In a era where Directors and DP's are obsessed with camera movement this show has the most creative still shots I've ever seen. So glad people are recognizing the beauty and skills here.
While it isn't always the case, I tend to find busy cameras are used by directors who want you to know how good they are. I have a lot more respect for directors who are quiet and confident in their shots and editing, and just let the story play out and the actors do their work.
@@misterdarwin that's the thing- I think they have money for multiple cameras, CGI, and set pieces and may skimp on story and acting somewhat. So, the camera movement and cuts keep our ADD audiences interested. Scorsese can hold a long take on Pesci, Pacino, etc in The Irishman because you're watching a few legendary actors spin something amazing.
@@juju10683 Multiple cameras and quick edits give them a lot of room to fix problems in post production, rather than planning it out right from the start. Many blessings on AMC for giving Vince the extra prep time since the end of BB.
As someone who had lost his interest in photography due to mental health issues, Better Call Saul reminded me of why I took it up as a hobby in the first place. To capture a mood, a feeling or a moment. The cinematography of the series is beyond excellent and beats most movies and TV shows in my opinion. Thanks for the breakdown ! I hope one day you will do a cinematography breakdown of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Thanks for this video :)
I also find the choice of color in Better Call Saul to be very interesting. There is characteristic element to it crafted specifically for the story. Jimmy's colors are bright and colorful in the background but bleak and grey on the foreground, showcasing him as a man who distastes his current self and searches for a new identity in his surroundings. Saul's colors on the other hand are reversed. The enviroment has much bleaker tones as Saul's colorful suits soak up the attention. The most noteworthy is Gene's colors because there are non. Entitely shot in B/W, it represents the abandonment of himself and his view on the world. It is when he looks into his past when he's quite literally reminded of his old colorful life. That's my view on it. There's absolutely more to it than that and I think it's worth a looker if you're studying color for your own project.
Well said. I saw a video a few months back where the writers break down exactly what each color choice means. It's kinda crazy how precise the color choices are right down to the costume and production design choices. It's well worth the watch if you have some time: ruclips.net/video/XM0KcMkkdxw/видео.html
I believe your 100% right and I have the same view. This is why the final episode is in colour, as his cover as gene is blown and he’s now on the run as Saul goodman. The colours represent him feeling alive, and he only feels that way when he’s living as Saul goodman, and he won’t feel much more alive than being Saul goodman again (just like Heisenberg with Walt)
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Better Call Saul has one of the most sharp writing, the relation and motives of each character is incapsulated brilliantly by cinematography that always has more to show to the audience. Thanks StudioBinder and BCS.
Each and every shot is precious moment of life. The whole series is like a poem. Shot composition, framing say a lot of things, emotion & set up mood that is beyond of any level of visual storytelling. POV shot, Wide angle shot, Creative shots, Noir effects using light and shadow are just outstanding. We all need to feel it, not just binge watching. This series is an example of perfect series that can teach us how to write a series, character buildup and create a minblowing virtual world where we can't differntiate the real and reel world. We become a part of the characters. ❤️
Agreed - Breaking Bad isn't a bad show but it doesn't touch the depth and the realness and the heart of Better Call Saul, but clearly it wouldn't be as amazing if BB wasn't first, I'd say
@@tylerpurrden the strength of BCS writing also relies on BrBa. It enhances BrBa's characters. You get to see characters like Jimmy or Mike get more fleshed out. Almost all of the main characters in BCS have an amazing arc. Whereas in BrBa I didn't feel as many (as in comparison) characters were fleshed out especially the female cast.
@@tylerpurrden Yes, BB is a good show! And maybe sometimes BCS feels slower. But in terms of writing, character development, storytelling and even cinematography I would give BCS first place.
the best thing i like is the untraditional edit. In most of the movies and TV shows the first shut of every scene is a wide shot of the place/setting of the next scene. not in BCS. every scene starts with an unusual shot sometimes abstract sometimes macro sometimes of a specific object that the audience can't recognize. and only when the scene contiues it reveled what did we saw in the first shut. this makes the show very interesting and add some level of tense for every scene.
