Cinematography (in Anime)

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2015
  • Cinematography is the prime visual structure of any anime. Different from animation. Different from art style. So here's a quick scan through what cinematography in anime really looks like.
    To see which anime is on screen, click the CC button.
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    Music Used:
    Ramen King by Pink Guy
    Aruarian Dance by Nujabes
    Yumeji's Theme by Shigeru Umebayashi
    81 Summer by Uyama Hiroto
    Bloom by Pogo
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  • @realkingofantarctica
    @realkingofantarctica 3 роки тому +35

    Cinematography is such an underappreciated aspect of animation, and I wish more anime would pay it some mind.

  • @MrRynox52719
    @MrRynox52719 8 років тому +201

    There are no accidents in animation. In live action, maybe the light falls in a way that is beautifully unexpected, or the wind picks up just as the hero strikes his final pose. Maybe a cloud parts, revealing the sun during the climax of your action scene on the last shot of the day. Or perhaps a shooting location has a waterfall that you didn't even know was there, and then the scene is changed to feature it in the background. None of these things can happen in animation. every stick, every blade of grass every fleck of snow, ever beam of sunlight, every wisp of wind- everything must be planned, designed, and developed 'just so'. In live action you might get lucky as hell, and land your dream casting for your lead-- but in animation, you have to land your entire dream team to pull off a compelling performance.

    • @4gamersnetwork336
      @4gamersnetwork336 7 років тому +4

      Shawn Pyke well many live Action movies nowadays are done in Studio and greenscreen tv series included . often a camera Team just goes to a Location Films it and then Returns to the Studio and the actor plays his role infront of a Green Screen. afterwards the filmed Location is being added

    • @akirojivril3280
      @akirojivril3280 3 роки тому +3

      Kubrick might disagree with you

    • @user-mh6ju3pg8c
      @user-mh6ju3pg8c 2 роки тому

      @@4gamersnetwork336
      Alot of movies are still shot outside...
      If I were to make a movie, I would like to control every single particle of the movie with my imagination
      Instead of getting lucky..
      Its possible but budget hits hard

  • @kenzoo21
    @kenzoo21 8 років тому +67

    kinda felt like "Every frame a painting". Which is good.

    • @SkyFallXIII
      @SkyFallXIII 8 років тому +1

      +kenzoo21 It was the Nujabes.

  • @AlexThekami
    @AlexThekami 8 років тому +136

    *Has Filthy Frank song in video*
    You've ascended to a new level Matt.

    • @greesy76
      @greesy76 8 років тому +10

      +Alex TheKami hey, I mean it is a really smooth beat

    • @ryannixon4138
      @ryannixon4138 5 років тому

      I knew I heard that

  • @MrCEAM
    @MrCEAM 8 років тому +11

    Proper editing, attention to detail, un-biased analysis AND every scene has the show's title on CC? You sir have earned yourself a subscriber.

  • @cloverblade103
    @cloverblade103 8 років тому +19

    Dude that moment in The Eccentric Family was absolutely jaw dropping. The colors combined with the spotlights and smoke just made Benten seem untouchable. Her face shrouded in smoke is my cover image for pretty much everything.

  • @InktheImpassive
    @InktheImpassive 4 роки тому +12

    I love the Cinematography in Monogatari series and Nisekoi
    It's so good, I just love those scenes where a close up character turns around with a single color background or with/without some shapes or just abstract background and they have a different tone of color from time to time and then doing some kind of pose the camera is a bit far away while their eyes are a bit glowing

  • @OtakuVs
    @OtakuVs 8 років тому +92

    Amazing work Matt!! Your videos are so serene!

    • @RCAnime
      @RCAnime  8 років тому +6

      +Otaku-Vs Thanks a bunch Yusef!

    • @DarkThomy
      @DarkThomy 8 років тому

      Those are litteraly pieces of art, discussing about art (animes) !

    • @podcastsetiakawan9915
      @podcastsetiakawan9915 Рік тому

      @@RCAnime nice content bro.
      can i ask something ? Why people have seen good animation in Anime like have nice shoot or nice frame always not mention director of photogrphy works ? Why they always mention who's key animton or director. Of course we known its colouborative and collective. But we know all staff have jobdesk. What do you think ?

  • @Yuukecchi
    @Yuukecchi 8 років тому +6

    this is one of your best yet

  • @Facarms64
    @Facarms64 8 років тому +4

    "In the mood for love" song, you know what you're doing man.

  • @ls9548
    @ls9548 8 років тому +8

    Here have my first UA-cam comment ever after a decade of constant use. Cool video dude, keep up the good work.

