Roger Deakins Cinematography Style in 6 Steps
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Famed cinematographer Roger Deakins has been nominated for the Academy Awards fourteen times, and recently won for Blade Runner 2049. Learn more ►► bit.ly/2wK2zju
These are six of his top tips for cinematographers.
Roger’s long career leaves a lot to learn from as you watch.
We break down Roger’s shots and his attitude on film, digital, and working on different genres.
Deakins is a master cinematographer. We follow his path through his career, pointing out his consistent practices and best kept secrets.
Roger Deakins frequently works with the Coen Brothers and Sam Mendes. He’s able to accentuate his realistic style and get emotions from the audience.
Film can be a tough business. It’s important to listen to the people that have been able to sustain a long career and learn from their successes.
It’s also a constantly changing business. Technology drives a lot of the change and you have to be at the forefront of the emerging tech to keep up.
Roger Deakins believes the best cinematography blends into the story.
We’ll show how he’s trained his eye to keep things intimate for the audience.
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"Cinematography is... where you're putting the audience"
Now, that makes sense!
I thought that was the director's job.
@@deloreanized It's a collaborative effort.
Stephen Stanford I was just going to write this too . The best line ever .
@@TheWelchProductions sounds to me when he says "what the frame looks like" this is the directors job and then "where you're putting the audience" he means it's where you're putting the audience emotionally with the choices he makes to light the scene
i was in tears when this guy finally won the academy award...
👏
It would be cool if Roger Deakins taught a course in cinematography on the MasterClass site. Maybe it would just be his philosophies on shooting as he expressed in this video. But, I think he would have a lot to say that would benefit most cinematographers, new and old.
Am with u in that thought man... will be so very interesting n educational
I've always dreamed of Deakins teaming up with Nolan
YES! That would be amazing. My favorite director with my favorite cinematographer.
You might like this blog post and video about Christopher Nolan! www.studiobinder.com/blog/design-shots-like-christopher-nolan/
I always feel like good cinematography, like good direction or good writing, should be invisible. *steps off soapbox*
I don't think Hoyte Van Hoytema is a big stepdown
I hope not! What a waste that would be! Nolan is just a semi-talented hack. Leave Deakins free to work with artists! Thanks!
"Cinematography is... where you're putting the audience"
I LOVE THIS..
Here is the transcript of this video for your enjoyment - complete with many more extra tips!
Tony
6 cinematography tips from Roger Deakins:
1) Give each film a unique style:
As a cinematographer, part of your job is capturing the director's vision for the project, but the other part is figuring out the style.
Deakins quotes DP Freddie Francis when he says that there's "good cinematography and bad cinematography and then there's the cinematography that's right for the movie."
2) Use references for inspiration: The world is full of things to draw inspiration from.
Look at films and paintings, talk to different kinds of people, read all sorts of books, magazines, and articles, and really study everything around you.
3) Roll with the punches: Things never go as planned when shooting a movie, so rolling with the punches and adapting to change is one of a cinematographer's greatest assets.
4) Keep an open mind: Embrace "happy accidents" and allow yourself to learn from new things, which may result in more nuanced moments on screen.
5) Operate the camera: If you're the one operating the camera, it gives you the ability to react to what's going on during the shot.
6) Embrace intimacy: Even though the tool you use to do your work is humongous and intrusive, what it has the potential to capture is something incredibly intimate.
So, find ways to "get closer" to your subjects, whether that's by using certain lenses or moving your camera closer.
Extras tips:
a) People confuse pretty and good cinematography.
b) Try to extract a new visual style from every script.
c) If the viewers don't mention your work then it's probably better than if they do. It means that it actually works, because the film is a piece.
d) Existing films influence you even if it's not conscious when you are doing something. You know, the kind of mood they have and the emmotional connection I have to them.
e) Danger of being too rigid in terms of shooting what you prep and also a danger of being too fluid and not doing enough prep.
f) I love happy accidents - you are in a set and suddenly the light starts slashing through a window, and even if you don't use that natural light, you suddenly think:
Ah, that's it I didnt think of that, so you maybe cut that light off and put a lamp to do exactly the same thing so you can have consistency.
g) There is so about the movement of the camera and the composition. You want to be open to things that happen on a set.
