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By 25 February 2015 | Categories: news

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In case you've been blissfully unaware, the Academy Awards took place on Monday morning. One of our personal standout films for 2015, Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) took home a number of awards on the night including Best Director (Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu) and Best Film. One of the key elements that made it so compelling to watch (apart from a stellar performance by renaissance man of the moment Michael Keaton), was the unique tracking shots that lasted 12-15 minutes at a time. As a result, both actors and film crew had to be on their game, with filming needing some razor sharp precision to come off. 

To offer a better idea of what went into filming, a new video clip has surfaced on YouTube, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the tracking shots were pulled off. Fox Searchlight has also uploaded a number of featurettes for the film, allowing viewers to see exactly what goes into making an Oscar-winning film. We'd also advise checking out this explanatory video from YouTuber Every Frame a Painting, who breaks down the skill behind tracking one shotters and the directors who do it best.       

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