How 1917 Edits With The Camera

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1917 is made to look like it’s a continuous take, but just because you’re not cutting, doesn’t mean you can abandon the function that editing normally provides a film. In this video I showcase how Director Sam Mendes and Cinematographer Roger Deakins, make up for the editing with a combination of cinematography, choreography, and set design.

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THOMAS FLIGHT