It's April and that means the A to Z Blogging Challenge!
This year my theme is film terms.
 |
| Liam Neeson and Mia Farrow in Husbands and Wives. |
Handheld is a shot taken with a handheld camera or deliberately made to appear shaky or wobbly. Woody Allen used a handheld camera in Husbands and Wives (1992) to portray a documentary look. Handhelds are also used when the location is too small for a large camera and crew.
One of the Bourne Identity films (can't recall which one) was so shaky it felt rattling to watch. But, knowing filmmakers usually have a reason behind the film elements, I wondered if the shakiness helped the viewer understand that Bourne could never be still, never let his guard down, and had to be on the move.
ReplyDeleteTrudy, excellent observation. I hadn't thought of that, but I'll bet you're right.
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time I screened a film that used a lot of handheld (Breaking the Waves - Lars von Trier) and people were getting dizzy and feeling sick all over the theatre. I never had a problem with it until I watched something handheld from too close to the front of the theatre and felt completely nauseous.
ReplyDeleteKate, I know what you mean. It's worse on a big screen for sure.
DeleteYou do know your film facts. Great blog. I have a loose goal to make a film this winter. I love to see another woman in the business.
ReplyDeleteAnn, that's great! Filmmaking is my passion. In fact I just made a film for the Wyoming Short Film contest. I would love to hear more about your film.
Delete