So I was digging into this old-timey filmmaker, Orson Welles, the other day. You know, sometimes I just like to dive into the classics, see what made them tick. This guy, Welles, was a real big shot back in the day, directed “Citizen Kane” and all that jazz.
First thing I did was just watch some of his movies. I mean, you can’t really learn about a filmmaker without seeing their work, right? “Citizen Kane” is a trip, all those weird camera angles and that deep focus thing where everything in the shot is sharp. It’s like, whoa, how did they even do that back then?
Watching Interviews and Documentaries
Then I got into watching a bunch of interviews with him and documentaries about his life. There’s a ton of stuff out there, people talking about how he was a genius, a rebel, all that. It’s like he was this larger-than-life character, always pushing boundaries, fighting with the studios. One thing that really stood out to me was how much he valued the audience. He really seemed to care about connecting with people through his films.
Checking Out Some Old Articles and Reviews
Next, I started digging through some old articles and reviews of his films. It’s crazy to see what people were saying about his work when it first came out. Some people loved it, some people hated it. But everybody agreed he was doing something new, something different.
Experimenting with Some Techniques
- Deep Focus: I tried messing around with deep focus in some of my own videos. It’s tough! You need a lot of light, and you have to be really precise with your focus. It made me appreciate how much work went into making “Citizen Kane.”
- Narrative Structure: Welles was also known for playing around with the narrative structure of his films, using flashbacks and stuff. I experimented with that a little, too. It’s a cool way to tell a story, but it can get confusing if you’re not careful.
- Sound Design: He used sound in really creative ways, like as a transition between scenes. I started paying more attention to sound in my own videos, trying to use it more intentionally.
So yeah, that’s my little journey into the world of Orson Welles. It’s inspiring to see how he experimented with filmmaking, how he pushed the limits of what was possible. Even though his movies are old, they still feel fresh and innovative in some ways. It just goes to show that good ideas are timeless, you know?
