Director Research: Neil Burger

Neil Burger is an American film and television director, writer, and producer. He is best known for directing films such as divergent, the illusionist, The upside, and limitless (2011). Afterwards, he became an executive producer for the follow-ups of divergent (insurgent and allegiant) He was also the executive producer for the tv series limitless(2015-2016). In the movie, Limitless Neil uses a very bright yellow colour and a dull blue colour to represent when Bradley cooper off and on the pill, Blue being off and yellow on it. Doing this helps guide the audience and makes it clear on what is happening during each scene. In Limitless Neil uses wide shots of Bradley when he is off the pill which gives it a feeling of him being watched and not in control, however, when Bradley takes the pill the shots are more close up showing the audience that he is very much in control. This technique is very useful in film in general as it is effective in guiding the audience and making th...