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like Altman films – the sound starts over the logo – like the film-maker has already taken over. in the haircuts, we see several of our stars, mixed in with others. it’s already about turning people into machines. here’s Jokerman - one of the two who appear in both halves of the film
haircuts
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starts on a pretty great tracking shot that goes all the way around the room, we’ll just see a bit to get the idea - let’s see turning a corner at least
starts on a pretty great tracking shot
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about 20 seconds of another one – one of the marching examples
about 20 seconds of another tracking shot
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variation on the tracking shot, when Pyle climbs up the obstacle ladder, then goes down
variation on the tracking shot
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***going through the muddy water – slow motion (DISCUSS SLOW MOTION SHOTS)
slow motion
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another quick slow motion – when they swing on ropes
another quick slow motion
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good example of zoom in on Pyle as mad man (later in film this is called “the thousand yard stare”)
good example of zoom in on Pyle as mad man
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*** continue from here to see three great tracking shots – each time he makes a perfect about face, there’s a cut, so it’s like it continues forever
three great tracking shots
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**good tracking shot when they sing to the rifles – goes on longer like this
good tracking shot when they sing to the rifles
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a good tracking shot when they walk down the road (as tanks go by)
good tracking shot when they walk down the road
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a hand held tracking shot, where one soldier keeps replacing another
hand held tracking shot
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** watching a hand-held track shot being shot - (during Surfer Bird song) the shot WE see is very Kubrick like, but the one being shot isn’t. difference is that we keep following the photographers
watching a hand-held track shot being shot
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the end is returning to battle – like Paths of Glory – ironic rebirth – they’re starting over
ironic rebirth