Dune and The Batman, two of the most beautiful movies I have watched and re-watched recently ;-). The cinematographies are absolute beauties thanks to Greig obviously but to the aesthetic biases and mindsets of the directors. They made brave choices to go full to the dark and it is extraordinary.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 🎬 Cinematographer Greig Fraser can't watch his own work after it's completed, as he sees the memories of the day it was shot, not the final product. 07:00 🎥 Greig Fraser emphasizes the importance of being a part of a team in filmmaking, where collaboration can elevate the end result. 10:00 💡 Greig Fraser believes in using the right tool for the job, rather than obsessing over technical details, to create the best cinematic experience. 13:30 🌟 Greig Fraser's approach to cinematography involves using light to evoke emotion and create a genuine, honest feeling in his work. 18:00 🤝 Greig Fraser's decision to accept a project depends on his instinct, taste, and whether he believes he can align with the director's vision. He values having a supportive agent with good taste to help navigate project choices. 21:13 🎬 Director Greig Fraser shares insights about the importance of collaborating with talented directors even when the script isn't ideal. 22:14 🎥 Greig Fraser talks about his excitement when he found out he would be working on "Let Me In" and how he reached out to Hoyte Van Hoytema, the cinematographer of the original film. 23:51 📚 Greig Fraser discusses his passion for comparing and studying films with similar themes but seen through different eyes, appreciating the unique perspectives. 30:11 🧠 Greig Fraser emphasizes the importance of setting personal boundaries and not compromising when making decisions in the film industry. 35:10 💡 Greig Fraser shares his interest in exploring the future of cinema and how it has evolved over time with new technologies and platforms. 38:05 🤝 Greig Fraser discusses his collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve on "Dune" and their ability to communicate effectively, even with different languages. 41:00 👍 Greig Fraser highlights the satisfaction of seeing a director's vision come to life and evoke emotional responses, sometimes without the need for words. 43:20 🎥 Directors should bring people on board to celebrate their talents and work collaboratively in the art of filmmaking. 44:17 📸 Trust your instincts in creative processes; quick, initial decisions often yield authentic results. 45:01 🌅 Shooting photos and editing them within a 24-hour span helps maintain creative authenticity. 46:09 🎥 Greig Fraser brought a stills camera on set for "Dune" to capture moments and emotions, contributing to a unique perspective of the film. 50:00 🎥 Operating as a cinematographer requires immense focus and energy, often leaving behind personal life. 54:35 🦇 Greig Fraser watched previous Batman films but aimed to create a unique visual language for "The Batman." 55:29 🚗 Studying and photographing the Batmobile extensively helped in understanding its visual appeal and how to capture it on film. 57:17 📸 Photographing a subject from various angles and using different lenses aids in understanding its visual impact. 59:28 🌆 Urban photography and film noir aesthetics influenced the visual style of "The Batman." 01:02:57 🎸 Greig Fraser's attempts at finding a hobby, like playing the guitar, outside of filmmaking. 01:03:51 🎬 Greig Fraser doesn't aspire to be a director as he believes he may not match the talent of the directors he's worked with, and it's not his passion. 01:04:33 🎥 Greig Fraser holds "Magnolia" by Paul Thomas Anderson in high regard and would love to work with Anderson if he could contribute uniquely to a project. 01:05:32 🙏 Greig Fraser is most thankful for his family's support and is transitioning from a selfish perspective to a more giving one. 01:06:30 🎙 Greig Fraser nominates Gareth Edwards as a potential guest for the podcast, citing Edwards' inspirational journey in the film industry.
The Batman is literally my favorite film at the moment. For multiple reasons, and one of those reasons is the absolute beauty of the film. The use of all kinds of different colors and the way he would shoot in darkness, etc. I pray to any of the thousands of gods out there that Greig will shoot The Batman 2 which the script is finally finished and turned in now. But I know Dune 3 is shooting probably around the same time, so I REALLY hope that the timing is right that he's able to shoot it. The only other cinematographer that I would even be remotely on the level on Greig and would understand exactly what Matt is trying to accomplish is Lawrence Sher. He's also one of my favorite DP's in the business. His work on Joker and the upcoming sequel seems to be out of this world. I've seen Joker about 30 times, and the way he shot that film and his use of lighting is just incredible. But I would rather have Greig shoot the entire The Batman trilogy.
I'm so happy for you for making this happen Ash. I know how much this conversation meant to in the lead up to arranging it and it didn't disappoint. Great work from both of you legends!
