'Days' exceeded it's budget and time schedule. Haskell Wexler was asked to fill in after Alemdros had to leave for another film. Over 50% Wexler's footage ended up in final edited film. He only got credit for additional photography. He deserved half the credit for the Academy Award. Good job and thanks for your effort on this short film. Well done. The visuals were outstanding.
I saw Nestor give a lecture at the Museum of the Moving Image. I learned so much from that talk. And I have to say, despite the paucity of information about his techniques, you covered them very well. If he were still with us, I doubt he'd disagree with anything you said.
Great video !!! I would love to see ones for Dean Cundey, Lance Acord, John Alcott, Mandy Walker, Maryse Alberti, Bill Pope and Ellen Kuras. Take your time, no rush. I have the patience to wait.
Very interesting work, as always! I just saw "Nocturnal Animals" last night, and it got me to thinking about whether or not Seamus McGarvey has enough of a particular "style" to merit his own video (considering not just the Tom Ford movie but also the Joe Wright collaborations and the big-budget spectacles of the last couple of years).
I would like VERY much if you did something on Brian De Palma's inspiring use of cinematography in his movies. Also an "Understanding the cinematography of Stephen H. Burum (Carlito's Way, Snake Eyes, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, Mission Impossible, The Untouchables) would be second best to a presentation of De Palma. De Palma is so much of an influence on how a film could be told through a moving picture (Tarantino and Scorsese approves this). Sisters, Blowout, Dressed to Kill, Scarface, Body Double, Raising Cain... he's a moviemaking hero.
Great stuff, I'd be really interested in your take on Larry Smith's cinematography as well. He worked with directors such as Nicolas Winding Refn and the late Stanley Kubrick on Only God Forgives, Eyes Wide Shut et cetera.
I disagree that he often shot as wide open as possible. If you read his book, in maybe the first chapter he mentions how he has a great distaste for extremely shallow depth of field, and that he liked to have a background that was legible but out of focus enough to not distract. Instead, he preferred to shoot on as sensitive of a stock as was available to him. In the same book he mentions that without the technological advancement in film sensitivity right at the beginning of his career during/just after his time at the Rome Film School, he would not have been able to shoot the way that he did.
There is a relatively interesting 1 hour interview with Almendros, for spanish television. It could be more interesting, had it been more technique oriented, but still there is so little information about the man that this interview becomes priceless... if you understand spanish. If anyone knows how to put subtitles in a youtube video i can translate m.ua-cam.com/video/HiZ7lE14JQo/v-deo.html
'Days' exceeded it's budget and time schedule. Haskell Wexler was asked to fill in after Alemdros had to leave for another film. Over 50% Wexler's footage ended up in final edited film. He only got credit for additional photography. He deserved half the credit for the Academy Award. Good job and thanks for your effort on this short film. Well done. The visuals were outstanding.
Almendros designed the lighting, shadows, and camera framing. Wexler followed suit.
thank you sir. Nestor is the true giant that nobody talks about. respect and very very much appreciation for what you do!
You're welcome!
I saw Nestor give a lecture at the Museum of the Moving Image. I learned so much from that talk. And I have to say, despite the paucity of information about his techniques, you covered them very well. If he were still with us, I doubt he'd disagree with anything you said.
5:23 is one of the most beautiful shots ever createdt in cinema, just lyrical composition like and old painting. Wow.
Finally Nestor !Thanks man !
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Thats not the only book where you can find his interviews. Masters of light is a book of interviews with cinematographers, Nestro Alemndros included.
Extremely relevant information for these times and succinctly communicated.
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Been waiting for this video for a long time
Incredible video my friend.
I would love to see one for the great Freddie Young !!!
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Thank you for this. Hugely inspired by his work
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Great video !!! I would love to see ones for Dean Cundey, Lance Acord, John Alcott, Mandy Walker, Maryse Alberti, Bill Pope and Ellen Kuras. Take your time, no rush. I have the patience to wait.
Thanks, sure!
Thanks so much!
Now I'm reading "A man with a Camera", and it's very good, really.
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Nesto Almendros a classic cinematographer to watch.
Very interesting work, as always! I just saw "Nocturnal Animals" last night, and it got me to thinking about whether or not Seamus McGarvey has enough of a particular "style" to merit his own video (considering not just the Tom Ford movie but also the Joe Wright collaborations and the big-budget spectacles of the last couple of years).
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That would be just great to seea vid about Sergei Urusevsky. His participation in the cinematography history is hard to overestimate.
great video. I'm trying to learn about natural lighting because I want to shoot outdoor daytime tracking shots. this gives me a lot to take from.
