Composing movement, Kurosawa style

Akira Kurosawa is celebrated as one of the greatest film directors in history. He true mastery of the medium is evident in every one of his films. In this video, the guys over at Every Frame a Painting take a look at how use of movement in different planes of a shot elevates a scene from pedestrian to grand master.

If you’re new to Kurosawa’s work, find out more at Wikipedia.

Benjamin Craig

Benjamin Craig is an award-winning filmmaker and chief executive of Cinemagine Media Limited. With a career spanning theatre, film, and new media, his credits include Waiting for Gorgo and Sparks and Embers. He is the author of the Cannes and Sundance Festival Virgin's Guides and has written for Vogue and GQ. Based in London, he is also the founder of filmmaking.net and holds a Masters in Producing Film & Television from Royal Holloway, University of London.

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