Cinemaspeaking topic
How does Tarkovsky's idea of sculpting in time explain his long takes and the rhythm of his films?
— Andrei Tarkovsky, Sculpting in Time (book and film poetics)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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