James Cameron is commitment. Developed Avatar from a dream he had when young; and what - five decades later - got the whole world to share in it. An inspiration to us all.
@Willmatecycling Blows my mind honestly, my thinking is its people who are offended by his creative intuition , or his inner confidence and who mistaken it for pure arrogance.
Avatar turn my life around 10 years ago, when I lost everything and hopelessly went to see this movie with my young son to enjoy for last time, that couple hours of amazing, gorgeous, and beyond imaginable scene , I completely relieve myself into the movie and when end of the movie I was not able get out of the seat, I was quietly sobbing. Ten years after, that Avatar moment 10 years ago resonated throughout the years and made all things positive and I'm living a stable, and amazing life. Thank you for creating Avatar! you save my life.
The only director to make two 1 billion dollar Hollywood movies back to back with original scripts and not some adaptation of previous IP. Both of those movies have garnered multiple Academy Awards nominations and wins including best picture and director. Forever grateful for your originality in movies. Thank you, James Cameron!!
@@zenituragaming5043 original as in not an adaptation of a preexisting IP. Nothing is truly original as nothing exists in a vacuum. Everything.... literally EVERYTHING is inspired by, influenced by, and takes from various sources. There is nothing you could name that you couldn't identify what influenced it and what it isn't cribbing various elements from. And that goes for movies and music. The only original part is how you can take all those various influences and elements and combine them together to make something that is at least fresh or not what has been seen before. As in that combination of elements has not been seen before. Thus so long as something isn't directly adapting a preexisting IP then it is "original" regardless of how obvious it's influences may be.
@@Sabundy yep so not originality hell titanic was adapted before his movie and avatar is literally pocahontas in space I am gonna give him praise for the technical feats not for the scripts
@@zenituragaming5043 I think what he meant is that both movies were not sequels. If you look at the top 40 highest box offices, the movies that were not sequels or without book adaption (or with original idea unlike Marvel) are Joker and the Lion King (1994). So to have two original movies in top 3 box office is nothing but a legendary achievement. The Lion King made about a billion in 1994, and Titanic made 2.2 billions in 1997, that's like 3.6 billions in 2021, and Avatar was about 3.4 billions today. Endgame was nowhere close to these movies at box office.
You might want to google some youtube channels. James reputation on set is more like a screaming director with lots of takes on the Titanic for example. He makes great movies just like Stanley Kubrick but if you read the bios or watch the docs, he is far from humble, he is ruthless on set with tons of takes unlike say Clint Eastwood few takes or Quentin Tarantino who have a great reputation of fun on the sets which is why you see actors and loyal crew loving to work for them. Tough guys like Arnold and x-wives who can put up with Hollywood BS (like Harvey Weinstein) can deal the abusive hard work with Alford Hitchcock. Read some books - Oliver Stone is not an easy director either tormenting his actors for better performance... google how he got Michael Douglas 's Wall Street famous Greed speech by getting into his head saying it sucked until he nailed it and got an Academy Award. My point is Directors have done nasty things to get a performance out of a lazy or dumb actor, myself included. You do what it takes to get the shot... humble on set - no way. Humble on camera promoting his movie - yes. Don't confuse the two - just like the Johnny Depp vs Amber Turd trial.
@@MrDoom885 it's true. He's a control freak. He'd need to be to create something like Avatar. But humble is not the word for the man who yelled 'I'm the king of the world' when he won an Oscar.
I agree but it's also hella ironic given how the first Avatar movie played out lol I'd say another filmmaker who's also very concerned about humanity is George Lucas, who always incorporated a lot of historical elements into his movies.
@@montanamike7948 There's this scene in which two kids play with toy guns and start bickering when John states: "We're not gonna make it. I mean us humans." The T-800 responds:"It's in your nature to destroy yourselves." A very simple observation with a stern warning. Only substantiates my initial comment.
0:18 : When did you first conceive the idea of Avatar? What was your inspiration? 2:32 : After first writing Avatar, why did you wait 10 years to start making the movie? 5:21 : As this was such an uncharted territory, what was it like pitching this idea to the studio? 7:57 : How did you convince the cast to do the characters that were done using performance capture? 11:40 : When you wrote Grace Augustine, did you already have Sigourney Weaver in mind for the part? 13:18 : What was the most difficult part in Avatar to cast? 15:54 : What was the easiest piece of casting? 17:05 : You are making all your movies in 3D, why is 3D important to you? 18:40 : What is your favorite part of Pandora and why? 19:54 : What is one thing about Pandora that you wish got more screen time, but couldn't make it because of time constraints? 21:35 : What is your best advice to the new generations of filmmakers to get noticed in the film industry? 24:00 : Ten years later, why do you think Avatar continues to have lasting resonance around the world?
:46.. that part of the video, I'll bet he's talking about The Abyss. Fantastic film. Also took place in the water, many parallels with avatar, and the aliens in the water were bioluminescent.
I'm so happy that Sam was used for Jake sully! He fit so well in Avatar 1, hes not so famous, so every time you see him hes fresh face and in Avatar 2 where hes only a navi, hes truly amazing
James Cameron is probably my favourite of the big blockbuster directors. He’s just such a genuine no nonsense guy and isn’t pretentious in anyway. I feel like you could have a talk with him at a bar like any other dude
Awww... cool stuff, brother. I first saw T2 on the big screen right before I turned 11, and it was an experience I'll never forget. James Cameron has given us some amazing experiences, hasn't he?