Agreed. Never thought about cinematography in tv shows until better call Saul. Not even breaking bad even though looking back breaking bad has very great unique cinematography. Better call Saul is a perfect show
11:40 Very interesting. They've used micro four-third cameras like Panasonic GH4 with other professional cameras. GH4 is by no means a bad camera. However, it is amazing to know that they've used that old gem. BMPCC6K perhaps used in the latter seasons which is another surprise to me. Thanks a lot!
@@StudioBinder except i kind of hated the writing/story/directing, some or a lot of it anyway by the end. probably every person under the sun, times 0.5, has opinions on what they would have done differently.
I rewatched the series prior to the finale and I kept saying this!! Easily the BEST cinematography. A work of art on TV like no other TV show I know of.
I think it's over-done in BCS, as well as the insanely deep focus in 90% of the shots. The DP barely ever utilizes a shallow DOF, which seems to be the new trend. It's cool to hate on bokeh these days. 😅
This video!!! Thank you studio binder. I watched and learnt from the cinematography of this show because I liked the simplicity of the cinematography!!!
It's even better than Breaking Bad's which is saying something because Breaking Bad's cinematography was the best thing on television for a long time and holds up even today!
I like the Motif reflecting the aesthetic of early 2000s' camcorder typography and effects. It's right in the title sequence. Also the cheesy 2000s' video effects Saul uses repeatedly in his commercials.
StudioBinder Please do a video on the tv show Peaky Blinders. Trust me you won't regret it. Peaky blinders has beautiful style and amazing writing. One of the greatest tv shows EVER!!!!!!!
@@bookeblade Bcs feels more realistic than Mr.robot.but when it comes to The best series The wire,The Sopranos are just bangers.imo bcs is 3rd best in history of tv
sir, can you please breakdown set design of the nutcracker and the four realms of 2018, the movie was a flop but the sets & visuals were master stroke.
I went on a rant to my gf last night about how BCS's cinematography is absolute gold and noticeably more refined and mature than even Breaking Bad. This video sparks joy in me.
how are you sir sir i am from pakistan and urdu language is spoken in pakistan i wait for your every video and watch all videos but i don't understand fully because your video is in english. So sir please put urdu language in captions thank you.
I hate to play devil's advocate hipster but I love everything about Better Call Saul _but_ it's cinematography. That's not to say the subtext, symbolism, composition and creativity of the shots themselves aren't stunning -- it's just the actual "look" and aesthetic of the show that I am not wild about. I am not fond of the hyper sharp, sterile, contrasty, "digital" RED look and the extemely deep focus the DP uses 90% of the time. I am sure these are all 100% intentional choices but I personally prefer the grittier, filmic look Breaking Bad had. To each their own, though. What makes good cinematography is completely subjective and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
@@StudioBinder Their camera style was rather chaotic, it is a complete reverese , they needed mobile cameras to run all the time :D but fairly enough there are common times where you see a camera man pop up too often, I used to write camera men mistake bloopers to The Shield wikipedia.
Hello, I don't know if this is too obvious of a question, but I am trying to make a video essay about films myself and wondering what the best way to get my hands on scenes from it is? How do I get the rights to it/ do I need them? Do video essayists usually just torrent things? or is there a website that lets you download parts of it? Thank you Studio Binder for providing us with great content!
I might have to give this show a try- I never watched it because of Breaking Bad. Only watched a few episodes of BB and while it was oozing with class and talent and the visual presentation reminded me a bit of Twin Peaks- BUT the story just bores me to death.
this show's a lot more nuanced and real, and the drama hits harder than BrBa without needing to kill someone. which means that when someone DOES die, the consequences are HUGE in this show. the writing and cinematography have gotten a lot better since BrBa. if you're looking for a GOOD drama, give BCS a try
The cinematography and story telling of BrBa and BCS are golden. Having being spoiled by them during the past 15 years, unfortunately, most other shows look like sh*t.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Better Call Saul Cinematography
01:06 - Better Call Saul's Unique Vision
01:49 - Chapter 1: Cinematic Presentation
04:48 - Chapter 2: Noir Lighting
07:57 - Chapter 3: Playful Shot Choice
10:17 - Final Thoughts/Takeaways
GOAT
Vince Gilligan is praised as a writer , but his filmmaking is underrated . It's pure brilliance .
