The Cinematography of The Witch (with Jarin Blaschke)
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Today we invite cinematographer Jarin Blaschke on the show to talk about his brilliantly haunting film The Witch. Recently named one of the 10 Cinematographers To Watch by Variety, Jarin shares his techniques, camera choices, and more.
You Will Learn:
- Why gore is boring
- When violence is grounded, it has more impact
- Creating a claustrophobic feel
- Why The Witch was shot almost entirely on 1 lens
- The benefits of shooting 1:66 and 4:3 aspect ratio
- The religious symbolism in The Witch
- The Sundance experience
- Lighting night scenes
- Motivated cuts
- and much more!
LINKS:
- Jarin Blaschke official website
- The Witch official website
- Ben Consoli’s BTS Instagram profile
- Official Website for BC Media Productions
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Excellent well written review about what seems to be a subtle and interesting film. There have been several academic works with different explanations of the psychological contagion which so quickly appeared in Salem, spread, and rapidly abated. The episode with witch hunting in early colonial America pales with the experience of Europe which cost the lives of thousands and still inhabits parts of Africa today. But is a terrible and fascinating psychological phenomenon.