  • @erejnion
    @erejnion 8 років тому +13

    Camera circling around is really fucking hard to animate. That's why we often are blown away by such shots... which is kind of sad when you think about it...

    • @user-mh6ju3pg8c
      @user-mh6ju3pg8c 2 роки тому +4

      The director 'akira' (not his full name)
      Worked on
      Kabaneri
      Shingeki no kyojin
      Death note
      Highschool of the dead
      So I recommend warching them, it have dynamic camera angles, it's kind of signature of shoes

  • @pokemonhacker01
    @pokemonhacker01 7 років тому +7

    I got goosebumps immediately after hearing Ramen King

  • @vannen1098
    @vannen1098 8 років тому +13

    As soon as that background song kicked in, I immediately thought of FilthyFrank.

  • @TehAnimeHQ
    @TehAnimeHQ 8 років тому +33

    Fudge I always love your videos. Your always insightful and don't sound like your talking BS. Not to mention great editing, and a good voice (imo) to be put behind it.

    • @hpm5800
      @hpm5800 8 років тому +4

      +Teh AnimeHQ i recommend you to check out digibro's channel

    • @TehAnimeHQ
      @TehAnimeHQ 8 років тому +5

      HeadPhoneMasa Trust me I know who digibro is xD

  • @AustinLegendz
    @AustinLegendz 8 років тому +3

    I swear I can watch your videos all day. I always look forward to your videos in my sub box :P Thanks for broadening my view on little (or rather, big) details like Cinematography, thanks for the insightful reviews, thanks for everything.

  • @Tschoii90
    @Tschoii90 8 років тому +3

    SHIIIIIT! Pink guy doppin some sick beats!

  • @ChrisChasm1
    @ChrisChasm1 8 років тому +3

    i reaaaaally love the way you put your videos together, they are so pleasing to watch! keep on doing good work!

  • @Theodelous1502
    @Theodelous1502 7 років тому +1

    5:24 i like how your music perfectly matched the feel of the zooming out shot

  • @iFireRenegade
    @iFireRenegade 8 років тому +1

    Love seeing your videos like this! Simply amazing!

  • @hazardman397
    @hazardman397 3 роки тому

    Feels bad to discover this Chanel just to see that last upload is 2 years ago

  • @rougehawk
    @rougehawk 6 років тому +1

    I love this.

  • @XxAlienFaePrincexX
    @XxAlienFaePrincexX 8 років тому +1

    I love how used Pogo's music at the end he's bloody amazing and his music deserves so much love I hope you promote it more in your videos
    On the topic in general its very interesting and I love how much i learnt from it
    Keep up the good work my friend because you might help others be inspired or learn that anime is more then what they think it is

  • @JTricksReviews
    @JTricksReviews 8 років тому +2

    Top-notch video, very clean, unique and a lot of effort put in. +1 sub here.

  • @jeffvimes
    @jeffvimes 8 років тому

    Really great video, hope you continue on this topic.

  • @EmilyMeganX
    @EmilyMeganX 7 років тому

    all your videos are basically writing my whole assignment! haha thank you so much

  • @TheVampire1919
    @TheVampire1919 8 років тому +2

    Nice video! Makes me think about animation in a different way.

  • @OzoneTVAustralia
    @OzoneTVAustralia 8 років тому +2

    Definitely your best work yet. I'd love for you to continue looking at directing/cinematography in anime further, it's obviously your strength. Maybe examine certain directors/key animators?

  • @67750510
    @67750510 8 років тому

    Love your choice of music ahaha, esp yumeji's theme, reminds me of in the mood for love, splendid cinematography.

  • @GogglesIndeed
    @GogglesIndeed 8 років тому +1

    This is my favourite anime analysis video ever.

  • @johnjohning3372
    @johnjohning3372 8 років тому +7

    laughed my ass off as soon as i heard top ramen

  • @Capo98y
    @Capo98y 8 років тому +6

    Your videos are awesome and educational, thanks for your work. ^_^

  • @josezuniga4814
    @josezuniga4814 5 років тому

    why is every video you make so good

  • @Northwestlotus
    @Northwestlotus 8 років тому

    That moment where 81 summer plays with the Chitanda hair scene gave me such a nostalgic feel for some reason, thank you. Also awesome video got yourself a sub

  • @Hritik9000
    @Hritik9000 2 роки тому

    I am late but this is a really great video mate. Best of Luck!!!!!! for your future.

  • @bjvictorious101
    @bjvictorious101 8 років тому +1

    Wow. That was really informative. And yes, the cinematography is really overlooked in anime. (guilty as charged).