Vince Gilligan is always praised but people always forget about the other directors and writers who were involved in this show
Gilligan barely wrote any of the series, more credit needs to be given to Gould and Schnauz and many more
Vrabo Bince!
You do realise vince has only directed one episode of this whole show by himself
he's a great filmmaker
In a era where Directors and DP's are obsessed with camera movement this show has the most creative still shots I've ever seen. So glad people are recognizing the beauty and skills here.
Yeah you see a lot of busy camera movement and cuts on standard Netflix/streaming service shows
While it isn't always the case, I tend to find busy cameras are used by directors who want you to know how good they are. I have a lot more respect for directors who are quiet and confident in their shots and editing, and just let the story play out and the actors do their work.
@@misterdarwin that's the thing- I think they have money for multiple cameras, CGI, and set pieces and may skimp on story and acting somewhat. So, the camera movement and cuts keep our ADD audiences interested. Scorsese can hold a long take on Pesci, Pacino, etc in The Irishman because you're watching a few legendary actors spin something amazing.
@@juju10683 Multiple cameras and quick edits give them a lot of room to fix problems in post production, rather than planning it out right from the start. Many blessings on AMC for giving Vince the extra prep time since the end of BB.
@@misterdarwin that makes sense when you are filming a show. They must be on a tight schedule.
This is the best channel for an aspiring filmmaker/cinematographer like me hands down! Thanks Studio Binder for existing💙
Exactly.
absolutely the best free knowledge in the game.
+1
happy filming!
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As someone who had lost his interest in photography due to mental health issues, Better Call Saul reminded me of why I took it up as a hobby in the first place. To capture a mood, a feeling or a moment. The cinematography of the series is beyond excellent and beats most movies and TV shows in my opinion. Thanks for the breakdown ! I hope one day you will do a cinematography breakdown of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Thanks for this video :)
Hope you're feeling better :)
@@StudioBinder Thanks for asking, Iam ! Keep putting out these great vids !
Hope you get well soon!
Why we do what we do!
I also find the choice of color in Better Call Saul to be very interesting. There is characteristic element to it crafted specifically for the story. Jimmy's colors are bright and colorful in the background but bleak and grey on the foreground, showcasing him as a man who distastes his current self and searches for a new identity in his surroundings. Saul's colors on the other hand are reversed. The enviroment has much bleaker tones as Saul's colorful suits soak up the attention. The most noteworthy is Gene's colors because there are non. Entitely shot in B/W, it represents the abandonment of himself and his view on the world. It is when he looks into his past when he's quite literally reminded of his old colorful life.
That's my view on it. There's absolutely more to it than that and I think it's worth a looker if you're studying color for your own project.
Well said. I saw a video a few months back where the writers break down exactly what each color choice means. It's kinda crazy how precise the color choices are right down to the costume and production design choices.
It's well worth the watch if you have some time: ruclips.net/video/XM0KcMkkdxw/видео.html
I believe your 100% right and I have the same view. This is why the final episode is in colour, as his cover as gene is blown and he’s now on the run as Saul goodman. The colours represent him feeling alive, and he only feels that way when he’s living as Saul goodman, and he won’t feel much more alive than being Saul goodman again (just like Heisenberg with Walt)
very bold creative decisions
Saving this to watch after the finale. This show was a huge inspiration to become a filmmaker for me.
It's not going anywhere :)
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No other Tv shows does better Montages than Better Call Saul.
You would think after 12 seasons of the two shows they would get tired by now. Nope.
maybe Fargo competes for the title here.
The montages were awesome
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@@StudioBinder please make a video about it.
This show has genuinely ruined my enjoyment for other TV shows. Its like feasting on fast food after indulging in gourmet perfection.
no room for guilty pleasures anymore
Watch "Too Old to Die Young " it was the closest to BB e BCS in terms of cinematography and drama, it even has a cartel thing going on also
This show deserves so much praise! Finally a video to highlight its beauty in cinematography and its other areas. Wow
Hope it helps!
