Satoshi Kon - Editing Space & Time

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • Four years after his passing, we still haven't quite caught up to Satoshi Kon, one of the great visionaries of modern film. In just four features and one TV series, he developed a unique style of editing that distorted and warped space and time. Join me in honoring the greatest Japanese animator not named Miyazaki.
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    For further reading/viewing, I highly recommend:
    Andrew Osmond's book "Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist" (my major source) amzn.com/193333...
    Kristin Thompson's essay on match cuts & graphic matches bit.ly/1x960Em
    And this tumblr with an excellent name / fuckyeahsatoshikon
    Music:
    Susumu Hirasawa - Meditational Field
    Susumu Hirasawa - Chiyoko's Theme
    Susumu Hirasawa - A Drop Filled with Memories
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Комментарии • 2,1 тыс.

  • @shadowhunter9976
    @shadowhunter9976 3 года назад +1598

    It hurts to imagine what Satoshi Kon could have done with technology being pushed further and further. Truly a genius gone too soon.

    • @ajifajriana1533
      @ajifajriana1533 Год назад +53

      Yes and its hurt more to know that 2 movies project(last) are cancelled due to production problem and money

    • @paguindignada6392
      @paguindignada6392 Год назад +26

      I swer I've never felt so at loss after hearing about an author's death before I discovered Satoshi Kon had passed away. he managed to be my favorite animation director just with paprika

    • @yannjodry7917
      @yannjodry7917 5 месяцев назад +4

      What he did was, is and always will be amazing.
      Technology doesn't make films better. It makes most of the directors and their audience lazy.

    • @hiddenxgecko
      @hiddenxgecko 4 месяца назад +1

      @@yannjodry7917 It can make people lazy but even as you admit yourself, by saying most, this is not the only path.
      Throughout history new technology has always been looked down upon by many as impeding the art of things and then they are proven wrong as people adapt to it and find new ways to use it.
      Where is your line in technology? Hand drawn animation itself is very unnatural in a lot of ways. Was it lazy for cavemen to draw a hunt on a wall rather than do it themselves? Satoshi Kon used a lot of shortcuts but not out of laziness, if he had been around for more technological innovation he would have found ways to use it to do things that were impossible before.
      I'm sure there was a renowned cave painter who redefined what their tribe saw as possible but when a new colour of dye came around they disavowed it, believing that art had peaked, and then they went on to paint a thousand more images that would look the same to us today.

  • @ruffthecrimedog
    @ruffthecrimedog 8 лет назад +1308

    Perhaps you could call the 2:14 cut the teletubby cut.

    • @ryanventura4277
      @ryanventura4277 5 лет назад +44

      Dayum. It's perfect.

    • @Wander1508
      @Wander1508 4 года назад +11

      Oh thats good, that should be said and used more

  • @UVtec
    @UVtec 9 лет назад +6672

    I showed Perfect Blue to my film language teacher who she loves the Black Swan and she disregard it as inferior to the feature movie. I wished I could be as articulate as you to defend it better.

    • @bennytrinh7228
      @bennytrinh7228 9 лет назад +1453

      +Vítězslav Ureš Your teacher has horrid taste.

    • @UVtec
      @UVtec 9 лет назад +445

      +Benny Trinh Though we rarely agree I still respect her for her vast knowledge, but it she is just not into animated films.

    • @AdrienBurg
      @AdrienBurg 9 лет назад +167

      +Nyx "Many of the most touching and emotional works I've seen have been anime"
      So true, Code Geass R1 made me so sad (Euphonia), viewers will know.

    • @UVtec
      @UVtec 9 лет назад +95

      +cranci I don't mind people thinking animation is for fairy tales, but not appreciating the effort.

    • @cranci
      @cranci 9 лет назад +4

      +Vítězslav Ureš I see..

  • @Thesignalpath
    @Thesignalpath 8 лет назад +2640

    Your work is incredible. You have given me new ways of appreciating what was previously invisible to my senses, thank you.

    • @flavioryu5922
      @flavioryu5922 5 лет назад +20

      He literally made me discover a WHOLE world of movies... what a yt channel, one of the best

    • @scarabgod8015
      @scarabgod8015 2 года назад +2

      Well said!!

  • @senseihEnRY16
    @senseihEnRY16 8 лет назад +547

    one visual comedy that i really like on Satoshi Kon's work Tokyo Godfathers is when Gin got beat up by teenagers, there are apartments room's light that work as health bar on top of Gin and the teenager, just like on a fighting game. Totally amazing director

    • @JohnnyQuanSW
      @JohnnyQuanSW 8 лет назад +49

      I need to rewatch that scene, never noticed; that's brilliant

    • @suhasop4919
      @suhasop4919 3 года назад +8

      Wow

    • @sirhenrymf
      @sirhenrymf 2 года назад +18

      I noticed the lights shifting but never made that connection. Wow.

    • @princessthyemis
      @princessthyemis Год назад

      whoaaaa I never noticed that! That is genius!

  • @JakeG-gp4qt
    @JakeG-gp4qt 8 лет назад +2260

    In a way, Satoshi Kon was kind of the Stanley Kubrick of animation. His films make you think, they make you interpret many things for yourself. He treated his audiences with respect, and for that, I appreciate him as a filmmaker. RIP

    • @Mrsupermatt2172
      @Mrsupermatt2172 5 лет назад +25

      I think he is more like Jean Vigo, one of the most subversive and creative artists of his generation who was gone too soon.

    • @timekeeper6234
      @timekeeper6234 4 года назад +18

      @Neil Brown what an interesting take.

