How do you film a conversation? Most likely, you’re going to block the actors, set up the camera, and do shot/reverse shot. But where do you put the camera? What lens do you use? And how do you cut back and forth? Today, I consider the Coen brothers — Joel & Ethan — and see how these choices lend a particular feel to their version of shot/reverse shot. For educational purposes only. You can donate to support the channel at Patreon: http://bit.ly/1Cb16Z5 This video was co-written with Taylor Ramos. Follow her on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/1R4YQus Twitter: https://twitter.com/glassesattached And follow me here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyszhou Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Cb16Z7 Music: Carter Burwell - Way Out There (Raising Arizona) Carter Burwell - A Serious Man Oscar Isaac - Green Green Rocky Road (Inside Llewyn Davis) Carter Burwell - Little Blackie (True Grit) Carter Burwell - End Titles (Miller’s Crossing) Creedence Clearwater Revival - Run Through the Jungle Interview Clips: Cinematographer Style: http://bit.ly/1R4YQut Recommended Reading & Viewing: ASC Magazine on Bruno Delbonnel & Inside Llewyn Davis: http://bit.ly/1OxkCoP ASC Magazine’s profile of Roger Deakins: http://bit.ly/1TGUNKV Roger Deakins forum post on the lenses he uses: http://bit.ly/1KNKToa

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