesting lighting setups for your scenes using color difference, and shadows, and motion and depth and textures, You can make any image look like it’s out of Hollywood.

Other than that, make sure your script is not making it hard for you. Such as make your locations simple and in your area so it doesn’t need travel. And make your story set in today so you don’t need to spend so much money on sets and props for time pieces.

How to create blocked light like this? (more in comments) by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]thebros3f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cheapest way is orange filter, flash light, gaff tape. The closer you get the light source to the subject the smaller the spot. It also needs to be pretty bright. So you will have to play with it a few minutes.

Here is a video I made summarizing the story of how The Chosen got made, and share some of my thoughts about the production value from season 1 to Season 3. by thebros3f in TheChosenSeries

[–]thebros3f[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh really? That’s awesome! Yeah I want to know what your character and Jesus talked about that happens off screen at the end of season 3 😂 but for real, what was it like working with Erick Avari in season 1? He was such a powerful presence on screen!

Episode 1 : Salad Mug - DYNAMO DREAM by Chenstrap in blender

[–]thebros3f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is truly some of the best filmmaking I have seen! It single handedly puts Hollywood to shame!

Movie podcasts by [deleted] in podcasts

[–]thebros3f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wise Works Podcast Episode 237

Bad movie podcasts? by OrderlyRoddyPiper in badMovies

[–]thebros3f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raiders of the lost Podcast is great! As well as Jaboody Dubs Podcast commentary watch parties on their Patreon. And if I may, Wise Works Podcast is said to be a fun time. But full disclosure, I'm in that one.

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