"The complexity challenged everybody, but none of that is visible." I cant even begin to explain how amazing the nominated Gravity film is! If you have not seen it, please watch it as soon as possible. I have seen a great deal of films in my life but nothing so exquisite and memorable as this. I watched it at home and even with my availability to pause it anytime I pleased, I could not stop it even for a second. I am completely in awe of its production and how much thought by the producers was put into making the film. It is evident that Technology and green screen play a huge role in the making of this film. However, if not set up correctly and used wisely, it can be seen by its viewers as messy. This time, with Gravity, it was used extensively for the right reasons. The choice of editing and sound is brilliant and adds dynamic and excitement to the film. For example, some of the scenes, particularity when panic arrives in Sandra Bullocks character, the music tends to get louder in the background. This decision by the producers helped to create an anxious feeling to myself and the rest of the viewers watching the film, as if we were the ones struggling for our lives. Also, the use of sound when the characters and items flying in space hit the satellite bars in the air. They are loud bangs and the music from the back is either getting louder or non existent in particular scene. Music played a huge role in Gravity and with the producers choices, allowed the viewers of the film to feel what the characters where feeling. The use of cameras and technology was completely necessary for this film in terms of expensive and elaborate machinery. Although, the technological aspect indeed contributes in the formation of this phenomenal film, it is the editing and producers that allowed it to become so memorable.
Behind the scenes of Gravity <-- here in this clip it shows hows the set up when including some visualization of the script. It also shows how large the equipment is and how the producers chose to roll the film from the idea of the film all the way down to composers of the music used in the film, Gravity.
See my comments on Steph's post. Please avoid writing a review/recommendation. This is an informal blog but academic nonetheless. Speak objectively and offer insight that is meaningful. As a production student you should have something more profound to say.
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