    • @dpage446
      @dpage446 4 года назад +9

      @Neil Brown I usually respect people's opinions.I don't mind if you dislike something that I like.
      But when someone's opinions are so terrible....

    • @marcusfraser2790
      @marcusfraser2790 4 года назад +9

      @Neil Brown Students. Observe this real life example of a lobotomized patient who has just escaped the asylum.

    • @victoriacecilia3926
      @victoriacecilia3926 4 года назад +4

      @@dpage446 Don't give atention, it's just some internet troll trying to annoy someone

  • @Twisttheawesome
    @Twisttheawesome 7 лет назад +347

    I remember when I was just getting into films. Satoshi Kon was the first non-personal death that ever actually really shook me. It was the first time I remember thinking the world had really lost a visionary.

    • @chimedemon
      @chimedemon Месяц назад

      Dude I felt his death when I was reading his unfinished canceled manga Opus, and I’m still so god damn pissed because it was starting to get REALLY GOD DAMN GOOD.

  • @Felik18
    @Felik18 9 лет назад +3163

    I like how everyone in Hollywood is ripping him off withought even mentioning his name but it's OK since he's an anime director and not a "real" director with "real" vision and talent.

    • @Tamacat388
      @Tamacat388 9 лет назад +357

      Or if that they associate themselves with anime they will be taken less seriously by audiences. I think most Hollywood directors actually respect anime directors. At least Guillermo del Toro, James Cameron, the Wachowskis and such who are not shy about their inspirations (well except for that one short story in James Cameron's case).

    • @floppytokey
      @floppytokey 9 лет назад +4

      Thanatos388 what about Cameron?

    • @Tamacat388
      @Tamacat388 9 лет назад +88

      ***** For the first Terminator movie it had a lot of major similarities to a recent sci fi short story. The author of it took him to court and eventually he was forced to put credit to the author in the credits of the first Terminator movie. But I don't know, they could have just had similar ideas.

    • @SquidwardAF
      @SquidwardAF 6 лет назад +55

      Or Darren Aronofsky bought the rights to Perfect Blue

    • @NicholasNRG
      @NicholasNRG 6 лет назад +91

      It's called paying homage, not ripping off. Hollywood does it all the time and not just with anime, in fact I'd say much less anime than other films.

  • @Deinonuchus
    @Deinonuchus 8 лет назад +407

    The opening credit sequence of Paprika is absolutely amazing.

  • @migol1984
    @migol1984 Год назад +51

    Satoshi Kon has influenced Hollywood in so many ways that people aren't willing to admit.

  • @dirtybiology
    @dirtybiology 9 лет назад +3529

    RIP Satoshi, it's been 5 years today.

    • @MadeInMovie
      @MadeInMovie 9 лет назад +19

      +DirtyBiology Tiens, ça fait tout drôle de te trouver ici. Content de savoir que tu es un fan de Satoshi Kon, keep the good work up ! (avec encore plus d'OST de Cowboy Bebop si possible ^^)

    • @evaducay2970
      @evaducay2970 4 года назад +3

      Ooooh

    • @GianCarloDN
      @GianCarloDN 4 года назад +8

      he's dead? sadkasdjaskdj Y_Y

    • @Thomas-ju4hf
      @Thomas-ju4hf 4 года назад +36

      10 years now '-'
      10 ans maintenant '-'

    • @KiranSharma64414
      @KiranSharma64414 4 года назад +21

      @@Thomas-ju4hf 10 yrs 3 months

  • @Barde_Jaune
    @Barde_Jaune 8 лет назад +361

    Why does genius makes me cry ? I mean, that's so inspiring I can't handle it.

    • @IFeelSoTongueTied
      @IFeelSoTongueTied 7 лет назад +58

      cos that's what true art does...

    • @siebe17
      @siebe17 7 лет назад +3

      Hi im a young animator , please visit my channel and support, ty !! *

    • @crazyman98fmFIFA
      @crazyman98fmFIFA 7 лет назад +3

      sorry for the ignorance but is genius some series or film? and if so can you link me something or....because i can't find nothing.
      Thanks a lot anyways!! kiss kiss :)

    • @ashleyblack3941
      @ashleyblack3941 6 лет назад

      +アンダーソン truth

    • @StrikeWarlock
      @StrikeWarlock 3 года назад +4

      It's mainly because you'll never get to experience anyone else like Satoshi Kon ever again. Satoshi Kon is Satoshi Kon, and his passing is a sad thing because we'll never get to see more of his vision.

  • @SimonClark
    @SimonClark 10 лет назад +1410

    You are now officially my new favourite RUclips channel - as someone interested in film analysis and making films myself, this is just too perfect. Every one of your videos has been illuminating, entertaining and educational. Looking forward to many more in the future, keep it up!

    • @IWTBFOY
      @IWTBFOY 10 лет назад +12

      Ditto with everything Simon said. Please keep uploading videos

    • @everyframeapainting
      @everyframeapainting  10 лет назад +116

      Wow. Thank you for this. I really appreciate it. I'll get back to work on the next one =)

    • @fauxfais7976
      @fauxfais7976 10 лет назад +3

      Every Frame a Painting Brilliant mate...I was/is/am a huge fan of his work! Always dreamt I would one day get to meet him!...oh well

    • @ErikChainsawCharles
      @ErikChainsawCharles 10 лет назад

      Yup.

    • @comeondieyoung
      @comeondieyoung 10 лет назад

      amen

  • @TheDebare
    @TheDebare 8 лет назад +623

    I think I've learned more from these videos than a semester of film school.