  • @poporopo913
    @poporopo913 8 років тому

    I love this. Keep up the good work :)

  • @sergio9929
    @sergio9929 6 років тому +1

    Thanks youtube for recommend this to me. Well done!

  • @TheEpiCool
    @TheEpiCool 8 років тому +1

    I love your editing

  • @KingKogarasumaru
    @KingKogarasumaru 7 років тому

    your music choice is beautiful

  • @michaelharrison222
    @michaelharrison222 8 років тому

    Found this on Voat. First video of yours I have seen.
    I love you.

  • @willthedill180
    @willthedill180 8 років тому +1

    dude, your videos are my drug .

  • @benjaminlimoges9801
    @benjaminlimoges9801 8 років тому +17

    was that the background music for filthy franks ramen rap!?

  • @penguindrummer252
    @penguindrummer252 8 років тому +1

    Good stuff.

  • @Colgate243
    @Colgate243 7 років тому +1

    Great video. You should do a video where you break down the scenes of an anime. That would be awesome to watch

  • @NeetGuru007
    @NeetGuru007 8 років тому

    this is a really nice topic that not many anime reviewers go into, its nice to see someone caring about the cinematography of chinese cartoons... subscribed

  • @TriTheCynic
    @TriTheCynic 8 років тому +1

    Nice.

  • @voltemup123
    @voltemup123 8 років тому

    keep these videos coming!!

  • @TheVideoOutput
    @TheVideoOutput 8 років тому

    Good analysis! A break to all the film essays out there

  • @odrke8333
    @odrke8333 8 років тому

    Very intersting video ! Nice work ! If you can do more like this one it could be very nice.

  • @axelforge6798
    @axelforge6798 8 років тому

    Very well done.

  • @badentropy
    @badentropy 2 роки тому

    i duno if anyone noticed but this man put Yumeji's theme which was used in "In the mood for love (2001)" at 4:01, what a legend

  • @jstars103
    @jstars103 8 років тому +1

    That Hyouka scene with your music was THE shit. Beautiful man. Video quality too high for your mere number of devote subs.

  • @cadenrichter6
    @cadenrichter6 8 років тому +2

    stellar

  • @photognate88
    @photognate88 8 років тому

    I really enjoyed this. well done. I would like to see your take on anime and color sometime.

  • @setiarizqianisubeno6602
    @setiarizqianisubeno6602 4 роки тому

    Nice....i like that animation...very good

  • @punloid8240
    @punloid8240 7 років тому

    this is a great video

  • @sincerelyT_
    @sincerelyT_ 3 роки тому

    I love this video.

  • @KirbyJason210
    @KirbyJason210 3 роки тому

    Love how you used Filthy Frank's Ramen King beat at 0:32 and Nujabe's Aruarian Dance at 1:19.
    Those tracks bring nostalgia to me.

  • @SubsonicSparkle
    @SubsonicSparkle 8 років тому +1

    RAMEN KING?? Alright, you're officially a certified cool guy. I used that song in a video too

  • @futuremoves99g
    @futuremoves99g 7 років тому +1

    Very interesting, thank you.

  • @ryuuk85
    @ryuuk85 8 років тому

    These are neat

  • @KarolislCraft
    @KarolislCraft 8 років тому +1

    Sir, you have excellent taste in music, have a subscribe.

  • @robertwesterfield3454
    @robertwesterfield3454 4 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @frylockjacques4899
    @frylockjacques4899 5 років тому +1

    I'd really like to hear you go on to further explain color and some good anime examples that go with it.

  • @64_jhex
    @64_jhex 3 роки тому +1

    2:28
    That's the movie " _Redline_ "
    Made by studio " *MADHOUSE* " ...
    I heard it's their production that almost made them go bankrupt.
    *GO CHECK WHY!!*

  • @holanatymuffins
    @holanatymuffins 8 років тому

    I love your videos 💖

  • @Kassiopeia_Kat
    @Kassiopeia_Kat 5 років тому +1

    My 5th time watching this video lol. I love these kind of videos

  • @TrafficCamWatch
    @TrafficCamWatch 2 роки тому

    Azumanga Web Daioh is the best POV anime scene I've ever seen. Well, the entire episode is in POV but it's done remarkably well.

  • @Request_2_PANic
    @Request_2_PANic 7 років тому +1

    I've honestly just been taking the views of things for granted.
    I've just been focusing on the story, especially the first time through.