I seen the question, why does it still resonate? I watched Avatar in IMAX at the age of nine, and at the time I was such a geek for fantasy, other wordly things and this movie taught me of bioluminesence. This movie sparked my wonder for art and writing, and when the movie was re-released [deleted scenes edition] I counted down the years till the second movie when rumors told of a second. If it wasn't for this movie I wouldn't be as empathetic as I was, it wouldn't have sparked my love for both art and writing but most of all, it made me love my culture more as a Native American. Yes, at the age of 8 and up I had already been taught the genocide of both my people and culture and this movie had made me feel recognized and seen, thats another thing that made me love it more was feeling recognized inside a movie that subtly showed the unjust of many cultures in one. So, I salute you, James Cameron for this amazing film and the many more to come! Thank you for making a wonderful piece which sparked my dreams and passions.
Avatar 2 is gonna be epic. James Cameron is a wonderful storyteller and so dedicated to his filmmaking art. Respect to all his hard work, dedication and patience.
Yeah. You could learn an awful lot about the industry by paying extra, extra, close, close, close attention to what James Cameron says and communicates.
Got a lot of respect for Cameron regarding his first answer and motivations around connection to nature, injustice at colonialism and what indigenous peoples have suffered, and what we are doing to the natural world. Incredibly needed imo. I also remain convinced that part of the reason why there was blowback against the film by some was that, subconsciously or consciously, they didn't like these points and criticisms that Cameron was making. And for that reason I think it's all the more important that films like this are being made. I can't wait for the sequel this year.
Truly. I remember seeing comments saying "The humans were in the right the whole time, the Na'vi should've been killed off, etc etc" and all I could of was "You missed the entire point of this film, didn't you?"
@@chubbybunny6975 Exactly. Although for the most part I think those types generally know exactly what they're doing, and are just hardcore colonialists, species supremacists etc.
Indigenous people in real life are nothing like the movies. In real life, indigenous people cared nothing about the environment, and today are some of the most petty, bitter small-minded people you'll ever meet. Environmentalism is a white creation. Haven't you ever noticed that every story, every movie, you've ever seen with an environmental message was created by white people like James Cameron? Meanwhile, indigenous people's most notable accomplishment was wiping out Ice Age megafauna, including the horse.
It was too heavy handed. Literally copies native cultures and put blue skins of them. Needed to show bad side of Navi as well, if they have ritual sacrifice etc
So his soul and past life might be from Pandora then. He channels these places and beings. Every imagination exist. Thank you James for taking us into your inspirations or imagination. Beautiful mind indeed.
Correct. OR perhaps Aliens created us and influence our thoughts. Maybe they placed these thoughts in his head. We do not understand the world nearly as much as we think we do. Look how congress is starting to admit the existence of Aliens.
I just rewatched Avatar in theaters and i cannot get enough of this world. From a dream....wow. Thank you James Cameron and everyone who worked/is working on this beautiful story/world. I really wish I could be a part of it. So amazing.
1- 0:19 When did you first conceive the idea of Avatar? What was your inspiration? 2- 5:23 As this was such uncharted territory, what was it like pitching this idea to the studio? 3- 7:58 How did you convince the cast to do characters that were done using performance capture? 4- 11:42 When you wrote Dr. Grace Augustine, did you already have Sigourney in mind for the part?
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5- 13:17 What was the most difficult part to cast? 6- 15:53 What was the easiest part to cast? 7- 17:05 Why 3D? 8- 18:42 What is your favourite part of Pandora? 9- 19:55 10- 21:36 11- 24:01 10 years later, why do you think Avatar continues to have lasting resonance around the world?
I love how much he intently puts the actors first in this entire process. Creating a space and sandbox as he calls it that works for them and by catering to them in such a way where they can take over and deliver such incredible performances
First time I watched avatar, I said to my friends when We got out of the theater: there is no way this is someone’s imagination, it must be a dream. And now Cameron himself confirmed that I was right.
@@redpillmatrix3046 part of me really wonders if he didn't go somewhere in that dream. We can't dream what we haven't seen, but we can SEE things we haven't seen. Not saying Pandora specifically is real, but there could well be a world out there that's somewhat similar insofar as bioluminescence.
Avatar was the first ever 3D movie I watched in theatre when I was 13 years old! Mahn that experience was really awesome And that was the best 3D movie I experienced still
I was about 11 or 12 at the time and I remember seeing it and I was in awe for cgi. Now cgi is done horribly in other films because it’s cheaper but when it comes to avatar and avatar 2, cgi is done in the right way
Hate him or love him, but the man is a genius, talented director. Visionary, pioneer and compromised to his ideas and how to portray then in beautiful imagery! A true artist behind the lense. Doesn't matter the medium, it is always impecable! 💙💚
Human civilization or alien....it's quite hard to do with out becoming another star wars, I'm writing my ideas for a game and also doing concepts for it too. Hope your book is coming along nicely 🙂
@@rocky821 what I'm working on now is the flow of it from start to finish I.e picking your character then tutorial gameplay and so on, not a script but small paragraphs covering the main plot points in each chapter or hub level...if that makes any sense
I’m astounded by his answer to the last question and what he had to say about connectedness, belonging, and the movie working on people’s subconscious. Dude knew exactly what he was doing. I also like that he let slip “spirit guide” in reference to Neytiri before correcting it to just “guide”, because the former is her archetype for sure. She really does represent something spiritual and her archetype is a very profound one that’s been around for a loooooong time - and for good reason.