A big round of applause for the whole StudioBinder team who put this wonderful video together : The writers, the research team, the director, the Narrator with amazing deep voice, the sound design team, the editor(s), the graphic design team. And everybody else who worked on this video and every other video on this channel. Great job guys! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯
Cheers!
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Better Call Saul has one of the most sharp writing, the relation and motives of each character is incapsulated brilliantly by cinematography that always has more to show to the audience. Thanks StudioBinder and BCS.
Thanks for watching!
Each and every shot is precious moment of life. The whole series is like a poem. Shot composition, framing say a lot of things, emotion & set up mood that is beyond of any level of visual storytelling. POV shot, Wide angle shot, Creative shots, Noir effects using light and shadow are just outstanding. We all need to feel it, not just binge watching. This series is an example of perfect series that can teach us how to write a series, character buildup and create a minblowing virtual world where we can't differntiate the real and reel world. We become a part of the characters. ❤️
That's proper filmmaking!
The symbolism in this show is brilliant! It was there in Breaking Bad too, but in BCS, it's on another level.
Great storytelling
Wow. Didn't expected THAT. In my opinion Better Call Saul is better than Breaking Bad. Nice to see cinematography breakdown
Uhm no.
@@bookeblade in terms of writing? Definitely yes.
Agreed - Breaking Bad isn't a bad show but it doesn't touch the depth and the realness and the heart of Better Call Saul, but clearly it wouldn't be as amazing if BB wasn't first, I'd say
@@tylerpurrden the strength of BCS writing also relies on BrBa. It enhances BrBa's characters. You get to see characters like Jimmy or Mike get more fleshed out. Almost all of the main characters in BCS have an amazing arc. Whereas in BrBa I didn't feel as many (as in comparison) characters were fleshed out especially the female cast.
@@tylerpurrden Yes, BB is a good show! And maybe sometimes BCS feels slower. But in terms of writing, character development, storytelling and even cinematography I would give BCS first place.
the best thing i like is the untraditional edit.
In most of the movies and TV shows the first shut of every scene is a wide shot of the place/setting of the next scene. not in BCS. every scene starts with an unusual shot sometimes abstract sometimes macro sometimes of a specific object that the audience can't recognize. and only when the scene contiues it reveled what did we saw in the first shut.
this makes the show very interesting and add some level of tense for every scene.
Definitely is more entertaining
Agreed. Never thought about cinematography in tv shows until better call Saul. Not even breaking bad even though looking back breaking bad has very great unique cinematography. Better call Saul is a perfect show
My God the effort you guys put into making these videos is tremendous. Hat's off to the entire team
A proper film School !!!
Class in session!
11:40 Very interesting. They've used micro four-third cameras like Panasonic GH4 with other professional cameras. GH4 is by no means a bad camera. However, it is amazing to know that they've used that old gem. BMPCC6K perhaps used in the latter seasons which is another surprise to me. Thanks a lot!
They knew what they were doing 👌
The writing, directing, and story would not hold up without the superb visuals/ camera work and superb performances from talented actors.
It all comes together
@@StudioBinder except i kind of hated the writing/story/directing, some or a lot of it anyway by the end. probably every person under the sun, times 0.5, has opinions on what they would have done differently.
I love this show, sometimes nothing could be happening and still be entertaining because of the cinematography!
Agreed!
The mastery of the cinematographer of this series will inspire new TV series and movies for many years.
The shot in 2:59 grabbed me from the balls since the first viewing. It's masterful.
understandable haha
This is a must watch for every fan of the show.
We hope so!
TODAY IS THE END FOR BETTER CALL SAUL BUT IT WILL ALWAYS FOREVER IN MY HEART 😭😭😭😭😭😭 THE BEST SERIES EVER AFTER BREAKING BAD
Should be a banger!
I rewatched the series prior to the finale and I kept saying this!! Easily the BEST cinematography. A work of art on TV like no other TV show I know of.
It's fantastic
Cinematic Perfection. Bravo Vince!
