Question by icarus_aus: What’s this cinematic technique?
Sorry, I don’t really have anything to show but I can describe it to the best of my abilities.
So, I’m watching this documentary film directed by Tolga Ornek called Gallipoli. Throughout the film he uses photos and real footage and stuff. Anyways, on one of the photos he is panning across the photo gives off a 3D effect, and like you can see behind things when the camera moves far enough.
Like, imagine three guys standing side by side. As the camera pans from the first man to the third I can see whatever is on the side of the first man, that I wouldn’t originally be able to see when I was just seeing the first man.
If that makes sense, please tell me.
Also, I’m pretty sure I’m not making this up and I did see that kind of stuff in the film. Mind you, I saw this film about 2 months ago.
Hopefully someone can help me out. 🙂
Best answer:
Answer by estragon
It’s called 2.5D animation, and it’s become very common in historical / biographical documentaries where old film footage is either unavailable or too expensive. It’s done in Adobe AfterEffects. The first well-known documentary to use this technique was The Kid Stays in the Picture.
More info:
http://blogs.adobe.com/bobddv/2006/09/son_of_ben_kurns.html
http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/2/914201
http://www.digitaljuice.com/community_forums/tm.asp?m=63478
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