Transforming Vermeer's and Hopper's works into film scenes

FILM & PAINTING COURSE. Watch the video on how we transformed Vermeer's and Hopper's paintings into film scenes.

1 DAY PROCESS. INTRO:
We started with a brief introduction to the influence of Vermeer and Hopper's works on the film scene creation process. We set the tone for the narrative by highlighting the connection between classic art and modern filmmaking.

SHOOTING LOCATION:
We checked the filming possibilities, atmosphere, and ambiance of the shooting location to provide the context for the scene's continuity. The same room was chosen to shoot the works of both artists.

VISUAL ELEMENTS AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES:
The selection of visual elements from the paintings to form the film language for the scenes and editing continuity was intuitive and followed our visual sensitivity.
The cloudy cover helped us to control light and facilitate a seamless blend of natural and artificial sources.
The shooting gear employed, including the ALEXA MINI LF, Cookie S7 full frame set of spherical lenses, and NEO-AO anamorphic sets gave us different creative possibilities. The shooting formats for Vermeer's recreation were classic 4:3 / 1.33:1 and for Hopper - 1. 1.85:1 (spherical) 2. 2.39:1 anamorphic.
We expanded the film language possibilities with sliders, focus pulling, and precise camera movement.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The satisfaction and experience derived from bridging the worlds of painting and film will be practical in our future creative works. We hope that all of you will find the video valuable.
The team's creativity, resourcefulness, and attention to detail in capturing the essence of Vermeer's and Hopper's works in this process, deserves a standing ovation. Thanks to all of you. Special thanks to our amazing DOP, Przemek Brynkiewicz, and wonderful actors: Bernadetta and Sebastian.

Teachers: Grzegorz Pamrów, Przemek Brynkiewicz
Director: Grzegorz Pamrów
DOP: Przemek Brynkiewicz
2nd DOP: Michał Długołęcki
Actors: Bernadetta Statkiewicz, Sebastian Szabliński
Light: Hubert Stępień, Filip Załuski
Camera: assistant: Olgierd Stasiak
Focus puller: Michalina Florjańska
Sound: Kuba Kubacki
Production and set design: Julia Wejcman
Editing: Rafal Stós
Camera equipment: ATM System Sp. z o.o.
Light equipment: Lighthouse.Guru

Enjoy the video! The whole process will be watched and discussed during the FILM & PAINTING COURSE.