This just makes me even more baffled by how BCS has not gotten an Emmy nomination this year for cinematography
🤷♂🤷♂
Same
Creativity.
The most common phrase on the sets must've been "ayo listen, what if we filmed from there?" * points the the most unthinkable place *
Adams has been one of my favorite cinematographers for quite a while now. He's quite brilliant.
He's been doing great work!
Most underrated tv show ever everything about it is awesome 👍🏾
Love it!
One of the best TV shows ever!
The best*
Agreed!
Thankyou for making a video on DEPARTED which I was asking you from months
all about timing and opportunity
Long have I waited for a BCS video! Perfect day to do it
All part of the plan ;)
I could watch 10 hours of this
Keeping shots wide and only cutting only when it's necessary is true confidence.
Great instincts too
I think it's over-done in BCS, as well as the insanely deep focus in 90% of the shots. The DP barely ever utilizes a shallow DOF, which seems to be the new trend. It's cool to hate on bokeh these days. 😅
@@Skrenja I disagree with everything in that post. Good day lol
Very good video, and quite educational for upcoming film students.
That's the plan!
Yes!!!! I was waiting for this video!!!! Thank you!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Has anyone ever told you that you have an amazing voice? You could say anything and I would take it as a cold hard fact
haha good to hear!
This video!!! Thank you studio binder. I watched and learnt from the cinematography of this show because I liked the simplicity of the cinematography!!!
It's even better than Breaking Bad's which is saying something because Breaking Bad's cinematography was the best thing on television for a long time and holds up even today!
BrBa is perfect; BCS is more than perfect.
Agreed!
Better Call Saul and Peaky Blinders are the pinnacles of beautiful cinematography
Both great shows!
I like the Motif reflecting the aesthetic of early 2000s' camcorder typography and effects. It's right in the title sequence. Also the cheesy 2000s' video effects Saul uses repeatedly in his commercials.
How this show NEVER received a cinematography nomination at the Emmys is a fucking joke!!!
definitely would've deserved it
Always great content!! Thank you!!
Great video but would have loved to hear your thoughts about the black & white episodes!
To put it inone sentence, awesome when done well
StudioBinder Please do a video on the tv show Peaky Blinders. Trust me you won't regret it. Peaky blinders has beautiful style and amazing writing. One of the greatest tv shows EVER!!!!!!!
Thanks for the suggestion!
But you should think about The Crown too, its cinematography is pure brilliance. Each frame of that series demands analization.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Just subbed yesterday. Honestly this channel is very calming to me
One of the greatest looking shows ever
💯💯
Yes, the Cinematography was great and had a lot of new angles which made us attach to the story more
Bob Odenkirk is pure talent
Please Do a Direction style breakdown of Terrence Malick.
He's on the list!
Could you review UTOPIA (UK) next? Its also a very visually striking show and i personally find it beautiful.
we might!
BRAVO.... This is the show I'm looking for....
The show we all didn't know we wanted
Thanks studiobinder for another blockbuster of a tutorial
This is my favourite show after breaking bad
What Mr. Robot. The leftovers season 2 is also awesome.
@@bookeblade Bcs feels more realistic than Mr.robot.but when it comes to The best series The wire,The Sopranos are just bangers.imo bcs is 3rd best in history of tv
That's fitting haha
Who does the voice over on these videos or is this an AI text to speech program, the voice over artist sounds fantastic
The person is Paul Gregory!
@@StudioBinder Thanks for the response, he does an amazing voice over.
What an amazing show.
One of the best!
sir, can you please breakdown set design of the nutcracker and the four realms of 2018, the movie was a flop but the sets & visuals were master stroke.
You guys should do a video on Daredevil!!
Maybe when he comes back on Disney+
@@StudioBinder I'll take it lol
Bravo Marshall Adams!!
It's show time, folks.
every week
I went on a rant to my gf last night about how BCS's cinematography is absolute gold and noticeably more refined and mature than even Breaking Bad. This video sparks joy in me.
Makes me wish Breaking Bad was filmed with all this new tech.
Does she appreciate it?
Studibinder is simply the best!
