The more i learn about filmmaking the more i can appreciate movies. Just watched the turin horse and man did i enjoy it! Those long takes, composition, lighting of the scenes etc i never gave any thought before becoming obsessed with making my own little films. Thanks for the video mister!
This is brilliantly put together - reminds me of a John Landis quote where he said that film is completely objective to where you are in your life when you watch the specific film - thought about this and came to the conclusion that many filmmakers try and create the emotions they hope the audience may feel - when in fact those emotional impulses don't need to be built in to the film. Just tell your story and cross your fingers.
"Just tell your story and cross your fingers" So true. Couldn't agree more. And: Make it so personal, so that you don't really want to share it. (I think Tarantino once said that. I think that is pretty important to consider for anybody who starts filmmaking and just wants to recreate the cool movies they like)
I used to feel obligated to watch a film (or a play) all the way through out of an obligation for the work having been done (as a life long actor, writer, producer) but I have to admit that - now in my 60s - my interest had better be engaged pretty much in the first five minutes. Time is more precious and better spent on something more productive in my own life (which usually involves my own acting, writing, producing OR day job that affords me the $$$ to explore my passions!) You get pretty good at assessing WHAT the work is and WHY it was produced and - unfortunately - a LOT of what I’d produced in the US today is propaganda to toe the Party, Government line and lack story, plot, interesting characters or brilliant dialogue. But I agree that there are popcorn 🍿 movies and there are SERIOUS 🎭 movies. And there are certain actors who I will see regardless of what the film is about. But “current events” has been pretty much taken over by Social Media and “films” are too short and watered down to seriously take on complex topics (not to mention the dialectic argument that there’s not much point to talking about something unless it’s a dialogue… point… counterpoint) I would shy away from watching or producing a film that is “topical” not just my opinion but a current debate amongst the followed Content Creators… ua-cam.com/video/s3rAZEvwCLM/v-deo.html
Very informative, educational. Step by step approach, from a viewer, a casual watcher to be interested in the art, craft and people involved. Most imp : a 90 min feature film takes two years of lives of persons involved. A story or sweat, tears and blood. Hardwork with passion and determination. Not an easy choice. Its more than what do obe sees on the screen. Appreciate your deep interest.
Thanks for this, I didn't realize I do some of these anyway and it obviously relates to all art, and even non art like the sports analogy. Really beneficial for me and my aspiring movie buff hobby
Actually, I think that it’s never been - easier - to become a “film maker” ! Think of it - how many people has access to “film” stock, tungsten lighting, reel to reel audio recorders and the ability to distribute - outside - of the STUDIO system… Digitalization of the Media for images and audio and LED lighting has never been more affordable… and getting cheaper every year. As for the rest.. it will always be like herding cats!
1:47 not true. Money can have absolutely no impact. I watch a lot of film. I don't pay for any of it. Yet, I can watch a specific film I enjoyed previously many times over and still appreciate it a great deal. Often I appreciate it in new ways even after having seen it dozens of times before.
Thanks, as always, for your insight, and for not overwhelming your presentation with the horrible looking back light seen all too often in such videos. What is it that makes video people virtually blind when they latch on to a technique. Nothing looks worse than overpowering backlight. It's not cool, it's not cleaver, and above and beyond all else, it's not "artsy." Quite the opposite. It's dumb. Backlight should never make it difficult to see the subject of the scene. And the stupid mania for the "blurry" background looks terrible to an average viewer. When my wife, who knows next to nothing about video, first noticed the blurry background she said to me "What's wrong with the camera?" Point well taken. Nothing is wrong with the camera. Something is wrong with the shooter who has been blinded by ideological concerns and has failed to ask his or herself the salient questionL; does this actually look good?
