Chapter 3 - Tanner McChristian

 Composition is such a crucial part of crafting an image within cinematogaphy. Granted, it of course goes hand-in-hand with lighting, set design, and other techincal aspect of filmmaking. Personally, I've always been attracted to films that utilize like and contrast to emphasize their frames. One of the most iconic shots of the last decade to me has consistently been the incredible sunset shot from "Sicario," as a team of CIA, FBI, and Delta Force operatives embark on a mission dusk, disappearing below the horizon into the dark. The film was shot by Roger Deakins, who's known for his excellent work over a long career. He's even dabbled in similar shots before, specifically in a chase sequence in "No Country for Old Men," nearly 10 years prior. And it's not just the awesome lighting thatt makes the shot so mesmerising, its the slow, patient movement of the camera while the characters walk across the the frame only to disappear into tthe shadows. I could talk about this movie all day lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIvGRytmRaw

Here's a great video on composition from D4Darious, an award winning indie filmmaker on youtube. It was a big help for me whenever I started to take composition a bit more seriously.