    • @davido3109
      @davido3109 5 лет назад

      pamm!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @JosephM
      @JosephM 4 года назад +1

      I feel this

    • @edgelord_2121
      @edgelord_2121 2 года назад +5

      Not only a semester, the entire fuck*ing career

    • @futavadumnezo
      @futavadumnezo Год назад

      Too bad people like him chooses RUclips over teaching

  • @gab_gallard
    @gab_gallard 6 лет назад +260

    Millenium Actress is the best animated film I've ever seen, and somewhat is the less talked about of his films. I really don't understand why. This guy is just too underrated. Definitely among the best filmmakers of the last 20 years. Hopefully history will do justice.

    • @shawnatlast
      @shawnatlast 5 лет назад +8

      same, the narrative structure itself blew my mind

    • @Sirrajj
      @Sirrajj 4 года назад +1

      Same feeling bro.!

    • @saniakshay12
      @saniakshay12 4 года назад +3

      I remember first getting into anime with Kino's Journey and Mushishi. Searching a list of other similar works I somehow found Millenium Actress. Blew my mind with how intriguing it was. Didn't understand much but it was just a painting come to life.

    • @maraschwartz6731
      @maraschwartz6731 3 года назад

      @@saniakshay12 apparently a recent anime that came out is very similar to those called Majo no Tabitabi
      though from what I hear, Kino's Journey and Mushishi are better

    • @princessthyemis
      @princessthyemis Год назад +1

      HELL YEAH! That is my favorite of his!!! It's brilliant!!!

  • @JohnSpawn1
    @JohnSpawn1 10 лет назад +676

    Acknowledged influence on Aronofsky and Nolan? I think Nolan once (at an interview with Guillermo del Toro) was asked if he had seen Paprika and he stated no. Aronofsky (despite buying the rights to Perfect Blue and the obvious similarities to Black Swan) denied being influenced by Perfect Blue for Black Swan. Weird how these directors are clearly influenced (or at least inspired) by his work and still deny it (or at least downplay the inspiration). Just recently got into Kon's work, he's (was) brilliant and his scene transitions are mindlbowing, definitely should receive more credit and acclaim.

    • @XieYali
      @XieYali 10 лет назад +193

      Probably because of so much was lifted directly. I've noticed directors with a lot of humility tend to name their sources, inspiration and in some cases direct homages.Scorsese especially. There is no such thing as pure originality in art, those who know that can be masters.

    • @Dylan_Thomas1
      @Dylan_Thomas1 9 лет назад +13

      XieYali I think you're right, but to play devil's advocate -- is it totally impossible that it was coincidence in Nolan's case?

    • @XieYali
      @XieYali 9 лет назад +69

      ***** Its certainly possible. There is a well known phenomena in songwriting where subconsciously previously heard melodies or themes can surface even if the artists believes it to be totally original. With the amount of media we consume daily I would find it hard to believe that some wasn't unintentional. But you must look for subtle clues which can betray the intention. I certainly don't begrudge anyone for taking a great idea but its what they do with it that counts in my opinion.

    • @definitelynotofficial7350
      @definitelynotofficial7350 9 лет назад +4

      Question: Are you a copycat Tom Waits or the real deal?

    • @BollocksUtwat
      @BollocksUtwat 9 лет назад +1

      XieYali I believe these days we're calling that ssubconsciousdealio the Dane Cook defense as told by Louis CK.

  • @TheHoruru
    @TheHoruru 8 лет назад +50

    Watching this vid makes me so sad. It reminds me that one of the greatest passed away.

    • @evanjaber9230
      @evanjaber9230 8 лет назад +43

      Never mourn the greats for the loss; remember their existence and the monuments they created.

    • @00HoODBoy
      @00HoODBoy 8 лет назад +14

      +Evan Jaber exactly man. he is not dead, just press play.

    • @numbuh53
      @numbuh53 8 лет назад +2

      same. sometimes i just get extremely angry and upset that he died before his time. he had so many more movies in him and you could tell. so many more amazing stories to tell that we'll never see.

  • @dmsanct
    @dmsanct 8 лет назад +78

    Millenium Actress is one of my favourite movies and it's so beautifully crafted that I always get pissed when I think about the lack of recognition this guy gets.

  • @jamesporter1991
    @jamesporter1991 8 лет назад +523

    Just watched paprika. Felt like a steel rod went through my brain. You can call me Phineas Cage now.

    • @LeahLaushway
      @LeahLaushway 7 лет назад +19

      James Porter If you like the "steel rod through your brain", you might want to check out Ghost in the Shell, too.

    • @narutoandanimefa
      @narutoandanimefa 7 лет назад +8

      I second the Ghost in The Shell rec!

    • @LimitedWard
      @LimitedWard 7 лет назад +4

      *Nicolas Gage

    • @mushwoman
      @mushwoman 5 лет назад +2

      you really had to walk that joke

    • @zodsinclair8500
      @zodsinclair8500 5 лет назад +2

      I THIRD AF the Ghost in the Shell!!!
      Kon also worked with the GITS Director on a movie or two,
      so you know the Quality is there & Mutually RESPECTED!!!

  • @damienmurphy3427
    @damienmurphy3427 2 месяца назад +4

    I have come back to this video many times over the past 9 years, and every time I watch this video I tear up. Thank you for the amazing contributions to the craft.

  • @murciadoxial8056
    @murciadoxial8056 8 лет назад +480

    its like poetry so that they rhyme

    • @SexycuteStudios
      @SexycuteStudios 8 лет назад +33

      +Murcia doxial Hopefully it will work.

    • @NoConsequenc3
      @NoConsequenc3 8 лет назад +6

      +DrDudius
      Didn't you hear? Jar Jar Binks was suppose to be a Sith Lord but the fans ruined everything :^)

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime 8 лет назад +13

      +William Rumley It's hilarious because with Satoshi Kon, that really DID work.