How to appreciate film : 1 - Find a film. 2 - Watch the film. 3 - If you don't like it, watch at least 20 minutes; my experience is that a good movie might not tickle me until the 15-20 min. mark. 4 - If you like it, watch until the end. It's worth it. 5 - If you're mad at the movie for "manipulating" you, then it succeeded in its intent. Sleep on it. 6 - Ignore the ratings, movies aren't a competition. Those are my tips after I watched and selected a movie a day for over a year during the pandemic :) Also, first-viewing is a LOT more to me than "mere entertainment", and there is a lot of movies which goal is NOT to entertain you, but to make you realize something important about society. They are not easy to watch and it took me a long time to appreciate them casually - and sometimes, you just want to watch a comedy! Don't only watch dark/psychological movies either. All genres of films are equal. There is a movie about it called "The unbearable weight of massive talent" and it's perhaps the best I've seen out of the 300+ movies I watched recently, with a massive honorable mention to Sean Baker's Red Rocket. Also appreciate that paying for tickets will make appreciate a movie more - or hate it more if you don't like it I guess but it's OK if you're with friends - but it you are a broke film students, there are other ways to watch all the movies you want for free. And no, I will not feel bad for Hollywood - and I will pay for films like Red Rocket and other indie movies I love. Finally, you can have an amazing experience at home on a budget set-up if you know what you're doing like me. I spent considerable amount of time learning how cameras and screens work, as well as sound and stereo imaging - one would be amazed as what a properly calibrated computer monitor and properly placed stereo speakers can give you as an experience. The only film that I regret not going to the theater in the past 3 years is Dune, but I am 100% certain it will come back to theaters soon especially in Montreal where Villeneuve is still living! :)
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The more i learn about filmmaking the more i can appreciate movies. Just watched the turin horse and man did i enjoy it! Those long takes, composition, lighting of the scenes etc i never gave any thought before becoming obsessed with making my own little films. Thanks for the video mister!
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This is brilliantly put together - reminds me of a John Landis quote where he said that film is completely objective to where you are in your life when you watch the specific film - thought about this and came to the conclusion that many filmmakers try and create the emotions they hope the audience may feel - when in fact those emotional impulses don't need to be built in to the film. Just tell your story and cross your fingers.
Yeah some films hit different with different age. Only some.
"Just tell your story and cross your fingers"
So true. Couldn't agree more.
And: Make it so personal, so that you don't really want to share it.
(I think Tarantino once said that. I think that is pretty important to consider for anybody who starts filmmaking and just wants to recreate the cool movies they like)
@@JohannesBuc oh yeah that's a good one - thanks for sharing.
I used to feel obligated to watch a film (or a play) all the way through out of an obligation for the work having been done (as a life long actor, writer, producer) but I have to admit that - now in my 60s - my interest had better be engaged pretty much in the first five minutes. Time is more precious and better spent on something more productive in my own life (which usually involves my own acting, writing, producing OR day job that affords me the $$$ to explore my passions!)
You get pretty good at assessing WHAT the work is and WHY it was produced and - unfortunately - a LOT of what I’d produced in the US today is propaganda to toe the Party, Government line and lack story, plot, interesting characters or brilliant dialogue.
But I agree that there are popcorn 🍿 movies and there are SERIOUS 🎭 movies.
And there are certain actors who I will see regardless of what the film is about.
But “current events” has been pretty much taken over by Social Media and “films” are too short and watered down to seriously take on complex topics (not to mention the dialectic argument that there’s not much point to talking about something unless it’s a dialogue… point… counterpoint) I would shy away from watching or producing a film that is “topical” not just my opinion but a current debate amongst the followed Content Creators…
ua-cam.com/video/s3rAZEvwCLM/v-deo.html
Very informative, educational. Step by step approach, from a viewer, a casual watcher to be interested in the art, craft and people involved. Most imp : a 90 min feature film takes two years of lives of persons involved. A story or sweat, tears and blood. Hardwork with passion and determination. Not an easy choice. Its more than what do obe sees on the screen. Appreciate your deep interest.
I love your work bro! God bless you.
