The Long Take
- Usually over a minute long
- No cuts - 1 take
- Highly Choreographed
- Usually some form of tracking shot
- Adds to the realism of the shot
- Audience feels like it's in the heart of the action
Watch Children of Men (2006). There are 2 fantastic examples of long takes within this movie. Note the timings and describe the action. Why do you think these scenes were filmed this way? How did you feel while watching them?