    • @LootFragg
      @LootFragg 8 лет назад +3

      +Pseudo Lain
      Luke-sa joinadee Darkside! Me-sa your father wuorp.

    • @getthepapersgetthepapers
      @getthepapersgetthepapers 7 лет назад +4

      IT BROKE NEW GROUND!!!

  • @MrJethroha
    @MrJethroha 8 лет назад +88

    I remember watching perfect blue and not knowing what it was all about and being blown away. The surreal tone and narrative were actually shocking to me, like, how did anyone make this movie???

  • @Jeddostotle7
    @Jeddostotle7 7 лет назад +56

    Man, that short film was fucking great. I need to check out more of his work.

  • @johnmars5282
    @johnmars5282 8 лет назад +62

    RIP you beautiful man. A great artist that will be dearly missed.

  • @MegaSachin1993
    @MegaSachin1993 8 лет назад +152

    Before I've just heard about Paprika being influence to Inception but since watching this video I've watched all of Satoshi Kon movies.
    He's truly "THE best editor".
    Thank you Tony.

  • @Dansg08
    @Dansg08 9 лет назад +181

    This was one of the most well made videos of its kind I have ever seen. Thank you for the wonderful insight and detail, I wish Kon himself had been around to see this video :)

    • @Gumbocinno
      @Gumbocinno 3 года назад +1

      I'm surprised to see you here

  • @brain_apostrophe_t
    @brain_apostrophe_t 7 лет назад +3256

    My mom wont even watch Miyazaki movies let alone non-dubbed anime. She doesn't like them because she thinks all Japanese people are racist, which is... just... FANTASTICLY Ironic...

    • @gab_gallard
      @gab_gallard 6 лет назад +44

      Reminds me of this haha ruclips.net/video/zcUs5X9glCc/видео.html

    • @nihilistlemon1995
      @nihilistlemon1995 6 лет назад +225

      Well Japanese people were on the wrong side of WW2 and denies some of the atrocities they committed . That doesn't stop me a Chinese to enjoy their movies though :P

    • @ZaxorVonSkyler
      @ZaxorVonSkyler 5 лет назад +469

      @@nihilistlemon1995, honestly what country hasn't committed atrocity?

    • @Pokemon15231
      @Pokemon15231 5 лет назад +38

      Zaxor Von Skyler New Zealand

    • @lunarmartian3840
      @lunarmartian3840 5 лет назад +161

      As someone who has worked as a translator in the past, I disagree with the elitist attitude many anime fans hold about watching anime subbed. Sure, it makes sense when the anime has been Americanized, censored or cut to be more suitable for a young audience, but in other cases you will end up with a less accurate representation. Subs are done cheaply, and quickly, by less experienced translators (often by running the script through translation software, followed by some post-editing). A lot more money, time and care is put into a dub, and more skilled translators are hired to do it. Attention is given to preserving figurative meaning, humour, a character's unique vernacular, and expressing interpersonal relationships (i.e. familiarity and authority).
      I was working with technical documents but it applies all across the profession: the less a translation costs, the less work is put into it. You would be surprised at how common the use of google translate is, not due to a lack of skill, but because it speeds up the process significantly.

  • @neilworms2
    @neilworms2 10 лет назад +103

    As both a film fan and more specifically an animation fan, nice job on these videos, its fantastic to get a technical cinematic analysis of what makes animation a unique medium of cinematic expression and how the masters of the form use it to convey storytelling in ways that are completely different than live action. Kon was one of the best, his death was too soon, but I"m happy to see serious criticism of his body of work - animation too often gets overlooked by serious film critics.
    On that note, I'd love to see you dissect a similarly innovative but older director - Isao Takahata. In my opinion his style is just as unorthodox in terms of making animation work for unconventional subject matter (especially in Grave of the FIrefiles and Only Yesterday) though in a way that is more quiet and subdued than Kon's. In my opinion I feel he's a master of cinema who is criminally overlooked, perhaps due to his apprentice Hayao Miyazaki being far more prolific and commercially successful. Which is a reason why I'd love to see you analyse one or more of his films. Keep up the great work!

    • @everyframeapainting
      @everyframeapainting  10 лет назад +54

      Neil Clingerman Takahata's not getting one before Miyazaki. Miyazaki's getting one... soonish. I dunno man, I'm making this up as I go.

    • @neilworms2
      @neilworms2 10 лет назад +7

      Do what you want and keep up the good work :)

    • @Moucheron1990
      @Moucheron1990 8 лет назад +3

      +Every Frame a Painting I would love to see one on Miyazaki.

  • @guyclegg
    @guyclegg 8 лет назад +139

    One day I hope to become as skilled as this man.

    • @IAmInfinitus208
      @IAmInfinitus208 8 лет назад +23

      guy anermanator Power to you bruv,Amen!

  • @KatBlaque
    @KatBlaque 10 лет назад +101

    Ugh, I haven't seen a Satoshi Kon film since highschool. omg I neeeed to watch them again.

  • @joshthomas9165
    @joshthomas9165 9 лет назад +643

    In a way, this sort of fast, yet informational editing comes from New Wave French cinema. Pioneered by Jean Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut. Once it was discovered that you could jump right to the action without showing what happened, films like Bonnie and Clyde and Easy Rider took off. Then the rest of the world took notice. They really used this type of quick editing to their advantages.

