Each brings out the best of the story on the screen
The expression of cinematic view is one that transports the mind from the present to a world of unknown. While the story plays a crucial part in bringing the narrative to life, it is the technique and the style involved in putting together the pieces that are fascinating in themselves. With numerous genres of film, there are multiple techniques and styles to shoot every narrative. It is with these varied filmmaking styles particular to a set narrative that each story comes alive. Here are some of the filmmaking styles and techniques that prominent to know.
CinémaVérité
Literally translating to the truthful cinema, the Cinémavérité style of filmmaking defines documentary filmmaking. This style of filmmaking comprises improvisation while using the camera in order to bring out an authentic picture on the screen. The use of the camera is done to shoot the scenes in a way that the camera highlights the hidden subjects and brings them to the fore. Cinémavérité is often referred to as observational cinema.
This documentary style of filmmaking is also sometimes called a ‘fly on the wall’. This technique of filmmaking involves reducing the usage of the camera to a passive observer. This, ‘fly on the wall’ style of filmmaking further aids in shooting an unadulterated version.
For example, handheld jerky camera style and mockumentaries count under the Cinémavérité style of filmmaking. A few films of this style are The Act of Killing, The War Room, Shadows, Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment, Hoop Dreams, Faces, Dancer in the Dark, and Gimme Shelter among others.
German Expressionism
As the name suggests, this style of filmmaking originates from Germany and was part of a larger movement. German Expressionism basically emerged during the 1920s from the great Expressionist movement that took place in the north and central European culture in the fields of architecture, dance, painting, sculpture, and cinema.
A style of filmmaking that came to light just after the silent era, German Expressionism is symbolised by making use of the camera to present the mind of the character to the audience. The whole idea is to explore a more subjective experience of the narration and the characters. For example, tilting cameras, high angles, and deep shadows define this style of filmmaking.
Italian Neorealism
This style of filmmaking is defined by the stories set on the poor and the working class. Such films are shot on location, primarily with non-professional actors. The aim is to bring to talk more about the changing economic and moral values.