You can't be if you've got to communicate with an operator (which you can't do when they're shooting a shot, so if in the middle of the shot somethings happening you want to just think:
Oh if I just take the frame over that way a bit that will do blah blah!
h) It's a totally different effect to an audience looking at somebody on the end of a 100mm lens as opposed to a something that is being shot on a 27mm close to or a 21mm.
It's the same as your relationship in real life to somebody. I don't think we take that into account as much as we should really.
His lens choices place the viewer in the scene with the characters.
i) Cinematography means where you're putting the audience, which in some way is more important than what the frame looks like.
Beat us to it! Glad you enjoyed the video, who should we feature next?
I'd like to see the creative breakdown of a female cinematographer.
Thank you so much!
I'm surprised this video doesn't have more comments. That was s great video and there's a lot to learn from Deakins. What's great about him is that he isn't a "film only" cinematographer. For him, he doesn't care if it's shot on film or on a phone, just get the shot right. Thanks for posting this!
That tip about focal length choice being determined about where you want your viewers to be in the film is taken for granted I think. Golden tips for sure
A true master of the craft. Him and Emmanuel Lubezki are definitely my favorite cinematographer's
Deakins: "I dont have a style"
StudioBinder: Deakins Cinematography Style in 6 Steps
Oh yes, he has. If it's beautiful and breathtaking at the same time, it is by him.
A genius. If I work in cinema, I'd like to be a cinematographer.
He's one of the best!
My all time favorite cinematographer
Genius. Personified.
Humble. Wise. Bold. Genius.
We'd have to agree with all those statements.
He's a rockstar! 🙌
Right? Who's better than Deakins
He's one of the best ones in cinematography
You always forget how visually striking the original blade runner was, even this shot is just perfect 1:04
Deakins is the MAN! One of the best IMO!
Great cinematographer. Loved all his works especially 1917, Shawshank, revolutionary road and Blade Runner
I was not familiar with Deakins. I saw recently his work in Kundun.Loved the cinematography,masterpiece. The predominant golden shade in the scenes composition,the landscapes,the opulent ceremonies,ritualistic dimension,monastic court etiquette. Really stunning work
Very nice to see a Deakins successful at artistic endeavours.
So basicly: "do whatever works for you."
he has just been knighted , so it is now SIR roger deakins and well deserved for his contribution to his profession.
You should add links to the footage you're using. I recognize some of these interviews.
had a flock of passing Seagulls screech just at the right moment, during a pause in a thoughtful monologue, which continued with the words; "In the morning....." just after the pause. During the shoot, it annoyed me and I was thinking about how easy it would be to dub, as it was during a pause. However in edit, the timing and the fadeout of the seagulls was absolutely perfect, and everybody watching this will think this is very obvious FX. I love it when chance beats reality!
That was enjoyable! Deakins is so down to earth. Love that about him.
Down to earth, and extremely talented.
His Style is just that his movies are ever beautiful
That was so important about changing it with film to fit the mood ...don't be rigid 😎✌️.
That transition is the beginning from the assassination of jesse james by the coward robert ford to BR is absolute perfect editing
Everytime I watch this it seems always new to me.
I love Deakins
Opening line gets a video thumbs up regardless of the rest of the video ( which is good also)
Emotional significance, that's art
Love this guy.
I love his work and this is a genuine question because I’m definitely not educated enough in this department - but what actually makes a cinematographer so great? Is he not just following the director’s vision? And his direction? How could you say a cinematographer has a certain style? Would love some clarification! Thank you
The absolute best
Thank you sir,
He's a Legend
Love StudioBinder! I’m binge watching until I upgrade my camera.
wonderful, @2:54 what camera was that and which movie please ?
