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The Power of Good Direction: Examples from Hollywood
To illustrate her point, Keane references the Russo brothers’ work on Avengers: Infinity War. She praises their use of camera framing—such as waist shots—to enhance Chris Pratt’s comedic performance as Star-Lord. The framing and camera work effectively captured Pratt’s hand gestures and facial reactions, amplifying humor without relying solely on dialogue or facial expressions. This example demonstrates how competent direction can bring out the best in actors by focusing on visual storytelling and technical craftsmanship.