    • @everyframeapainting
      @everyframeapainting  9 лет назад +527

      Josh Thomas Yeah but Kurosawa was doing stuff like the abrupt editing in his very first film, Sanshiro Sugata, from 1943. Heck, Jean-Pierre Melville was doing it in France in the 50s. The French New Wave are cool and all, but they didn't invent many of the things they're credited with inventing. They just made it super obvious.

    • @Lucols4
      @Lucols4 9 лет назад +22

      Every Frame a Painting Melville is so underrated

    • @imhellag
      @imhellag 9 лет назад +18

      Lucas Garibaldi I feel like this is a superbly douchey thing to say.

    • @Lucols4
      @Lucols4 9 лет назад +41

      imhellag I don't give 2 fucks

    • @imhellag
      @imhellag 9 лет назад +6

      Lucas Garibaldi lol ya

  • @joe3489
    @joe3489 9 лет назад +144

    I think one of Kon's most underappreciated works that was excellent at editing had to be JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (not to be confused with the recent anime, but one released in the mid-to-late 90s), Kon and Katsuhiro Otomo directed the last episodes of the series and the Kon edit is seen a lot, he explores the ability of timestop from the antagonist of the arc while remaining faithful to the original vision, what was mostly great about that scene is how everytime said villain stopped time, the background music would come to a halt and not only that but the special effects on his attacks would have different sound emphasis; When said antagonist throws knives at main character, Jotaro Kujo, each knife throw had a different sound which would change in depth depending on what trajectory is thrown (for example, when he throws it on the far left of the character it had a smaller sound, but when throwing directly at the character's face it had a louder effect representing the danger of the situation).
    Also, Matching Cuts, lots of them; The fight scene between the main character and protagonist involves them throwing stuff like vans, mosque towers, boats and all kinds of things you can imagine and he does all of this with matching cuts.
    If you haven't watched the series by Kon, I highly recommend it, it was done before he could work on Perfect Blue and his style is pretty much there.

    • @bassemb
      @bassemb 9 лет назад +4

      +Jean Pierre Polnareff Thanks for this! I recently watched the newer Jjo and it's now one of my favourite series. I'll definitely watch this earlier one by Kon!

    • @torctorctorc
      @torctorctorc 8 лет назад +7

      +Dr. Pavel, I'm CIA Oh, so that's why it was so damn powerful. Add to that Junichi Hayama's work, and you've got a shining jewel. I really wish more people saw it. If only it wasn't for that Quran mistake.

    • @torctorctorc
      @torctorctorc 8 лет назад

      Yeah. There's a great AMV for Magnetic Rose from Memories done to Phantom of the Opera. It was the first AMV I saw and introduced me to Kon's work.

    • @holyflutterofgod
      @holyflutterofgod 8 лет назад +8

      +Dr. Pavel, I'm CIA

    • @anmolt3840051
      @anmolt3840051 8 лет назад

      +Bassem Boustany don't bother, the newer one is vastly superior and complete. The older one was just a short OVA series and honestly, only the last fight scene between Jotaro and Dio is worthwhile

  • @Ganychan
    @Ganychan 8 лет назад +137

    That was beautiful. I LOVE Paprika, and I really liked that short!

    • @TheOctopusPirateShow
      @TheOctopusPirateShow 7 лет назад +6

      Ganychan, then i'd like to recommend you "paranoia agent" series (made by S.Kon). It's highly connected to Paprika, especially if you love psychoanalysis

    • @Ganychan
      @Ganychan 7 лет назад

      Paul Kashirskyi Thanks!

    • @pirobot668beta
      @pirobot668beta 7 лет назад +1

      DC mini?

  • @loIipz
    @loIipz 3 года назад +9

    10 years and I am still coming back to this video to grieve.

  • @supereggtartersauce6464
    @supereggtartersauce6464 Год назад +7

    I was reading the comments seeing people be like “I wish animation was more accepted as an adult medium” and was so confused and then I saw they were from 8 years ago.

  • @TheKris006
    @TheKris006 9 лет назад +48

    Man, the sheer quality of these videos are making me rock hard, amazing stuff

  • @duncansiror5033
    @duncansiror5033 8 лет назад +89

    This video gave me a strong but vague feeling of deja vu.

    • @Zeldafan1ify
      @Zeldafan1ify 7 лет назад +22

      That's how I'd describe Satoshi Kon's movies

    • @mjr.ashhole7436
      @mjr.ashhole7436 7 лет назад

      Duncan Siror I feel as if I've watched this video before aswell.

    • @duncansiror5033
      @duncansiror5033 7 лет назад +2

      I guess cause it combines and enhances some of the best visual techniques I've seen from many other animated works.

    • @zmaj12321
      @zmaj12321 5 лет назад

      That's how I felt watching Requiem for a Dream two weeks after watching Perfect Blue.

    • @sc-ek6qz
      @sc-ek6qz 5 лет назад

      Hmm.

  • @Oral-B2
    @Oral-B2 4 года назад +17

    It's been 10 years to this day. Thank you for everything, Kon-sensei.

  • @Sol_Protege
    @Sol_Protege 8 лет назад +153

    Shit, he passed away :(

    • @The51stDivision
      @The51stDivision 8 лет назад +111

      Yeah by the end of the video I was thinking "Oh awesome now I know about this epic Satoshi Kon guy gotta check him out" and then Tony says "farewell" and I was like "fuck".

    • @televikkuntdaowuxing
      @televikkuntdaowuxing 8 лет назад +13

      +The 51st Division
      THE GREATEST ANIMATION DIRECTOR OF ALL TIME.

    • @sottomanynevko8241
      @sottomanynevko8241 7 лет назад +3

      Mr Leprechaun oh shit we have the same profile pic XD.

