Cinemaspeaking topic
What is a long take, and why does a director film for minutes without cutting? Let's talk about the relationship between the feeling of real time and the tension it builds in the audience.
— The Long Take / Plan-Séquence
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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