How do you film a conversation? Most likely, you’re going to block the actors, set up the camera, and do shot/reverse shot. But where do you put the camera? What lens do you use? And how do you cut back and forth? Today, I consider the Coen brothers — Joel & Ethan — and see how these choices lend a particular feel to their version of shot/reverse shot. For educational purposes only. You can donate to support the channel at Patreon: ****** This video was co-written n with Taylor Ramos. Follow her on: Instagram: ****** Twitter: ****** And follow me here: Twitter: ****** Facebook: ****** Music: Carter Burwell - Way Out There (Raising Arizona) Carter Burwell - A Serious Man Oscar Isaac - Green Green Rocky Road (Inside Llewyn Davis) Carter Burwell - Little Blackie (True Grit) Carter Burwell - End Titles (Miller’s Crossing) Creedence Clearwater Revival - Run Through the Jungle Interview Clips: Cinematographer Style: ****** Recommended Reading & Viewing: ASC Magazine on Bruno Delbonnel & Inside Llewyn Davis: ****** ASC Magazine’s profile of Roger Deakins: ****** Roger Deakins forum post on the lenses he uses: ****** Help us caption & translate this video! ******