ABSTRACT
OVERVIEW
Too many young directors and cinematographers (and, yes, even some who should know better) tend to focus on style over substance in filmmaking—shots that are considered "cool," "hip," and "slick," shots that often do not necessarily support the story being told. On the other hand, shots that support visual storytelling—making physical the underlying emotions of a scene (the subtext)—offer deeper purpose, since they're designed to support the story.