  • @Alexdrummer11
    @Alexdrummer11 Год назад +6

    Susumu Hirasawa playing on the background.

  • @Johnny19Cai
    @Johnny19Cai 4 года назад +13

    I don't know how many times I've watched this video. I'm here either missing Satoshi Kon or missing Every Frame a Painting.

  • @wasse000
    @wasse000 Год назад +7

    It's crazy, I was never a huge fan but loved his work. Feels like he passed recently but it's been years. Great video!

  • @commonsensei9750
    @commonsensei9750 7 месяцев назад +2

    Caught a screening of Paprika last night at a local theater. I watch that movie every couple years and still find all the little editing tricks and visual details entrancing. I'm so happy I finally able to see it on a big screen. Kon was only beginning to be appreciated by the mainstream here when he died, but I'm glad to see appreciation of his art and legacy are carrying on close to 20 years later.

  • @FlorGuga
    @FlorGuga Месяц назад +1

    Tony, thank you so much for keeping the videos of Every Frame a Painting. They've been so useful for my classes (and will be, they're soo good! This is one of my favourites.

  • @drkwrl
    @drkwrl 9 лет назад +22

    I had never heard of this guy before but that last movie of his was really amazing. I must admit that I used to write anime off as a novelty for children but this is actually quite beautiful. That last movie was quite an echo of being "half-awake". Thank you for opening my eyes.

    • @RalphLindsen
      @RalphLindsen 9 лет назад +29

      Judging anime based on kidshows is like judging live-action and series on iCarly or something :P Anime is as diverse as live-action film/series. It has blockbusters, crappy soap opera's, gory horror, kid shows, drama, slice of life, comedy etc etc. Whatever live-action's got, anime has it too. The only difference is that it's animated. Have fun exploring, there's a lot of beauty to be found :D

    • @MrThuggzBunney
      @MrThuggzBunney 9 лет назад +1

      Ralph Lindsen When people assume anime is childish I just introduce them to Elfen Lied

    • @interista10100
      @interista10100 9 лет назад +17

      ***** Well, Elfen Lied is actually a prime example of a lot that is wrong with anime, so i don't know if that is actually working out.

  • @Lobstrique
    @Lobstrique 8 лет назад +22

    thank you so much. i've always admired films with good editing, but i didn't understand how it works.
    i love you videos for explaining that in a perfect intelligible way. it makes my heart warm and my mind illuminated.

  • @callmecal7057
    @callmecal7057 8 лет назад +13

    A production company recently got behind a script I'd been writing, and because of constant time jumps, the director's advice for a second draft had me making sure each scene ended with a clever transition like this. It's been wildly successful and now I see so many scenes in movies ending with little or not 'connective tissue', and often only cutting on a single piece of information or related movement. It's opened my mind up to the possibilities, and wonderful videos like this are a reassuring push forward, and a reminder of how high to keep our standards. Tony... thank you.

  • @DTBluesreviews
    @DTBluesreviews 2 месяца назад +1

    This is still one of the best channels on RUclips and we are all still feeling the void it has left

  • @WorldMind
    @WorldMind Год назад +2

    Whenever RUclips recommends an Every Frame a Painting video I will re-watch that without question. hands down the best RUclips Channel to briefly exist.

  • @edwardgarrity7841
    @edwardgarrity7841 3 года назад +5

    these essays are their own art form.

  • @DefneCeylinUysal
    @DefneCeylinUysal 3 года назад +4

    10 years now :’(

  • @ShutterSnapped
    @ShutterSnapped Год назад +4

    I cannot express how much Satoshi Kon and Hirasawa have impacted me growing up. Paranoia Agent hit me at a major influential time for me and then that served as a gateway to his other movies. I'm saddened he was taken way too early but am so happy that he's left us with some of the most influential works in animation.

  • @fenghualu2559
    @fenghualu2559 4 года назад +7

    I almost cried at the final line, "Farewell, Satoshi Kon". A great director and a great video about him.

  • @BrianTheGoblin
    @BrianTheGoblin 3 года назад +6

    I dunno if people are still watching these videos but they have been incredible for my growth as a storyteller. Very well done.

  • @namaro539
    @namaro539 10 лет назад +14

    Thank you for this video. Even though until now I didn't know Satoshi Kon, now I am glad I do. You explained very well his work, his theme and the overall feeling of his movies, and that was very interesting and enlightening.

  • @mansouralk
    @mansouralk 10 лет назад +5

    Such a great loss for not only animation but the hole movie industry. His films will be always inspirational for me. Thanks for bring this feelings back in a brilliant way and keep them coming!

  • @Sirrajj
    @Sirrajj 4 года назад +11

    He is One of the greatest filmmakers on the Earth!!!!
    R.I.P Satoshi Kon

  • @Kabutoes
    @Kabutoes Год назад +3

    I remember watching this in Film class at Temple in 2017. Man I long to go back

  • @makoto1811
    @makoto1811 Год назад +19

    今敏は本当に偉大ですよね~!!アニメーションだからこそ自由な発想と演出が可能だったのだと感じます。
    日本のアニメーション史で最も偉大な人物の一人です。

  • @daviddejuannavarro291
    @daviddejuannavarro291 9 лет назад +13

    outstanding
    farewell
    sensei Kon

  • @freddylubin
    @freddylubin 8 лет назад +21

    Satoshi Kon - gone much too soon. One of the great film artists of the century.

  • @user-iz7mw5mv1u
    @user-iz7mw5mv1u 9 лет назад +113

    I'd love to see you do more videos about animation. Why is this your only one?

