Visual Langauge of RAIDERS of the LOST ARK

Now you're in sacred territory, Mr. Hudson. Good job on the breakdown, as always. I'm impressed that you chose this scene. Out of all of Raiders this would not have been the scene to come to mind regarding blocking, but it's very powerful in its simplicity.
 
Good breakdown. One of the things that always elevated Spielberg above other director's like James Cameron for me is that he takes as much interest in making a dialogue scene visually interesting as he does his big set pieces. Cameron (and most director's these days) usually just bounce between close ups.
 
Great work, John. I swear, before I clicked the link, I was thinking about that very same scene, and then sure enough...


One thing that ALWAYS bothers me when I watch that scene is that damn ceiling fan in the background that makes Indy's left eye look like he's got some serious nervous fit going on.

Again, great work. Spielberg's a master at the craft.

Cheers!
 
krestofre said:
Now you're in sacred territory, Mr. Hudson. Good job on the breakdown, as always. I'm impressed that you chose this scene. Out of all of Raiders this would not have been the scene to come to mind regarding blocking, but it's very powerful in its simplicity.
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Thanks guys.

My first instinct was to do the TRUCK scene or the IDOL scene but after scanning through, I realized how good this scenen was and most importantly how it related more to OUR level of filmmaking.

None of us are running out and dragging a dude behind a truck anytime soon. :grin:
 
Fantastic Movie ... and Fantastic breakdown. :thumbsup:

I've enjoyed each episode of your "Visual Language" series and look forward to many more!
 
Wow - thank you for this (and the others)

Wow - thank you for this (and the others)

Raiders is one of my alltime favorite films. I was also in 7th (or 8th?) grade when it came out, and dressed like Indy the next 2 halloweens.

Anyways - awesome analysis. Inspiring and gets me thinking like a director.

Totally inspired by your work. Thank you!

Dillon T.
 
David Jimerson said:
Just for that, I'm going to. O'Rourke will be up for it.
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Use your coupe and Carolina Beach Rd :engel017:

Larry R said:
Fantastic Movie ... and Fantastic breakdown. :thumbsup:

I've enjoyed each episode of your "Visual Language" series and look forward to many more!
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:beer:

dillont said:
Raiders is one of my alltime favorite films. I was also in 7th (or 8th?) grade when it came out, and dressed like Indy the next 2 halloweens.

Anyways - awesome analysis. Inspiring and gets me thinking like a director.

Totally inspired by your work. Thank you!

Dillon T.
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This makes me happy.
 
Good breakdown JH. I had a long article about Raiders on an old blog which broke down the scene at the bar in Nepal and the opening sequence. What's nice about those two, is that SS uses montage to such amazing effect to express the action sequences.
 
Nice work, Mr. Hudson. Raiders is my favorite film because it's more than just "fun," it's exceedingly well made. Which is probably why it's so fun. Or something.

At least this one was easier than Tombstone!
 
The shot where you mention blasphemy on Steven - I disagree. The focus of that shot is the gun being passed, but you chose a freeze frame without the gun passing. The jist of that is to show the monkey on the unrevealed but obviously implied masters shoulder, the gun pass, and that they are watching Indy/Belloq... those two are meant to be in the background.

Also I noticed that the script before the scene breakdown is not the final script that appears in the movie and is even significantly different in some spots... not that Raiders is my all time favorite movie and I have every line memorized or anything... :)

Good job I enjoyed your breakdown!
 
filmguy123 said:
The shot where you mention blasphemy on Steven - I disagree. The focus of that shot is the gun being passed, but you chose a freeze frame without the gun passing. The jist of that is to show the monkey on the unrevealed but obviously implied masters shoulder, the gun pass, and that they are watching Indy/Belloq... those two are meant to be in the background.

Also I noticed that the script before the scene breakdown is not the final script that appears in the movie and is even significantly different in some spots... not that Raiders is my all time favorite movie and I have every line memorized or anything... :)

Good job I enjoyed your breakdown!
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I caught that and still find it a waste of a frame.

Everyone has a gun and we know that. Indy is being watched, we know that. He's sorrounded by Nazi's and henchmen.

(Couldn't find the final draft)
 
Yeah hard to find a final draft.

Actually... The first time I watched the movie I didn't catch that everyone was watching/waiting with guns until they showed that shot (it's early on in the scene). Not perceptive on my part true... true... but...

The point wasn't if the shot was needed, the point revolved around whether or not it was a good shot. The shot certainly isn't BLASPHEMY; the framing on it is good for the intention of the shot. Now we're talking about if the shot is needed or not, which is a different topic; and on that, movies are full of all kinds of little things aren't absolutely necessary but add details and atmosphere, etc. It's a good cut-away and doesn't "waste" time since the pacing is still kept the same. I see nothing wrong with the shot.

Just my 2cents!
 
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