Robin Williams - In Motion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2014
- Robin Williams was a genius, but he was also a dedicated craftsman who explored how an actor could express character through movement. Join me in honoring this tiny facet of his work.
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Martha & the Vandellas - Nowhere to Run
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Frank Sinatra - How About You?
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After he finished with the voiceover for Genie in Aladin, the animators had to redo the animations to incorporate his improvisations, which is something you don't do in animated movies, unless it is something as good as from Robin Williams.
+Vítězslav Ureš ive also heard that it was going to be nominated for best animated screenplay (dont know for what awards) but they couldnt because the majority of it was improvised so there wasnt a screenplay to be nominated per se
In his improvisations as the Genie, Robin Williams made fun of that fact.
"I say it and they draw it! We'll both be arrested! Here we go!"
Eric Goldberg had drawn test animation using Robin's standup comedy, but he watched Robin in the booth and interacted with him before he actually animated him for a the film. Goldberg said that often Robin would make a reference and he and Goldberg would glance at each other as if to say, "You got that one, right? Thought so." Goldberg also said that while Robin was very animated in the booth, he was very thoughtful otherwise.
They did the animations after. They had to redo some of the storyboards.
The thing I really like about this tribute is that it isn't just the usual gushing about how great a person was. You take an aspect of what made his work great that most people don't understand well (they may understand subcontiously but most people could not put this stuff into words) and you help them realise why they enjoyed his work. Instead of simply appreciating Robin Williams you helped everyone who watches this appreciate him that much more.
true.....and thank ♥ YOU for putting this into the right words...to explain how i feel about this video :)
Most of the videos I've seen on this channel so far have been exactly this. It's fascinating to see familiar things from a different perspective and gain an even greater appreciation of them.
i miss Tony's work. There's lots of similar channels nowadays but this one is special
I can't believe we inhabit a world in which Robin Williams felt he could not exist. The brilliance of Robin Williams is that he made us feel like we knew him, personally, and he knew us...
He was badly sick, he killed himself to escape the pain, he didn't commit suicide because of depression
+Dan Bull > "he made us feel like we knew him"
Man, his death just hit me today. In 2016. This comment describes it perfectly
He was such a unique man, I think that his death still hits us, even today. RIP Robin.
And imagine how he'd feel not knowing Trump is the president of the US. Perhaps Robin predicted this travesty
@ Eric Sharp - Just because Robin Williams had money and fame and possessions (oh my!) does not necessitate his life was "great."
Robin Williams is a once-in-a-lifetime act. We often say some actors are great and can't be matched, but Williams was purely unique. I've never seen ANYONE do his act the way he does.
Buster Keaton is another example - unique in his own way, just like Robin Williams.
Robin Williams lives on through this man
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How long does it take to produce one video like this? They’re so well edited that at no moment I was bored. God job Tony
This one was 3 weeks to research, and 25 hours to edit I think. Plus a lotta ancillary stuff like thumbnails, setting up Patreon, etc. They're normally faster, like 2 weeks to research and 12 hours to edit. I went through a couple different variations and re-edits on this one to get it right.
Every Frame a Painting Thanks man for the quick answer. Those projects always take longer than they seem to at first. At least, you’ll be an editing beast
The unfortunate thing about TH-cam personalities is that the best ones often put the most time into their work, and thus take the longest to put out new videos. Keep up the good work.
Every Frame a Painting Might I ask how those 3 weeks of research break down? Time watching/re-watching movies, reading articles/books, writing your thesis, your voice over script? I love what you're doing by the way. Revitalized my interest in film.
Every Frame a Painting GIVE US MORE!!!!
It's 2022 and I've just discovered your channel. Hard to believe Robin has been gone for 8 years. What a magical beautiful soul. Thank you Tony for this wonderful video.
Could you make a video honouring Phillip Seymour Hoffman? That would be greatly appreciated.
Yeah, he was one of the best. I think what I got from Phil was deception. You were never sure about his motivations and his blocking told that.
He also had an incredible level of control and intensity.. The smallest movements meant so much.. Kind of an anti Robin.
nice to see the fisher king here, you don't hear enough about that great film
I could not care any less about celebrities, but Robin always made me smile and I always enjoyed his movies. The only actor I actually liked to call my favorite, and he is gone now.
Thanks Tony, you have revealed to me yet another realm in the tools of storytelling!
A part of me died with him. But I'll always remember him as a funny, expressive actor. He deserved the world.