West Country legend
Where can I see the full video of the first Roger Dickens interview?
Especially if your talking about cinematography, you shouldn’t cut down the images and destroy the framing
2:54, Canon spotted
What resonates with me is that the idea of personal style is BS. When you are a true creative professional, it's the project you are working on that counts, not expressing "your" style, whatever that means. In this age of vanity, never forget that "it is not about you". Moviemaking is about telling a story to an audience. No one cares about your style.
Roger Deakins Cinematography
1. Give Each Film A Unique Style
이를 통해 관객이 스토리에 스며들게 함
2. Use References For Inspiration
스타일보다 감정적인 의미에 집중
3. Roll With The Punches
지형적 제한을 이용하라
4. Keep An Open Mind
예상치 못한 일들을 받아들이면 미묘한 순간들이 스크린에 나타남
5. Operate The Camera
카메라의 움직임을 이용하여 액션에 반응하게 ㅏㅎ라
6. Keep Conversations Intimate
굳이 신형 렌즈가 더 좋은 화면을 만들지는 않는다.
-Roger Deakins: Give each film a unique style
-Marvel: *We don't do that here*
Ok DC fangirl
Amazing.
Genius
Glad you liked the video, who should we cover next?
This was great. Thanks!
Glad you found it useful!
Don't lose this video because you can't find this song and seriously this song is gem😃
Truely Great !
Poignant work
2:53 is this a 1dx?
And I dunno. He is just a COOL DUDE!
This video is more about the philosophy of Deakins cinematography rather than how he actually lights his scenes... Didn't learn anything useful (take a look at Wolfcrow's analysis, way more in depth).
cinemofo But cinematography is much more than lighting
NEW RISK Cinematography is also much more than philosophy.
Well, the video talks about the general style of Deakings as a cinematographer, so it's basically his philosophy.
First, Deakins is a philosophical guy, not
technical much. I think that you have to change your perspective if you think that this video is not useful compared to an analysis of his work.
Regard Woldcrow’s analysis... with all due respect to the guy... he got a lot wrong.
For instance, he mentions fill light and get into all sort of technical considerations when... look, Roger Deakins NEVER use fill-light.
He literally never used it in his lifetime, that’s one of the few element he keeps from film to film.
And I remember very well Wolfcrow pointed a frame with absolutely no fill-light and started talking about fill
light - that made me cringe.
Ambient light, Rembrant light or reflections are NOT fill lights.
Wolfcrow have a tendency to over-analyze stuff. There’s a lot of *glow* in 2049 but ZE-RO fill lightc guaranteed.
If you look at the eyes of the actors, frame by frame, and find a catchlight at the bottom corner indicating a fill light was used, tell me. I will be surprised. Intermittent light like flash, rembrant light sourced from below doesn’t count. Good luck!
Would love to know what the films that are being shown?
Nice
at @2:54, 1DX MII?
what is the movie at 0:13 with Jake Gyllenhaal?
B612
JARHEAD (2005)
nice compilation gj
Lovely, may i ask where is the clip of Josh Brolin running in 01:55 from? i know it´s from the chase sequence but i´ve never found that scene in the bonus footage...thanks!
I know it´s from No Country for Old Men :) i just never found it in the DVD :(
I think you can search on youtube for No Country For Old Men B-Roll, I bet it would come up.
@2:35 anyone know the name of the film?
name of film at 00:56? tia
What is the first song pls?
What's the name of the piano song right at the end there?
Glad you liked the song! I'll add it to the description once I find out!
Search out his "Team Deakins" podcast that he makes with his wife, it's really insightful.
What's the movie at 00:10 with the plane
Is that a 1DX II at 2:54 ? Which film is that from?
I’ve checked now it’s a 1DC
Those are visual effects shots from Blade Runner 2049. A lot of the city/building shots are models that they shot and then comped in certain elements like the cars and stuff. I think the effect turned out pretty flawless.
