Different shots began to be taken, at least eighteen shots were taken from different angles, including wide shots or establishing shots used to provide context to a scene to the viewer, without the need for words, describing a location in the landscape or environment of the protagonists. Typically, they are seen walking, a shadow, not focusing on any subject; their grace lies in distinguishing the place where the events may or may not take place.
For example, Woody Allen is known for quickly shooting all the locations at the beginning of the film, a wide shot that captures the essence of the city he is filming in.
David Fincher uses both wide shots and the ¾ shot or American shot, highlighted by a framing of the setting, where the actor is only seen from the waist up, which began to gain recognition because Western movies narrated different stories in the 1960s and 70s.
One scene is set in a church, and the second one focuses on Morgan Freeman, the detective of the case, from a different perspective, a ¾ shot, with a voice-over narrating the intricacies of the crime, more than just a crime, but the ins and outs of the crime, in a colloquial tone, as if narrated by an ordinary person recounting a situation, already beginning to create a suspenseful atmosphere.
Morgan Freeman, or Somerset, walks towards a wall where the current wallpaper is peeled off to reveal a floral wallpaper underneath. He runs his finger over one of the pale red roses decorating the older wallpaper. He brushes off the dirt and highlights the rose more clearly. He pulls the edge of the wallpaper, carefully tearing off a roughly square section with the rose in the center.
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Cut to the next shot.
The scene changes; they are in an old, ruined house, while Somerset is captured, this time in another shot observing a crime scene, again using a ¾ shot, and a close-up focusing on Morgan Freeman.
-The neighbors heard them arguing for 2 hours; it was nothing new, a crime of passion. Look at all that passion on the wall. -
-It's a closed case, nothing else to discuss for me, - a detective commented loudly as if that were all that mattered to him.
-The kid saw it, - Morgan Freeman asked carefully.
-What? - the detective, his partner, asked, stunned.
-The kid saw it, - Somerset asked again.
-What kind of question is that? We'll all be glad when you leave. Who cares what happens? He's dead, his wife killed him, the rest doesn't matter to us, - he seemed annoyed, just a little, the irritation of someone who just wants to close a case and go to sleep.
Billy entered in his uniform, which he had been wearing for five days.
-Detective Somerset, I'm Detective Mills, - Billy commented, going up the stairs quickly, ready and combing.
-I arrived 20 minutes ago, and they sent me here. Right to the scene, - Billy/David Mills commented, facing an impressed Somerset, who just looks at him with a pause.
-Come with me, - Somerset/Morgan commented.
The shot changes; both are leaving the crime scene, but the cameras are set up, they just have to fill them in.
-Listen, Mills, what if we find a bar and sit down to talk, - Somerset/Morgan Freeman responded, immersed in his role, not flashy in gestures, but giving off a deep vibe of being the detective, no other, tired.
-I'd like to go to the office if you don't mind. I haven't had time for the transition, - Billy/Mills commented, just as defined as a loudmouth; the fact that he interrupted Freeman's line only added to Billy's awkwardness, and Freeman didn't react.
-I wanted to ask you something when we talked on the phone. -
-Yes? -
-Why here? -
-I don't understand, - Billy said almost arrogantly; the image of a young Mills is clearer in his mind every day he performs more scenes and gets more involved in the role.
-All that effort to get transferred here is beyond me, - Somerset commented.
-I have the same reasons you resigned. -
-Listen, you had to fight to get transferred here. I haven't seen anyone here asking to be transferred. -
-It's not important. Listen, it would be good if we got to know each other a little. Today, you give the orders, lieutenant, - David Mills commented.
-I want you to listen, understood? - He calms Mills' mule-like eagerness, but he presses on.
-Today, I'm not here to stand guard in a café. I've been working in homicides for 5 years. -
-Not today, not here. In the next 5 days, you'll do me a favor by remembering this. I want you to observe, I want you to listen, I want you to play a role. You need to know, - Somerset interrupted.
-Cut, - David Fincher said powerfully.
A great scene, all the shots were perfect. We can continue with a few more shots, but I think it's better to head to the police station, - looking at the clock. - We have time; the next shots will be in the studio! - David Fincher commented with a sharp voice.
Billy passed by sighing for the end of the shot, there were many, and he was greeted by a closer Gwyneth, who smiled at him.
-Great job, Carson, - a guy from the studio commented, patting Billy's shoulder forcefully.
-It was wonderful how you performed; in such a short time, you caught the rhythm. Morgan is an actor with an impeccable career, he's among the best stage actors, and it's said that his last movie was great. By the way, what should I call you, Darwin or Carson? Haha, it's funny that you have an alias; lately, you've been making waves in the media, - Gwyneth said, jokingly.
-Darwin, I adopted it for two reasons: taxes, I don't want to mix my salaries into one account, and secondly, to prevent those who read my name from making judgments. Darwin avoids or confuses; not many know it's my alias. And they don't care much. You, you can call me 'my lord', - said Billy, poking the girl's nose, surprising the blonde, who rarely hears jokes from Billy.
-Oh, be careful, there are cameras everywhere. Tomorrow, I have a scene with you; I hope you'll allow me to breathe. Julie mentioned that you're very intense with your shots, - Gwyneth commented.
-You must strive; those awards won't come by themselves, - said Billy, following the blonde to a small truck that would take them to the police station a few streets from here. If they were shooting outdoors, it's said that if no more than three people are projecting, there can be a recording in any public space. Well, David Fincher takes advantage of that clause to make quick shots with almost unpredictable skill.
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-Miss Rachel, this is Shoji Ota, the shareholder of Olm Inc., who will carry out the incorporation process, for now, he has the domain celebrated by the entrepreneurs over the animation rights, - commented Iwu Tomashi, acting as a translator between both parties.
Rachel bowed and performed all the formalities offered. They shook hands, gently squeezing.
-Can you tell him that my boss, the owner, and director of Lux Animation, has ordered numerous agendas for the company? - said, Rachel.
The rules in the company are clear, both Gaimax and Olm Inc. brought flagship projects. On one hand, Gaimax will focus on the Evangelion project, fully, and later on Cowboy Bebop, while Olm Inc. will take care of the Fate series, Pokémon, Berserk, and Detective Conan "Metentei Conan," which still doesn't have its name translated.
-Excuse me, Miss Rachel! - said Iwu perplexed.
-I want to send him the orders from my boss, they're not intrusive, they're the future of the company, - commented Rachel.
-Don't worry, Miss Rachel, I'll tell Mr. Shoji everything you tell me, - said Iwu.
-Very well, the first thing is a thank you for working with Lux Animation. We are a company that wants to bring the world of animation to broader projects and enrich the world of cartoons, -Rachel replied.
Iwu translated.
-He thanks you for the welcome, he says he also extends his invitations to fulfill your dreams, - commented Iwu.
-I will give him this folder containing Billy's plans for the next three years already translated. Likewise, the guiding principles highlighted in the header are as described; we want a series that endures over time. Quality is our general rule, from the script, drawing, direction, and everything that composes it. Billy Carson sent scripts for the Pokémon series, along with a small manga and storyboard of the characters, - Rachel commented...
Again Iwu translated, this time Mr. Shoji's eyes widened, series with very high budgets, permission to hire talented animators, hire musical artists for Japanese and American songs, money to purchase film rights, fixed salaries, 35% higher than the Japanese rule, although still lower than in the United States, and the possibility of projects chosen by all members of the company, as long as they meet the quality and visions of the company.
-America just throws money! - thought Shoji Ota.
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