I’m very envious of this man. To be able to walk into an office with any creative idea I have, pitch it, and be given bucketloads of cash in return to bring it to realization would be my dream come true.
What he's good at is intertwining human stories and love stories into the film. That's what connects with different demographics in the audience. So essentially there's something for everyone. That's why his movies are successful.
My daughter and I have juat finished watching Avatar. Shes 4 and half but I can tell she loved it, this movie tears me up everytime I watch it. Its just a brilliant movie, I can't say much more. Its just a really moving movie that has so many little messages and the beautiful side of humanity. We will definitely be going to see the second one. Well worth the wait
From a dream and a heart bearing so much love, James Cameron has created what I would argue to be some of the best films ever made; the Avatar films are truly some of the most breathtaking, remarkable, and inspirational films through the history of time. Some of the most touching and truly resonant moments in cinematic history lie in these films. If you have not seen Avatar: The Way of Water, trust me when I say it is the kind of film that only comes out no more often than once a decade.
I was in Maui recently, went for a walk at night on the beach with a friend and little blue glowing specs were appearing in the sand. The more we looked around the more we saw. Reminded me of Avatar! It was some kind of microorganism that caused the glow.
Totally agree what he said about 3D. Avatar did it right. Avatar did 3D in a way where while watching it you forgot you were watching a 3D movie. Heck you forgot you were watching a movie. It just felt like you were there. I was 18 when the first film came out, now 32 I can't wait to go back to world with the improved technology and feel that immersion and magic again.
The one thing I would have loved to see more of was pandora during the night the movie is amazing but for me the night time and all the bioluminescence was my favorite part of the movie I’ve always wondered what the world would be like if everything has a glow to it at night
I remember that day when I saw this movie, and at the end, I said to my friend, was this the most incredible movie I've ever seen!!! I was blown away!!! thank you for being a great story teller!!! mike
To think a guy that was a truck driver and never went to film school turns out Abyss, Terminator(s), Titanic, Avatar(s). This guy is so impressive: smart, talented, real.
Really looking forward to these movies and enjoying them in IMAX at the movie theater. I hope Cameron doesn’t make the mistake of streaming these on television. Don’t dilute your work for a made for tv experience, Cameron!
This type of Experience film really really needs a Group collective audience as as there non verbal internal reactions are a part of this type of Art expression experience , you just cant do that through a streaming experience ,, Coved is the deep challenge that has every filmmaker chewing nails , spend years making sequel a deeply immersive collective audience experience film that takes the collective audience on a journey with them.. then pray Coved will run its course so people wont fear going into a cinema to view it the way its meant to be seen ..
I just listened to all of blockbuster, great podcast. feel like Jim and I are old friends now. Gives you a whole new perspective when listening to these interviews, this man is a true industry Vet and a true artist. He's always raising the bar lmao
I have been waiting 10 long years to see this :) ~ James you are a genius! Thank you for creating such an amazing world: the story, the characters, the language, the 3D experience.. everything is truly revolutionary. I hope you won’t wait another 10 years to make Avatar 3 though :)
This right here is a true talent and a master of his craft. Id say he is a national treasure who will go down in history as one of the best directors, visionaries, story tellers and film creators.
It's odd to say that Avatar is a childhood movie of mine. Anyway, I absolutely love Avatar. It has stuck with me for a very long time. Can't wait for the sequels. Pandora is such a beautiful world to visit. Thank you James Cameron and the crew of Avatar.
Thank you James for bringing your art to reality for all of us to experience. I loved both films and a lot of your other greats. Wishing you health and prosperity and a happy new year!
I love how James endured the grueling production of 'The Abyss' and then goes "yes' let's do that x10 when the actors involved in the former are still traumatized lol! James is an utter *machine* .
i hope we can see new tech again that can mindblown us like before, not just story. back when i was a kid, i imagine avatar 2 will be really holographic on theatres
As a university student who is learning about being in the media industry and all that, this is really inspiring and I truly admire of how he is really comitted to his ideas, his passion even back in the 90's where it was pretty much impossible to make films at that level. The whole 30m just flew by. Honestly feel like listening to a lecture that really talks to you and makes you think. Thank you James. Can't wait to see the next films.
As much as I loathed waiting,I’m glad I got to watch the first movie,I’m so in love with it.I hope I live long enough to see the others and am not disappointed .James Cameron do your best and take my breath away!!!!
Avatar is one of the best movies of all time & my personal favorite . It’s not overhyped at all and hopefully takes back the highest grossing movie title after the September re-release 🤘🏽
A genius director with the right people around him makes incredible films that touch in an emotional way I love the first Avatar film I saw the second one yesterday it blew me away the sounds and music and the characters in his films and there story he’s telling you 🙏
This is my favorite director, I love all his films, some more and some less, but I still love it and rewatch it every year! Many directors make films based on books, games or comics, but Cameron takes all his films out of his head, I'm very happy for Jim, looking forward to part 3, good luck to you and your team, it's a pity that Horner did not live up to this moment, his soundtracks are in my heart forever !
