I studied film production and now I teach animation. Although I think the teachers of my film school were really good, I always find Studiobinder's videos as masterpieces of cinematography and scriptwriting teaching. My only critique is that you mainly focus on Hollywood movies, leaving aside the marvels of other countries' productions or techniques, like the rich and complex stories of japanese anime or latinamerican movies. As I live and work in Colombia, I must realize that this attitude towards our cinema or towards animation films is common and the fiipside would be rare and I cannot blame you for that. Thanks for the great content you create 🤓 🍿
This is a complete audiovisual encyclopedia about How to Introduce a Character. Like the Art of the Opening Scene, the Introduction of A Character is an Art. Thousand Thanks StudioBinder for this Inspiring video.💯💯💯
I was having a serious panic attack over our upcoming election. I rushed to log into this account to watch studio binder. I finally feel calm and collected. Thanks Studio Binder!
I love the hinting at what and who a character is (and how they act) more than the all-out description, but there have been movies (and books) where this also works (for me). I like the mystery and that my brain can try to figure them out (or my expectations be subverted/changed).
Sergio Leone's movies had my fav character introductions. What's interesting, the character of Harmonica was introduced three times in Once Upon a Time in The west, each time more badass. And the introduction of the main antagonist in the same movie? Sends shivers down the spine
13:09 The introduction of Trinity also helps to introduce the high level threat of the Agents while showing and saying very litte. First it shows they have some control over the regular police which shows them as an Authority and specifically one within the legal system. People that if you are against them you can't turn to the state for help, so you would become more isolated as an outlaw. Secondly, having shown that Trinity is superhumanly powerful and dangerous, She then runs scared from the Agents
Tom Cruise as Frank T.J. Mackey in _Magnolia_ is my most favorite introduction. You can't not laugh, and it tells you everything you need to know about the guy in 7 words.
It’s like you are reading my mind lol, I’ve been watching your channel for years and just last week I came up with a good intro to my character. Filming starts next year and thank you 🙏 so much for teaching me about film making and everything in between
My Favorite Characters Introduction: -Beatrix Kiddo aka The Bride in Kill Bill Volume 1 (2003) -Indiana Jones -Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man (2002) -Clarice Starling/Dr. Hannibal Lecter -Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman (1989) -Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Begins (2005) -Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode 4 (1977) -John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999) -T800 in T2 (1991) -The Joker in TDK (2008) -Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver (1976) -Frank Costello in The Departed (2006) -Daniel Plainview in There will be Blood (2007) -Quint in Jaws (1975) -Blade in Blade (1998) -Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Man (2007) -John Doe in Se7en (1995) -The Dude in The Big Lebowski (1998) -Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange (1971) -Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane (1941) -Lou Bloom in Nightcrawler (2014) -Terence Fletcher in Whiplash (2014)
Hey studio binder, Can you please take one movie and explain every possible techniques Bcz ur explanation is sooo sooo good, Stick to 1 movie ,tell ur analysis make into many parts and release plsssssss
Yes!!! Another phenomenal video from the Studio. I wonder, it might make for a great lesson to study character exits as well. We don’t always know when we’ve seen the last of a character, but their final moments on screen are meant to leave the audience with an impression that extends beyond the ending of the film. Chigurh’s exit is almost just as ambiguous as his entrance. We don’t know if he was caught or if he died, which leaves us wondering if he’s still out there somewhere. But his final action is leaving money (a big motif of the film) in the hands of two young boys, who then proceed to fight over who the money belongs to. These boys went from helpful and generous to suddenly greedy toward one another. This final act informs the audience that Chigurh is not just a psychopath, but in fact the embodiment of evil which passes itself down from generation to generation. It can’t be caught and it can’t be killed. It’ll always be out there.
Hello Studio Binder do a video about The Hangover trilogy and how to create the perfect comedy, and how everything goes wrong.Believe me , if you do that , a lot of people will be watching. You’re welcome .
One of the best is from episode one od Darkwing Duck. He brings in the crooks to the precinct, hypes himself up, and gifts the desk sergeant with glossy pics of himself.
I think your screenwriting software is very useful to filmmakers and screenwriters. But there is a problem occurred when generating the PDF. Can you please fix that problem?
Helpful video, helpful issue. I point out only that the screenplay submitted by a writer isn’t the same as the shooting script. Some of these points are more for a shooting script, and the director will be involved.
