Although it is a documentary, the author uses the way of storytelling to organize the whole film with a main line. The opening phrase "The Migration of Birds is a Story of Commitment...". The little boy by the creek, the chick nesting in the bush, the geese with ropes on their feet and their flock and their journey, the old lady trying to get close to the flock; these appear in the opening credits The element of 's reappears at the end of the story, beginning and ending, representing a new cycle, a cycle of life, the fulfillment of a promise. The story is thus complete and compact.
In the middle part of the story, the sense of camera switching between different kinds of birds is more obvious, and the transition makes me feel that it is abrupt at times. Because it was predicting that the next shot was about birds again, after watching a series of birds, I thought I would get bored. But the author's genius lies in his ability to use superb skills to make the documentary lively and interesting, to attract the audience's attention at all times, and to use his unique observational power to capture the various expressions of birds, their joys and sorrows, their sorrows and joys.
2 High level of shooting skills and picture quality.
In the movie, we saw some breathtaking shots: such as sticking to the geese's wings and crossing the narrow valley with them, looking down at their flying posture from above the flock of birds, etc., the audience is surprised how this can be achieved At the same time, let us have the feeling of being in it, its unique perspective not only shows the beauty of birds and nature, but also shows a shocking spectacle.
In addition, the clarity and beauty of the picture also give this documentary a poetic beauty: whether it is in a snowy mountain with swirling snow, a swamp that should be wet and muddy, or a tropical rainforest inhabited by mosquitoes, the author uses its superb The technique makes the picture as clean and clear as the stars pouring in the night sky, which brings the audience a beautiful enjoyment, and also allows the audience to identify and resonate with this group of soaring creatures and the nature that is attached to them.
3 Picture- and music-led presentation and narration reduction.
Unlike traditional documentaries, there is no extensive narration throughout this film. On the contrary, the author made full use of the advantages of the film, using high-quality pictures as the leading force of the narrative, accompanied by superb music to move the audience; and used the flight of birds to replace the narration to promote the development of the plot.
4 The author's openness to the subject.
There is no doubt that in the film, one of the issues the author discusses is undoubtedly the issue of man and nature.
From the little boy eagerly waiting for the return of the geese at the beginning, to the old woman trying to feed the birds; from the alarming sound of gunfire to the ducks struggling in the factory wastewater; from being trapped in a wooden cage parrots to other tropical animals; from the sky overlooking the flock of birds flying over the night sky of the city, to the street people looking up to see the huge number of birds whizzing by. . .
These pictures naturally interspersed in the film convey the theme of the relationship between birds, nature, and people.
In this regard, the author's shrewdness is reflected in that he always maintains an objective record attitude, without any didactic element, nor does he give the audience a simple point of view or a solution like some films. Everything is so natural, even if the plot is dramatic: for example, a parrot trapped in a bird cage miraculously opens the bird cage to escape, or artificially exaggerated atmosphere, such as letting a group of weak mallards escape. Make your way through the steam-filled factories of black water, or give them a brief close-up of their helpless eyes. Even with all of the above, the author did not keep the camera on it for too long, so that the natural past always maintains the attitude of an objective recorder, leaving the audience a space to feel and think freely.
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