Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video! Wow, thanks - I love Dodford and Ducinema's videos. What would you recommend for my next video? Any suggestions?
I admire the way you managed to tell a story without saying anything yourself. It is easier said than done to put various unrelated relative to one another sources together in a way that forms an easy to follow and understand documentary/essay in such a way
He's right, the best education is going out and making a film. I did that several times before film school and now that I'm out I'm taking from both experiences what I feel is necessary.
Yep, there's nothing like actually going out and making a film. Film school is also beneficial though especially for gaining experience, using the equipment and making contacts. Btw I checked out your channel this is great -> Rewinder | #InspiredByTenet 👏🏽
thank you! There’s a sequel (that’s less good) on the Starless Sky Productions RUclips channel. And definitely agree, going to film school allowed me to use the Arri Alexa Mini LF and really develop a sense of lighting.
@ if you’re really feeling curious, I was cinematographer, cowriter and coproducer on a feature film that’s on a couple free streaming services including Tubi. The film is called A Reel Heist. This is filmmaking experience where I learned the most.
Hey,iam a huge die hard fan of Nolan sir... I recently created a shortfilm.. Just one mintue..with ReverseStorytelling concept... None of my friends don't understand... I know only a few peoples can understand that...🥹🎬✨ruclips.net/video/oxsk98e6enQ/видео.html
I think Nolan's film are so popular because the stories are all on some level easily digestible even if the details are quite complex. Tenet: man saves world. Inception: Man does job to get back to his children. Interstellar: Man tries to find new home for the human species. Even though the intricacies are complex, the basic idea is ALWAYS quite straight forward and that's why he always hits at the box office.
I really loved the way you edited your essay. It's fast paced but it forced me to be focus. Graphics are clear. Music is not changing all the time so it gives you the sensation that it's one piece of art. As an editor, it gives me new ideas and hope that our work is going to make a difference in the next few years. So thank you for your video! From France, Pablo ;)
Thanks @@picnee ! I'm editing a lot of different things, from documentaries to music videos, to commercials. But I love editing video essays and documentaries.
Fantastic Director. It’s quite a common oversight and pretty unimportant but he did actually attend quite a few filmmaking courses at Raindance film School in his early stages around 1994 before his “Following” feature. it’s very common for a lot of directors to say they learned from no-one and rejected film education on their path.
I love that he makes challenging movies on a large scale that push audiences to keep up. While some don’t work for me (Tenet, TDKR), Inception, Oppenheimer, Memento, and The Prestige are some of my all-time favorites. I can rewatch them over and over and still get the same satisfaction as the first time. LOVE the little edit during the Oppenheimer sequence in this video btw
I couldn't agree more. People say Nolan's films are hard to understand and complicated but the only thing Nolan wants from his audience is their 100% attention. I love The Prestige too, I think it's very underrated. It’s a masterpiece often overshadowed by his other films. Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed it! Any suggestions for the next video?
Hey,iam a huge die hard fan of Nolan sir... I recently created a shortfilm.. Just one mintue..with ReverseStorytelling concept... None of my friends don't understand... I know only a few peoples can understand that...🥹🎬✨ruclips.net/video/oxsk98e6enQ/видео.html
I definitely agree. Some people say Nolan’s overrated, but honestly, I think he’s a genius too. When you look at all the forgettable films coming out of Hollywood lately, he’s one of the few directors still keeping the art of cinema alive. What’s your favorite Nolan film?
Thank you! Nolan’s storytelling is always something special, and I’m glad you enjoyed learning more about Emma and Hoyte’s contributions-they’re such key parts of his filmmaking process.
Thank you! He’s definitely one of the best. I’m really looking forward to The Odyssey too. Apparently, Nolan is using never-before-seen IMAX technology to film it. Do you think it’ll be as successful as Oppenheimer?
Doing scenes for real only seems like a maverick idea. I watched Arnie in Raw Deal where a real wall was knocked down by a machine and it looked real. That used to be how a lot of big scenes were done. My short sci-fi film Palindrome gets compared to a Nolan film.
Hey,iam a huge die hard fan of Nolan sir... I recently created a shortfilm.. Just one mintue..with ReverseStorytelling concept... None of my friends don't understand... I know only a few peoples can understand that...🥹🎬✨ruclips.net/video/oxsk98e6enQ/видео.html
The video stands out as an extraordinary piece of work due to its seamless combination of captivating visuals, engaging storytelling, and thoughtful execution. From the opening frame, the audience is drawn in by the stunning cinematography, where each shot is carefully composed, blending colors, lighting, and angles to create an immersive atmosphere. The pacing of the video is expertly crafted, maintaining a perfect balance between moments of tension and release, which keeps the viewer hooked throughout. The narrative unfolds in such a way that it encourages emotional investment, whether through a powerful character arc or a thought-provoking theme that resonates deeply with the audience. The attention to detail in the sound design and music also enhances the experience, with every note, sound effect, and silence placed to evoke specific emotions. Additionally, the video’s innovative use of technology or visual effects is not just for spectacle but serves to amplify the underlying message or enhance the realism of the story. Whether through breathtaking action sequences or moments of quiet reflection, the video captures the viewer’s attention and never lets go. It’s a perfect blend of creativity, technical skill, and emotional depth, making it a truly unforgettable viewing experience.
