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Issey Ogata

Issey Ogata

2 films · 130 frames · top-billed in 1 · 20002016

Born 22 February 1952 · Fukuoka, Japan

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Issey Ogata, is a Japanese actor and comedian. He was interested in plays since childhood. After he graduated from Toyotama High School in Japan, he joined a theatrical company and appeared on the stage. Later, he jumped at the opportunity to be an entertainer when he took the gold medal at the audition called "Birth of Comedians". Then, he started garnering roles on Japanese TV. Shows he appeared on include "Evil Grandmother" of Fuji TV and "RinRinto" of NHK drama.

He now performs plays by himself "Life Never Stops" at GyanGyan Theater in Shibuya, which has gained immense popularity.

How their films are shot

Measured across 130 frames from the 2 films we hold. This is the look of the work Issey takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.

Across the 2 films we hold, 52% of their frames are day, 53% natural — the look of the work Issey takes.

Time of day

Day52%
Night43%

Lighting

Natural53%
Low key40%

Shot size

Wide43%
Medium34%
Closeup10%
Establishing8%

Camera angle

Eye level80%
High angle12%
Low angle4%
Top down4%

Mood

Neutral67%
Tense15%
Lonely12%

Films in the library

Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.

A reference database for filmmakers

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