Joker Cinematographer Explains The Impact of Color in Film | Vanity Fair
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- "Joker" cinematographer Lawrence Sher explains the impact color has on film. Using several of his films as examples, including "The Hangover," "Garden State," and "Paul." Sher explains how hue, saturation, and light affect the mood, style, and story of a film.
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I like how Lawrence Sher adds the bit about his economics major, really helps inspire people who maybe don't have the option to study film extensively at school or college or such
It does.
Lol but, at the same time, it says to people who did study TV and Film why didn't you take the circuitous route haha.
"you don't have to think of it as technical" meaning if you just like what you do then being "professionally trained" doesn't really matter . Chase ya dreams
ÆROGLU I am currently a bus econ major wanting to get into film. Do you have any advice?? i don’t know where to start
You really don't need to go to film school. Biggest benefit of going is to make connections and network. But to learn the craft all you have to do is start working as a PA and learn by doing.
I really hope Joker gets a cinematography nomination at the Oscars. Sher managed to make gritty Gotham look beautiful on screen and he deserves recognition.
Agree, it really had a big impact in the film
Take notes EndGame
he sher does
@@joelweiss8313 😂
they make it at oscar campaign. all categories including cinematography.
When a "Master" teaches like a cool friend instead being a big head.
this guys has made some of the most beautiful cinematography in recent movies and still talks like a humble student. I smell an Oscar.
this video is gem for film students 👍🏽
Shiv Fernando do you follow Cooke Optics TV? It’s mostly this, people who are true masters of their craft explaining things in a very humble way
This is literally film school in 15 minutes, wow
Is it worth it to go to film school?
@@philipwapano8496 No.
@@GellertTV Really? Why?
@@philipwapano8496 Trust me I know someone who studied in a film school, he said it wasn't worth it for the money (Really expensive in our country) and that it's just a waste of time
You should just test out your own things you can't LEARN art
@@GellertTV thanks for the reassurance. I'm really glad I chose a science track for the time being.
It's nice to meet Academy Award winners prior to their victory.
He's in the forefront with Jarin Blaschke
Like the oscars would let something so controversial win an award
There's no way Joker's gonna win cinematography, it doesn't deserve it at all when compared to the competition. 1917 is probably gonna get it.
@@sturmp I read an article about this, some Oscar academy voters are refusing to even watch Joker, let alone nominate it for awards. They think it's "pro-incel" and "promoting mass shootings".
@@yyperi no way !!! man i really wanted joker to just sweep the oscars :,,,,,,|
Now I understand why this joker wears bright red instead of a darker purple like the other versions. Makes him stand out way more.
He looks like a combination of all the variations of Joker
I think the Red suit looks much better
@@highonsleep4219 I wouldn't say better . I would say.................. different but in a good way .
@@WhyTho525 I'll correct myself. In my opinion it looks better, the classic purple suit is cool, but i prefer the Red suit.
@@highonsleep4219 Everyone has their own opinions :)
“I was an economics major, I don’t know any of this stuff”.
*Proceeds to make one of the most beautiful films ever*
@@kaship98 proving practice beats theory
@@POPDATA and passion and dedication too :)
yeah, well, that's just, your opinion, man
ew
so? Economists can do anything. They can even pilot a rocket ship. This is why economists make all the important decisions.
"little gross, but for me quite beautiful."
I felt that.
R/Im14AndThisIsDeep
@@dicksuckersunite8672 r/imanasshole
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Is the dress black and blue or white and gold?
Lawrence Sher: “blue and orange”
And a thin slice of violet
For me it is blue and gold.
Viktor Reznov I see it as a nice tone of yellow with a tinge of brunette
with a preference for dirty sodium vaper
Do not try to assign color to the dress. That's impossible. Instead, only realize the truth... There is no dress. Then you will see that it not the dress that has color. It is yourself.
This dude isn't only a great cinematographer, but my man's funny af
This is one of the greatest versions of a BTS style video I have ever seen in my life. Lawrence was incredible to watch (obviously) but also in terms of the choices made and the production of THIS video.... just wow. Whoever made this, thank you and you are absolutely murdering it.
Garrett Watts thank you, sir! I made this video. It’s ya boi!
hello garrett :)
Jupiter Wilky May no way!! i think i want to be a director when i’m older, have you got any advice for me?