Just had to give this another watch. Hard to believe it’s been 7 years already
Wanted you to know: I'm pseudo TA-ing a Myth and Film class and, during one of my meetings with the professor, I showed him your videos because they've changed the way I look at certain elements of film. He loves them, and we're now both subscribed to your channel. I'll mention them to the class if I have the chance, they're nothing short of spectacular.
***** I really enjoy how many people come into contact with this channel by word-of-mouth. So thank you for passing it on to someone else. Glad to have you both as subs.
There is a scene in "The Fisher King" in which Williams has finished his date, a milestone toward becoming more normal, and then encounters the Red Knight, the personification of his fears. Williams runs from the Knight, and undergoes a series of horrific flashbacks. It was an eloquent piece.
The look of dread on his face when he realizes that the Knight has found him, and that he cannot escape speaks volumes about the way that we can sometimes build our lives around madness, just to avoid the one great fear of our lives. It was a powerful scene. I wish it had been brought up here.
His training at Juliard absolutely had a huge influence on this. Clowning and miming, in particular, must have had a significant impact.
“You don’t know real lost… cuz it only occurs when you love something more than yourself…” I felt that
lose*, not lost.
@@Dyanosis *loss, not lose.
And this is why animators tend to really like Robin
"They give the actors something physical to do"
Oh, Lucas...
+Limey Lassen What, sitting doesn't count?
+Limey Lassen What about standing and talking?
furtim1 And walking.
There was that one scene where Lucas broke new ground by having Padme pack a suitcase instead of just sit on a couch.
Thank you with ending this montage with "How About You". His performance in Fisher King is so underrated I don't even know where to begin. My favorite of all his roles.
jmwild1 i love that movie
I must be blinded by the fact I think Fisher King is probably his best film.. So I assume others must as well!
Tony, could you make a video on how Kubrick used slow, almost tedious shots in his films? I think it's an important subject.
+Gruppetstudios I can't wait to see a Kubrick one too
Gaston Psotka Schendel, I can't either. That'll be gooood.
He's not doing one on Kubrick.
If you really want slow, almost tedious go look at Andrei Tarkovsky's filmography
It's been a little more than one year now, I'm back watching this again and nearly cried at the end of it... Unbelievably talented actor and a great video! Thanks again for making this!
I go through all the video essay channels on TH-cam and always end up coming back again and again to you.
It's 2023 and it still makes me choke up to see him and remember that he's gone. Very missed.
I love your videos. I just love everything about them. Keep them coming so that I can experience cinema in new perspectives.
You know, this is one of the nicest tributes to him I've seen for him. You focused on what we loved him for and what we'll miss him for - his talent. Good job.
Beautiful
i don't know why i got tears in my eyes now... i am a massive fan of his style, and the interview that you showed a few clip now.... "Inside the Actor's Studio with Robin Williams", i lost count of how many times i watched it... he was a genius... and you did great justice to his genius
bravo man
You can't help but appreciate the work that actors like Robin Williams have done, A legend in the true sense of the word, you will be missed :)
Robin Williams death really affected me, not sure why. I don't care about any celebrity deaths at all really.
me too, he was kind of part of my childhood. a part of many people's childhood.
I think he is one of the few actors who really felt genuine. Everyone felt like they truly knew him.
@@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour He was one of the kindest and saddest souls to ever make us happy!
I found myself crying real tears because of this video. I have never been affected by enough by a celebrities death to be brought to tears but damn I really fucking miss him.
That Fischer King ending song, though. Right in the feels...
this!
Things that helped Robin Williams' performances.
3:03 1. They let him play it straight through
3:35 2. They gave him something physical to do
4:08 3. They used blocking to tell the story visually
4:36 4. They let him listen
4:57 5. They didn't let perfection get in the way of inspiration
Loving this series of explorations into various elements of the visual style of film. I started at Edgar Wright, watched a study of David Fincher, and now this.
Tony Zhou is awesome.
This is not only a masterpiece as a video essay, it is a touching piece from Every Frame a Painting
0:17-0:19 OMG! HE SHOWED IT! SOMEONE ACTALLY SHOWED IT! *screams*. Finally a video that acknowledges SOME scene from Death to Smoochy. Even if they're minor. Any time people talk about Williams it's either about Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, Aladdin or Mrs. Doubtfire. Death to Smoochy, or more specifically Rainbow Randolph, is hands down his best performance!
"You got fired?"
"yeah I got fired"
"How did you get fired from and intro to film teaching gig?"
