The World’s Most Famous Directors, and Their Signature Styles
Nearly all film directors have a signature style, something that lets you tell it was made by them. It isn’t always done on purpose, since at times that vision just pours to the lens. The directors we’re covering today, though, definitely do it on purpose; it’s part of their brand at this point.
From Quentin Tarantino’s unusual camera angles to Wes Anderson’s obsession with perfect symmetry, these trademarks are what make their movies feel special. We’re going to look at the calling cards of some of cinema’s most iconic directors, including the ones they even apologized for.
Quentin Tarantino’s Signature Trunk Shot
You know it when you see it: the low-angle shot from inside a car’s trunk. Tarantino used it in films from Reservoir Dogs to Pulp Fiction. He even put a twist on it in Death Proof, filming from under the hood instead.
Wes Anderson’s Obsession with Symmetry
Anderson’s perfectly centered shots are no accident. His cinematographer, Robert Yeoman, literally measures to ensure the camera is in the exact middle of the set, creating a unique visual balance that makes his scenes look like detailed dioramas.
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