  • @ShayyShayyv
    @ShayyShayyv 8 років тому +1

    U deserve so much more than just 27k subs :(

  • @mark12033
    @mark12033 8 років тому +2

    Greatness

  • @NLperso
    @NLperso 8 років тому

    at 0:55 here and
    THANK YOU
    I'm a big fan of cinematography and photography and everything that has to do with finding the right frame, and that's the main reason I love Zankyou No Terror so much! I hope you talk about it in this vid c:

    • @NLperso
      @NLperso 8 років тому

      +NLperso and great music choice (nujabes

  • @carolinewheeler77
    @carolinewheeler77 8 років тому

    I adore Tsuritama's color scheme. Notice how both that show and Nagi No Asukara use a whole lot of blue yet have completely different tones.

  • @cheungch1990
    @cheungch1990 8 років тому

    When the background music of In the Mood for Love slipped in, I got distracted because it was too beautiful.

  • @gabrielsylvestre3708
    @gabrielsylvestre3708 7 років тому +1

    Everyone has a personality, everyone has an ability, everyone has a world. It would do others best to remember that. Everyone is so caught up off of taking other's perceptions, visions, and ideas, they forget about their own contributions. That's also what Cinematography is all about. Your vision, your style,....your sell. Its not good to bite,....you won't last long. For those who don't bite and have their own mix of ideas,...your work shines truly out. Don't forget your own animal type. If you take someone else's vision, you won't get anything else new out of life. Contribute so others can too. If you take someone else's vision, what do you have to contribute? If you take and say you did contribute,...then you lie? You're not better than the original creator because you can't produce like they can. All the original creator will do is prove that it IS them by creating something else. When you challenge the original creator, they'll just prove you wrong because it IS their own style that succeeded in the first place. So focus on yourself and create your own contributes.

  • @mrlargefries100
    @mrlargefries100 8 років тому

    Yay Pogo!

  • @weweweLit
    @weweweLit 8 років тому

    papa franku have reached rc

  • @secretcow4228
    @secretcow4228 8 років тому +1

    this is a pretty cool video. cool enough to make me leave a comment anyway.

  • @ricecake6316
    @ricecake6316 7 років тому

    nujabes is love

  • @McDudes
    @McDudes 8 років тому

    good video :)

  • @Yuukecchi
    @Yuukecchi 8 років тому +1

    *at the first 30 seconds, THAT ME LOL

  • @finlaybg
    @finlaybg 8 років тому +1

    +RCAnime Thanks for the great video. I think the way cinematography has evolved is one of the biggest things that sets Anime apart from western 2D. May I ask what Anime you used at 2:40?

  • @facuuaf
    @facuuaf 4 роки тому

    Well, some technicisms need to be revised. For example, the Pokémon sequence you described has no "zoom", it is a complex travelling that combines a dolly in with a truck. A zoom would keep the axis still.

  • @urielorellana7
    @urielorellana7 7 років тому +2

    Nujabes playing :)

  • @vasheroo
    @vasheroo 8 років тому

    0:25 Gets me everytime!

  • @joejoemaru
    @joejoemaru 8 років тому

    I really like the visuals in Kekkai Sensen and Tokyo Ghoul

  • @manwhat4432
    @manwhat4432 7 років тому +1

    I had a mini heart attack those 3 (yes I counted exactly 3) times you showed Aria the Animation, because I keep forgetting that I'm not the only one who has watched it....

    • @pokemoniscool792000
      @pokemoniscool792000 7 років тому +1

      lol same, i love the aria series oh so much, too bad it's rather unpopular

    • @manwhat4432
      @manwhat4432 7 років тому

      david pro ikr, I wish it was at least half as popular as one of the well known slice-of-life series so people would, at the very least, know what anime I'm talking about when I mention it.

    • @pokemoniscool792000
      @pokemoniscool792000 7 років тому

      the thing is aria has a very strong cult following (me and you are prime examples) but that's because we finished the series, too many pass up on aria based on the synopsis or in the few first episodes

    • @manwhat4432
      @manwhat4432 7 років тому

      david pro Yeah, which is understandable but still a bit sad...

    • @pokemoniscool792000
      @pokemoniscool792000 7 років тому

      no matter the time, i think aria will always be one of my favourite show. I regretted finishing avvenire , it left a gaping hole in my soul.

  • @adityabhadkamkar8041
    @adityabhadkamkar8041 8 років тому

    can you please make a behind the scene video ( including the intro ) please . i love your videos and anime and am inspired by them .

  • @akabayashi7915
    @akabayashi7915 8 років тому +1

    I love you.