"...well... I got caught just showing this guys you tube videos over and over every day......"
gidorahking Ha. Hasn't happened yet.
ah man I just watched this and was overcome with sadness that this great man is no longer with us. what a treasure he was, you can tell from all his films , even the terrible ones , that he was a man who gave everything for the audience , who really wanted to give a performance. what a tragic tragic way to go
I think as Robin said, he had a very good director work with him on his earliest dramatic roles. Peter Weir is a vastly underrated director. Going back and watching such stars as Harrison Ford, Jim Carey, Jeff Bridges, Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson and Robin Williams in Weir movies reveals to me how much of a genius he is with actors. But no doubt about it, Robin Williams was a extraordinary physical actor.
Thank god he left us all this movies he starred. Even though he died more than a year ago, I still got catching up to do. Thank you for that Robin Williams.
Damn dude, your videos are awesome! good job!
About a year after Robin's death we were reading Hamlet in English class. At some point, we watched the entirety of the 1996 film. It was so long, it took at least two full class periods, so we had seen around 2 hours of film when Osric appeared on screen. Now, Osric is a minor character, really just a messenger for a short scene who isn't paid much mind, but not in this adaptation. No, because Robin Williams was playing Osric, and the moment his face moved into frame is etched into my brain forever. The entire room gasped with joy just for that face. Every little movement he made, his bow clumsily thrusting his scabbard into a chair, his odd little march out of the frame, brought grins and chuckles to the room. I'd never seen film hold such power over an audience, and it was purely down to his expressions and blocking. He recited his lines as they appeared from Shakespeare's pen hundreds of years ago, but I can't imagine the Globe Theatre every had the chance to see a performance that could bring so much joy with so little action.
Could you perhaps do a video where you explain some of the terms you use, like "blocking"?
David Shi I tried explaining it briefly in this video. Serious question: is it still difficult to comprehend?
Every Frame a Painting Now that I rewatched it, it does make more sense…blocking was used to visually show Robin going after the girl and her brother trying to stop him, right? I guess I know subconsciously the techniques used in film, I just haven't matched the words or ideas to them. Thanks for the answer! Looking forward to seeing more interesting content.
David Shi To my understanding it means the positioning and movement of the actors, in relation to the camera (or to the stage if we talk about theatre).
The word is strange, here is an explanation why it's used.
Wikipedia: “The term derives from the practice of 19th century theatre directors such as Sir W. S. Gilbert who worked out the staging of a scene on a miniature stage using blocks to represent each of the actors.”
"Staging" is the manner in which actors and objects occupy a 3D space in front of the camera and "blocking" is the way in which the camera translates the staging onto the 2D plane of the screen.
i think blocking in this particular situation meant that because part of the screen was blocked by the doorframe and the characters stepped out one by one causing subtle different reactions of the maincharacter
God-fucking-damnit !! This video reminded me how much I'm going to miss Robin Williams :'(
I just love that man SO MUCH. My eyes are full of tears and I just can't believe he's gone. He had that sparkle in his eyes ! He was just the greatest. Just a brilliant and generous man.
GOAT.
Agreed
We love you Robin, we know you're still out there. :)
Bravo. And yes, farewell dear Robin.
This channel is one of the very best thing on the internet right now. It is obvious how much work and passion you put in them and you have made me love cinema again.
Wonderful tribute to one of my favorites. Will miss him greatly.
finally a video showing how robin williams wasnt just "funny". truly a master at his craft. well done. cant wait until your next video!
Beautiful work Tony. Your work doesn't go unnoticed. R.I.P. Robin.
One of my absolute favourite channels. Great video.
I've only recently found your Every Frame videos Tony, but I've watched them all in the past three days... really wonderfully put together and thought provoking. You've somehow managed to make even Bayhem seems scholarly too!
Everything is worthy of analysis nowadays!
Lol. Did we just start analyzing things since youtube? I don't think so.
i'm still in pain. i still cant say goodbye to this masterful actor.
Beautiful tribute to great actor
Tony, Ive been watching your videos for a while now and I have to say, your channel is one of the best on youtube to explore cinema. Not only is the editing always on point but from your narrations you come off as someone who is articulate yet passionate about film. Keep up the great work, I really enjoy watching your videos. Can't wait to see what's next!
These are always something to look forward to.
Just like when my father died, I have no regrets. My dad knew just how much I loved him. Mr. Robin Williams never knew how much I appreciate his work. But the respect is there all the same.
Honest, versatile, intense, ecclectic, somber, inventive, generous, and about a million other things... gone too soon... gone too soon.
We shall not see his like again
Miss him very much, now and always. Great video.