Such a Cool interview Ash🙌 I love your questions for Greig, so engaging listening! I Loved hearing about The Batmobile how you first saw it in the theater (your baby) that is yours and I was so touched how emotional it was for you Wow so Beautiful!! You have such knowledge and you are so down to earth too! I Loved Greig talking about taking the still shots using all angles and lighting and what that produces. Thanks so much!👏🙌❤️
Could have been a great interview but the host likes to hear his own voice a bit too much. You gotta not interject and let the interviewee finish his thoughts. Let Greg finish his thoughts. No need to interject all the time!!!
yes- unfortunately talking over greig way too much. i get that you’re excited- he’s greig. really engaging & great otherwise. interviewing is a skill unto itself.
I don’t blame the interviewer for getting excited. But yeah, just as some constructive criticism, it was hard to listen to this interview because it felt like Greg couldn’t finish any of his sentences. There are specific moments where I wanted to hear Greg’s full answer, and he kept getting interrupted and then just would move on and not even finish the original thought.
Great one!! I think this is the talk by Gareth Edwards that Ash is mentioning at the end: ruclips.net/video/nxezdDwFdGI/видео.html Also a fantastic and inspirational talk!
Man it's such a honor for you to sit down and speak to a great cinematographer but definitely next time let the guest speak more instead of cutting them off every chance you get. Do better next time.
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I would have love to hear more of I would have loved to hear more of grieg speaking but you kept cutting him off ..
Dune and The Batman, two of the most beautiful movies I have watched and re-watched recently ;-). The cinematographies are absolute beauties thanks to Greig obviously but to the aesthetic biases and mindsets of the directors. They made brave choices to go full to the dark and it is extraordinary.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 🎬 Cinematographer Greig Fraser can't watch his own work after it's completed, as he sees the memories of the day it was shot, not the final product.
07:00 🎥 Greig Fraser emphasizes the importance of being a part of a team in filmmaking, where collaboration can elevate the end result.
10:00 💡 Greig Fraser believes in using the right tool for the job, rather than obsessing over technical details, to create the best cinematic experience.
13:30 🌟 Greig Fraser's approach to cinematography involves using light to evoke emotion and create a genuine, honest feeling in his work.
18:00 🤝 Greig Fraser's decision to accept a project depends on his instinct, taste, and whether he believes he can align with the director's vision. He values having a supportive agent with good taste to help navigate project choices.
21:13 🎬 Director Greig Fraser shares insights about the importance of collaborating with talented directors even when the script isn't ideal.
22:14 🎥 Greig Fraser talks about his excitement when he found out he would be working on "Let Me In" and how he reached out to Hoyte Van Hoytema, the cinematographer of the original film.
23:51 📚 Greig Fraser discusses his passion for comparing and studying films with similar themes but seen through different eyes, appreciating the unique perspectives.
30:11 🧠 Greig Fraser emphasizes the importance of setting personal boundaries and not compromising when making decisions in the film industry.
35:10 💡 Greig Fraser shares his interest in exploring the future of cinema and how it has evolved over time with new technologies and platforms.
38:05 🤝 Greig Fraser discusses his collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve on "Dune" and their ability to communicate effectively, even with different languages.
41:00 👍 Greig Fraser highlights the satisfaction of seeing a director's vision come to life and evoke emotional responses, sometimes without the need for words.
43:20 🎥 Directors should bring people on board to celebrate their talents and work collaboratively in the art of filmmaking.
44:17 📸 Trust your instincts in creative processes; quick, initial decisions often yield authentic results.
45:01 🌅 Shooting photos and editing them within a 24-hour span helps maintain creative authenticity.
46:09 🎥 Greig Fraser brought a stills camera on set for "Dune" to capture moments and emotions, contributing to a unique perspective of the film.
50:00 🎥 Operating as a cinematographer requires immense focus and energy, often leaving behind personal life.
54:35 🦇 Greig Fraser watched previous Batman films but aimed to create a unique visual language for "The Batman."
55:29 🚗 Studying and photographing the Batmobile extensively helped in understanding its visual appeal and how to capture it on film.
57:17 📸 Photographing a subject from various angles and using different lenses aids in understanding its visual impact.
59:28 🌆 Urban photography and film noir aesthetics influenced the visual style of "The Batman."
01:02:57 🎸 Greig Fraser's attempts at finding a hobby, like playing the guitar, outside of filmmaking.