Lana Turner in Postman always rings twice and John Wayne in Stagecoach.. establish everything, including their rise to stardom and the core of the film
I watched Inglorious Basterds just yesterday and that was what caused me to click on this video- every character introduction in that movie is AMAZING. "The Bear jew" intro alone makes that movie one of my favorites.
Hi Studio Binder I hope you’re okay, can you please do a video about : how to create THE perfect vilain in a tv series like T-Bag in Prison Break. And analyse the character and why T-Bag is a perfect bad guy . See you 👍🫡
@@StudioBinder Yes , but i think T-Bag can be really interesting because it’s a pure vilain but the audience love him better than the heroes of the show. And he’s story, he’s characters, he’s intelligence, the way he’s introduce in the show … for me it’s the better exemple of a great bad guy in TV-show.
Hello Studio Binder I know you’re busy and you’re already did a video about Fincher … but do more video about him , his art , his work , his team , how he shoot movies , how he choose the screenplay … with films analyses like Seven : how to create the perfect ending ( bad ending ) , the art of the montage in he’s films… and how he shoot his scenes like in Panic Room, in Fight Club… See you 🫡
I know you’ve done antagonists… but a video on why Batman’s Rogues Gallery is the most enduring antagonists of all time. How they reflect and distort some aspect of his psyche and use those principles on how to apply to a screenplay. Tons of examples with that world.
We've covered it a little bit in various videos but we also did a recreation you might be into: ua-cam.com/video/npwCkNEjCbU/v-deo.htmlsi=V_-MC8u0T7EPDpON
@@StudioBinder I think it depend of the show ( I mean the genres ) for example : how to create the perfect sitcom like Friends , how to create the perfect villain in show ( Tbag - Gus Fring - Ramsay .. ) How to create a great show in a imaginary world… like games of thrones … And finally analyses grey’s anatomy and do a video about the life of characters and the adventures in their life. Continue like this you all do great job ! Congratulations 🙌
It's unfortunate that you've used Kevin Spacey multiple times in this video. Although his performances are, indeed, memorable, it's impossible to look at him now and not think of the people he victimized. Bad decision, especially since you had literally thousands of memorable character introductions to choose from.
You say that, but he beat the case and had his name ruined by those people. But since you are quick to talk, do you have any evidence that he did the things the courts found him innocent for? Did you personally investigate his crimes and know that without a doubt, he did it? Or did you just see people accuse him and say he did it ?
@@makhensemushwana8050 The guilty are as often acquitted as the innocent are convicted. A jury acquittal doesn't mean a person is actually innocent nor does a guilty verdict mean actual guilt -- O.J. Simpson, Central Park Five. I believe Anthony Rapp.
@InformantNet exactly, so how do you know his guilty? What proof/knowledge do you have that proves his guilty or is it just a feeling. Did u even follow the trial and read the transcripts of it ? Or do you just know his guilty because you feel like his guilty
@@makhensemushwana8050 Are you his mother or his lawyer. I have zero interest in debating you as to the guilt of Kevin Spacey, and I expect you don't actually care either - you're just a troll. This channel, I think, understands that using an accused sexual predator/child molester was an unforced error.
Honestly, I got bored about four minutes in. Normally great work. But some how you managed to choose shows/movies that for the most part I haven't seen or couldn't care less about. And of them, only Indiana Jones and Groundhog Day comes up in my mind other than when someone mentions them. So by definition, the rest are failures as far as character introductions.
It’s definitely you. You’re not interested in the subject enough. You should’ve just kept scrolling. But maybe you needed some attention today. So, hello.🙋🏾
@@StudioBinder Of course. I enjoy almost all your content. Which is why this one struck me. You can't write stuff that appeals to 100% of the viewers 100% of the time. ;-) Though something struck me on this one vs the others that wasn't related to your choices in movies. And that was I didn't get the feeling you really explained either side of the "why". Just what to do or not to do.
We all meet again to another great lecture on filmmaking by our beloved StudioBinder! I wish you all a great day ❤
Our pleasure, same to you!
I studied film production and now I teach animation. Although I think the teachers of my film school were really good, I always find Studiobinder's videos as masterpieces of cinematography and scriptwriting teaching. My only critique is that you mainly focus on Hollywood movies, leaving aside the marvels of other countries' productions or techniques, like the rich and complex stories of japanese anime or latinamerican movies. As I live and work in Colombia, I must realize that this attitude towards our cinema or towards animation films is common and the fiipside would be rare and I cannot blame you for that. Thanks for the great content you create 🤓 🍿
But aren’t the concepts universal even if the examples are Hollywood?
