Overview Ever wonder why a single frame from a Spielberg or Kubrick film is instantly recognizable? In this fast-paced, 2-hour visual workshop, we go behind the lens of cinema’s greatest directors, Akira Kurosawa, Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Alfred Hitchcock, to deconstruct their iconic styles.This isn’t just a film history talk; it’s a masterclass in visual storytelling. We will analyze: How Hitchcock creates suspense through framing alone. Kubrick’s obsession with symmetry and Kurosawa’s legendary use of weather. How Spielberg and Scorsese use camera movement to make you feel the story. and so much more. Whether you are a photographer looking to add “cinematic flair” to your stills, a budding filmmaker, or just a movie lover who wants to see films in a whole new way, you will leave this session with a toolkit of insights to elevate your own creative eye. Meet the Educator Hector Sotomayor is a full time Professor of Film Studies & Art History at Ringling College of Art & Design and served as an adjunct at the University of Tampa. He’s taught courses on World Cinema, American Cinema, Film History, Narrative, and Visual Literacy. Outside of academia, he conducted public “film talks” at the historic Tampa Theatre, discussing and analyzing the cultural history of classic Hollywood films. At FMoPA, he wishes to explore the kinship between photographic art and cinematography with his upcoming courses on “The Art of Analysis” and “The Aesthetics of Akira Kurosawa” Requirements Willingness to learn If you have any questions or would like more information regarding classes call the Museum at (813)221-2222 or email Membership@fmopa.org
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