I mainly use Final Cut and After Effects. For that effect, I used a plugin-in in Final Cut Pro called Focus, which allows you to blur certain parts of the video. Btw I checked out your channel and subscribed-your work is amazing! I loved your demo reel. What camera do you use?
@@picnee Hey thanks so much for both the kind words as well as the answer to my question. You're awesome. I don't have FCP but I do have AE. Mostly editing in Davinci Resolve so perhaps I'll have to figure out a way to achieve that effect in DR instead so I don't have to roundtrip. It's such an appealing aesthetic. Almost everything on my demo reel would've been shot on RED cameras [MONSTRO & EPIC-W mostly] with Sigma Cine Primes. Aerials might've been DJI Phantom 4? I made the reel back in 2019 and DEFINITELY need to create a new one. Currently shooting on RED V-RAPTORs and DJI Inspire 3 for everything (I'm an owner-operator).
@@JUSTINOGRAPHY DaVinci is great-I’m sure you’ll be able to get that look with it. Man, shooting with RED V-RAPTORS and Sigma Cine Primes? That’s such an insane setup, you’re living the dream! I’ve always loved REDs, but I got to use an Arri Alexa Mini on a music video once, and it was such a cool experience. Definitely let me know when you update your reel-I’d love to see it! And if you’re ever in Dubai, let me know we can connect!
@@picnee Thanks, man. I definitely feel like I'm living the dream with the gear I own! And yeah, Dubai is somewhere I'd love to film at! I've been through your airport twice on layovers but have never gotten the chance to film there. How about a win/win scenario of you getting us a job there and I bring the gear? I'm totally down to travel, especially for somewhere as unique and epic as Dubai -- as I'm sure you're well aware since you live there. I could stay an extra couple days and we could collaborate on whatever personal project or stock footage or something. Bring the drone too of course. Haha.
My personal ranking of all his films Sorry, haven't seen Following, Insomnia, The Prestige, or Tenet 1. Interstellar 2. Oppenheimer 3. Inception 4. Memento 5. The Dark Knight 6. The Dark Knight Rises 7. Dunkirk 8. Batman Begins
The Prestige is definitely worth a watch-highly recommend it. I like your list, but The Dark Knight at 5?! No way-it deserves at least the number 3 spot for sure!
@@picnee There's a reason that The Dark Knight is No 5. It is a very good film and it's still in my top 20 of all time, but other than Heath Ledger, all the acting is good but nothing extra-ordinary. Also, I prefer movies that have twists (Interstellar, Inception, Memento) and although it's very good, The Dark Knight doesn't really have a mind-blowing twist
Hello brother, great job on your editing. Im curious if you could tell me what the first background song you used was? I want to use it as i was inspired by your piece. I, like you, appreciate Christopher Nolan. I was so inspired i even made my own Oppenheimer trailer, WESENHIEMER
Thank you Wesley! The song in the beginning is called Warzone by Anno Domini Beats. That’s amazing! I’d love to see your ‘Wesenheimer’ trailer where can I watch it?
Nolans movies always hit. The only one which didnt hit as hard was Tenet, which while having some cool set pieces the story and acting just wasn't that good. And its his only movie where the sound mixing doesn't really make the experience better. A lot of that might be down to the score just not being that good in the first place.
Hey Picnee, I’ve been following this channel since way back, before it blew up. I’m curious-do you remember me? I remember that I commented on an older video saying that this channel had a lot of potential! It’s been incredible to watch the channel grow into what it is today. This video about Christopher Nolan is another fantastic piece of work! However, I’m not a fan of the clickbait-style title, to be honest. I didn't understand how the title and the video were related at all. I think that Nolan is a pretty basic director. Anyways, 🍉😉
Thanks so much for sticking around since the beginning-I really appreciate it! And yes, I do remember your comment!💪🏾 I believe I delivered on both the thumbnail and the title. As for the thumbnail, Nolan says, ‘I couldn’t get into film school.’ In the beginning of the video. Regarding the title, there are several instances throughout the video where he breaks traditional filmmaking. Nevertheless, I’ll definitely take your advice on board for the next video. Any suggestions for what I should cover next? Glad you noticed!🍉🫡
He’s basically saying the budget was so small that compared to a typical feature film, it might as well have been "no budget." I think It’s impressive he made a film with just $6K, and interestingly, he still uses the shooting style he learned from Following to this day.