0:23 “Allow myself to introduce… myself” has lived rent free in my mind for the past 27 years
Same!
This is a complete audiovisual encyclopedia about How to Introduce a Character. Like the Art of the Opening Scene, the Introduction of A Character is an Art. Thousand Thanks StudioBinder for this Inspiring video.💯💯💯
Glad you enjoyed it!
Everytime a new video drops, it feels like it was just made for me ❤ I needed this.
Glad we could be of service!
I was having a serious panic attack over our upcoming election. I rushed to log into this account to watch studio binder. I finally feel calm and collected. Thanks Studio Binder!
I love the hinting at what and who a character is (and how they act) more than the all-out description, but there have been movies (and books) where this also works (for me). I like the mystery and that my brain can try to figure them out (or my expectations be subverted/changed).
Well said and that is certainly an effective strategy writers should take more often.
Sergio Leone's movies had my fav character introductions.
What's interesting, the character of Harmonica was introduced three times in Once Upon a Time in The west, each time more badass.
And the introduction of the main antagonist in the same movie? Sends shivers down the spine
Another fine lesson STUDIOBINDER!!! Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Jack Sparrow: Top 10 Intros in history
No cap
Iconic!
I'll give you three shillings if you tell me who Jack Sparrow is. I have no idea.
@@mastpg A very good.
Can't agree more. Its who i always go to whenever i hear this topic discussed.
13:09 The introduction of Trinity also helps to introduce the high level threat of the Agents while showing and saying very litte.
First it shows they have some control over the regular police which shows them as an Authority and specifically one within the legal system. People that if you are against them you can't turn to the state for help, so you would become more isolated as an outlaw.
Secondly, having shown that Trinity is superhumanly powerful and dangerous,
She then runs scared from the Agents
Do a video about the best methods to write a screenplay , storyboard…
Tom Cruise as Frank T.J. Mackey in _Magnolia_ is my most favorite introduction. You can't not laugh, and it tells you everything you need to know about the guy in 7 words.
Hyper-focused intro and then we spend the rest of the movie breaking that character down to his core. Masterful!
It’s like you are reading my mind lol, I’ve been watching your channel for years and just last week I came up with a good intro to my character. Filming starts next year and thank you 🙏 so much for teaching me about film making and everything in between
That is awesome! You're so welcome.
My Favorite Characters Introduction:
-Beatrix Kiddo aka The Bride in Kill Bill Volume 1 (2003)
-Indiana Jones
-Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man (2002)
-Clarice Starling/Dr. Hannibal Lecter
-Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman (1989)
-Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Begins (2005)
-Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode 4 (1977)
-John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999)
-T800 in T2 (1991)
-The Joker in TDK (2008)
-Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver (1976)
-Frank Costello in The Departed (2006)
-Daniel Plainview in There will be Blood (2007)
-Quint in Jaws (1975)
-Blade in Blade (1998)
-Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Man (2007)
-John Doe in Se7en (1995)
-The Dude in The Big Lebowski (1998)
-Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange (1971)
-Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane (1941)
-Lou Bloom in Nightcrawler (2014)
-Terence Fletcher in Whiplash (2014)
This is an awesome list! But which one is your absolute favorite?
Hey studio binder,
Can you please take one movie and explain every possible techniques
Bcz ur explanation is sooo sooo good,
Stick to 1 movie ,tell ur analysis make into many parts and release plsssssss
I’ve always like the way James Bond was introduced, especially the first film Dr. No.
We also like On Her Majesty's Secret Service. It's a lesser-loved Bond, but that introduction is 🔥
Another masterpiece of studiobinder ❤👑
Thank you so much!
brilliant as always. Another amazing master class!!
"I admire your courage, Miss..."
"Trench. Sylvia Trench. I admire your luck, Mr..."
"Bond. James Bond."
Yes!!! Another phenomenal video from the Studio. I wonder, it might make for a great lesson to study character exits as well. We don’t always know when we’ve seen the last of a character, but their final moments on screen are meant to leave the audience with an impression that extends beyond the ending of the film. Chigurh’s exit is almost just as ambiguous as his entrance. We don’t know if he was caught or if he died, which leaves us wondering if he’s still out there somewhere. But his final action is leaving money (a big motif of the film) in the hands of two young boys, who then proceed to fight over who the money belongs to. These boys went from helpful and generous to suddenly greedy toward one another. This final act informs the audience that Chigurh is not just a psychopath, but in fact the embodiment of evil which passes itself down from generation to generation. It can’t be caught and it can’t be killed. It’ll always be out there.