The most curious thing about a genius is that he/she talks as if it were simple, like some random person explaining how to turn on a computer. Humbleness and passion in his/her speaking also very easy to spot.
These are the kind of questions we expect for a particular movie, sometimes interviewer tend to deviate from set of questionnaire which they ideally need to ask.
This was a good video. James Cameron seems like a smart bloke. and he actually answers questions well and in depth. I have seen other Q&A's and you certainly don't feel satisfied with the answers.
James Cameron is commitment. Developed Avatar from a dream he had when young; and what - five decades later - got the whole world to share in it. An inspiration to us all.
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I think the whole dream thing is bullshit. However yeah it is a good concept he had.
@@z.a.y.n-5053 I’d say most entertainment first emerges as dreams then get constructed into real output. I’d wholly buy his idea.
@@z.a.y.n-5053 that's pretty shallow brain of you
Plus he said also the nature problem around the world, and what has happened to indigenous cultures since the colonial times
The way he talks about Avatar clearly shows how passionate he is about the craft
Exactly. if he was a much lesser director - Avatar2 and 3 would have come out in 2012 and 2015 for easy easy money.
the abyss is so under rated still
like him or hate him, you can't deny Jim is easily one of the most committed and influential directors in movie history
@Willmatecycling Blows my mind honestly, my thinking is its people who are offended by his creative intuition , or his inner confidence and who mistaken it for pure arrogance.
Jim?
I never heard of anyone hating him
@Willmatecycling People who are jealous that he’s doing what they can’t
Avatar turn my life around 10 years ago, when I lost everything and hopelessly went to see this movie with my young son to enjoy for last time, that couple hours of amazing, gorgeous, and beyond imaginable scene , I completely relieve myself into the movie and when end of the movie I was not able get out of the seat, I was quietly sobbing. Ten years after, that Avatar moment 10 years ago resonated throughout the years and made all things positive and I'm living a stable, and amazing life. Thank you for creating Avatar! you save my life.
You're gonna love Avatar 2. It's incredible!
The only director to make two 1 billion dollar Hollywood movies back to back with original scripts and not some adaptation of previous IP. Both of those movies have garnered multiple Academy Awards nominations and wins including best picture and director. Forever grateful for your originality in movies. Thank you, James Cameron!!
Originality? Lmao
@@zenituragaming5043 original as in not an adaptation of a preexisting IP. Nothing is truly original as nothing exists in a vacuum. Everything.... literally EVERYTHING is inspired by, influenced by, and takes from various sources. There is nothing you could name that you couldn't identify what influenced it and what it isn't cribbing various elements from. And that goes for movies and music. The only original part is how you can take all those various influences and elements and combine them together to make something that is at least fresh or not what has been seen before. As in that combination of elements has not been seen before. Thus so long as something isn't directly adapting a preexisting IP then it is "original" regardless of how obvious it's influences may be.
@@Sabundy yep so not originality hell titanic was adapted before his movie and avatar is literally pocahontas in space I am gonna give him praise for the technical feats not for the scripts
@@zenituragaming5043 I think what he meant is that both movies were not sequels. If you look at the top 40 highest box offices, the movies that were not sequels or without book adaption (or with original idea unlike Marvel) are Joker and the Lion King (1994). So to have two original movies in top 3 box office is nothing but a legendary achievement. The Lion King made about a billion in 1994, and Titanic made 2.2 billions in 1997, that's like 3.6 billions in 2021, and Avatar was about 3.4 billions today. Endgame was nowhere close to these movies at box office.
@@tonysnflfootball6741 joker is a rip off of taxi driver King of comedy and other Scorsese films nothing original about it
This guy seems to know his stuff. I hope he has a successful career
@@goketsu843 R/Whooosh
Ha ha! Good one! That made me laugh. Thanks for that.
Yeah. We WHISH him.
Yeah...he is definitely going to succeed in life...LOL !!!!
@@SpreadBox 😂😂
James literally made his dream come true. Humble, super-talented, confident- A legend!!
You might want to google some youtube channels. James reputation on set is more like a screaming director with lots of takes on the Titanic for example. He makes great movies just like Stanley Kubrick but if you read the bios or watch the docs, he is far from humble, he is ruthless on set with tons of takes unlike say Clint Eastwood few takes or Quentin Tarantino who have a great reputation of fun on the sets which is why you see actors and loyal crew loving to work for them. Tough guys like Arnold and x-wives who can put up with Hollywood BS (like Harvey Weinstein) can deal the abusive hard work with Alford Hitchcock. Read some books - Oliver Stone is not an easy director either tormenting his actors for better performance... google how he got Michael Douglas 's Wall Street famous Greed speech by getting into his head saying it sucked until he nailed it and got an Academy Award. My point is Directors have done nasty things to get a performance out of a lazy or dumb actor, myself included. You do what it takes to get the shot... humble on set - no way. Humble on camera promoting his movie - yes. Don't confuse the two - just like the Johnny Depp vs Amber Turd trial.
@@RelaxantMusicTV Yeah I'm not buying that. If that was true the actors wouldn't have returned to work with him.
@@MrDoom885 it's true. He's a control freak. He'd need to be to create something like Avatar.
But humble is not the word for the man who yelled 'I'm the king of the world' when he won an Oscar.
