Wes Anderson's sensational style of filmmaking
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Wes Anderson's sensational style of filmmaking
When and how did Wes Anderson get into filmmaking?
At the University of Texas, Wes Anderson studied philosophy. During his time studying, he met and became on good terms with Owen Wilson, now a world-renowned actor after graduating with a philosophy degree. He directed the film Bottle Rocket in 1994, casting Owen and his brother Luke Wilson. With a minimum budget, the pair were only able to produce a small feature film. The result of the short film impressed a filmmaker named Kit Carson. Who with his connection with the film industry, bought a bigger budget to produce a full-feature film. A respectable 5 million dollars.
Despite having critics, getting the media's attention was all Anderson wanted to achieve. The article, Biography of Wes Anderson suggests that Wes Anderson needed to acquire the spotlight to get enough public appeal to prevail in his career. This copy is valid, due to its complex understanding of his career and continuous references from external sources.
Cinematography:
Technical research
In the process of film production, Wes Anderson would use certain camera movements. Most noticeable is the Whip pan method. This entails moving the camera on the X-axis, connecting two scenes seeminglessly. The outcome emotion is a scene of urgency and excitement. The function is to reveal something unexpected or new, demonstrating a transition that is unique.
From the technical research section of the blog of young film director Djenaba Davis-eyo, we learn that Wes Anderson uses cinematographer techniques that many lack, resulting in his style becoming very distinctive among thousands of filmmakers. I have used this article because it shows what a young director can source. It can be used for stating other people's opinions and own descriptions. However, due to the subjective nature of the copy style, and the lack of verified sources to justify their information, the research could be misleading or biased.
Let's take Martin Scorsese for example. He is well known for his slow-motion shots and fixation on characters, the studio binder (a film production software company) says that Martin uses this technique to amplify the emotion of the character. However, that doesn't make Martin Scorsese cinematography necessarily unique because according to my colleagues at St Gregory's Sixth Form, 14 out of 20 Remember slow motion makes some form of an appearance in the films they watched, making it a common theme, scarce of originality.
I have used the research of Martin Scorsese to justify how Wes Anderson's unique style juxtaposes with other directors. Studio Binder does this well because they are a credible source that has a significant amount of knowledge backed up by video biographies of directors.
Symmetry
Symmetrical shots can be used to justify Wes Anderson's eccentrics in his cinematography. Videomaker magazine (specialising in all levels of video production, editing and distribution) described the symmetry as 'inherently pleasing to the eye' and 'provides a natural focus point for each composition.' In addition, the making waves film festival concluded that because there's a 'psychological connection between the human brain and symmetry' it makes it so 'mesmerising'.This demonstrates how people in the film industry idol Anderson's symmetry portfolio.
Tableau compositions:
'Tableau' also referred to as a 'living picture' consists of a static scene containing two or more characters. Anderson does this to 'stage a setting'. The result is believed to make a more 'complex experience'
Videomaker magazine provides an opinion but a scientific viewpoint as to why symmetry is so mesmerising. It is more so reputable compared to other sources because its expertise lies within video production. It uses technical jargon in its copy appropriate for its audience, e.g "whip-pan", "saturated red" and "out of square". It is also in American English with its copy using non-Standard English spellings such as 'gray' and 'color'.
Colour palette:
What makes Anderson's aesthetic so profound is his colour palette. The Mia Burton, website which sells glasses, a 'boutique for eye lovers', conveys how the colour palette resonates with specific themes or objects. For example, in The Fantastic Mr Fox, we have a continuous occurrence of 'honey yellow'. Reminding us of Bean's 'metal gold ciders' and Fox's rugged fur. Mia Burton conveys how they admire Anderson's choice of colour by using his colour palette on Branded sunglasses. Although this is a retail website, the Burton copy is a detailed and descriptive homage to Anderson's use of colour.
The International Journal of Applied Research called Anderson an "unrepentant hipster" who uses
exuberant colour tied to sombre themes, creating "whiplash
juxtaposition". This concept corresponds with my theory, that the colour palette resonates with themes and objects. The reason I have used the International Journal of applied research is that it offers a highly factual response. From my analyse the article is aimed at highly educated individuals (text heavy) e.g. postgraduates. Additionally, it supports their research with interviews and specific films.
The qualitative data on how he describes himself?
"Almost every character in every movie I have ever made is based on somebody in real life or based on a combination of real people". This infers that his films our real-life adapted, adding a personal element.
Wes Anderson falls into the category of post-modernism (a mix of styles from different time periods) suggesting he is experimental and never follows one theme.
Studio Binder used an interview where Wes Anderson said, "I don't feel like part of any establishment because i do feel kinda like I have my own style and voice". "It's Hardwiring that I'm not really able to reconfigure'.
How others describe Anderson?
On the press tour for the film Isle of Dogs Liev Schreiber (an actor who played 'spots' in the film) describes Wes as 'one of those people who has managed to maintain a child-like perspective on the world". The reason for choosing this source over others is that it comes from someone who has worked alongside him on a professional level; there are limited interviews, however, this is one of them.
Music and montage
According to Musicbed (music listening platform for world's top filmakers) 'Anderson does everything from radio hits to deep cuts' (little-known music). Reinforcing the span he is willing to go to create something diverse and interesting. It also states how the 'pertinent and more poignant musical moments emerge when the dialogue fades'. Conveying a continuous pattern that can be seen throughout his movies.
MusicBed is a reputable source of information because its copy is created by industry pundits who are experts in understanding music theory and are themselves, skilled musicians.
Wes Anderson April 2023 Trend
Vogue India mentioned the trend kicked off in early April, streaming on platforms such as Instagram and Tiktok. It was titled 'You better not be acting like you're in a Wes Anderson film'. The trend involved putting together their own montage of video footage, consisting of symmetry, whip pans and a certain colour palette. tableau composition. (natural and true to life). The reason for choosing India Vogue over others is that in their article, they explained how India is particularly good at sharing the exuberant colours of their culture. This contrasts with Anderson's film The Darjeeling Limited which was based in India.
Inspiration
Stanley Kubrick
According to New Dawn Films (which specialises in creating stylish and entertaining videos for use on the web and in television and film productions.) Stanley Kubrick employed symmetry first. For example The Shinning and Clockwork Orange.
Japanese art and media:
In the process of making the 'isles of dogs' set. Anderson studied Japanese art and media to get an idea of the film's 'tone and aesthetic.' This shows the preparation Anderson is willing to do, to execute a film in a way that has some realism and some accuracy regarding the culture he is trying to portray.
I have used the Videomaker yet again to justify my research. However, to double-check the source I have additionally used the Guardian (UK newspaper of the year in 2023)
Other Films
The video above shows how Wes borrowed certain shot sequences from other directors. Re-introducing some dated films.
Popularity:
Wes Anderson's most highly successful picture is the Grand Budapest Hotel. Who with a budget of $25 million dollars, had a total taking of $174.8 million at the box office.
Data:
Wes Anderson films often have a reoccurring cast. The New York Post spoke of his need to have a 'deep connection with his actors', due to his shyness.
Survey:
Although there is little Quantitative data regarding Wes Anderson's. I found that between the age gap of 16-17. 7/10 knew who Wes Anderson was, 5/10 said they remember how distinct the colour palette was compared to other directors, and finally 3/10 recalled the Wes Anderson trend on TikTok. This data suggests that he is well-known. However, his style is overlooked.
Research completed by Stanley Phelps, a student at St Gregory's Catholic School
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