Of course you are here😂
When a "Master" teaches like a cool friend instead being a big head.
this guys has made some of the most beautiful cinematography in recent movies and still talks like a humble student. I smell an Oscar.
this video is gem for film students 👍🏽
Heard “Cyan” more in this video than in all of my life.
Did it have you just cyan in exacperation?
Mr Sher
1-You seem likea very funny cool dude
2-You deserve an Oscar for this. Joker is a gem of a movie and utterly beautiful to look at
3- When it's Taco time, it's Taco time.
4. *"No tacos at dusk!"*
5. NO TACOS AT DUSK
6. NO TACOS AT DUSK!
7. always beat your kids
8. Always listen to @@beepbooplettuce
Finally cinematographers getting the spot light!
I see what you did there, "spot light"
We deserve it after all lol
🤢🤢
“I don’t know much, just a guy trying to make a movie” jeez, if he doesn’t know much, I’m an amoeba 😔
Lawrence Sher really puts the 'cyan' in cyanematography.
Omagga 🎯
Creative
Cyanematography is TIGHT
Dad Joke
I love this guy😂😂He's hilarious.
Such a great cinematographer.
He seems very down to earth
@@Andre_APM yesss
I think cinematographer's generally have a bit of a 'up themselves' 'arrogant' vibe. Lawrence seems so normal
agreed!
one of the most beautiful shots with blue and orange is when joker was smoking backstage of Murray's studio .. it was pure perfection the colours with Joaquin's charisma and the cigarette smoke slowly moving , a real life painting 💙✨
A A yep thought the same way
Beautiful blend of colors!
A A that was the shot that made me think “this movie has to win for cinematography”. It’s beautiful.
@@ureallysuckglobes yeah me too , like the whole movie shots are incredible but this particular one just has something idk what it is but it's just mesmerising
A A This was my favorite scene cinematically in the entire movie. So rad to see I wasn’t the only one that was so mesmerized by the moment.
@@DoraKola not alone for sure 🤝
1:08 "i was an economics major, i don't know any of this stuff."
Proceeds directly to explain this stuff
"I'm just a simple guy trying to make a movie... " ❤️
14:28
I’ve never been so interested in color and light until now
Seriously it really is interesting af
@@thedarktruthcometolight404 ya it got me interested in it. i usually see the colour green to be as a form of life like, ya know the nature colour. and yellow was a form of disgust for me. never thought it could be used as the opposite for both.
@@tommyblade8093 same its really amazing we dont realize how much color and kight has to do with our mood and vibe
I cannot stop thinking about this film, please tell me im not the only one..
Snipee same
Nope. Saw it 2 weeks ago and I'm still processing it. Every frame was perfection.
Same... Why is this film so perfect?
Same.
Saw it, appreciated it, moved on. But yea, a very good movie, would be surprised if Joaquin didn't get an Oscar. Definitely the most memorable movie this year so far.
Cinematography is so important to a film’s overall presentation. It helps create the mood, as well as narration of subplot ... This was a brilliant documentary film on the topic.
This is a great use of the servers of UA-cam. Well done, Vanity Fair.
so the most important rule of cinematography is “no tacos at dusk”. i’ll write it down
hahahahahah
I honestly didn't think this video would be as interesting as it was. Well done 👏
Charisma goes a long way
same, he's very charismatic!
Joker bathroom scene was so beautiful to look at.
"What colors may we choose in this film?"
*Me after watching this video* : "C Y A N"
You should rename your account so
14:35 "All of this technical stuff...don't worry about it."
*cries in film school*
That's okay! Having the technical stuff at your disposal can absolutely help, he just means that even without that, there's a human side that you can't necessarily teach
@@ReturnTheSlab932 I rather think he meant that you shouldn't be scared by the technical stuff. The amount of information may seem overwhelming at first, but if you're learning it step by step you will learn it eventually :D
What he meant is that we don't need to understand something to enjoy it. Which shows off with how people enjoyed this movie even without knowledge about cinematography.
