See below the masterful opening sequence from 1958′s ”Touch of Evil,” directed by Orson Welles. Venice, CA, is showcased as a substitute for a Mexican border town. Welles filmed the whole sequence in one take from a camera crane on a truck, moving from a tight closeup of a timebomb to soaring movements above rooftops. No CG. No steadicams. Cinema history that is part of Venice’s creative legacy.
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Filed under: Another Reason Venice is Cool Tagged: | Orson Wells, Touch of Evil, Tracking shot
