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What do you do when you've got two actors, a bunch of dialogue, and only enough time to get one camera angle? Coming soon: A limited series featuring new video essays, followed by a short film - The Second. One of the great things about detailed production design is that it pays off in unexpected ways.

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  • What do you do when you've got two actors, a bunch of dialogue, and only enough time to get one camera angle?
  • Coming soon: A limited series featuring new video essays, followed by a short film - The Second.
  • One of the great things about detailed production design is that it pays off in unexpected ways.
  • For sheer directorial craft, there are few people working today who can match David Fincher.
  • Most likely, you're going to block the actors, set up the camera, and do shot/reverse shot.

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