@@RelaxantMusicTV no one asked
@@kevtb874 "I am the king of the world" was a quote from Titanic - the movies that won him an Oscar. Do your research.
What sets Jim Cameron apart from many other filmmakers is always his concern for humanity. You can discern that in any of his movies.
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I agree but it's also hella ironic given how the first Avatar movie played out lol
I'd say another filmmaker who's also very concerned about humanity is George Lucas, who always incorporated a lot of historical elements into his movies.
yep like terminator. Jesus dude.
@@montanamike7948 There's this scene in which two kids play with toy guns and start bickering when John states: "We're not gonna make it. I mean us humans." The T-800 responds:"It's in your nature to destroy yourselves." A very simple observation with a stern warning. Only substantiates my initial comment.
You're right!
0:18 : When did you first conceive the idea of Avatar? What was your inspiration?
2:32 : After first writing Avatar, why did you wait 10 years to start making the movie?
5:21 : As this was such an uncharted territory, what was it like pitching this idea to the studio?
7:57 : How did you convince the cast to do the characters that were done using performance capture?
11:40 : When you wrote Grace Augustine, did you already have Sigourney Weaver in mind for the part?
13:18 : What was the most difficult part in Avatar to cast?
15:54 : What was the easiest piece of casting?
17:05 : You are making all your movies in 3D, why is 3D important to you?
18:40 : What is your favorite part of Pandora and why?
19:54 : What is one thing about Pandora that you wish got more screen time, but couldn't make it because of time constraints?
21:35 : What is your best advice to the new generations of filmmakers to get noticed in the film industry?
24:00 : Ten years later, why do you think Avatar continues to have lasting resonance around the world?
People like you are precious . Thanks for existing
Thanks!
:46.. that part of the video, I'll bet he's talking about The Abyss. Fantastic film. Also took place in the water, many parallels with avatar, and the aliens in the water were bioluminescent.
Thanks for this time stamp
I'm so happy that Sam was used for Jake sully! He fit so well in Avatar 1, hes not so famous, so every time you see him hes fresh face and in Avatar 2 where hes only a navi, hes truly amazing
yeah, he was perfect for Jake. and he does a fantastic job in Avatar 2.
@@KilliK69 Totally!
James Cameron is probably my favourite of the big blockbuster directors. He’s just such a genuine no nonsense guy and isn’t pretentious in anyway. I feel like you could have a talk with him at a bar like any other dude
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He doesn't go to bars. The guy is for better or worse a prick who never switches off. Go go go. He would sooner piss on you as have a drink with you.
Damn Jimmy, i've been waiting for the next movie since i was 10. 😭👌🏿
Awww... cool stuff, brother. I first saw T2 on the big screen right before I turned 11, and it was an experience I'll never forget. James Cameron has given us some amazing experiences, hasn't he?
That’s crazy! Happy 40th for the other day 🥳
When the 3rd movie comes out...
'It's been 84 years...'
I seen the question, why does it still resonate? I watched Avatar in IMAX at the age of nine, and at the time I was such a geek for fantasy, other wordly things and this movie taught me of bioluminesence. This movie sparked my wonder for art and writing, and when the movie was re-released [deleted scenes edition] I counted down the years till the second movie when rumors told of a second. If it wasn't for this movie I wouldn't be as empathetic as I was, it wouldn't have sparked my love for both art and writing but most of all, it made me love my culture more as a Native American. Yes, at the age of 8 and up I had already been taught the genocide of both my people and culture and this movie had made me feel recognized and seen, thats another thing that made me love it more was feeling recognized inside a movie that subtly showed the unjust of many cultures in one. So, I salute you, James Cameron for this amazing film and the many more to come! Thank you for making a wonderful piece which sparked my dreams and passions.
Avatar 2 is gonna be epic. James Cameron is a wonderful storyteller and so dedicated to his filmmaking art. Respect to all his hard work, dedication and patience.
It was soooo good bruh I'm going to see it for 2nd time tomorrow!
I know! It’s AMAZING. I’m watching it for the 3rd time, in IMAX.
It is indeed epic
He’s not making one two or three but five avatar movies FIVE!!! FIVE!!!
This guy has a lot of talent
Nerve. This guy has a lot of nerve.
4 right?
Really? But he took this long to make the second one. When are the rest coming? After I'm dead?
@@yomamasohot6411 third one is 90 percent complete
@@abhinavheya6289 he is working on them simultaneously?
If you want to learn about the industry this is the man to learn from. The knowledge in Jim is astounding
Yeah. You could learn an awful lot about the industry by paying extra, extra, close, close, close attention to what James Cameron says and communicates.
Got a lot of respect for Cameron regarding his first answer and motivations around connection to nature, injustice at colonialism and what indigenous peoples have suffered, and what we are doing to the natural world. Incredibly needed imo. I also remain convinced that part of the reason why there was blowback against the film by some was that, subconsciously or consciously, they didn't like these points and criticisms that Cameron was making. And for that reason I think it's all the more important that films like this are being made. I can't wait for the sequel this year.
Truly. I remember seeing comments saying "The humans were in the right the whole time, the Na'vi should've been killed off, etc etc" and all I could of was "You missed the entire point of this film, didn't you?"
@@chubbybunny6975 Exactly. Although for the most part I think those types generally know exactly what they're doing, and are just hardcore colonialists, species supremacists etc.
