Rental Room in Tokyo
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Crew Member
Alright, let's take a break here!
Crew Member
We'll resume with Scene 32 at five sharp, so please be sure to return by them!
Rui
(Finally, a break.
That took about two hours longer than expected, but the fact we get to take one at all is a good sign.)
That took about two hours longer than expected, but the fact we get to take one at all is a good sign.)
Rui
(The scene we just shot involved simply shopping for a few things, but it the choice of effects changed the impression it gave dramatically.)
Rui
(The supermarket was dim and gloomy in early scenes, but they turned on every light for this scene to illuminate the entire set.)
Rui
(Doing so, shows how Katsuyuki has changed since meeting Hajime. He's filled with much more optimism now.)
Rui
(I have to credit Mr. Ohara...
It's a marvelous way to present changes in a character's emotional state.)
It's a marvelous way to present changes in a character's emotional state.)
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Ohara
Ah, Kamishiro, it's you.
Do you have a minute?
Do you have a minute?
Ohara
You said you wanted to learn more about being a director, right?
Ohara
If that's the case, why don't you take a look at what we just shot?
Ohara
...and that's the footage we just got.
Rui
This may not sound all that profound, but seeing a set through the camera is very different from what you see with the naked eye.
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Rui
The changing camera angles between different shots must have something to do with that.
Ohara
Ah, your intuition is spot on.
Ohara
There are a myriad of differences between film and theatre, but I believe the way we make use of perspective sticks out.
Ohara
With theatre, the audience can only view the stage from a single direction. You essentially only have one camera.
Ohara
However, that's not the case with film.
You can use as many cameras as you like to present a space from multiple angles.
You can use as many cameras as you like to present a space from multiple angles.
Ohara
What do you think are the benefits of that?
Ohara
Exactly.
You're limited to one camera for theatre, but film makes it easy to change how the viewer perceives what's happening.
You're limited to one camera for theatre, but film makes it easy to change how the viewer perceives what's happening.
Ohara
The scenes we shot today are a good example of that. Depending on how bright the screen is or how many shots we use, you can get the characters in the same scene to give off very different impressions.
Ohara
To be fair, it's difficult to produce the sort of power you get with a live performance as you do with theater...
Ohara
But film is interesting because you can move your audience by controlling their perspective.
Ohara
Unfortunately, since most of your work involves the stage, it might be hard to put any of what I'm saying into practice.
Ohara
What?
Rui
And in order to make that dream come true, I need to learn as much as can about directing, no matter the medium.
Ohara
Interesting...
Rui
Which is why I want to learn about as many different ideas, techniques and thought processes as possible.
Ohara
Hah!
Everything, huh?
Everything, huh?
Ohara
Well, that's the energy you'll need if you're serious about this.
Ohara
I'd begun to doubt the resolve of kids like you since so many I've come across end up being spineless. But you're not like them.
Ohara
So, I'll take your word and teach you everything I can. Out of respect for that ambition.
Ohara
Starting tomorrow, you'll be working as my assistant. Just be warned that I'm going to be even harder on you compared to before.
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