What Can We Learn About Filmmaking From This Scarlett Johansson Photo?
Since we’re starting to post a lot of pictures for inspiration on the site, I thought I would present some tools to help you analyze images that you like and give you some ideas on how to incorporate these images into your filmmaking.
We’ll start off by looking at this image of Scarlett Johansson
Comment below on what you saw in this photo – what you liked and didn’t like.
That there is one purdy picture… good video too.
There was a video?
What a best way to learn than watching a photo of Scarlett!
Have to admit I never though of using shapes as a guide for choosing form for people or objects. I will practice this technique on my next Film shoot.
Well done! I love how you talked so simply about this and proved your point. This is the first video I’ve seen on this site and I can already tell I’ll be hooked here from now on.
This is quite similar to the route I’ve taken to better my DSLR cinematography – shooting still images. Focusing on a single frame – composing, lighting, framing, posture… until it looks like a screenshot from a movie.
I think that’s lacking natural required as a result of exaggerated brightness Although the actress white skin naturally and do not need all this artificiality with added abnormally but I like the physical status of the actress and dealing with the details of the body and the clothing worn by
The form of her body as it cuts against the window light, and it’s aesthetic beauty are extremely dramatic and can be thought of as a basis or inspiration for a cinematic idea. There is a simplicity in the pose, but also a sense of mystery.
Also the slightly green, cross-process color palette relates to color grading as a way to add drama. Color has a very real impact on how we feel. On a side note, it’s a pity the editor didn’t clone out her tattoo as it detracts slightly from the timeless quality of the image. OK, I said “slightly”. It’s a beautiful image of a stunning actress.
Interesting topic. Thanks.
Good Analysis Markus – I can’t believe I completely missed the tattoo.
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You’re a cool dude Mr. Hess. FilmmakerIQ is such a double awesome site. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.