The Secrets of Movie Making
The Secrets of Movie Making
The use of pictorial continuity, the proper development and connection of motion-picture sequences to create a smoothly joined, coherent motion-picture story, is the secret of good moviemaking. It is the easiest, simplest way, because it is the correct way. But – and this is a thankful thing – even the most expensive, gadget-studded movie camera hasn’t got pictorial continuity built into it, to function automatically for the cameraman whenever he shoots a story.
Continuity is what transforms a strip of exposed film into a motion-picture: NO gadget can do that. It calls for a little thought in advance, for a good deal of movement to and fro for different angles and shots, for care – deliberation-planning.
The question therefore arises, especially for the non-professional who does his shooting during a few precious hours of