@@TPAisGOOD I agree! It's extremely hard to choose just one film, but that's a good choice. I also enjoyed Interstellar. I know some people complain about Nolan's use of too much exposition but I think there was no other option when explaining such complex concepts. If I had to choose, I'd say The Dark Knight and Memento. Let me know if you have any suggestions for my next video!
@@TPAisGOOD Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve actually never watched Stay (2005), but I’ll do some research-it looks interesting. I love psychological thrillers!
Thank you for the suggestions! I like them both. Maybe a video about James Cameron would be interesting. The fact that he went from a truck driver without ever going to film school to becoming one of the best directors ever is incredible. What's your fav Cameron film?
@@picnee yeah...sec part was more visual feast but in terms of world building new one didn't provide anything different to put us in awe. But hope for future parts as I believe in him !!!
At 1:59 I included a short sequence, but I didn’t do a full breakdown of The Prestige. I didn’t want the video to get too long, even though I know it’s a masterpiece and sometimes get overlooked because of Nolan’s other films. Maybe I need to make a part 2!
@@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n Yes you're right! I've often heard that Hans Zimmer's score in Interstellar is what carried the film. I don’t agree, but I do think that the music in his films is incredible. My favorite track is The Cornfield Chase, and Can you hear the music in Oppenheimer-insane! What’s yours?
His films have been far from perfect. Audio design in tenant was terrible in fact. But he's always bold and aims for originally over playing it safe, and I'll always be a fan for that.
I get what you’re saying, but I have to disagree. Nolan’s films might stick to some foundational rules, but he’s also known for breaking and bending many of them. Take Memento, for example-it doesn’t follow a traditional three-act structure at all. Instead, it uses a nonlinear narrative with two timelines: one in color moving backward and another in black-and-white moving forward. That’s not exactly “basic.” Or look at Dunkirk. Nolan ignores traditional character development-there’s barely any backstory or emotional exposition. The focus is purely on survival, which is rare in most mainstream films. And then there’s his use of time as a narrative device in films like Tenet and Inception. He’s constantly experimenting with structure and storytelling techniques that challenge what we expect from movies. Sure, his films rely on some filmmaking fundamentals which I mean, he kinda has to as he’s still making a film at the end of the day, but saying he sticks to all the basic rules? I don’t think that’s fair.
@ I think he's basic as hell tbh. He breaks some basic narrative structures sometimes yes. But again, they're basic and they're most often than not just a gimmick. They mean nothing in general. His writing is also extremely overrated. He has exposition vomiting characters made just for that. His characters have no depth at all, they usually narrative devices. And he makes some stuff that break his films own internal logics, or things that just make no sense at all, for cool effects, cool moments. I mean, I'm not saying he sucks of that he's a bad director or anything like that. I'm just saying his gimmicks are way too on the nose, he's not a good writer per se (he thinks cool stories, but that's just a small part of being a good writer) and for me at least he's waaaaaaay too overhyped and overrated. He's just a cool director with cool visuals and a fetiche for practical effects that makes mostly high concept basic action movies. Just wish everyone treated him as so and not as a contemporaneous Kubrick or whatever nonsense some people call him. I mean Interstellar is not even clever
@ now that the's famous, Yorgos Lanthimos, he has been doing this for about 15 years now but since he didn't work in hollywood... Also Panos Cosmatos. Other two that are now working in hollywood but have been pushing boundaries for a while now are Park-Chan Wook and (but maybe a little less) Bong Joon-Ho. Jim Jarmusch has been pushing bounderies for decades. Many directors during the 70s pushed way more bounderies than nolan ever did. There are just A LOT of way better and more interesting filmmakers than nolan when you look outside Hollywood.
At this point it is Impossible to break rules unless your aim is to make an experimental abstract film. Everytime someone "breaks the rules" they become new rules. At this point you can only use existing rules in more interesting ways. Nolan is certainly an example of this.
@@karlkarlos3545 idk if I thought a director was terrible I wouldn’t be watching their movies and videos just to say some generic boring comment. You’re in the minority there. You simply blabbering nothing really isn’t going to convince anyone
@@Enigmalake Dude, did occur to you that some people watch films out of interest whether they love them or not. I run a film club where we watch and discuss them.
@ so you run a film club (am I supposed to be impressed? What’s the wine and cheese spread?) and discuss movies and all you could muster up was they are boring? You can pretty much say that about any movie or it’s director
Maybe he should have stayed out because he is severely overrated. He relies of overly convoluted scripts which disguise his shortcomings as a "filmmaker".