  • @aptspire
    @aptspire 8 років тому

    1:20 "Hi, my name is Tony, and this is EFAP." *cue music*

  • @DOTentity
    @DOTentity 8 років тому

    I would love to hear about your thoughts on Space Dandy's Limbo episode :D

  • @GLENLOVESUBWAY
    @GLENLOVESUBWAY 8 років тому +85

    >Not talking about one of anime's best creations: "Butt Cinematography"
    Disliked.

    • @RCAnime
      @RCAnime  8 років тому +24

      +GLENLOVESUBWAY Soon

    • @TheCanipaEffect
      @TheCanipaEffect 8 років тому +8

      +Александр Речкин Hi, would you mind if I printed this comment and had it framed? I've been looking for something especially hilarious to give people a laugh whenever they come through my house.

    • @TheCanipaEffect
      @TheCanipaEffect 8 років тому +9

      Александр Речкин You're a national treasure.

    • @Reydriel
      @Reydriel 8 років тому +1

      +Alex Rechkin
      I don't think anime fans are very interested in trying to appeal to the mainstream :P

    • @AdequateProximityPH
      @AdequateProximityPH 7 років тому

      Alex Rechkin The world isn't all black and white, it's possible for anime to have butts, and at the same time deliver a proper and compelling narrative

  • @zatch01
    @zatch01 8 років тому

    Enjoyed the video, but asks more questions than it answered for the viewer. Touches on topics briefly, would love to see each flushed out in its own series. Frame, movement, colour, lighting. If these are film essays, this video feels like just a introduction. Suggestion. Would love to see part 2. Examples of cinematography unique to anime.... Is it the play on time and movement? (Ex: redline, looney toons, kill la kill). Internal character discord reflected outside? (Paprika?). Metaphors and symbolism presenting the surreal in anime? Camera movement, or lack thereof is only relative to the freedoms of staging and orchestrating movement in the frame? Is noir or German expressionism better suited for animation with unlimited control over lighting and contrast? Birds eye view in anime vs traditional film, which uses it more effectively? Or has anime simply truly perfected lowbrow cinematography? fan service shots vs music video bootyshots? Enjoying your anime essays, pls continue.

  • @Bboy101GiAlU
    @Bboy101GiAlU 8 років тому

    nujabes and filthy frank musicc in one video -> liked

  • @PyryOikarinen
    @PyryOikarinen 7 років тому +21

    Is there a channel that analyses cinematography in anime, like an anime Every Frame a Painting? I've been really interested in this stuff for a while but I'm having trouble finding anything. A blog would be fine too, but I'd prefer a UA-cam channel.

    • @Gadottinho
      @Gadottinho 4 роки тому +3

      dont know if you still want to know, but "replay value" analyses some animes, mainly hyouka

    • @MoonAnime
      @MoonAnime 2 роки тому

      I did one recently. And I'm always looking out for it. If you'd like, kindly check my channel out :)

  • @andryzoun
    @andryzoun 8 років тому

    Yeah...i freaking like what i see in most of anime

  • @phamhoangthong4815
    @phamhoangthong4815 8 років тому

    can you do a videos about list of relaxing anime like aria , yuru yuri,....?(thank you)

  • @SelenaC_anime
    @SelenaC_anime 8 років тому +8

    Your editing is phenomenal.
    Out of curiosity, are/were you a film student?

    • @RCAnime
      @RCAnime  8 років тому +2

      +Selena C I am a film student, though I plan to switch to English instead.

    • @SelenaC_anime
      @SelenaC_anime 8 років тому +1

      Well it looks like it's paying off in your videos.
      Wish I had that kind of knowledge.

    • @RCAnime
      @RCAnime  8 років тому +8

      +Selena C To be completely honest, everything that I've learnt wasn't due to me being a film student; but instead from external sources. Which is why I don't recommend film school, and am changing my major to English.

    • @SelenaC_anime
      @SelenaC_anime 8 років тому

      I need to do plenty of research myself on both writing and film. Can you help me get started with links or books? (If it's not too much trouble, I'll understand.)

    • @RCAnime
      @RCAnime  8 років тому +13

      My recommendation is actually to try and avoid books about film. I think the best thing to do is to just watch as many movies as you can and read whatever books that appeal to your interests, be it whatever subject (just not books on film). Because film is a visual/audio narrative, and books don't do such a medium justice. There are editorial sites that are great however, giving you snippets of what goes into filmmaking (which are free).
      Cinephila and Beyond - www.cinephiliabeyond.org/
      And watch any video essay you can find on either UA-cam or Vimeo; I'd say Every Frame a Painting, kogonada, Kevin B. Lee, and Raccord are great places to start.

  • @RenagadeZZZ
    @RenagadeZZZ 6 років тому

    What is the anime with the crazy hair take over. I have to watch this.