Maybe it's because we're still riding high off The Grand Budapest Hotel and its amazing bisexual protagonist, but this video showcasing Wes Anderson's obsession with framing his shots
dead. center.
has delighted our inner film nerd. Using a dotted line down the middle of the screen, the video reveals how Anderson has relied on this framing device consistently in his movies, from Rushmore and The Fantastic Mr. Fox to The Grand Budapest Hotel.
It's always interesting to see what makes directors tick, and Anderson's penchant for center framing makes sense with his aesthetic although we've never really thought about it before. Along with his use of vibrant color, center framing makes for a bold visual experience; utilizing it captures his characters in the cross-hairs of our attention, heightening our sense of intimacy with his earnest protagonists.
Watch the video below, then dive back in to his films to catch this framing trick yourself. (Hey, we'll take any excuse for a Wes Anderson movie marathon!)
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