I don’t think Nolan is the best director ever but for everything he’s done to keep the art of 'real' cinema alive, and the fact that he didn’t even go to film school but is still considered an auteur, he definitely deserves his flowers. When you say his shortcomings, what do you mean specifically?
@@picnee Well Kubrick is one example. His films are literally flawless. Visuals are heavily artistic and unique, authentic. Scripts are coherent and characters actually feel like real people. He is probably one of the few directors that have both writing and filmmaking flawless, 10 out of 10. You can see that he actually put effort in there. Nolan's work seems sloppy and rushed. I don't see him breaking any rules, he is just overly promoting himself and that's it, he is a PR product. Kubrick is real talent and he is one of the few who actually breaks rules. David Lynch and Tarantino also break rules, but Lynch's writing sucks in places
A cheap director. Hes the guy who makes movies like, okay i make movies for smart people, when people watch my movies, they will feel smart for catching things that i purposely didnt highlight, i also make movies for dads who just want to go watch a movie and not be burdened with too much bullshit, i am a master of making things i dont like look stupid and other things i like to look good according to the subconscious mind. Yeah fuck art, fuck lighting, fuck visual storytelling, i just want to shoot a simple shot and so you could see whats happening but i also want to get in real close during movements and fuck up the sequences. Yeah. The names chris. I make your movies for cheap. I make a lot of cuts too. I edit the shit out of movies. I also have really really bad taste in music and my movies have shitty scores, i dont know why but i love that super generic electric piano synth vibe, really brings in the dads.
Man, this video essay is put together soOoOo well.
_I feel like I'm watching a_ *DodFord* _video..._
Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video! Wow, thanks - I love Dodford and Ducinema's videos. What would you recommend for my next video? Any suggestions?
@@picnee thanks for taking your time to write this comment!
I'll let you know if there's any suggestions I come up with _👍_
I admire the way you managed to tell a story without saying anything yourself.
It is easier said than done to put various unrelated relative to one another sources together in a way that forms an easy to follow and understand documentary/essay in such a way
He's right, the best education is going out and making a film. I did that several times before film school and now that I'm out I'm taking from both experiences what I feel is necessary.
Yep, there's nothing like actually going out and making a film. Film school is also beneficial though especially for gaining experience, using the equipment and making contacts. Btw I checked out your channel this is great -> Rewinder | #InspiredByTenet 👏🏽
thank you! There’s a sequel (that’s less good) on the Starless Sky Productions RUclips channel. And definitely agree, going to film school allowed me to use the Arri Alexa Mini LF and really develop a sense of lighting.
@@connornyhan I just watched it, and I actually enjoyed it. The plot, cinematography, and acting were good! You should keep creating!
@ if you’re really feeling curious, I was cinematographer, cowriter and coproducer on a feature film that’s on a couple free streaming services including Tubi. The film is called A Reel Heist. This is filmmaking experience where I learned the most.
Hey,iam a huge die hard fan of Nolan sir...
I recently created a shortfilm.. Just one mintue..with
ReverseStorytelling concept...
None of my friends don't understand...
I know only a few peoples can understand that...🥹🎬✨ruclips.net/video/oxsk98e6enQ/видео.html
I think Nolan's film are so popular because the stories are all on some level easily digestible even if the details are quite complex. Tenet: man saves world. Inception: Man does job to get back to his children. Interstellar: Man tries to find new home for the human species. Even though the intricacies are complex, the basic idea is ALWAYS quite straight forward and that's why he always hits at the box office.
fax bruh
Good observation , for me it's the music too
It’s how it should be tho🤷♂️
Find the simplest version of an idea - stated in his "Inception." That was my introduction. I've had fun discovering since.
But you can say that for every story
I really loved the way you edited your essay. It's fast paced but it forced me to be focus. Graphics are clear. Music is not changing all the time so it gives you the sensation that it's one piece of art. As an editor, it gives me new ideas and hope that our work is going to make a difference in the next few years. So thank you for your video! From France, Pablo ;)
Thank you, Pablo! I’m happy you enjoyed the edit-it’s nice hearing this from a fellow editor. What type of content do you create?
Thanks @@picnee ! I'm editing a lot of different things, from documentaries to music videos, to commercials. But I love editing video essays and documentaries.
Fantastic Director. It’s quite a common oversight and pretty unimportant but he did actually attend quite a few filmmaking courses at Raindance film School in his early stages around 1994 before his “Following” feature. it’s very common for a lot of directors to say they learned from no-one and rejected film education on their path.
He didn’t reject anything. He couldn’t get into film school
he said he couldn't get into film school not that he learnt from mo one.