@@zachhuckaby1007 I was wondering too what film the 1DC set up was from. Thanks for this info!
Thank you #krutikaanimationstudio
What camera is in the thumbnail
Not sure, anyone else know?
Its an Arri 35mm film camera. Not sure about the specifics.
Arriflex D-21
easy..now i’m as good as deakins boys
❤️❤️❤️
Can someone just give me a basic definition of cinematography?? Idk it’s like I have an idea of what it means but I don’t get the full aspect of it
A cinematographer is shooting and deciding the lighting basically.
Well done video, but heavily cropping over half the shots on an essay on cinematography...
0:19 what movie?
This scene is from the Coen Brothers' 2001 film 'The Man Who Wasn't There', starring Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand.
he actually has a style..but you will not notice it until night shots, he loves light produced by other objects such as fires or lamps BUT the character will only illuminate the light..not actually directed at them (like natural lights).... in 1917 during the night scene when the protagonist is being shot by nazis...i feel like "hmmm....this is Deakins"...I searched the cinematographer and damn it really is Deakins
I love the works of Deakins, and what he has to say... But this video was just all over the place, random cuts on random cuts, 2 seconds of Deakins randomly interspersed here and there, animated text here, random clips there with generic sounds that add nothing... Just find a thread and explore it dammit! There's no cohesion.
Thanks for the feedback. We have a lot more videos in the works that will be diving even deeper into topics, so stay tuned. :-)
Un ASTRO.
0:33 in original he says "i don't think i have a naturalistic style (of lighting)", but you decided to edit ...
I thought everyone knew that Blade Runner came out in 1982 not 1985.
DO CINEMATOGRAPHERS HOLD A CINEMA CAMERA ORE THER ARE JUST STANDING AND GIVING ORDERS?
What's the name of the movie used in 2:32 ?
Unbroken
worst music choice, so loud.... great video apart from that.
We'll keep that in mind for future video. :-)
Nonsense. The music is great!
Catastrophic take. The song brings life to this piece
The cinematographer should be the director.
Step #1 get 110.000$ for a camera + acceccories
Step #2 get an ARRI Alexa set
That's it
haha those things certainly help, but they don't replace skill and experience!
He's literally the opposite of Fincher lol
his work is often 10 times better than the actual movie. so why do you need directors? 😂
Can you give me credit next time. I know this video was clearly inspired by me
Cinematic Edits are you joking? Lol
Cinematic Edits so brazen
This is like, what, the shittiest background music you could find? 😂 Great cuts though...
Thanks for watching anyway! Hope you find our other videos more aurally pleasing 😄✌🏻
@@StudioBinder no prob! One of my favorite channels.
You crazy bro? The song is great!
@@ondrejprikryl9500 dude... 😂🤣
A great cinematographer but unfortunately the person who edited this video spent more time on the production aesthetic (which is questionable to say the least) than they did on Roger Deakins himself and what he had to say. Far too distracting.
Next up: how a genuinely fascinating video can become genuinely annoying through reliance on generic in-your-face techno music.
Just let the guy speak and forget your contribution of banging things and making noise. It's like a 2 year old.
i hate the music in this video. So hard to watch
Horrible background music 😏
"If the viewers don't mention your work, it's probably better than if they do."
In that case Deakins is the worst cinematographer of all time.
(Spoiler: he's not.)
To be honest, only ppl who pay particular attention to cinematography know about him, the average audience even with good taste probably don't. That's what he means though, ppl knowing about your work or not doesn't matter, what matters is whether or not it fits the film, that sense of selflessness is why he's the best.
This is true, 'twas therefor but a jest. The man is all about light and colour and narrative-motivated camera movement and placement. As opposed to using every trick in the book and wowing the masses with unmotivated long takes, purposeless framing etc.
Or you can just create your own style and stop copying others. Just saying there's nothing wrong by being inspired but once you just copy others style is just well unoriginal