Though I have yet to develop a concrete visual style, I have determined a concrete aesthetic that I will likely strive to achieve in the future. When I watch films, one of the first things I notice is the production design. For as long as I can remember, I have been analyzing film for bad production design and continuity breaks. That being said, I love films that allow the background to have a role in establishing the tone and feel of the story. Specific films that exemplify the style I most admire include "The Royal Tenenbaums", "The Darjeeling Limited", "Hot Fuzz", "Reservoir Dogs", "500 Days of Summer", and "Pulp Fiction". The short film, "Hotel Chevalier" best displays the production design I will aim for as the color palettes of the characters and the setting never clash. When Jason Schwartzman and Natalie Portman's characters are "catching up" in the hotel room, they are both wearing muted gray and black colors, while the room is a bright, crisp yellow. When they step out onto the balcony over Paris, Natalie Portman's character is wearing the yellow robe that matches the interior of the hotel, allowing the neutral palette of the Paris evening to set the tone of the scene. Being fond of Wes Anderson's films, I have re-watched several just to observe the color palette and production design. In addition to color palette and production design choices, I am also captivated by technically-sound shot composition. I enjoy interesting shot angles and movement as well, though I have an affinity for well-composed shots. My favorite example of this is the "Green Line Bus" scene from "The Royal Tenenbaums." These are just some of my favorite examples of the visual style I aim to create in my films.
