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Hitchcock's shooting skills

Hitchcock zoom shooting method is as follows:

Manual operation using the stabilizer zoom mode. Press the "Record" key, keep moving forward or backward in a straight line at a certain distance from the subject, and control the following focus wheel to reduce or increase the focal length at a gentle and even speed, so as to easily complete the zoom lens picture.

1. Black and white contrast (light and shadow)

Hitchcock is very good at using black and white contrast to create drama and tension. He is good at using alternating light and shade, shadows and light changes to enhance the tension of the plot. By controlling the lighting and photography skills, he can create deep shadows and bright highlights, so that the audience can feel the tension and depression of the plot.

2. Long shots

Hitchcock likes to use continuous shots to enhance the continuity and fluency of movies. He often shoots continuous movements with a long lens, avoiding too many editing and switching, so that the audience seems to be in a story. This technique not only increases the realism of the film, but also makes the audience more integrated into the story.

3. Anxiety

Hanging is one of the important elements in Hitchcock's films. He is good at using lens language and editing techniques to create suspense and tension. He can make the audience feel nervous and anxious through lens switching, rhythm control and sound effects at critical moments, thus stimulating the audience's curiosity and imagination.

4. Camera angle

Hitchcock is very unique and ingenious in choosing the lens angle. He is good at expressing emotions from different angles and conveying the meaning of stories. For example, he often uses low-angle photography to highlight the majesty and authority of the characters, or uses high-angle photography to show the weakness and helplessness of the characters. The use of this lens angle can bring different visual experiences and emotional sounds to the audience.

5. Camera movement

Hitchcock is good at using camera movement to enhance the motion and drama of movies. He often uses moving lens, focusing lens and rotating lens to let the audience feel the activity and dynamics of the lens. Lens movement can not only provide more perspectives and information, but also convey the mood and psychological state of the characters.

6. Hint and metaphor (implication and metaphor)

Hitchcock is good at using hints and metaphors to express the deep meaning and theme of stories. He can hint at the psychological state of the characters and the turning point of the story through subtle lens details, the arrangement of objects and the use of symbols. This technique can not only increase the complexity and depth of the film, but also cause the audience to think and interpret.