  • @enilenis
    @enilenis 5 лет назад +3

    Paranoia Agent Episode 8 is an absolute visual puzzle. There is so much cross-reference hidden, every time I rewatch it, I pick up a new clue.

  • @londonkasper4996
    @londonkasper4996 7 лет назад +97

    WOAH THAT SHORT FILM LEFT ME WOKE OML I'M SHOOK

  • @LowGMan
    @LowGMan 9 лет назад +5

    Tony, not only are you a person whom I would love to work with because you genuinely know what your talking about and how to implement it, but we literally watch THE SAME MOVIES! And you acknowledging the great Satoshi Kon, whom I've tried to tell other "otaku" about for years since I first purchased PERFECT BLUE (off a whim mind you) on VHS back when they were still 20.00 dollars! But I could never explain his innovative films in such a detailed and eloquent way. I truly hope that we cross paths in our careers. Thanks again for this!

  • @SchmitzCinemaStudies
    @SchmitzCinemaStudies 10 лет назад +105

    Great video. I still count the running montage from Millennium Actress as some of the best editing I've ever seen in a film. Kon was a master taken far before his time.
    You've gained a subscribe from me today. I'd love to see more anime videos from you, maybe on the cinematic style of Makoto Shinkai?

    • @everyframeapainting
      @everyframeapainting  10 лет назад +23

      Consider it considered (my request list is 6 months long at this point). I was actually just watching his short "A Gathering of Cats" last night. "nyanyanyanyanyanyanya"
      Neko no Shuukai ("A Gathering of Cats")

    • @SchmitzCinemaStudies
      @SchmitzCinemaStudies 10 лет назад +1

      Every Frame a Painting Yeah it was from the same shorts TV block for Kon's "Ohayo". I love his film 5cm per Second.

    • @catestuff
      @catestuff 10 лет назад

      I think I commented on one of your other comments in another video in this channel, also mentioning Shinkai. Commentception. LOL.
      But I do agree with you, in terms of editing Makoto Shinkai employs it well in his films...most noticeably in the ending scene of 5 cm per second.

    • @kingx101
      @kingx101 10 лет назад +6

      I love Shinkai's recent "Garden of Words." He is an excellent visual storyteller. His animation almost looks like it was filmed.

    • @cypresswillow2591
      @cypresswillow2591 10 лет назад +1

      Really? I thought it was because of the anime production, though... I did like his Child who lost their voice (?) it was a wonderful action fantasy.

  • @beardedmovieguy322
    @beardedmovieguy322 9 лет назад +5

    You just made me look at editing completely differently, great, now I am going to have to watch every movie over again. Great job.

  • @kenjikodai
    @kenjikodai 4 года назад +4

    I'm interested in his work now, thanks for bringing this guy to my attention.

  • @raindropskeepfallin
    @raindropskeepfallin 5 месяцев назад +4

    Please come back Every Frame A Painting

  • @jordel2010
    @jordel2010 8 лет назад +3

    One of the great masters of anime that doesn't get recognized as much as he deserves. Excellent video. Kudos.

  • @arwah9681
    @arwah9681 Год назад +5

    Great art always be a source for another great art. Can't believe a talented person exist in my age and i just notice. My pray to you, Rest in Peace Satoshi Kon

  • @RemiliaZ
    @RemiliaZ 2 года назад +10

    Satoshi is a real genius

  • @jaymenjanssens720
    @jaymenjanssens720 Год назад +1

    This video blew my mind, changed how I see the world, forever grateful. Thanks.

  • @professional_disappointment1
    @professional_disappointment1 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks a lot for introducing me to this wonderful director and his breathtaking work

  • @TheM8u
    @TheM8u 8 лет назад +22

    The elliptical cutting of Kon is really reminiscent of the type of cuts used by Soviet Filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein particularly his film Strike (1925). This type of technique is associated with the Intellectual Montage Editing theory and has been used by filmmakers throughout history such as Hitchcock and Brian De Palma. Really intrigued and happy to see that Kon was also influenced by this.

  • @harshadfad
    @harshadfad 3 года назад +4

    I miss this channel

  • @Castalatamoney
    @Castalatamoney 5 лет назад +3

    RUclips recommend actually worked today, this was a refreshing video and I was instantly hooked!!!! This is amazing work!!!

  • @im2smurf4this28
    @im2smurf4this28 Год назад +2

    Damn, this video age like fine wine

  • @carolyngair7051
    @carolyngair7051 3 года назад +1

    This channel is a gift. And I miss Satoshi Kon. I must have watched Paprika over 50 times.

  • @MichaelRushMusic
    @MichaelRushMusic 10 лет назад +15

    Tony, I really adore your videos and I learn so much from watching them. Please say hi the next time you visit the Rio.

    • @everyframeapainting
      @everyframeapainting  10 лет назад +4

      Michael Rush I miss Vancouver. I'll prob go back for a visit at some point though. Still remember the Dark Knight Trilogy at midnight in 2012, that was super fun.

  • @PJB-11
    @PJB-11 4 года назад +3

    This video made me cry a little. Millennium Actress and The Fall (Tarsem) are two of my favourite films. I have spent the last two years slowly eking out Kon's work. I only have Paranoia Agent left and I'm not ready to see the end. Gone too soon.

  • @Littlestraincloud
    @Littlestraincloud 3 года назад +3

    Hey Tony, I revisit this essay probably once or twice a year. I miss how succinct you always were with these videos, and I always loved the points you made. I hope you're doing well and feeling artistically fulfilled at your new/current job.

  • @TheNightGroper
    @TheNightGroper 7 лет назад +1

    I have always had a fondness for Satoshi Kon's work, and you have helped cement a much clearer reason why to me. Thank you.