You really do see a lot of ADD camera movement and cuts on standard streaming service shows
It's great when a show or any film has a precise vision and goes for it
Bravo Vince
Nice 🙂 video for film school
Hopefully it goes into some classes haha
Outstanding
Thanks for watching!
I want to watch this video but i am at still on season 2, does this video contain spoilers?
Yes
@@StudioBinder i finished it, now gonna watch this video
One of the best looking shows ever.
Definitely
"Better call Saul" is something that goes far beyond the curtain of television conception.
New subscriber
It’s Kubrick-esque! Thanks for shedding light onto the cinematography of BCS. Can’t wait for the finale tonight! ;)
Can't wait!
One of the greatest TV series in the world
definitely proving its case
Better than Maisel!?
That show has won the Emmy two years in a row now.
No hate towards Maisel, we're going with BCS
@@StudioBinder no hate. Saul is definitely a damn well shot, but I'm a sucker for all the color on Maisel!
Can you guys do a video on Mr. Robot?
We might!
how are you sir sir i am from pakistan and urdu language is spoken in pakistan i wait for your every video and watch all videos but i don't understand fully because your video is in english. So sir please put urdu language in captions thank you.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Who is doing the voice over!? It's so amazing! I need a name! I could listen to him talk forever.
I hate to play devil's advocate hipster but I love everything about Better Call Saul _but_ it's cinematography. That's not to say the subtext, symbolism, composition and creativity of the shots themselves aren't stunning -- it's just the actual "look" and aesthetic of the show that I am not wild about. I am not fond of the hyper sharp, sterile, contrasty, "digital" RED look and the extemely deep focus the DP uses 90% of the time.
I am sure these are all 100% intentional choices but I personally prefer the grittier, filmic look Breaking Bad had. To each their own, though. What makes good cinematography is completely subjective and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Everybody's got their preference!
Do a video on The Shield, lol.
Maybe haha
@@StudioBinder Their camera style was rather chaotic, it is a complete reverese , they needed mobile cameras to run all the time :D but fairly enough there are common times where you see a camera man pop up too often, I used to write camera men mistake bloopers to The Shield wikipedia.
Farewell to another addiction created by such compelling artists and thousands of dedicated crew members.
It was a wild ride!
Motivation..
Cheers!
Above and beyond any other
Amazing show
@@StudioBinder Hopefully they will wrap it up beautifully land it good tonight 🤞🏻
Is it spoiler free for the end of the show? I just started season 6
I love better call Saul and everything on it
But at least in cinematography it's seems you never watch Utopia
Hello, I don't know if this is too obvious of a question, but I am trying to make a video essay about films myself and wondering what the best way to get my hands on scenes from it is? How do I get the rights to it/ do I need them? Do video essayists usually just torrent things? or is there a website that lets you download parts of it? Thank you Studio Binder for providing us with great content!
There should be a lot of scenes from that film online!
Wow
Enjoy!
I liked Roger Deakins's Cinematography in No country for oldmen, for western genres.
Good reference!
This web series name
I might have to give this show a try- I never watched it because of Breaking Bad. Only watched a few episodes of BB and while it was oozing with class and talent and the visual presentation reminded me a bit of Twin Peaks- BUT the story just bores me to death.
this show's a lot more nuanced and real, and the drama hits harder than BrBa without needing to kill someone. which means that when someone DOES die, the consequences are HUGE in this show. the writing and cinematography have gotten a lot better since BrBa. if you're looking for a GOOD drama, give BCS a try
Both are great shows!
Cinematografy really is perfect in breaking bad and better call Saul
Other series stay so ordinary when we compared with
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💖💖
Well.. there's mr.robot 😝
plz pleeeeeeeeeez sir Captions in "URDU" language
Thanks for the suggestion!
shame the writing doesnt measure up that ending sucked
Really? I think a lot of people liked it
Brother add caption in (Urdu) language
Thanks for the suggestion!
The cinematography and story telling of BrBa and BCS are golden. Having being spoiled by them during the past 15 years, unfortunately, most other shows look like sh*t.
👍👍👍👍
💯
Of course it is