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I have low tolerance for visuals without purpose. I watched Fernando Meirelles' "The Constant Gardener" last night and was struck by the inconsistency of the visual style throughout the picture. Granted, this is a "global" film, with different color palettes for different regions, but the amalgamation of handheld documentary-style camerawork and traditional framing creates a jarring experience. Every shot needs purpose. It's not about interesting angles; it's about enhancing the moment in visual terms.
Note: Despite my distaste for some of the visuals in "The Constant Gardener", I still found the story engaging. It's proof that a strong narrative can carry itself regardless of visual style. However, the marriage of a strong narrative and an appropriate visual style will always produce a better product.
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Haven't seen it. Any chance they were trying to show less tangible elements of instability?
Have seen a couple attempts at such in past handful of years, hinting at Blair Witch but more subtle and only during certain key times.
Not that it makes it look any better, nor does it say much about their confidence in the scenes that they don't feel like they can carry the emotion on their own strength.
Have you seen "We Are Marshall?"
Hope we haven't scared you off!
I have seen "We Are Marshall". It's decent, but nothing to write home about. McG, the director, provides lots of flashy visuals, particularly during the football scenes, but there isn't really a consistant visual flow throughout the film.
I got be on set for some of the movie. I think he was trying really hard to stay away from his Charlie's Angel's and music video past.
"The production of a video, film or TV show is secondarily an act of art, and primarily an act of commerce." ... "Regardless of your artistic (or ministry) aspirations, producing your video or film and delivering it to an audience is, first of all, a business proposition."
from http://www.philvischer.com/?p=72
While the article's point is true that many people don't fully consider the business aspects, I thought this statement giving it the primary focus was a bit interesting. Any thoughts?
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