I love that he makes challenging movies on a large scale that push audiences to keep up. While some don’t work for me (Tenet, TDKR), Inception, Oppenheimer, Memento, and The Prestige are some of my all-time favorites. I can rewatch them over and over and still get the same satisfaction as the first time. LOVE the little edit during the Oppenheimer sequence in this video btw
I couldn't agree more. People say Nolan's films are hard to understand and complicated but the only thing Nolan wants from his audience is their 100% attention. I love The Prestige too, I think it's very underrated. It’s a masterpiece often overshadowed by his other films. Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed it! Any suggestions for the next video?
Hey,iam a huge die hard fan of Nolan sir...
I recently created a shortfilm.. Just one mintue..with
ReverseStorytelling concept...
None of my friends don't understand...
I know only a few peoples can understand that...🥹🎬✨ruclips.net/video/oxsk98e6enQ/видео.html
Bro also mixed videos like Christopher Nolan style
Man, this video essay is put together so well.
How do you only have 800 subs, you deserve WAY more
I cant believe that this channel only has 200 subs! - you just earned one more..!
Thank you!
Sir Christopher Nolan is unbelievable genius !!!
I definitely agree. Some people say Nolan’s overrated, but honestly, I think he’s a genius too. When you look at all the forgettable films coming out of Hollywood lately, he’s one of the few directors still keeping the art of cinema alive. What’s your favorite Nolan film?
@@picnee My favorite Nolan's movie - "Interstellar", I guess...
You have a extremely well thought out and impressive editing process. Keep at it!
Thank you so much Thomas!
Incredible video, incredible storytelling of Nolan's current filmography and it was awesome to learn about Emma and see more from Hoyte
Thank you! Nolan’s storytelling is always something special, and I’m glad you enjoyed learning more about Emma and Hoyte’s contributions-they’re such key parts of his filmmaking process.
the reason he has that level of originality because he was not taught to fit in.... he did what the art demanded rather than sticking by some rules
🎯Exactly! and it clearly has paid off. Are you looking forward to The Odyssey?
It was nice to hear John campea’s voice in the video
Great video! Keep going, master. You just won another follower!❤🎉
Thank you so much I’m happy you enjoyed the video! Currently working on the next video about Philip Seymour Hoffman are you a fan?
I just love the term “confuse narratives” CN is the best 🔥💥
this editing for the audio/video is crazy good - well done
Such a nice comment, thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Any suggestions for the next video?
Great video, few people creates stories rather than montage . ❤
Great video! Christopher Nolan is personally my favourite director of all time. Can't wait for The Odyssey!! 😁
Thank you! He’s definitely one of the best. I’m really looking forward to The Odyssey too. Apparently, Nolan is using never-before-seen IMAX technology to film it. Do you think it’ll be as successful as Oppenheimer?
Amazing and brilliant effort from your side, brother.
Thank you so much!
Love it, it feels like short format documentary, keep it up!
you should have gotten a bit deeper into sketches by Escher and how drawing helped him think
otherwise, all good points about Nolan
Very good suggestion! I might do a part 2 to this video so will for sure include it!
You made that very well.... I appreciate it🤜
Thank you so much! If you like this style I’m currently working on a video about Philip Seymour Hoffman!
thats very very well done my friend!
Thank you so much!
*on 70mm film
*no CGI
Do people realize how GANGSTER that is?
this video is so well put together. Great channel, keep up the good work :)
Thumbnail is mk ultra. Look at his eyelids (one is lower) have Christopher Nolan in your thoughts always. You sacred fucking champion.
Good editing! I love the effects and photos, keep it up!
Thank you!
Doing scenes for real only seems like a maverick idea. I watched Arnie in Raw Deal where a real wall was knocked down by a machine and it looked real. That used to be how a lot of big scenes were done. My short sci-fi film Palindrome gets compared to a Nolan film.
If someone wants to see biopic of Chris Nolan I would recommend them this video.
Thank you!
Great video looking forward to the next one
Exlent work bro
Thank you!
amazing story telling, great video!
Thank you!
Hey,iam a huge die hard fan of Nolan sir...
I recently created a shortfilm.. Just one mintue..with
ReverseStorytelling concept...
None of my friends don't understand...
I know only a few peoples can understand that...🥹🎬✨ruclips.net/video/oxsk98e6enQ/видео.html
opperhimer is prob one of his best films, and he made that recently
@@MontyQueues did he? Jk 😆
very good and detail video
Really good edit. Interesting video.
Thank you so much! Im working on the next video 💪🏾
You need a video on Robert Eggers Nosferatu
Showing his short film there 2:34 😂😂😂
I wanted to include all his projects, including his shorts. Btw for a short film, it's impressive! You can clearly see why people call him a genius.
Great micro documentary. Thank you
Thank you I’m glad you liked it!
