[kstrauser]

What's the precedent for Hollywood directors copying each other's interesting new techniques? I ask because I genuinely don't know, but it seems like that would be a decent analogy. If Cameron invents/discovers/whatever a new shot or method or angle, can Bay use it without paying? If so, I think that's your answer.

[lotsofmangos]

You just reminded me of this comparative analysis of Bay's shooting techniques. http://vimeo.com/99798626

edit - no really, watch it. It is much better than it sounds.