Succession: How The Camera Lies

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This is a video essay on the cinematography of SUCCESSION on HBO. Let's break down how the camera tricks you into thinking it's all reactive & loose, when in fact it's extremely calculated and precise.

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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Visual Distortion Field
00:51 - Thesis
03:07 - Channel Support Is Appreciated
04:11 - Creating Spontaneity
04:26 - The Freebie
06:12 - Shot On Film
06:34 - Roger Deakins Influence
07:33 - Free Pizza

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Видео Succession: How The Camera Lies канала Patrick Tomasso