The strength of magician lays in the art of distracting attention of the viewer. Filmmakers use often same technics in order to strengthen the surprise of the viewer.
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“Children of Men” (2006) Alfonso Cuarón
VIewer’s are following the direction of the crowd watching the television, when on the totally other side an explosion takes place…
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Viewers are watching the manipulating of an object, distinctive in terms of its color and location, as well as a play between two passengers with a ball, where horizontal motion across the screen engages attention very strongly,…
…when the auto is being suddenly attacked by intruders appearing suddenly between the trees of the surrounding forrest.
cinematic engineering & perception 