Indigenous people in real life are nothing like the movies. In real life, indigenous people cared nothing about the environment, and today are some of the most petty, bitter small-minded people you'll ever meet. Environmentalism is a white creation. Haven't you ever noticed that every story, every movie, you've ever seen with an environmental message was created by white people like James Cameron? Meanwhile, indigenous people's most notable accomplishment was wiping out Ice Age megafauna, including the horse.
It was too heavy handed. Literally copies native cultures and put blue skins of them. Needed to show bad side of Navi as well, if they have ritual sacrifice etc
So his soul and past life might be from Pandora then. He channels these places and beings. Every imagination exist. Thank you James for taking us into your inspirations or imagination. Beautiful mind indeed.
Correct. OR perhaps Aliens created us and influence our thoughts. Maybe they placed these thoughts in his head. We do not understand the world nearly as much as we think we do. Look how congress is starting to admit the existence of Aliens.
I just rewatched Avatar in theaters and i cannot get enough of this world. From a dream....wow. Thank you James Cameron and everyone who worked/is working on this beautiful story/world. I really wish I could be a part of it. So amazing.
I just rewatched too, and I enjoyed it even more the second time. Magical!
Avatar 2 was AMAZING!! James Cameron is an absolute artist and visionary!!
1- 0:19 When did you first conceive the idea of Avatar? What was your inspiration?
2- 5:23 As this was such uncharted territory, what was it like pitching this idea to the studio?
3- 7:58 How did you convince the cast to do characters that were done using performance capture?
4- 11:42 When you wrote Dr. Grace Augustine, did you already have Sigourney in mind for the part?
Thank you for posting this! May you be blessed with wealth, long life, happiness, good sex, and many fruitful offspring. Timestamp posters are the salt of the earth.
5- 13:17 What was the most difficult part to cast?
6- 15:53 What was the easiest part to cast?
7- 17:05 Why 3D?
8- 18:42 What is your favourite part of Pandora?
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11- 24:01 10 years later, why do you think Avatar continues to have lasting resonance around the world?
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I love that he asked FOX for 10 million just to do some tests and they were like are you insane ? And then it went on to make almost $3 billion.
The way this man talks about his craft is so inspiring 💕
You can really sense his passion for the Avatar movies when he talks. It’s no surprise the world he created is so immersive and captivating.
@Frogger 🤓
I love how much he intently puts the actors first in this entire process. Creating a space and sandbox as he calls it that works for them and by catering to them in such a way where they can take over and deliver such incredible performances
I’m really excited about Avatar 2,3,4 and I believe there is a 5th film coming as well. It’s gonna be cinema magic.
Four is one too many I think. I'd have been more than happy with 2 and 3 and that be it.
@@DavidOakesMusic 😂😂 it depends on the story as a whole. Not on feelings.
The good thing is hes not makinga sequel for the sake of it. He seems to have planned this from the beginning. So it should be good.
James Cameron is a LEGEND! You will forever have my respect, sir. Your contribution to cinema will never be forgotten.
It really feels great to see my favorite movie getting sequels and attention. Thank you, James Cameron and everyone else who works there.
First time I watched avatar, I said to my friends when We got out of the theater: there is no way this is someone’s imagination, it must be a dream. And now Cameron himself confirmed that I was right.
Not an ordinary dream, Its a Lucid Dream 🕉
@@redpillmatrix3046 part of me really wonders if he didn't go somewhere in that dream. We can't dream what we haven't seen, but we can SEE things we haven't seen. Not saying Pandora specifically is real, but there could well be a world out there that's somewhat similar insofar as bioluminescence.
@@Gan596 he might have done a lsd trip in his high-school
@@Gan596 according to hindu scriptures there are astral planets out there were humanoid people live.
@@redpillmatrix3046 watch "dreamhunter deleted scene avatar" jake sully literally goes on a ayuascha drug trip
Avatar was the first ever 3D movie I watched in theatre when I was 13 years old!
Mahn that experience was really awesome
And that was the best 3D movie I experienced still
Yep first 3d movie I saw, I was blown away
Tamil mass 💪
I was about 11 or 12 at the time and I remember seeing it and I was in awe for cgi. Now cgi is done horribly in other films because it’s cheaper but when it comes to avatar and avatar 2, cgi is done in the right way
Hate him or love him, but the man is a genius, talented director.
Visionary, pioneer and compromised to his ideas and how to portray then in beautiful imagery!
A true artist behind the lense. Doesn't matter the medium, it is always impecable! 💙💚
Cameron's and Tolkien's world building is so epic, i definitely took notes for my novel. Civilization stories on other planets is my crack 🤣
Human civilization or alien....it's quite hard to do with out becoming another star wars, I'm writing my ideas for a game and also doing concepts for it too. Hope your book is coming along nicely 🙂
@@couchbanana343 can i help you with some ideas ?
@@rocky821 what I'm working on now is the flow of it from start to finish I.e picking your character then tutorial gameplay and so on, not a script but small paragraphs covering the main plot points in each chapter or hub level...if that makes any sense
You gotta appreciate that this was all in one take and James would have gone on for hours and hours, bright authentic mind 💪🏻
Could listen to James Cameron speak about film all day long. Legend.