  • @MegaVivekchandra
    @MegaVivekchandra Год назад +2

    the best video of this channel.....pls make more videos like this every frame a painting......

  • @ニャンデラス
    @ニャンデラス Год назад +6

    日本においても彼の早逝を惜しむ声は今なお多いです。

  • @mr.mediocregamer9653
    @mr.mediocregamer9653 9 лет назад +18

    What a fantastic and informative video!
    I've really been a fan of Satoshi Kon's work and now you've been able to help me articulate what I've subconsciously knew as the reason to why I felt his style was so cool.
    You did mention that the bathtub scene from Perfect Blue was the inspiration for the scene in Requium for a Dream with Jennifer Connelly, but did you know the director, Aronofsky, was such a fan of Kon's work that he purchased the rights to Perfect Blue just so that he could re create that bathtub scene?
    The opening to Paprika is still one of the most creative intro's that I've ever seen and coupled with the music that it's set to really establishes the whole tone of the film.
    It's such a shame he passed at such a young age...

    • @stonecat676
      @stonecat676 7 лет назад +1

      @ 47...damn that's young.

  • @ChrisT-co6qs
    @ChrisT-co6qs Год назад +3

    the paprika music got to me

  • @danzrt
    @danzrt 4 года назад +1

    I can't avoid returning to this video every now and then, and remember this amazing channel. You have a level beyond of what RUclipsrs can achive or even strive for. I wish somethings could've last longer.
    RIP Satoshi, RIP EFP

  • @ArturoStojanoff
    @ArturoStojanoff 8 лет назад +1

    The thing with the key is used all the time in Anime. A shot being added but not finished so that later on the character remembers and does that very noticeable Japanese "oh!" and pulls out the thing out of their pocket.

  • @oliverdelica2289
    @oliverdelica2289 4 года назад +4

    I just noticed that Satoshi Kon's character designs are super realistic with no outrageous haircuts or body parts

  • @yayafitini
    @yayafitini 8 лет назад +26

    i wish you could make a video every week

  • @TheNexusInfo
    @TheNexusInfo 10 лет назад +42

    Alan Moore does this in his graphic novels all the time. Transitions such as this are how, for example in Watchmen, it goes from present day to back in the day or in Promethea the wildly dreamy transitions from one scene to the next etc

    • @everyframeapainting
      @everyframeapainting  10 лет назад +45

      TheNexus.Info / STAR[X] Very true. My original voiceover actually said "Philip K. Dick, Yasutaka Tsutsui, Watchmen and Terry Gilliam." I cut out two names b/c it was slowing down the pace. But yeah Watchmen, esp Ch. 4 and 6 are crazy good for this. Good eye, sir.

    • @Pixxeria
      @Pixxeria 9 лет назад +4

      Every Frame a Painting Imagine if Satoshi Kon had made the Watchmen adaptation instead of that what'shisname.

    • @TheNexusInfo
      @TheNexusInfo 9 лет назад +2

      Every Frame a Painting Love what you do ~ can you do some thing about Science Fiction or Kubrick ;)

    • @oldmanlogan9616
      @oldmanlogan9616 7 лет назад +1

      MARC OSS Oh my god.
      I know your comment is 2 years old but you blew my mind.
      Imagine a Watchmen Anime made by him...

  • @aemn6523
    @aemn6523 2 года назад +1

    what a good time for youtube algorithm to recommend me this video

  • @vilvero
    @vilvero 7 лет назад +1

    You make me appreciate films in a way I never thought was possible

  • @Ektuma
    @Ektuma 3 года назад +5

    People who doesnt understand anime says that its for kids and has no depth little do they know that their favorite Hollywood movie directors took inspiration from so many anime.... they tend to forget that anime is also art

  • @razvra
    @razvra 10 лет назад +4

    Awesome work, Tony - thanks for another great video! You probably know his work already, but Masaaki Yuasa came to mind while watching this, since his style of editing is also so special (especially when it comes to montages).
    Anyway, you've inspired me to go on a Satoshi Kon binge, since I don't know his earlier work.

  • @axemtitanium
    @axemtitanium 9 лет назад +246

    Perfect Blue and Paprika both have Hollywood remakes. What I wouldn't give for an adaptation of Millennium Actress.

    • @everyframeapainting
      @everyframeapainting  9 лет назад +423

      Benjamin Lu Nooooooo leave it alone.

    • @axemtitanium
      @axemtitanium 9 лет назад +9

      Every Frame a Painting I think something interesting could be made there, given someone like Helen Mirren or Julie Andrews. Also, it would fill some of that gaping hole that Mr. Kon has left in his absence.

    • @lDrownded2
      @lDrownded2 9 лет назад +82

      +Benjamin Lu Most remakes are zombie movies: it's just reanimated flesh that has the appearance of the original, but the soul is gone.

    • @Rando_Shyte
      @Rando_Shyte 9 лет назад +12

      +Benjamin Lu It occurs to me that you never get asian or european film makers who do remakes of hollywood films. Just goes to show how little imagination is left in hollywood.

    • @Pacal_II
      @Pacal_II 9 лет назад +9

      +DangerZone That's a pretty dumb statement considering one of Kon's own movies was a remake of an american film.

  • @dhyvrg
    @dhyvrg 5 лет назад +1

    Kon satoshi is a genius.. Sad his last work left unfinished

  • @riazmahamud2678
    @riazmahamud2678 Год назад +2

    It's been 12 years. I didn't know this amazing person was behind those masterpieces.
    Thanks for the Video.

  • @fernandofaria2872
    @fernandofaria2872 Год назад +4

    I almost forgot to watch this today :p