"We are guardians of the image and that's how I see our role as DP's..."- Geoff Boyle. This just brought a huge smile to my face. In a world so consumed with the latest and biggest we can often forget that it's the images and the story that's memorable not the resolution.
I want to take this guy out to dinner, sit there and just listen to all his crazy stories; then go and make some movies with him. I love his no BS approach.
"Me watch the Sound of Music? Never!" I don't know how you can be a master in the craft and not love that movie. Sound of Music is a MASTERPIECE in every regard.
Sat and watched this in awe and amazement. This is the truest words on imagery I’ve heard. It’s about the image fk the numbers. Sharp, no blur or movement, dynamic range etc etc. It’s the feeling a movie or still evokes. Love this video.
Michael Christensen: I don’t get the impression that Geoff Boyle is in anyway saying that technical knowledge isn’t important. He is simply trying to help film makers to focus on what is most important, story. You are partly right about the technical expertise of the painters that he mentioned but not entirely. Certainly many renaissance artist were taught from an early age the importance of technique but the truly great artists, the ones who made paradigm shifts in art history, put vision above technique. It’s clear to me that Geoff is polarising the argument for effect so that he can drive the message home but it seems that we have lost the ability to read between the lines. In the end a good story will stand up even when the production values are not the best.
Guys, I really love the channel because it’s serious, it’s the most serious channel on UA-cam on the subject. Don’t, please don’t ruin it by using cheesy music, it’s not necessary and it’s quite bothersome and forced, your channel is unique, be smarter and less lazy, use music when you REALLY need it.
People are so cautious to what's trendy without being a true artist. Instagram and social media are to blame for this. It's steals your true identity as an artist, because you are too infatuated with the new gear or new trend. Stop chasing the shot, and believe in your own ideas. Be productive with what you have and test yourself. I'm trying so can you.
Geoff is a very technical guy , but what he's saying is don't put the cart before the horse . Put the most important thing first the rest will naturally follow
Some of this is valid but some of it is a little too backwards looking. I think Roger Deakins might have something to say about ‘We can’t do it this good anymore’
Its so tiresome seeing overly balanced, technically corrected, lacking contrast everyone after these day... I remember in cinema seeing Dunkirk some inconsistencies in black value, sometimes its black, sometimes its dark grey or purple, and its so organic, alive and cinematics.
Before I rip into this piece I want to say that I respect the argument that says great Art depends largely on expressing ideas in an artful way. That said, the way this guy dismisses technical considerations is borderline idiotic. Many of the masters of painting had incredible technical knowledge. They suffered over considerations like oil to pigment ratios, signature pigment blends, and paintbrush specs. If you want to paint like Rembrandt or Edward Hopper you have to have the technical knowledge to match them. The same goes for if you want to shoot like Gordon Willis or Roger Deakins. Much of what he says about Bill Brandt is just clueless. Bill Brandt never could have made any of those images without understanding dynamic range or how to make a photo with deep focus. Then he goes on to name drop a bunch of famous Artists and how much money rich people are willing to pay for their work. We're supposed to learn something from a bunch of super wealthy people having a di
I have worked as an artist for many years, which included teaching for 5. The students who fared the worse were the ones who were always asking me, "What kind of paint should I buy? What brushes should I use?" They were so hung up on these aspects of painting that they believed that these things would make them a better artist. Boyle isn't saying not to learn these things. He's saying that great artists think about the image first and figure out how best to service it. I'll end with one of the most famous examples of what happens when a camera man ignores that: ua-cam.com/video/VWLKwrmYd6A/v-deo.html
At the start he says not to care about colour and resolution but by the end of the vid he's complaining about the compromises of digital image making and its inferior IQ to older film processes? Huh?
Rest in peace, Geoff. What a legend.
"its sharp without being harsh" I LOVE THIS
"We are guardians of the image and that's how I see our role as DP's..."- Geoff Boyle.
This just brought a huge smile to my face. In a world so consumed with the latest and biggest we can often forget that it's the images and the story that's memorable not the resolution.
Please Cooke, get Geoff in to do his entire course on UA-cam. Love his approach and attitude.
Can Geoff be my Grandpa! Could just listen to his stories all day.
I want to take this guy out to dinner, sit there and just listen to all his crazy stories; then go and make some movies with him. I love his no BS approach.
"Me watch the Sound of Music? Never!" I don't know how you can be a master in the craft and not love that movie. Sound of Music is a MASTERPIECE in every regard.
I LOVE Geoff Boyle's views on cinematography/filmmaking. He breaks it down to both a science and a pure philosophy.
Sat and watched this in awe and amazement. This is the truest words on imagery I’ve heard. It’s about the image fk the numbers. Sharp, no blur or movement, dynamic range etc etc. It’s the feeling a movie or still evokes. Love this video.
Michael Christensen: I don’t get the impression that Geoff Boyle is in anyway saying that technical knowledge isn’t important. He is simply trying to help film makers to focus on what is most important, story. You are partly right about the technical expertise of the painters that he mentioned but not entirely. Certainly many renaissance artist were taught from an early age the importance of technique but the truly great artists, the ones who made paradigm shifts in art history, put vision above technique. It’s clear to me that Geoff is polarising the argument for effect so that he can drive the message home but it seems that we have lost the ability to read between the lines. In the end a good story will stand up even when the production values are not the best.
