Introduction
The third chapter of Making Movies talks about style in the filmmaking process. The author states that the primary function of this process is to tell the audience a story. However, the way of giving viewers a narrative, and the style, may vary because films may have different functions. According to the author, “some movies tell a story and leave you with a feeling and give you an idea,” while others also “reveal something about yourself and others” (Lumet, 2010, p. 50). Overall, the most exciting part of this chapter for me was that the author thinks that good style is unnoticeable by spectators because it makes them dive into a story.
Main body
Moviemaking is a long process that requires constant interaction among a director, screenwriter, production designer, cameraman, costume designer, editor, and actors. When the director knows how to orchestrate the plot, communicate with every team member, and explain every actor’s role, it sets the filmmaking style, recognizable by the professionals in the field. Indeed, creating a movie is similar to generating a puzzle, every piece of which should eventually have its unique place in the final picture.
Conclusion
To conclude, I learned from this chapter that shooting movies not only needs the synchronized work of an entire team but also requires the director to have a vision of the whole picture. When the director coordinates the set design, costumes and makeup, and actors’ performance, the resulting project gives meaning to viewers. Finally, when this coordination reaches mastery, and the audience focuses only on the story, enjoying the movie and not being disturbed by severe flaws, one can say that the director developed an excellent style.
References
Lumet, S. (2010). Making movies. Vintage.