Band of Brothers Hi-Res Picspams, Part 3: Cinematography Part A

To all the non-BoB fans on my flist - I'd say this is well worth checking out. It's all about light and shadow and color and shot composition and is really just a feast for the eyes. No prior knowledge necessary, and I think it would brighten your day (and/or convince you to give the series a try? :D). Minor warning for one cap with a bloodied face - the rest is a-okay.



So here we go again! I decided to do something different because people seemed to be interested in this idea - a focus on the beautiful way this series is shot. I hope you enjoy! Split into two parts because, um, there's 131 images. As usual, if you want anything in super duper hi-res, please ask! And feel free to use for icons or graphics or anything. I'm gonna hold off on the commentary for this one, cause it would really just be "Oooh, pretty!" and I think you all know that already. :)

( Cinematography Part A )

PART B

Band of Brothers Hi-Res Picspams, Part 3: Cinematography, Part B

Part A



( Cinematography Part B )

I think that it's evident from the wide range of images I've selected here that Band of Brothers is an incredibly diverse visual experience, but it's always beautiful. The settings range from stark and cold to warm and vibrant, and the colors and filming style so well-reflect the atmosphere and mood of the corresponding place and events. The camera also really loves to find objects and fill the screen with them, make them larger than life - I particularly love how the typewriter is shot, and images like Doc Roe's bleeding finger in Bastogne. I love the contrast of images like Renee at the aid station - as a whole, the image is bleached and desolate, but the vividness of her blue scarf, the blood on her sleeves, the red aid station banner - it's just so striking. They also managed to find some truly breathtaking times of day to film - I think the pink, vaguely haunting sky over the battle in Holland is so exquisite, just to pull out one example. I know a lot of the series is beautiful because it's portraying beautiful men, but I hope I've reminded you what a masterpiece of film the entire series is, because I really think that's worth appreciating! ♥