AbigailH_Chap8

 One line that really jumped out to me in this chapter was the line, "...understanding when and why to move the camera is far more significant." It stuck with me even as I read further into the chapter. This is just proving to be another skill that is even more prevelant that curating the flashiest, most outrageous scene, and just as important as creating a great story. I find myself still needing to learn more of this skill, because videography is so far from photography. Photography is more simplified, creating the most beautiful meaning shot. Videography is, "how do I create the most beautiful shot and capture it seamlessly". 

After really considering some movies I have seen this year, it becomes more apparent how little time I spend thinking about the camera in my favorite movies, because it just melts into the scene. Taking, for example, Interstellar, a cult favorite that I recently watched for the first time. The camera blends perfectly into the movie, making you forget that this is just a film. Good camera work turned this movie from a film to an experience and that is just one of the reasons that Interstellar has stood the test of time. We are shown shaky, handheld shots during times of turmoil to immerse the audience into the chaos. It then opts for steady, long shots when showing the audience stunning visuals of the cosmos. 

I included an article that talks more in-depth about the camera movements and other cinematography techniques used in Interstellar. It helped me to link the concepts to beautiful execution. 

Cinematography Analysis Of Interstellar (In Depth) - Color Culture