Images That Move Us

01/10/2025 16 min Episodio 14
Images That Move Us

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Episode Synopsis

What makes us look? What makes us stay? In this episode of Visium, we explore the invisible hand that guides our eyes and emotions through a moving image: time. From the quiet stillness of Interiors to the relentless chaos of The Hunger Games, you’ll experience how camera movement (or the lack of it) shapes what we notice, how we feel, and what we understand. Drawing on psychology experiments, eye-tracking research, and iconic scenes from Léon: The Professional and There Will Be Blood, this episode reveals how filmmakers choreograph attention and build meaning through motion. Whether the camera glides, shakes, or stays absolutely still, each choice carries weight. By the end, you’ll never look at a shot the same way again.

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