The video stands out as an extraordinary piece of work due to its seamless combination of captivating visuals, engaging storytelling, and thoughtful execution. From the opening frame, the audience is drawn in by the stunning cinematography, where each shot is carefully composed, blending colors, lighting, and angles to create an immersive atmosphere. The pacing of the video is expertly crafted, maintaining a perfect balance between moments of tension and release, which keeps the viewer hooked throughout. The narrative unfolds in such a way that it encourages emotional investment, whether through a powerful character arc or a thought-provoking theme that resonates deeply with the audience. The attention to detail in the sound design and music also enhances the experience, with every note, sound effect, and silence placed to evoke specific emotions. Additionally, the video’s innovative use of technology or visual effects is not just for spectacle but serves to amplify the underlying message or enhance the realism of the story. Whether through breathtaking action sequences or moments of quiet reflection, the video captures the viewer’s attention and never lets go. It’s a perfect blend of creativity, technical skill, and emotional depth, making it a truly unforgettable viewing experience.
how did you create that blurred / chromatic aberration / stretched out left & right edges? So lovely. this whole thing was fab, yo.
I mainly use Final Cut and After Effects. For that effect, I used a plugin-in in Final Cut Pro called Focus, which allows you to blur certain parts of the video. Btw I checked out your channel and subscribed-your work is amazing! I loved your demo reel. What camera do you use?
@@picnee Hey thanks so much for both the kind words as well as the answer to my question. You're awesome. I don't have FCP but I do have AE. Mostly editing in Davinci Resolve so perhaps I'll have to figure out a way to achieve that effect in DR instead so I don't have to roundtrip. It's such an appealing aesthetic.
Almost everything on my demo reel would've been shot on RED cameras [MONSTRO & EPIC-W mostly] with Sigma Cine Primes. Aerials might've been DJI Phantom 4? I made the reel back in 2019 and DEFINITELY need to create a new one. Currently shooting on RED V-RAPTORs and DJI Inspire 3 for everything (I'm an owner-operator).
@@JUSTINOGRAPHY DaVinci is great-I’m sure you’ll be able to get that look with it. Man, shooting with RED V-RAPTORS and Sigma Cine Primes? That’s such an insane setup, you’re living the dream! I’ve always loved REDs, but I got to use an Arri Alexa Mini on a music video once, and it was such a cool experience. Definitely let me know when you update your reel-I’d love to see it! And if you’re ever in Dubai, let me know we can connect!
@@picnee Thanks, man. I definitely feel like I'm living the dream with the gear I own! And yeah, Dubai is somewhere I'd love to film at! I've been through your airport twice on layovers but have never gotten the chance to film there. How about a win/win scenario of you getting us a job there and I bring the gear? I'm totally down to travel, especially for somewhere as unique and epic as Dubai -- as I'm sure you're well aware since you live there. I could stay an extra couple days and we could collaborate on whatever personal project or stock footage or something. Bring the drone too of course. Haha.
Did Christopher Nolan direct this masterpiece too?
😂 Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Only Stanley Kubrick breaks
My personal ranking of all his films
Sorry, haven't seen Following, Insomnia, The Prestige, or Tenet
1. Interstellar
2. Oppenheimer
3. Inception
4. Memento
5. The Dark Knight
6. The Dark Knight Rises
7. Dunkirk
8. Batman Begins
The Prestige is definitely worth a watch-highly recommend it. I like your list, but The Dark Knight at 5?! No way-it deserves at least the number 3 spot for sure!
@@picnee There's a reason that The Dark Knight is No 5. It is a very good film and it's still in my top 20 of all time, but other than Heath Ledger, all the acting is good but nothing extra-ordinary. Also, I prefer movies that have twists (Interstellar, Inception, Memento) and although it's very good, The Dark Knight doesn't really have a mind-blowing twist
From Where did you find this interview of Christopher nolan and emma Thomas 5:28
Please i couldn't find it anywhere 😢
Hello brother, great job on your editing.
Im curious if you could tell me what the first background song you used was? I want to use it as i was inspired by your piece.
I, like you, appreciate Christopher Nolan. I was so inspired i even made my own Oppenheimer trailer, WESENHIEMER
Thank you Wesley! The song in the beginning is called Warzone by Anno Domini Beats. That’s amazing! I’d love to see your ‘Wesenheimer’ trailer where can I watch it?
Great video.
Thank you!
Nice Video!!
People hating on Nolan movies have to be some really depressing and boring individuals
As in get into it?
Or get in?
Which 😂
Nolans movies always hit. The only one which didnt hit as hard was Tenet, which while having some cool set pieces the story and acting just wasn't that good.
And its his only movie where the sound mixing doesn't really make the experience better. A lot of that might be down to the score just not being that good in the first place.
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Thanks!
