In this episode, director Alex Takacs (Young Replicant) and Dylan Hahn dive deep into AI and its ever-growing influence on the industry, finding your voice as a filmmaker, and the unspoken hierarchy that a director has on set.
They break down what's arguably one of the most beautiful commercials of all time and attempt to uncover the secret behind Takacs's distinctive visual style.
Alex has been quite the influencer when it comes to style and it's exciting to have him on episode 08 of The Reframed Podcast.
Connect with Alex Takacs:
alextakacs.com/
youngreplicant
Featured Commercial: Bugaboo - "Designed for the Future"
Director - Alex Takács
Production Company - ProdCo
Director of Photography (DOP) Oli Millar
Editor - Tobais Suhm
Colourist - Luke Morrison
Featured AI film from the intro: Given Again
Starring Michelle Nova Luna
Written, Directed & Edited by Jake Oleson
Music by Jake Oleson
Colored by Jared Rosenthal
Mixed by Aneek Thapar
Made with Luma AI
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“Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.
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0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Alex Takacs is Young Replicant
4:45 - Finding Your Voice as a Filmmaker
7:10 - Naturalistic Aesthetic and On-Location Filming
10:50 - The Importance of Planning and Spontaneity
14:00 - The Role of a Director on Set
18:20 - Breaking Down the Bugaboo Commercial
22:40 - Practical and CGI Effects in Filmmaking
27:10 - Overcoming Personal Challenges on Set
33:20 - Working with Music Videos and Commercials
37:45 - Torment in the Creative Process
41:30 - AI's Influence on the Film Industry
48:00 - Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
53:20 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections