Poker/Casino film conventions
- Camera shots: The types and pace of them.
- Editing: Fast cuts and use of transitions.
- Sound: Types of music used for different scenes. E.g. Modern, jazz, slow and rythmic beats for tension.
- Mise-en-scene: Lighting of the set, costumes for underground poker (not the posh James Bond kind :P), style and tone of langauge used.
Poker/Casino related films to analyse
'21' (2008): stylised filming of Blackjack that creates a pacey and more tense atmosphere to the film. Extreme and tight close shots are relevant and inspiring.
Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnlDNBoZ1_Y&feature=related
'High Stakes Poker' - real game play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_vYW4wwOOk
'Rounders' (1998) - style is slower, close ups on expressions relevant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r69UXzsoLz0
Others
Lock. Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Casino Royal
Texas Hold 'em Rules and Hands: http://www.texasholdem-poker.com/handrank
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