Today, I really got into exploring the whole Wes Anderson movie style. It’s a deep dive, for sure!
Started off by watching a bunch of his films again. I mean, I watched some of my favorites, like “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Just tried to soak in those visuals, you know? Those symmetrical shots are really something else. They make everything look so orderly and, kind of, magical, I guess.
Then, I dug into some articles online about his style. It’s not just about the symmetry; he’s big on using a very specific color palette in his movies. I read that he likes Art Nouveau, and now that I think about it, I see what they mean. The colors are kind of muted but still really distinctive.
I also started to play around with my camera, trying to frame shots like he does. Centering everything, making sure both sides of the shot mirror each other. It’s harder than it looks! But, I got a couple of decent shots.
- Rewatched some Wes Anderson classics.
- Read up on his style influences, especially about color and symmetry.
- Tried out some symmetrical shots with my own camera.
- Noticed how he uses a lot of wide shots to show the whole scene at once. It’s like he wants you to see the entire world he’s created.
Steps I took today:
Man, this whole thing has made me appreciate how much thought goes into every single shot in his films. He’s not just making movies; he’s creating these little worlds that are so unique.
I read somewhere that he writes his scripts with a couple of other guys, Roman Coppola and Jason Schwartzman. They must have some crazy brainstorming sessions. Every story is so detailed and quirky, like, where do they even come up with this stuff?
One thing I’ve been thinking about is how some people say his style is getting a bit old. But I don’t know, I still find it super interesting. It’s definitely unique, and it makes his films stand out from all the other stuff that’s out there.
I’m going to keep practicing with my camera and maybe even try to write a short scene in his style. It’s a fun challenge, and it really makes you think about every detail.
This whole experiment is just so cool. It’s making me want to go deeper into filmmaking and maybe try out different styles too. Wes Anderson has really opened my eyes to how much you can do with film. It’s not just about telling a story, it’s about how you tell it, how you show it.
Anyways, that’s it for today’s adventure. I’m excited to see where this goes. Maybe I’ll end up making my own little Wes Anderson-style short film, who knows?