Another Great video. I love the beginning of Wall E.
I was literally thinking of this when I was brainstorming my character for my story.
Perfect timing!
Joe Gillis introduction in Sunset Boulevard is in the Top 10!!
4:37 I wasn't ready for that shot. No one ever is...
Kubrick was the master!
Hello Studio Binder do a video about The Hangover trilogy and how to create the perfect comedy, and how everything goes wrong.Believe me , if you do that , a lot of people will be watching.
You’re welcome .
Thanks for your content!
I like your mentorship thank you for changing filmmaking all of the world 🌎
Do a video about the final Twist in usual suspects ( the analyse of a perfect screenplay and perfect ending ).
Please, a video of the why or how of those scenes in which they make you say hell yeah, or give you goosebumps from the excitement. Thanks.
Do a video about the CGI in Fight Club , and how David Fincher and he’s team shoot this masterpiece.
Big fan of your channel. Please add Directing style PARK CHAN WOOK ❤
Wish you guys included RRR for this because that's a masterclss in character introductions!
That's a great example. There are so many we had to leave out!
One of the best is from episode one od Darkwing Duck. He brings in the crooks to the precinct, hypes himself up, and gifts the desk sergeant with glossy pics of himself.
That's a seriously deep cut!
I think your screenwriting software is very useful to filmmakers and screenwriters. But there is a problem occurred when generating the PDF. Can you please fix that problem?
We definitely try to stay on top of those issues. If anything comes up, email support@studiobinder.com.
You help me like no other.
love the Character interaction in cohen brothers movies
Same! There are so many good ones.
This is another classroom ❤️
Thanks! That's our goal.
Amazing tutorial
Helpful video, helpful issue. I point out only that the screenplay submitted by a writer isn’t the same as the shooting script. Some of these points are more for a shooting script, and the director will be involved.
You're right. We did a little hybrid between writing and directing on this one.
StudioBinder lets his voice do the talking for him.
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Do a video about Hip Hop montage like Goodfellas, Casino, Requiem for a dream…
Lana Turner in Postman always rings twice and John Wayne in Stagecoach.. establish everything, including their rise to stardom and the core of the film
A video essay about character introduction and no mention of Colonel Hans Landa?
We've covered him so much that we thought we'd give him a break.
@@StudioBinder Fair enough
I watched Inglorious Basterds just yesterday and that was what caused me to click on this video- every character introduction in that movie is AMAZING. "The Bear jew" intro alone makes that movie one of my favorites.
Good laud, y'all must really love that long legs movie or just that scene in particular loool.
We do have a soft spot and it's so new that it's hard to resist!
Excelente video, gracias
De nada!
Do a video about the fear in the film and how to create tension : shining - psychose - 😊get out -
That's a good idea. We did one on suspense which might be close to what you're asking: ua-cam.com/video/FHXh_uy6gT4/v-deo.htmlsi=GSpr-im7WPuVICeJ
Hi Studio Binder I hope you’re okay, can you please do a video about : how to create THE perfect vilain in a tv series like T-Bag in Prison Break. And analyse the character and why T-Bag is a perfect bad guy .
See you 👍🫡
That's a cool idea! We did one on villains in film but TV villains are just as interesting. ua-cam.com/video/4ZOEPpjll0U/v-deo.htmlsi=6XCZ1Npi8vgCUThL
@@StudioBinder Yes , but i think T-Bag can be really interesting because it’s a pure vilain but the audience love him better than the heroes of the show. And he’s story, he’s characters, he’s intelligence, the way he’s introduce in the show … for me it’s the better exemple of a great bad guy in TV-show.
Hello Studio Binder I know you’re busy and you’re already did a video about Fincher … but do more video about him , his art , his work , his team , how he shoot movies , how he choose the screenplay … with films analyses like Seven : how to create the perfect ending ( bad ending ) , the art of the montage in he’s films… and how he shoot his scenes like in Panic Room, in Fight Club… See you 🫡
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amon Goeth's intro in Schindler's List was kinda hard tho
My favorite character intro scene is the one from Deadpool. 😆🤣😆🤣
Iconic!
Real quick on a couple of scenes the audio has a real high pitched ringing. I dont know if that's the video or my speaker.
16:42 - "People are always asking me if I know 'StudioBinder'..."
That would be a super fun video!
I know your editors would be up for the task.
The man has said it, "You only get one first impression."
Ain't that the truth!
Austin Powers is introduced in a pretty fun way
I can't lost this opportunity to be among the first commenters.
Sorry to hear it, better luck next week!