RIP Geoff :(
so simple but so insightful. who cares about the numbers or anything as long as it looks good?
Delightful. He speaks my mind.
Couldn’t agree more! It’s not the gear it’s the artist.
I’m a complete amateur and will never be able to rent a Cooke lens, but I love these minidocs of the masters. They are so inspiring. Thank you!
think big dude, we never know what's gonna happen
Aaron Estevez Encouragement appreciated!
Never say never. You can make it happen
I have to fully agree Mr. Boyle! It had to be said! Thank you.
God bless Mr. Boyle.
This is so well articulated. Thank you CookeOpticsTV and Geoff Boyle!
Fantastic! Something I have to remind myself of all the time when I find myself softening the shit out of natively shot 4k material.
yet another amazing video from Cooke Optics and Geoff.
This is a great perspective on film.
Guys, I really love the channel because it’s serious, it’s the most serious channel on UA-cam on the subject. Don’t, please don’t ruin it by using cheesy music, it’s not necessary and it’s quite bothersome and forced, your channel is unique, be smarter and less lazy, use music when you REALLY need it.
You got the title wrong ;)
Thank you Cooke Optics for such informative and actionable content in each video!
Brilliant, Geoff!
Wow that Was great
So good!
Well said.
wow this is my favorite so far
Amen.
brilliant
this guy.....i'd pay to have dinner with him.
I agree 100%
Gotta love UA-cam for providing access to Greats of filmmaking - Geoff Boyle explains why DP’s are the guardians of the image! Awesome! 🤠🙌🎥💡💡💡
Thank you.
I love this guy! Speaks the truth!! Everyone is so obsessed with specs nowadays!
Good examples !!!
good stuff!!
People are so cautious to what's trendy without being a true artist. Instagram and social media are to blame for this. It's steals your true identity as an artist, because you are too infatuated with the new gear or new trend. Stop chasing the shot, and believe in your own ideas. Be productive with what you have and test yourself. I'm trying so can you.
Amen...
If you dropped Hanz zimmer's 'Time' behind this it would be a heartbreaking piece of video -
Geoff is a very technical guy , but what he's saying is don't put the cart before the horse . Put the most important thing first the rest will naturally follow
THIS VIDEO IS A ANTHEM FOR MODERN CINEMATOGRAPHERS! YES FUCK THE NUMBERS!
Absolutely agree! But probably not a popular opinion with the Red boys. Who cares for 4k, 6k, 8k? If it looks good it looks good! End of story.
Fock tha numbas
Know digital and then focus on being creative and leave your camera gear ego at home or kill it completely.
yeah but the window is over exposed
Cooke channel tried to be modest and wrote "Forget the numbers" instead of "FUCK THE NUMBERS!!"
FUCK THE NUMBERS!!!! Skan @ 8K, project @ 4K..... :)
Some of this is valid but some of it is a little too backwards looking. I think Roger Deakins might have something to say about ‘We can’t do it this good anymore’
This dude just saved me from myself.
🧐
Seems like he’s talking about these UA-camrs out there.
Damn this man is a genius
I think you should change the title to fuck the numbers ha ha
Fuck the numbers.
Its so tiresome seeing overly balanced, technically corrected, lacking contrast everyone after these day... I remember in cinema seeing Dunkirk some inconsistencies in black value, sometimes its black, sometimes its dark grey or purple, and its so organic, alive and cinematics.
I hate that FPS, MPix, DR, Bitrate fapppers, whoes don't know basics, how to shoot, and edit.
Before I rip into this piece I want to say that I respect the argument that says great Art depends largely on expressing ideas in an artful way. That said, the way this guy dismisses technical considerations is borderline idiotic. Many of the masters of painting had incredible technical knowledge. They suffered over considerations like oil to pigment ratios, signature pigment blends, and paintbrush specs.
If you want to paint like Rembrandt or Edward Hopper you have to have the technical knowledge to match them. The same goes for if you want to shoot like Gordon Willis or Roger Deakins. Much of what he says about Bill Brandt is just clueless. Bill Brandt never could have made any of those images without understanding dynamic range or how to make a photo with deep focus.
Then he goes on to name drop a bunch of famous Artists and how much money rich people are willing to pay for their work. We're supposed to learn something from a bunch of super wealthy people having a di
Well said
I have worked as an artist for many years, which included teaching for 5. The students who fared the worse were the ones who were always asking me, "What kind of paint should I buy? What brushes should I use?" They were so hung up on these aspects of painting that they believed that these things would make them a better artist. Boyle isn't saying not to learn these things. He's saying that great artists think about the image first and figure out how best to service it. I'll end with one of the most famous examples of what happens when a camera man ignores that: ua-cam.com/video/VWLKwrmYd6A/v-deo.html
At the start he says not to care about colour and resolution but by the end of the vid he's complaining about the compromises of digital image making and its inferior IQ to older film processes? Huh?