Can you name one way HigletFilms are different?
Before you start throwing around words like “hilarious”, “awesome”, “groundbreaking” and “who are HigletFilms?”, let’s cut to the chase. One thing that is immediately noticeable is that no faces are fully shown. Most of the time the only parts visible are from the neck down. Despite what you might think, this is done deliberately and not just because we forgot.
Bodyline is the term we use for this technique, mainly ‘cos it sounds cool (it’s also been used in Cricket, but let’s not bother with that). There are several advantages this method of filming offers to the small, independent filmmaking outfit.
- It allows the story to unfold without looking for someone you recognise.
- The body language and the dialogue of the actors drives the story.
- One actor can play many parts (good for low budget productions!) and prevents miscasting of actors in roles.
- Negates the need for make up and hair to be fussed over
- Simplifies lighting considerations
- Allows for more imagination from the viewer
- Dialogue can be recorded at a later date and overdubbed in or recorded during filming
And last, but not least – it makes your film stand out from the crowd. It’s different. Maybe it’ll be baffling for some people, but at least they’ll remember it, and in the end isn’t that what its all about?
Over to you
So, what do you think? Is bodyline a step forward or does it drive you mad? Answers on a postcard please (or a sealed down envelope)…or in the comments if you can’t find a stamp.
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