Steven Spielberg is considered one of—if not the greatest—filmmakers of all time. He's a master at getting the audience to feel emotion, and he's a genius at shooting and blocking as well. That's why, when I see someone making a video essay about him and his choices, I always tune in to learn more. Check out this video from Wolfcrow and let's talk after. Why Steven Spielberg Avoids a Wide Open Aperture In Some Films I love a good video essay, and I found this one to be really interesting. It digs into Spielberg's aperture choices in some of his films, and why he doesn't go with an open aperture. So... why doesn't he? There are several reasons why Spielberg avoids using wide open apertures. First, it would make it difficult to achieve deep depth of field, which keeps everything in the scene sharp and clear. As a director, Spielberg likes to keep all the details in focus, from the front to the back. This is important to him because he wants every part of the frame to contribute to the story.Using a smaller aperture allows Spielberg to capture the entire vista in sharp focus. This creates a realistic environment for the viewer, and allows them to step into the world, instead of being just shown it. An example used in the video is in Jurassic Park, where he uses a smaller aperture to keep both the foreground and the background in focus, which helps to create a more immersive experience...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 9 August