Hey dont worry about it. One day youll be a film school instructor too, working to boost up your pension off young students backs in exchange for hopes, dreams, and a fancy piece of paper
@@crosswire7777 ouch, that's harshh
This seems so relaxed when he talks. Kinda reminds me of my dad explaining something.
Dad vibes
He just gives dad/chill uncle vibes
"I'm just the simple guy trying to make the movies" - Golden inspiring words, the most important part of the video
I remember watching The Hangover and I was really surprised with how well it was shot for a comedy film. I hadn't seen that before. There was so much contrast and it made it look real nice.
Easily movie of the year. Can watch content like this all day.
Let me know when you've seen Parasite
Logiic
Let me know when you’ve seen Joker.
Micah Adamson it better be the best godamn paced 3.5 hour film I’ve EVER seen
Caleb you obviously haven’t seen the Lighthouse
Logiic mannnn it’s like Parasite fans literally look for Joker comments like this, kinda sad, just enjoy your foreign film let other people Enjoy what they want
Every crew member of the movie did their job perfectly, even the extras, a freaking masterpiece man
love this guy, he’s so calming and informative without being patronising
Film students be like: write that down, write that down!! 🤣
The cinematography in Joker is incredible! I was stunned by it already during the 1st viewing.
He really loves the color Cyan. I don’t blame him
As tired as I am of everything in teal and orange, I gotta say joker did it really well.
when i first watch this movie, i notice and really really love the color composition in EVERY SINGLE FRAME(its crazy and no im not exaggerating)
its like every frame is specially tailored and bathed in holy water
He deserves an oscar for Joker. I can't remember any other movie that was shot so beautiful and I saw it both in IMAX and the next day in Dolby Digital. I can't wait to buy the 4K blu-ray.
WhoIsRamsey I thought that joker was the best film cinematography wise, until I see The Lighthouse, GODAMN was that crazy
WhoIsRamsey That’s great. I just hope your not one of those people who buys blu rays of movies they don’t even like
Watch more movies then...
@@NicolasCharly Sure I can watch more and other movies with other actors but that won't change the fact that Joaquin Phoenix is the best.
U talked about the cinematographer, not the lead actor tho
Nobody:
Lawrence Sher: *C Y A N*
*S O D I U M V A P O U R*
I was your 100th like. Let's get married.
Well, pretty much every graphic designer, illustrator, people working in print.
I mean it is a primary color
And now Larry is an Oscar nominated. Congrats to this charming man. So well deserved!
This movie's cinematography and color scheme was absolutely beautiful.
Facts
I'll watch anything with Joker in the title
Yup
Irving Guevara What if it’s about Leto’s Joker?
MadMidasStudios haha chill out
I'm a simple gal.
I see Joker in the title, I click.
😂
@@madmidasstudios1629 ooooff good point hahaha
He’s technically explaining Joker’s scenes. In the movie you HAVE to pay attention to the color tone. The color tone can tell you if Arthur is hallucinating or not.
if that is the case.. the whole movie is just hallucination ryt?
@@jaycardcast no
@@Deathlock61 it all might be cuz every clock in the entire movie are at 11:11
@@aleonflex6611 that happens in a lot of movies where the clock doesn't change
And the director said that doesn't mean anything
Joaquin said in a interview one of the main things he liked about the movie Is that people need to decide what's REAL and what wasn't plus not all clocks are the same there's a clock in the Murray show that's around 10:40 I think.
Lawrence's commentary for the whole "Joker" movie would be incredible. This was so fascinating. The bathroom dance was so epic.
This just made me fall even deeper in love with the cinematography in this film.
so THIS is Larry
Bahaha!!🤣
Yeah
Hehe Cher
Arthur, você pode abrir a porta?
Sai daqui BR.
lmao the first thing that came across my mind
I find colour and scores so so interesting in films. I think how well they're used in joker is part of the reason I can't stop thinking about it and have seen it three times already (as well as the absolutely amazing acting)
Yeah i also tend to pay huge attention to music/score, less often to color. It's videos like this that kinda help me to appreciate more that aspect
carlymusic Totally agree. These days scores tend to fade into the background but the music adds so much to this movie.
Eyes Wide Shut was the first film I saw that really made me realise what you could achieve with colour.
I met him in the Joker Premiere at Lincoln Center, NY. Great guy.
