by Sean Kennelly
January 1, 2012
Years ago in film school, I learned a camera technique called “pulling focus”. Basically, you make a choice to focus the camera on an actor or object. Then, during the scene, you change the focus to another actor or object in the frame or picture for dramatic emphasis. That’s “pulling focus”. It can be a very effective way to call attention to an important object or action that a character is overlooking. We, the audience, know that the character has missed something. We also know …
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Choice
by Sean Kennelly
November 19, 2011
In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, an old knight guards a room full of ancient cups- one of which is the true Holy Grail. “Choose wisely,” cautions the knight, “for while the true Grail will bring you life, the false grail will take it from you.” Like Indiana Jones, we’re all faced with challenges. Most of them are not life or death. But some of them can seem that way. While I was thinking about this concept, I was reminded of my experience this …
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Choice
