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Film Schooled: A Brilliant Compilation of Stanley Kubrick and Wes Anderson’s Signature Shots

Vimeo user - and undeniable cinephile - "Kogonada" has been editing video compilations that show off the signature shots of famous directors. My favorites: a compilation of Stanley Kubrick's "one-point perspective" and Wes Anderson's high angle shots.

Elena RossiniSeptember 12, 2012

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Lessons from Fellini (Part Two) – On Creative Freedom, Money and the American Dream

Last night I stayed up late reading "I, Fellini" in bed. I stumbled upon another amazing passage: words of wisdom from Fellini regarding filmmakers and creative freedom, money, and "the American Dream."

Elena RossiniMay 9, 2012

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Lessons from Fellini

I pick off a shelf "I, Fellini" by Charlotte Chandler - a wonderful biography of the director, with first person narrations by him, put together over the course of a 14-year-long friendship. I jump to the chapter about "8 1/2"…

Elena RossiniMay 8, 2012

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At the Intersection of Filmmaking and Design

I feel a special fondness towards film trailers that cleverly integrate design and typography to enhance the storytelling. Pablo Ferro is the absolute master of this.

Elena RossiniAugust 15, 2010

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Film Schooled: A Brilliant Compilation of Stanley Kubrick and Wes Anderson’s Signature Shots

Lessons from Fellini (Part Two) – On Creative Freedom, Money and the American Dream

Lessons from Fellini

At the Intersection of Filmmaking and Design

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