I’m astounded by his answer to the last question and what he had to say about connectedness, belonging, and the movie working on people’s subconscious. Dude knew exactly what he was doing. I also like that he let slip “spirit guide” in reference to Neytiri before correcting it to just “guide”, because the former is her archetype for sure. She really does represent something spiritual and her archetype is a very profound one that’s been around for a loooooong time - and for good reason.
This video is no less than a *Master Class* . He said many things that can be useful. Very useful.
I’m very envious of this man.
To be able to walk into an office with any creative idea I have, pitch it, and be given bucketloads of cash in return to bring it to realization would be my dream come true.
What he's good at is intertwining human stories and love stories into the film. That's what connects with different demographics in the audience. So essentially there's something for everyone. That's why his movies are successful.
I love Him and his compassion))))) Imagine the world if everyone could have the same attitude to what they do as James has!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that hes just wearing a Fox motocross jersey. Lol! What a beast!!
The Na’vi will have a motocross scene in Avatar 2!
@@kp4588 hahahaha
That’s the main reason I clicked on the video.. I thought nah James Cameron can’t be wearing a motocross jersey..
@@Shoorit same haha
I think he is wearing pants too
My daughter and I have juat finished watching Avatar. Shes 4 and half but I can tell she loved it, this movie tears me up everytime I watch it. Its just a brilliant movie, I can't say much more. Its just a really moving movie that has so many little messages and the beautiful side of humanity. We will definitely be going to see the second one. Well worth the wait
Yes this is my mother’s favorite movie and one of mine. Avatar 2 trailer has been released today!
@@bobby1929 I just watched it about 10 minutes ago. I can't wait to show her after she finishes kindergarten today ! She's going to be so excited
@@nikolaibarbarich7887 Awesome! I showed my mom and she’s over the moon!
@@bobby1929 the 1st one was such a brilliant moving film. I imagine this one will be just as brilliant! Take care mate !
@@nikolaibarbarich7887 take care and hope a great day/night
I'm glad he's keeping healthy
the dude has 3 more avatar films to go.... I pray he's able to see his dream to finish them all
Late reply, but they shot the first three already. They’re starting to do 4 now. He’ll be able to finish them.
Brilliant director & writer of his generation! This interview was truly Insightful and really looking forward to the sequels.
From a dream and a heart bearing so much love, James Cameron has created what I would argue to be some of the best films ever made; the Avatar films are truly some of the most breathtaking, remarkable, and inspirational films through the history of time. Some of the most touching and truly resonant moments in cinematic history lie in these films. If you have not seen Avatar: The Way of Water, trust me when I say it is the kind of film that only comes out no more often than once a decade.
Happy birthday James Cameron you are the best! Waiting for poster or a trailer!
Oh My God, Every time he says "sequels" it gives me the chills!!!!!
I was in Maui recently, went for a walk at night on the beach with a friend and little blue glowing specs were appearing in the sand. The more we looked around the more we saw. Reminded me of Avatar! It was some kind of microorganism that caused the glow.
Totally agree what he said about 3D. Avatar did it right. Avatar did 3D in a way where while watching it you forgot you were watching a 3D movie. Heck you forgot you were watching a movie. It just felt like you were there. I was 18 when the first film came out, now 32 I can't wait to go back to world with the improved technology and feel that immersion and magic again.
Me too man, probably my favorite movie. People who hate it don't have an open mind. Im the same age as you so I can't wait for the 2nd one finally.
The one thing I would have loved to see more of was pandora during the night the movie is amazing but for me the night time and all the bioluminescence was my favorite part of the movie I’ve always wondered what the world would be like if everything has a glow to it at night
I remember that day when I saw this movie, and at the end, I said to my friend, was this the most incredible movie I've ever seen!!! I was blown away!!! thank you for being a great story teller!!! mike
To think a guy that was a truck driver and never went to film school turns out Abyss, Terminator(s), Titanic, Avatar(s). This guy is so impressive: smart, talented, real.
Thank you James for all of the wonderful adventures you've given us!
Really looking forward to these movies and enjoying them in IMAX at the movie theater. I hope Cameron doesn’t make the mistake of streaming these on television. Don’t dilute your work for a made for tv experience, Cameron!
This type of Experience film really really needs a Group collective audience as as there non verbal internal reactions are a part of this type of Art expression experience , you just cant do that through a streaming experience ,, Coved is the deep challenge that has every filmmaker chewing nails , spend years making sequel a deeply immersive collective audience experience film that takes the collective audience on a journey with them.. then pray Coved will run its course so people wont fear going into a cinema to view it the way its meant to be seen ..
Happy Birthday sir James Cameron may God bless you with good health and looking forward for your upcoming Avatar sequels .
I have absolute respect for his heart & mind. Thank you for making the movie.
My favourite director- can’t wait for December to see the sequel 😊🥰
Really well answered questions, from the man who gifted us so many incredible movies! We are lucky to have him!
What a genius this guy is, I was blown away when i watched Avatar in theater, had to watch it twice!!!
I watched Avatar with my dad when I was 12. Now I will watch it with my son. Man is a legend.
We really need the sequel soon, please no more delays. Thanks for the Q&A!
I'm so excited for the sequels!!!
I love this man. Can't get over how good he is at his job
My favorite directors are James Cameron and Baz Luhrmann because of how they’re both so dedicated to their craft and they both make amazing movies.