Hey Picnee, I’ve been following this channel since way back, before it blew up. I’m curious-do you remember me? I remember that I commented on an older video saying that this channel had a lot of potential! It’s been incredible to watch the channel grow into what it is today. This video about Christopher Nolan is another fantastic piece of work!
However, I’m not a fan of the clickbait-style title, to be honest. I didn't understand how the title and the video were related at all. I think that Nolan is a pretty basic director. Anyways, 🍉😉
Thanks so much for sticking around since the beginning-I really appreciate it! And yes, I do remember your comment!💪🏾
I believe I delivered on both the thumbnail and the title. As for the thumbnail, Nolan says, ‘I couldn’t get into film school.’ In the beginning of the video. Regarding the title, there are several instances throughout the video where he breaks traditional filmmaking. Nevertheless, I’ll definitely take your advice on board for the next video.
Any suggestions for what I should cover next?
Glad you noticed!🍉🫡
says we did a no budget movie with 6'000$
He’s basically saying the budget was so small that compared to a typical feature film, it might as well have been "no budget." I think It’s impressive he made a film with just $6K, and interestingly, he still uses the shooting style he learned from Following to this day.
I think I can't watch this in a single take
good job
Thanks
Great nolan
He's the GOAT! Whats your fav Nolan film?
@picnee for me , all of his films but if i had to pick only one movie , thats not possible but : interstellar
@@TPAisGOOD I agree! It's extremely hard to choose just one film, but that's a good choice. I also enjoyed Interstellar. I know some people complain about Nolan's use of too much exposition but I think there was no other option when explaining such complex concepts. If I had to choose, I'd say The Dark Knight and Memento. Let me know if you have any suggestions for my next video!
@@picnee agreed ... whole filmatography of nolan is perfect ... yeah can you make a video about STAY (2005) ? very unique film ... i love it
@@TPAisGOOD Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve actually never watched Stay (2005), but I’ll do some research-it looks interesting. I love psychological thrillers!
Make a video on James cameron and James wan.
Thank you for the suggestions! I like them both. Maybe a video about James Cameron would be interesting. The fact that he went from a truck driver without ever going to film school to becoming one of the best directors ever is incredible. What's your fav Cameron film?
@picnee Titanic and 1st Avatar because of world building and music. And yours???
Definitely Terminator 2, Aliens, and the first Avatar. I didn’t like the latest one, tbh-the narrative was very predictable. What did you think?
@@picnee yeah...sec part was more visual feast but in terms of world building new one didn't provide anything different to put us in awe. But hope for future parts as I believe in him !!!
Wow!!
Thank you!
you skipped my favorite, The Prestige
At 1:59 I included a short sequence, but I didn’t do a full breakdown of The Prestige. I didn’t want the video to get too long, even though I know it’s a masterpiece and sometimes get overlooked because of Nolan’s other films. Maybe I need to make a part 2!
@@picnee its totally fine, I was just joking a bit. But yeah it's overlooked often imho :)
great music well
😂 Ooh ok! I definitely agree, it’s one of his films that’s overlooked!
@@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n Yes you're right! I've often heard that Hans Zimmer's score in Interstellar is what carried the film. I don’t agree, but I do think that the music in his films is incredible. My favorite track is The Cornfield Chase, and Can you hear the music in Oppenheimer-insane! What’s yours?
next up the odyssey
Do you think it’ll live up to the success of Oppenheimer?
@picnee its possible
what rules that nolans break??? if u said David Lynch n the others art cinema directors we agree
How does this giy have 200 subs.
I see convention with a gimmick in his films. The gimmick fails to pay off.
I see what you did there 🍉🍉 and I salute you for it
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His films have been far from perfect. Audio design in tenant was terrible in fact. But he's always bold and aims for originally over playing it safe, and I'll always be a fan for that.
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Wow! you're a legend for picking up on this easter egg! 🍉
@picnee instant like, the video was great got better
Thank you bro!💪🏾
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Thank you for adding that clip for Mark Ruffalo, free Palestine!
I definitely had to! 💪🏾🍉
Nolan's films break all rules? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 his movies are stuck with all the most basic rules of filmmaking EVER, wtf are you talking about?
I get what you’re saying, but I have to disagree. Nolan’s films might stick to some foundational rules, but he’s also known for breaking and bending many of them. Take Memento, for example-it doesn’t follow a traditional three-act structure at all. Instead, it uses a nonlinear narrative with two timelines: one in color moving backward and another in black-and-white moving forward. That’s not exactly “basic.”
Or look at Dunkirk. Nolan ignores traditional character development-there’s barely any backstory or emotional exposition. The focus is purely on survival, which is rare in most mainstream films.