Thanks for this, I didn't realize I do some of these anyway and it obviously relates to all art, and even non art like the sports analogy. Really beneficial for me and my aspiring movie buff hobby
Perfect explanation!❤...worth it 🤭
Thank you Sareesh 🙏
Thank you .it was so good
thank you for your spelling and eloquence
I appreciate Sareesh Sudhakaran ✊
Thank you, Shane!
I also have learned appriciating films I was doing that for don't look under the bed!
now i can appreciate 2 girls 1 cup like a true artist
Martin Scorsese “This is cinema”
If you like it, you like it. If you don't, you don't. It's just that simple, no tips required.
It's shit
Man, nice choice
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Stop questioning a film ,start loving a film , you problems will clear.
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As it's appearing on a white shirt
Good content though 👍
This guy loves tenis
nice :)
Actually, I think that it’s never been - easier - to become a “film maker” ! Think of it - how many people has access to “film” stock, tungsten lighting, reel to reel audio recorders and the ability to distribute - outside - of the STUDIO system…
Digitalization of the Media for images and audio and LED lighting has never been more affordable… and getting cheaper every year.
As for the rest.. it will always be like herding cats!
This is more like tennis appreciation.
1:47 not true. Money can have absolutely no impact.
I watch a lot of film. I don't pay for any of it. Yet, I can watch a specific film I enjoyed previously many times over and still appreciate it a great deal. Often I appreciate it in new ways even after having seen it dozens of times before.
Thanks, as always, for your insight, and for not overwhelming your presentation with the horrible looking back light seen all too often in such videos.
What is it that makes video people virtually blind when they latch on to a technique. Nothing looks worse than overpowering backlight. It's not cool, it's not cleaver, and above and beyond all else, it's not "artsy." Quite the opposite. It's dumb.
Backlight should never make it difficult to see the subject of the scene.
And the stupid mania for the "blurry" background looks terrible to an average viewer. When my wife, who knows next to nothing about video, first noticed the blurry background she said to me "What's wrong with the camera?"
Point well taken. Nothing is wrong with the camera. Something is wrong with the shooter who has been blinded by ideological concerns and has failed to ask his or herself the salient questionL; does this actually look good?
love your channel and the effort but totally against any rule when it becomes to art. Otherwise it isn´t.
Step 1. Watch film.
Step 2. Appreciate film.
Step 3. Done.
If you provide us with cinematography E Book pdf s it would be great..
How to appreciate film :
1 - Find a film.
2 - Watch the film.
3 - If you don't like it, watch at least 20 minutes; my experience is that a good movie might not tickle me until the 15-20 min. mark.
4 - If you like it, watch until the end. It's worth it.
5 - If you're mad at the movie for "manipulating" you, then it succeeded in its intent. Sleep on it.
6 - Ignore the ratings, movies aren't a competition.
Those are my tips after I watched and selected a movie a day for over a year during the pandemic :)
Also, first-viewing is a LOT more to me than "mere entertainment", and there is a lot of movies which goal is NOT to entertain you, but to make you realize something important about society.
They are not easy to watch and it took me a long time to appreciate them casually - and sometimes, you just want to watch a comedy! Don't only watch dark/psychological movies either. All genres of films are equal. There is a movie about it called "The unbearable weight of massive talent" and it's perhaps the best I've seen out of the 300+ movies I watched recently, with a massive honorable mention to Sean Baker's Red Rocket.
Also appreciate that paying for tickets will make appreciate a movie more - or hate it more if you don't like it I guess but it's OK if you're with friends - but it you are a broke film students, there are other ways to watch all the movies you want for free. And no, I will not feel bad for Hollywood - and I will pay for films like Red Rocket and other indie movies I love.
Finally, you can have an amazing experience at home on a budget set-up if you know what you're doing like me. I spent considerable amount of time learning how cameras and screens work, as well as sound and stereo imaging - one would be amazed as what a properly calibrated computer monitor and properly placed stereo speakers can give you as an experience.
The only film that I regret not going to the theater in the past 3 years is Dune, but I am 100% certain it will come back to theaters soon especially in Montreal where Villeneuve is still living! :)
I for one can relate to this 💯% 🥹🧐