WEBISODE 14 - ART OF ARTHUR
June 19, 2016 - Explores Hitchcock's use of the down-the-barrel shot in his films. When his actors look into the camera lens, it makes us uneasy at just the right time.
Guest commentary by:
John P. Hess of FilmmakerIQ
Forris Day, Jr. of Rolling Tape
William C. Martell (screenwriter for HBO & Showtime)
William Dickerson
Sponsored by:
NOTES:
This episode explores what happens when actors look directly at the camera, prompting the audience to feel uneasy.
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We've been caught looking, causing an unsettling leap from the screen.
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Solidifies shared connection with protagonist.
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Adds power to the person looking at us.
Other technique:
Sound Replacement - A woman's scream is replaced by the sound of a chicken sqwawk.
The full episode of "Arthur" (1959) can be found on DVD.