And then there’s his use of time as a narrative device in films like Tenet and Inception. He’s constantly experimenting with structure and storytelling techniques that challenge what we expect from movies. Sure, his films rely on some filmmaking fundamentals which I mean, he kinda has to as he’s still making a film at the end of the day, but saying he sticks to all the basic rules? I don’t think that’s fair.
@ I think he's basic as hell tbh. He breaks some basic narrative structures sometimes yes. But again, they're basic and they're most often than not just a gimmick. They mean nothing in general.
His writing is also extremely overrated. He has exposition vomiting characters made just for that. His characters have no depth at all, they usually narrative devices. And he makes some stuff that break his films own internal logics, or things that just make no sense at all, for cool effects, cool moments.
I mean, I'm not saying he sucks of that he's a bad director or anything like that. I'm just saying his gimmicks are way too on the nose, he's not a good writer per se (he thinks cool stories, but that's just a small part of being a good writer) and for me at least he's waaaaaaay too overhyped and overrated. He's just a cool director with cool visuals and a fetiche for practical effects that makes mostly high concept basic action movies. Just wish everyone treated him as so and not as a contemporaneous Kubrick or whatever nonsense some people call him. I mean Interstellar is not even clever
@@mandece If Nolan is bland and basic in your opinion then who do you consider to be someone who does break the rules and pushes boundaries?
@ now that the's famous, Yorgos Lanthimos, he has been doing this for about 15 years now but since he didn't work in hollywood...
Also Panos Cosmatos. Other two that are now working in hollywood but have been pushing boundaries for a while now are Park-Chan Wook and (but maybe a little less) Bong Joon-Ho. Jim Jarmusch has been pushing bounderies for decades. Many directors during the 70s pushed way more bounderies than nolan ever did.
There are just A LOT of way better and more interesting filmmakers than nolan when you look outside Hollywood.
At this point it is Impossible to break rules unless your aim is to make an experimental abstract film. Everytime someone "breaks the rules" they become new rules. At this point you can only use existing rules in more interesting ways. Nolan is certainly an example of this.
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He's a propagandist .. It is remarkable.
No, they don't. They are just boring.
Yet you watch them 😂 hmm
@@Enigmalake Of course I did. Otherwise, I would have no right to call them what they are. Duh.
@@karlkarlos3545 idk if I thought a director was terrible I wouldn’t be watching their movies and videos just to say some generic boring comment. You’re in the minority there. You simply blabbering nothing really isn’t going to convince anyone
@@Enigmalake Dude, did occur to you that some people watch films out of interest whether they love them or not. I run a film club where we watch and discuss them.
@ so you run a film club (am I supposed to be impressed? What’s the wine and cheese spread?) and discuss movies and all you could muster up was they are boring? You can pretty much say that about any movie or it’s director
Most overrated director of all time😂😂😂
Who do you consider the best director?
Maybe he should have stayed out because he is severely overrated. He relies of overly convoluted scripts which disguise his shortcomings as a "filmmaker".
This is the most accurate description I’ve seen of him 😂 spot on
What are his shortcomings?
I don’t think Nolan is the best director ever but for everything he’s done to keep the art of 'real' cinema alive, and the fact that he didn’t even go to film school but is still considered an auteur, he definitely deserves his flowers. When you say his shortcomings, what do you mean specifically?
@dianaflorea952 Who would you consider a better director?
@@picnee Well Kubrick is one example. His films are literally flawless. Visuals are heavily artistic and unique, authentic. Scripts are coherent and characters actually feel like real people. He is probably one of the few directors that have both writing and filmmaking flawless, 10 out of 10. You can see that he actually put effort in there. Nolan's work seems sloppy and rushed. I don't see him breaking any rules, he is just overly promoting himself and that's it, he is a PR product. Kubrick is real talent and he is one of the few who actually breaks rules. David Lynch and Tarantino also break rules, but Lynch's writing sucks in places
Let me tell you something about Christopher Nolan… he’s not a great storyteller. Well I mean he has been at some point, but he’s not anymore.
Cool story bro.
Although his are still better than yours.
A cheap director. Hes the guy who makes movies like, okay i make movies for smart people, when people watch my movies, they will feel smart for catching things that i purposely didnt highlight, i also make movies for dads who just want to go watch a movie and not be burdened with too much bullshit, i am a master of making things i dont like look stupid and other things i like to look good according to the subconscious mind. Yeah fuck art, fuck lighting, fuck visual storytelling, i just want to shoot a simple shot and so you could see whats happening but i also want to get in real close during movements and fuck up the sequences. Yeah. The names chris. I make your movies for cheap. I make a lot of cuts too. I edit the shit out of movies. I also have really really bad taste in music and my movies have shitty scores, i dont know why but i love that super generic electric piano synth vibe, really brings in the dads.