01:03:51 🎬 Greig Fraser doesn't aspire to be a director as he believes he may not match the talent of the directors he's worked with, and it's not his passion.
01:04:33 🎥 Greig Fraser holds "Magnolia" by Paul Thomas Anderson in high regard and would love to work with Anderson if he could contribute uniquely to a project.
01:05:32 🙏 Greig Fraser is most thankful for his family's support and is transitioning from a selfish perspective to a more giving one.
01:06:30 🎙 Greig Fraser nominates Gareth Edwards as a potential guest for the podcast, citing Edwards' inspirational journey in the film industry.
The Batman is literally my favorite film at the moment. For multiple reasons, and one of those reasons is the absolute beauty of the film. The use of all kinds of different colors and the way he would shoot in darkness, etc. I pray to any of the thousands of gods out there that Greig will shoot The Batman 2 which the script is finally finished and turned in now. But I know Dune 3 is shooting probably around the same time, so I REALLY hope that the timing is right that he's able to shoot it. The only other cinematographer that I would even be remotely on the level on Greig and would understand exactly what Matt is trying to accomplish is Lawrence Sher. He's also one of my favorite DP's in the business. His work on Joker and the upcoming sequel seems to be out of this world. I've seen Joker about 30 times, and the way he shot that film and his use of lighting is just incredible. But I would rather have Greig shoot the entire The Batman trilogy.
I'm so happy for you for making this happen Ash. I know how much this conversation meant to in the lead up to arranging it and it didn't disappoint. Great work from both of you legends!
Thank you Ash for this amazingly inspiring podcast 🎉
Thank you both for taking the time to share your experiences!
Greg is one of my favorite DPs, thanks for this interview Ash! :D ♥
+1 for Gareth Edwards! I bought his FXPHD course several years ago. He's such good sharer of the deep knowledge. Yes! Make it happen!
Such a Cool interview Ash🙌 I love your questions for Greig, so engaging listening! I Loved hearing about The Batmobile how you first saw it in the theater (your baby) that is yours and I was so touched how emotional it was for you Wow so Beautiful!! You have such knowledge and you are so down to earth too! I Loved Greig talking about taking the still shots using all angles and lighting and what that produces. Thanks so much!👏🙌❤️
Awesome, thank you so much Ash!
great episode! Most important take-away at 31:23 :) He is 100% right
Great guest, I mean just astonishing cinematography.
I love this episode so much! Thank you!
What's the book that Greg made out of his stills from Dune 1/2? Does anyone know if that is out yet?
What an inspiring guy. Great conversation Ash.
Get well soon Ash! Amazing episode with Greig
So inspiring, thanks dudes.
Stars: Aligned 💥
huge step Ash congrats
Greig Fraser? Let's gooo!
Can anyone figure out what Halo commercial he worked on! It’s not listed anywhere in his credits and it’s driving me crazy not knowing what it is
amazing podcast
Favorite moment: “Lighting that is honest”
Could have been a great interview but the host likes to hear his own voice a bit too much. You gotta not interject and let the interviewee finish his thoughts. Let Greg finish his thoughts. No need to interject all the time!!!
yes- unfortunately talking over greig way too much. i get that you’re excited- he’s greig.
really engaging & great otherwise. interviewing is a skill unto itself.
I don’t blame the interviewer for getting excited. But yeah, just as some constructive criticism, it was hard to listen to this interview because it felt like Greg couldn’t finish any of his sentences. There are specific moments where I wanted to hear Greg’s full answer, and he kept getting interrupted and then just would move on and not even finish the original thought.
Pretty certain it’s due to a lot of nerves. Sometimes the pedestal gets in the way of this medium. The respect ash has for him is clear.
22:00 Let Me In
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如此优质的内容竟然才有28条评论，原谅我用中文评论因为我想让你知道你还有中国听众。很棒！
WTF! only 2.9k views on this?
Great one!! I think this is the talk by Gareth Edwards that Ash is mentioning at the end:
ruclips.net/video/nxezdDwFdGI/видео.html
Also a fantastic and inspirational talk!
Man it's such a honor for you to sit down and speak to a great cinematographer but definitely next time let the guest speak more instead of cutting them off every chance you get. Do better next time.
Would be interesting listening podcast with Jama Jurabaev
It would be great to get chat with again, but here's our previous episode until then www.thecollectivepodcast.com/episodes/114-jama-jurabaev