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LENSING FOR CHARACTER PERSPECTIVE

  • Writer: Travis Lee Ratcliff
    Travis Lee Ratcliff
  • Mar 30, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 16, 2024

In this video essay I explore specific examples of how lensing can be used to create subjective perspective. Using lenses strategically is one of the most powerful tools at a filmmaker’s disposal for crafting psychology, imbuing images with richer visual meaning, and creating character perspective.

Many new filmmakers struggle with the terminology and differences between various lenses, but overcoming that initial confusion can result in one of the biggest distinctions between the novice filmmaker and the experienced storyteller.


This video follows up on the concept of subjective and objective perspective, which I explain more completely here: vimeo.com/219223876


Visual references: Apocalypse Now, Before Sunset, Big Lebowski, Blue Valentine, Brazil, Citizen Kane, Ex Machina, Fargo, Her, In the Mood for Love, Out of Sight, Requiem for a Dream, The Master, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

 
 
 

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