Lol nice
That now famous scene where Phoenix was walking up those steps was actually filmed in my neighborhood. Everyday I see tourist taking pictures on those steps.
Joker is the only movie that had the power to make people want to willingly go to the bronx
Robin Stevens don’t think people know about the death wish series. I know they did a remake that was well done with Bruce Willis but don’t think it’ll be as good as the original.
TheJRMproductions - Dude I lived on that block most of my life (for about 22 years) and I’ve never seen so much “tourists” (mostly white people and some Asian people) hang out on those steps like it’s some sort of famous landmark like the Statue of Liberty.
On Halloween day there must’ve been about 40 people just chilling at the top of the steps one of them was dressed up like Joker too I thought to myself “if these people only knew the amount of illegal activities (drug dealing, gang bangin, shoot outs,etc) that goes on in this neighborhood they wouldn’t come to this neighborhood even if they were paid too.
@@RaVisions deadasssss
@@westnile21 Is it that bad in the bronx?
While I've always directed and edited my own films, color grading has always been one of my favorite parts of the process.
Agreed! Before I even get to real editing I love testing out looks on my footage and just having fun with it first
@@realwolfdog Right? Same.
@@realwolfdog Saaaaameeeee
@MrMcCoGo thanks bro
when joaquin phoenix is such a good actor you cant even tell hes acting in an outtake
Strange.. I never got the impression that Joker was dealing with insomnia in that scene and I have seen the movie a few times already.
It's crazy how these small details such as color & saturation can either make or break the film, yet most of us overlook them. 👀
I think we look at it, feel what the cinematographer are trying to make us feel with color and saturation but we fail to understand why we feel it because we lack the knowledge.
That's the magic of cinema.
Small? Hardly small
@@Amantducafe couldn't have said it any better!
I saw someone said once, if you did the job right it won't be noticed. I feel that is true quite frequently in movies.
@@Amantducafe I think it would be interesting to watch The Joker movie again with this perspective in mind though
Funny thing. The bordeaux suit Arthur wore when he was doing his stand up show is the same he wore when disguised as the Joker. Same goes for the yellow vest, which was the same he had in his clown costume. Most of his Joker outfit was actually a re arrangement of former clothes. And all related with the fact that he was poor. Excelent
It could also be viewed that the joker was always part of Arthur he just suppressed it in his day to day life and hid it under a facade (in this case his clothes)
@@lukasrodda7308 Good point
Kalitas Bloodchief of Ghet I hadn’t noticed. Nice catch!
The fridge scene shows how empty it is.
I remember specifically thinking during the film how incredibly well the colors were chosen. So cool aghhhh
Loved every second of this! Super cool presentation, I would watch him explain anything, his pacing, his humour, his self mockery, his overall energy... excellent. Editing on this was perfect as well. Incredibly well put together. Thanks for the content! :)
Production people: send this to all your clients.
This movies cinematography blew me away... even in the trailers. I mean the use of color in this movie was amazing.
9:58 this right here shows u how big of an impact colors make on the atmosphere of a scene. this movie deserves every oscar award that exists
He's so nice and it's so interesting and inspiring listening to him. He's a genius behind the scenes.
yep
It helps tremendously when their passion comes through
he is not only an expert but the man loves his colours and his job.
I read "is it just me" and i was like "or is it getting crazier out there"
Oh man its my hobby lately 😂
@@xivix6710 yeah it's great
Take a shot every time he says cyan.
I'm drunk.
Died of cyanide poisoning☠
@@canogaparque818 CYANide lol well played
And everytime he says “uncorrected fluorescent “ lol
He must be Super Cyan.
The black and white shot of joker almost makes me want a noir cut of the film. Similarly to what they did with Logan.
Ok I want him back talking about cinematographie he is so interisting ! And listen to him talking about Joker make him more interisting awesome 🤩
Never stop making videos like these please!!!
I'd like to see more videos with Laurence Sher! He's a relaxed, funny and charismatic presenter. Thank you for this video!
“I don’t know much, I’m just a simple guy trying to make a movie”. Always be humble guys, even if you’re about to get an Oscar
Please do more content like this Vanity Fair. Was an absolute joy to watch as it was both educating and entertaining!
