Ryan Coogler is a famously known producer for both action and sport movie genres. He is responsible for the Creed movies, as well as The Black Panther and Space Jam. Some techniques he uses in his movies are often reoccurring, which can be the reason for his widespread success. Coogler has done many low budget movies, like "Fruitvale Station" where he has to adapt to how he uses lighting techniques and things like props and costuming. His greatest advice in this area, is to "think creatively and use what you already have around you." What he claims was a crucial part of his success, was the collaboration with other producers, critiquing each other's work and ideas. He often uses harsh colors to display the struggle and work his characters go through. For example, in creed he darkens the set and uses spaced out bright lights to create shadows on the character at work, reflecting the sweat and wincing expressions of the characters.
While my film isn't a typical physical sport film, and does not need harsh training montages, I still will include shots of the protagonist hard at work, to display his struggle, and commitment. Another thing I can use in inspiration from Coogler, is to use what I have around me. Also, being surrounded by other students producing videos of their own, they give me a great opportunity to Critique my work and ideas, so that i can get a second opinion on the decisions I make in my film making process.
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