I would like VERY much if you did something on Brian De Palma's inspiring use of cinematography in his movies. Also an "Understanding the cinematography of Stephen H. Burum (Carlito's Way, Snake Eyes, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, Mission Impossible, The Untouchables) would be second best to a presentation of De Palma.
De Palma is so much of an influence on how a film could be told through a moving picture (Tarantino and Scorsese approves this). Sisters, Blowout, Dressed to Kill, Scarface, Body Double, Raising Cain... he's a moviemaking hero.
Brilliant, informative and concise.
Thank you!
I'd love to see a video about Luca Bigazzi. In my opinion, he is one of the most interesting contemporary cinematographer.
Excellent as always.. Balu Mahendra, Anil Mehta from Indian films
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Great video. I had the pleasure of working on a Haskell Wexler set several years ago. I'd love to see a piece on him someday,.
Thanks, will cover him!
Fantastic channel and analysis. Could you do Dion Beebe? Excited for "Snowman" after the beautiful trailer.
thank you for these gems Sareesh
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Excellent work as always! Please make one about Adam Arkapaw!
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Great video, thank you.
Can someone please tell me what film is the one that appears at 2:14. The shot that frames through the door.
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thank you very much for thid video and i appreciate your hard work....
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it's very useful to me.thank for making this video. which ND filter I should use for short film's???
You're welcome. Use all of them!
excelente vîdeo. Me leí el libro de Nestor Almemdros un par de vece. Es muy bueno ese libro.
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Another great one. You should do something related to Hitchcock and Kurasowa.
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Saaresh you are on fucking fire lately, I swear. These videos too strong!
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Finally! Thank you.
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you are AWESOME. THANK YOU
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Excellent video as always. Could you do one about Greig Fraser?
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Great stuff, I'd be really interested in your take on Larry Smith's cinematography as well. He worked with directors such as Nicolas Winding Refn and the late Stanley Kubrick on Only God Forgives, Eyes Wide Shut et cetera.
Thanks, sure!
Great Video as always. Thankyou for your hardwork. Please can you take a look at Sean Bobbitt.
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Amazing as always, I was also wondering if you would consider doing the cinematography of Bill Pope or Daniel Mindel?
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I second Dan Mindel! Has to be one of the favorite big budget DP's today. P.S. Amazing Video as always.
Thanks for the video! Could you please give the link to the Almendros book?
You're welcome! It's in the article on the blog.
I'd love to see a video on Douglas Slocombe :)
very good analysis, i think the next one should be the cinematographer of the BBC show ´Sherlock´
his creativity and use of light around and transitions really shows a good example. of cinematography
I disagree that he often shot as wide open as possible. If you read his book, in maybe the first chapter he mentions how he has a great distaste for extremely shallow depth of field, and that he liked to have a background that was legible but out of focus enough to not distract. Instead, he preferred to shoot on as sensitive of a stock as was available to him. In the same book he mentions that without the technological advancement in film sensitivity right at the beginning of his career during/just after his time at the Rome Film School, he would not have been able to shoot the way that he did.
What are the names of the movies from 3:50-4:00? Great video btw!
You're great man keep it up
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For those who speak spanish, there is a great interview available in youtube. Search for "a fondo nestor almendros".
I love your work, could you take a look at Sacha Vierny !!
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Great Video!!!! Make more and tips on Cinematography#!!
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Great video, maybe you can talk about Pasqualino de Santis
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Can you do a video on the cinematography of Ernest Dickerson please?
This series was closed more than a year ago. I'm focusing on other things now.
Great, thank you!
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great.can you make one bout john toll?
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Does anyone know what movie plays at 1:46?
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itd be interesting to see a video on haskell wexler, you mentioned him here and he's worked on a lot of interesting stuff
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Great work! i'm waiting for a Dick Pope Cinematography video!
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What about Dan Mindel?
Pfd of dis video? How can I find?
Do Freddie Francis!
Haskell Wexler please
I want Fernando Argüelles analyzed.
The low quality of these clips don't do his work justice. I hope everyone who sees this checks out his work.
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There is a relatively interesting 1 hour interview with Almendros, for spanish television. It could be more interesting, had it been more technique oriented, but still there is so little information about the man that this interview becomes priceless... if you understand spanish. If anyone knows how to put subtitles in a youtube video i can translate
m.ua-cam.com/video/HiZ7lE14JQo/v-deo.html
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I guarantee the only reason people came to this video is to see the cinematography of Days of Heaven.
First.