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Tyler Perry’s STRAW is not just a film, it’s a cinematic experience that teaches powerful lessons in visual storytelling. In this video, we break down 5 filmmaking techniques used to tell Janiyah’s emotional story; from powerful close-ups to lighting, camera movement, blocking, and color grading.

Learn how Tyler Perry uses:
✔️ Big Close-Ups for emotional depth
✔️ Handheld camera for urgency and chaos
✔️ Blocking and composition to show isolation and solidarity
✔️ Lighting for mood and realism
✔️ Color grading to reflect mental states and environment

Every filmmaker needs to study this film.

Use these techniques in your own projects to connect with your audience on a deeper level — and craft scenes that stay with them.

Watch It now on Breadfruit Studios: https://youtu.be/J8XQZDWDv08

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