COMPOSITIONAL STUDIES: Director David Fincher and Justin Timberlake team up again for the music video “Suit & Tie,” featuring Jay-Z. Fincher shot it with 5 RED Epic-M Monochromes at 3200 ASA. The Director of Photography was Matthew Libatique (Black Swan, Iron Man – Darren Aronofsky’s weapon of choice).
Not only is this a perfect demonstration of the powerful Epic-M capabilities of black and white photography, it’s another perfect example of Fincher’s attention to detail and respect for the camera and thus, the audience.
Nearly EVERY FRAME of this video has perfect composition. And as Fincher is known for, the camera barely moves unless revealing something or being operated in reaction to motivated motion by the subject within the frame.
Watch and enjoy…
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