“Blues go with Oranges”
Yep, that’s definitely Joker’s cinematographer! 🤣
They do though
As well as 90% of movie posters
🤔Gokus colors👌🏼
Fun fact: Blue and orange is something that is actively used in a plethora of Hollywood films. The use of the complimentary colours draw your attention in and create a sense of excitement. It’s used quite a bit in superhero films ☺️
Samantha nah u made it sound better than how I see it as. Regardless as much as I do enjoy the scenes and the story there is no denying the fact of a growing sense of boringness I found in scenes with those colors. It’s supposed to be appealing but when it’s presented pretty much as the only colors shown rather then going creative with the different messages trying to be conveyed in each location, it starts to become repetitive and those were the only yawn or slowly shutting eyes moments I experienced in an otherwise original comic book film looking at the realistic possibilities of such fantasies being possible
I really noticed the camera lighting and coloring was so similar to Hangover's cinematography, and that's why we love seeing and remembering this film as well as Hangover. The colors, shading, and lighting kept us watching with the feel and tone of the film. That's why Joker is unforgettable, especially with the feel of the scenes.
I wish Lawrence was the person to explain anything I didn't understand. Such a good cool demeanor; a cyan demeanor, one would say.
So much goes into making movies and I really love learning about all of it. The music the costumes and lights and colors, even if a movie is bad it can still be appreciated for some of these reasons.
That needs to be a T-shirt, "No tacos @ dusk!"
jackdeath it is! Larry made shirts for his crew actually lol
This is a great short Master Class. Loved it
More of these type of videos! Love the balance between the technicals and humour :)
This was such a beautiful video. Never knew that they took so much effort in the color combinations for each frame in Joker. Now we know why it was so magical!
Literally everyone that has worked on this film is a genius wow.
Wowowowowowiowoeoweoeeowowoeeeeeoeeoeo
Interested why people post rubbish like the OP. Reflected glory?
The man likes cyan
This was a really insightful interview! After reading a bit about what the production process was like, I kinda had a feeling like the DP would have a good sense of humor. It's incredible what he was able to do when being thrown so many curve balls. I was totally stunned by the beauty of the color and how masterfully* the shots were crafted. Bravo!!! ** I also want to add, that when I came out of the theater, everything seemed so much more saturated and colorful. The film changed my whole perception for a while. Only the best films do!
Did anyone else notice how vibrant the screen became as Arthur continued to choke his mother? That was a detail I appreciated in the movie, such a missable, yet important detail.
Willing to bet the crew was all prepped and ready and just on standby before golden hour, only to add to his frustration when the tacos came during that critical window lol
Beautifully explained. Reminds me of my love for colors and it totally makes me want to watch The Joker again!
I was just waiting for a video like this!! One of the first things I noticed about this movie when watching it is the colour and lighting. I cannot believe that in almost every scene we see blue and yellow/orange, with some hits of red every now and then. I was completely drawn in. Seriously, thank you for this video!!
This is some of the best kinds of content on UA-cam. Keep this stuff coming! It's great!
i can't wait to buy this movie. im going to watch it an UNHEALTHY amount of times 😂
Leyla Fenner ive already pre-ordered it 😭
I feel that 😂 I’ve legitimately watched it over 10 times already. It’s absolutely stunning, and the only movie about people that has ever managed to make me tear up.
Please interview the person who made the teaser trailer . That trailer itself is a Masterpiece .
13:30 I never even noticed in the theater how gorgeous that color and haze was. And did anyone else notice the similarities of the dining table lamps with the restaurant scene in Goodfellas?
I love this SO much! Thanks for being so open with your production. These VF clips are outstanding :)
Give an Oscar to this man, he deserves it
The video i never knew i wanted to watch. I would've also liked to see the scene shot in the actual real time light and see the contrast with the editing.
I really love those editorial type of interviews. Keep it going, guys!
I love all these vanity fair videos on filmmaking. Really fascinating to learn this and i appreciate movies a lot more now :) tq for making these
I almost didn’t click on this video. Glad I did. Informative and funny
I love this guy. He's so humble but so knowledgable. So cool!
Such a stunning film with a lot beautiful shots. You did an amazing job Lawrence.
Ooohhh my oh my I just love everything, all you've shared, pure excellece!