Robin Williams wasn't acting. That's just how he is.
i JUST thought the same thing! i think actors like jennifer lawrence go as far away from their real self as they can, when they are acting but robin's characters were always not far away from his own personality
i'd love to believe that too, but he's quoted as saying once that doing comedy caused a lot of anxiety for him. trying to make people laugh and come up with new funny jokes and acts all the time must definitely be extremely stressful :c.
i don't doubt that he was a genuinely good natured and funny person through his depression, but that's the opinion he had of his career. i'm guessing it was fun at the beginning, and it started getting more and more stressful overtime.
Great video! Loved all the footage of Robin Williams over the years. It truly showed his versatility. I can't think of anyone else that would compare to him. He was in a category all on his own. To get to that stage is pretty impressive. Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant finally a vid that explains how to spot great acting. RIP.
Awesome video as always. I miss him too, and the weird thing is, when he died i wasn't really shocked, but then i started remembering how much i used to watch his work when i was a kid (i must have watched Jumanji about a million times) and i realized that, when it comes to movies, he was one of the most present actors in my childhood, and i loved every second of his acting . He was a genius indeed. Thank you so much for letting us join you
Another great video!
Already can't wait for the next one!
you have this ability to explain to me why i love movies. i dont know whats compelled you to make these videos but youve made me and many friends very happy. you are brilliant at what you do. my favourite yt channel by a mile. thanks for the effort!
Tony, I love your stuff so much. Thank you for paying the best tribute I've seen to one of my favorite actors.
Every Frame a painting , still the best
I don't know why. Whenever I feel low, I see this video :) ❤️
I still can't believe he's gone, but not.
It is being a while, but you make me cry again, my friend!
I so, so, enjoy your voice. The content too, but especially the way you deliver it.
This is the best tribute one could give. Wonderfully made!
An extremely sensitive piece. I have put off watching this one for years. Great piece, M
Man was amazing. Still one of my heroes. Thanks for sharing. I really mean it.
This must be the best film related channel on youtube right now as far as I'm concerned... I'm blown away in every video, there is so much potential here!
The number of subscribers is too damn low!
I just wanted to say, I've been getting bored with TH-cam for a long time now, but you've made me realize that there still videos worth getting excited for. Keep up the amazing work!
I'm so happy that you included the Fisher king. favorite movie
I love the focus on The Fisher King in this video. That one has to be my favorite Robin Williams performance.
When anyone asks me which Robin Williams *or* Jeff Bridges movie they should watch, I go straight to Fisher King. Healing another's wounds via your own journey to redemption is such a powerful theme, seen too little in film. Fisher King totally nails it. Williams *and* Bridges are astounding. The Grand Central Station Waltz is one of my favorite scenes of all time.
This is hands down the best channel about film at the moment, wether we are talking about tv or the internet. I am stunned at the diversity and detail of the knowledge you have shared with us in just a few videos so far, it's been fascinating and I am looking very forward to what will come up next. big up Tony!
_Capturing the moment._
Aye Captain, godspeed!
Come back! The content of this channel is unique. I've never participated in a Patreon but I would do it for more of this.
wonderful tribute. i loved the focus on the man's work as opposed to his personal life. i think that's what he would have wanted.
This is probably the greatest channel on TH-cam! Keep the videos coming!
This is brilliant. I miss you so much Robin
Pledged to support. Please continue making these lovingly crafted videos.
Your channel is to TH-cam what Robin Williams was to his films: better than they deserve.
I really do come back to this channel just to watch your editing, and that really means a lot.
I still cry at night sometimes because I miss him so much 💔
Even though I have never met him and never will because he is already gone from this world, I feel this cosmic connection with him. I love him so much.
I love you Robin and we all miss you sm.
This is seriously the best channel on TH-cam.
I love your work, literally
That was really excellent Tony, thank you for creating and uploading this!
Four years later and Robin Williams’ death still affects me so much. I lost my grandfather the same year and for some reason I’ve linked the two in my head in a way that makes me love him as much as I loved my grandfather. Fuck, man...
Tony, I recently discovered your videos a few weeks ago. They're all so beautifully edited and fascinating. I learn so much each time. Thank you for this wonderful tribute to an absolutely unforgettable actor and the heart to so many of our childhoods. Keep up the great work.
Tony, where have you gone? I miss your stuff and still come back to watch.
I was watching in a dark room with headphones and 5:50 scared the sh*t outta me!!!
I don't know how long it's been, but I thought I could handle watching this since. Still hurt, but it was also kind of wonderful.
RV stands as my favorite Robin Williams movie.
Great way to pay tribute : remembering a fantastic actor while learning about film.
Props once again Tony!.
What an incredible channel i stumbled upon this morning. You're videos are amazing!