The cinematography of PRISONERS

[Matthew Scott]

If you're into film-making (duh) or more specifically, cinematography, you may find my latest blog post of interest. I've gone through the entire film PRISONERS and picked out shots that I think are worth talking about...lighting, blocking, composition, set design and other subtle additions that make this film a stand out for me. Shot by the master, Roger Deakins ASC, it's not only a visual masterpiece, but a gripping and captivating film that keeps you glued the whole time.

Check out the rest at my blog below...only the first quarter of what I will be working on to complete over the coming weeks! Cheers

http://mattscottvisuals.com/blog/2014/1/10/-what-are-you-looking-at-disecting-the-work-of-a-master

 

[Corey_O]

Very interesting detail breakdown.

 

[Bob Gundu]

You're a madman Matt! I have to see this movie soon! Thanks for the essay!

 

[Nick Morrison]

Matthew, this is BRILLIANT. And I mean brilliant. Well done. Can't wait to read more.

Saw the movie over the holidays and loved it. So dark.

 

[Brandon J.F.]

This is great Mathew! Sharing it: https://twitter.com/HybridVigorFilm/status/423997553223278592

 

[Matthew Scott]

Thanks guys, it's a time consuming mission but great fun. Glad it's been well received

 

[Andrew Gentle]

Really enjoyed your analysis, thanks, Matt!

 

[Manfred Lopez]

Thanks for this great breakdown and analysis. I just bookmarked your blog.

 

[Brennan Robideaux]

Excellent analysis. What an amazing film "Prisoners" was. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the cinematography was simply amazing. Deakins amazes me with every film. I really hope he gets that Oscar - can't think of anyone who deserves it as much as him at this point.

 

[Grzegorz Gill]

Great notes, thanks for the insight.

 

[Ryan Flesher]

You are my hero. I wanted to get the Blu Ray but the extras suck I here. YOU SHOULD DO THE extras.
I'd buy this book in a heart beat.
Thanks,

Ryan

 

[Burke Doeren]

Matthew, this is a fantastic article and breakdown.

Really an excellent read, created with so much attention to detail. Keep up the great work!

 

[paulherrin]

awesome stuff matt - but i think you're going to have to include spoilers to really break it down -which means i've gotta go see it

 

[Bobby Farokhzad]

Great Stuff Matt, doing this is much appreciated. I love Deakins, why this man hasn't won an academy award yet is beyond me.

 

[paulherrin]

Great Stuff Matt, doing this is much appreciated. I love Deakins, why this man hasn't won an academy award yet is beyond me.

i find his career much more compelling for the very fact that he hasn't won any. the fact that he has so many nominations and no wins speaks volumes to his commitment solely to the art and science of motion pictures, and not to the academy of it.

 

[Kenny Mosher]

So good!

 

[Jordan Buck]

Absolutely loved this film. Thank you so much for doing this.

 

[Jeremy Hildebrant]

Nice Matt!

 

[Daniel Pearson]

Looking forward to reading this, but better see the film first. Nice work!

 

[Matthew Scott]

Thanks for the feedback guys! Working on more today...it's actually really fun but shatters your confidence when you study your own frames with the same eye hehe...