3 Hitchcock Techniques We Should Copy More

Alfred Hitchcock is not only the Master of Suspense, but pure cinema. Here are 3 of his filmmaking tips that you can apply to any film genre.

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Hitchcock Movies Shown Here:
Rear Window (1954)
Marnie (1964)
Psycho (1960)

Opening Music Cue:
Alfred Hitchcock Presents Music to Be Murdered By

Sources:
Alfred Hitchcock - Masters of Cinema (Complete Interview in 1972):

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End Music By:
Andrew Applepie

[FCPAvid]

Very nice summary - and eliminating chance at the end of the story is equivalent to ruling out deus ex machina, (thank goodness) - the laziest form of resolution, but surprisingly common - from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars right back to Dickens, and the Greeks, of course. Aristotle would salute dear Hitchcock. And with regard to the development of cinema, Hitchcock was an incredible innovator - perhaps overlooked by some because he worked in the commercial mainstream cinema.

[steveforsyth]

One technique that Hitchcock loved was constantly cutting from action to reaction. Having characters look at something, showing what they see, then cutting back to the response, and continuing to do this over and over. It's basically a subpoint of #1 Pure Cinema, but something I thought I'd point out.

[uselessDM]

Well, Hitchcock also teaches us that having script that doesn't suck from the get go might help your film.

[xingcat]

One other thing is to not be afraid to use a little misdirection, but only if it makes sense from the point of view of a character who is in your story. I'm thinking about that brilliant scene where Cary Grant brings up the glass of milk in "Suspicion, " where the milk itself is so bright in a dark scene, and always in frame when Joan Fontaine (I think?) is staring at it. We know her state of mind and we share it, and all by visual storytelling.

[jmalmsten]

I remember reading that Good luck for the hero is bad for the storytelling. Bad luck for the hero, however, is great for storytelling.

I don't it's from Hitchcock altough it is a good rule.

Just like another rule, said by the creators if South Park. When deciding on elements for your story you need "Buts" and "Therefores", NEVER "And Then...". Buts and therefores drive the story forward. If theres one scene "and then" another... you're treading water.

[acdragonrider]

3:56 well Han Solo didn’t really stumble upon the scene. His arc was leading from him being a selfish mercenary to a hero who cared about the lives of others. That’s set up early and is resolved when he helps luke

[MrAMP]

I totally agree. Rear Window is actually one of my favorite films and it is because of these three things. For me Pure Cinema isn't as important as the others but definitely makes the story thrive even more. The reason I am in love with this movie is because of the suspense, which is built up so well because he puts himself into every situation. We fear for the consequences of his own actions, not someone else's. One of my favorite modern movies that does this brilliantly is Nightcrawler. If you enjoy Rear Window I would definitely recommend it.

[patricklevar]

wow thanks for opening my eye to this time to go study some Hitchcock films

[williepadin]

Although I prefer Vertigo over Rear Window, both of them are amazing films! I have watched more than 30 of his films. Good video Sven. I am surprised I hadn't seen this one yet. There is a ton more you can say about his style of filmmaking but these three are definitely up there!

[SerMattzio]

What I love about Hitchcock's films (and many older films in general) is that they focus on dialogue, tension and the slow reveal of information over flashy set pieces and aesthetics.
They're far more intellectually interesting than modern CGI laden blockbusters where it's all about lens filters, fast cuts, edgy jokes and constantly throwing stuff at the audience.

[robertnelson]

Now you got me wanting to watching rear window. Never viewed it before.

[MuazOsman]

this is so eye opening! Love this video!

[PikuPiku]

Never seen this kind of video, this helps us a lot!

[berner]

I like the segue at the end when Bates peeks through the peep hole and you say "Thanks for watching". Very cerebral :D

[casperes]

I think, in regards to visual story telling and the art of cinema, what Hitchcock said about montage theory is one of the greatest things ever. His example, with the old man and the mother and her child/the bikini-lady really shows off the power a single edit can have.

[mrshadow]

I never realized that 1 coincedence that starts/sets the story and everything else after that is product of choices....that`s brilliant...

[george]

It's funny the point you raise about chance, because the Psycho inspired TV show 'Bates Motel' relied extremely heavily on events just *happening* to occur at the same time in order for, say, accelerated and coinciding drama

[JohnDoe-bmlp]

I too hate when a bad outcome in a movie is avoided by pure coincidence, it kind of annoys me

[_Braised]

I would say the main reason Han showed up suddenly at the end of Star Wars is because Luke guilted him out of leaving just before he took off. So you could argue even that sudden appearance was derived from Luke's own actions.

[cirquedude]

This video is gold to aspiring film makers. Thank you.