@@StudioBinder next week inform about the time when you are posting
What's a good way to introduce two groups of similar fellows?
Do a video about Alfred Hitchcock
Coming soon!
@@StudioBinder That’s better !
5:39 5:43 what are these movies?
5:39 is my favourite movie, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (2019)
Hey can i know why most of your videos cant be downloaded
If you have UA-cam premium, they can be downloaded. Or there are other methods out there 😉
I’m first to like and comment for the first time I love studio Binder
🏅
Good character reveal: Deckard
Bad character reveal: Deckard
Director vs. Studio: The Eternal Struggle 😉
Hmm, that's an interesting example.
JOHN WICK intro 🗿
What about RRR characters intro!!?
It's so good! We'll make it up in another video. But did you see our RRR video? ua-cam.com/video/goT9nhISfd8/v-deo.htmlsi=eRWtZIwXnFja8Ta6
Yes... I watched it many times....
❤ u,
"Roadhouse"' remake gave Conor McGregor One of The GREATEST intros ever
A great villain deserves a great intro!
I always get sad when these videos end 😂
I know you’ve done antagonists… but a video on why Batman’s Rogues Gallery is the most enduring antagonists of all time. How they reflect and distort some aspect of his psyche and use those principles on how to apply to a screenplay. Tons of examples with that world.
"I live in the American Gardens building on West 81st street on the 11th floor. My name is Patrick Bateman."
Great character intro!
Do a video about seven climax ( analyse )
We've covered it a little bit in various videos but we also did a recreation you might be into: ua-cam.com/video/npwCkNEjCbU/v-deo.htmlsi=V_-MC8u0T7EPDpON
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Do a video about grey’s anatomy
It's possible, we tend to focus more on movies, but what specifically about the show do you think we should discuss?
@@StudioBinder I think it depend of the show ( I mean the genres ) for example : how to create the perfect sitcom like Friends , how to create the perfect villain in show ( Tbag - Gus Fring - Ramsay .. ) How to create a great show in a imaginary world… like games of thrones …
And finally analyses grey’s anatomy and do a video about the life of characters and the adventures in their life.
Continue like this you all do great job ! Congratulations 🙌
Put subtitles, please.
They should be working now.
Hinting at his own demise of being swallowed whole
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@@StudioBinder 15:15
It's unfortunate that you've used Kevin Spacey multiple times in this video. Although his performances are, indeed, memorable, it's impossible to look at him now and not think of the people he victimized. Bad decision, especially since you had literally thousands of memorable character introductions to choose from.
Understandable but we try to focus on the work and not the unfortunate circumstances outside of it.
You say that, but he beat the case and had his name ruined by those people. But since you are quick to talk, do you have any evidence that he did the things the courts found him innocent for? Did you personally investigate his crimes and know that without a doubt, he did it? Or did you just see people accuse him and say he did it ?
@@makhensemushwana8050 The guilty are as often acquitted as the innocent are convicted. A jury acquittal doesn't mean a person is actually innocent nor does a guilty verdict mean actual guilt -- O.J. Simpson, Central Park Five. I believe Anthony Rapp.
@InformantNet exactly, so how do you know his guilty? What proof/knowledge do you have that proves his guilty or is it just a feeling. Did u even follow the trial and read the transcripts of it ? Or do you just know his guilty because you feel like his guilty
@@makhensemushwana8050 Are you his mother or his lawyer. I have zero interest in debating you as to the guilt of Kevin Spacey, and I expect you don't actually care either - you're just a troll.
This channel, I think, understands that using an accused sexual predator/child molester was an unforced error.
Honestly, I got bored about four minutes in. Normally great work. But some how you managed to choose shows/movies that for the most part I haven't seen or couldn't care less about. And of them, only Indiana Jones and Groundhog Day comes up in my mind other than when someone mentions them. So by definition, the rest are failures as far as character introductions.
Well mister, I hate to break to ya, the world doesn’t revolve around you.
It’s definitely you. You’re not interested in the subject enough. You should’ve just kept scrolling. But maybe you needed some attention today. So, hello.🙋🏾
If that’s the depth of your cinema knowledge then your in the wrong place to begin with.
Thanks for watching anyway!
@@StudioBinder Of course. I enjoy almost all your content. Which is why this one struck me. You can't write stuff that appeals to 100% of the viewers 100% of the time. ;-) Though something struck me on this one vs the others that wasn't related to your choices in movies. And that was I didn't get the feeling you really explained either side of the "why". Just what to do or not to do.