Absolutely loved hearing his thought process. Please do another one of these!
I just listened to all of blockbuster, great podcast. feel like Jim and I are old friends now. Gives you a whole new perspective when listening to these interviews, this man is a true industry Vet and a true artist. He's always raising the bar lmao
Interesting watch! Thanks for sharing & happy birthday James!
I have been waiting 10 long years to see this :) ~ James you are a genius! Thank you for creating such an amazing world: the story, the characters, the language, the 3D experience.. everything is truly revolutionary. I hope you won’t wait another 10 years to make Avatar 3 though :)
Special effects are amazing, especially the spaceships on Pandora when they have the big fight. Amazed there hasn't been a sequel yet
This right here is a true talent and a master of his craft. Id say he is a national treasure who will go down in history as one of the best directors, visionaries, story tellers and film creators.
and some of us fall in love with Movies through your lenses …Thanks James
What an intelligent, authentic and down to earth gentleman ... fascinated listening to this
I was shocked when I knew that man who made avatar is the same man who made Titanic ❤️
What a man!
How did you not already know that?
cinematic genius. thanks for making some of my favorite movie experiences of all time!
It's odd to say that Avatar is a childhood movie of mine. Anyway, I absolutely love Avatar. It has stuck with me for a very long time. Can't wait for the sequels. Pandora is such a beautiful world to visit. Thank you James Cameron and the crew of Avatar.
The Avatar sequels will most certainly be great. Now, when will we ever see The Abyss on blu-ray and in 4K??!! 😂
And dont forget true lies!
Abyss will be repackaged as an Avatar prequel to fill out an overall six part Pandora Saga.
@@schwartzy65 True Lies has some pretty nasty issues regarding it's legacy behind the scenes now.
@@eduardosanchez107 what happened?
Thank you James for bringing your art to reality for all of us to experience. I loved both films and a lot of your other greats. Wishing you health and prosperity and a happy new year!
I love this man. This video just makes me respect him like crazy
Sir you'll be always remembered as a unique legend for your amazing works in Hollywood film industry.
Amazing guy, watch all his films again and again....never failed !
I love how James endured the grueling production of 'The Abyss' and then goes "yes' let's do that x10 when the actors involved in the former are still traumatized lol! James is an utter *machine* .
Gotta say, I love the hardware that Cameron envisions (with his team) in his movies. So I'm looking forward to seeing that being shown off.
THANK YOU JAMES CAMERON FOR YOUR IMAGINATION AND BEAUTIFUL WIRK AND HEART🥰🥰🥰
What an amazing movie! I'm SO LOOKING FORWARD for the sequels!
Thank You James Cameron!
Greetings from Romania!
Eagerly waiting for the Avatar 2 movie💥
As Hobbs said " keep waiting....."
It will be in theaters soon in 2154.
i hope we can see new tech again that can mindblown us like before, not just story. back when i was a kid, i imagine avatar 2 will be really holographic on theatres
Same
Teaser is out
He dreamt up Avatar, he dreamt up the Terminator!! He needs to invent a camera that can film all his dreams!!!!
Elon Musk should hook him up to Neuralink. The studios would save millions…
As a university student who is learning about being in the media industry and all that, this is really inspiring and I truly admire of how he is really comitted to his ideas, his passion even back in the 90's where it was pretty much impossible to make films at that level. The whole 30m just flew by. Honestly feel like listening to a lecture that really talks to you and makes you think. Thank you James. Can't wait to see the next films.
As much as I loathed waiting,I’m glad I got to watch the first movie,I’m so in love with it.I hope I live long enough to see the others and am not disappointed .James Cameron do your best and take my breath away!!!!
when he says "dream" he actually means LSD
Actually?
Yeah
Yep lol. That or shrooms.
Totally LSD
Avatar is one of the best movies of all time & my personal favorite . It’s not overhyped at all and hopefully takes back the highest grossing movie title after the September re-release 🤘🏽
This Q&A is just Great!!
Please do more!!!
A genius director with the right people around him makes incredible films that touch in an emotional way I love the first Avatar film I saw the second one yesterday it blew me away the sounds and music and the characters in his films and there story he’s telling you 🙏
Waiting for.,.. Avatar 2 trailer 🔥💯💯
Me tooooo😭🙏🏼
Amazing 👏. Can't wait for avatar 2 and the video game!
This is my favorite director, I love all his films, some more and some less, but I still love it and rewatch it every year! Many directors make films based on books, games or comics, but Cameron takes all his films out of his head, I'm very happy for Jim, looking forward to part 3, good luck to you and your team, it's a pity that Horner did not live up to this moment, his soundtracks are in my heart forever !
James, has my heart and soul, never felt this understood or alive when watching avatar, true legend and a true LIVING not only existing human.
The most curious thing about a genius is that he/she talks as if it were simple, like some random person explaining how to turn on a computer. Humbleness and passion in his/her speaking also very easy to spot.
My favorite director..He has a good imagination..
These are the kind of questions we expect for a particular movie, sometimes interviewer tend to deviate from set of questionnaire which they ideally need to ask.
You are an inspiration and a living legend. Thank you, James Cameron ❤️
This was a good video. James Cameron seems like a smart bloke.
and he actually answers questions well and in depth.
I have seen other Q&A's and you certainly don't feel satisfied with the answers.