Free Solo | Jimmy Chin | Talks at Google
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- This talk with renowned photographer, director, and mountaineer Jimmy Chin discusses his most recent project: National Geographic Documentary Film’s “FREE SOLO.”
This stunning documentary provides an intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock...the 3,000ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park...without a rope.
Moderated by Jonathan DiBlasi.
Watch the film: goo.gl/64KmM2
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This is so well done - the moderator asked brief clear intelligent questions, and then let Jimmy talk as long as necessary - no moderator ego. And Jimmy Chin is so interesting, thoughtful and articulate, and seems to come from a place of total integrity. As for the film itself, I was totally blown away by it, on so many levels - it exceeded all expectations. But the more I learn about the background and behind-the-scenes, the better the experience gets. Thanks so much for doing this and posting this!!
dtdyvr nothing to add, well put!
@@dandawson8128 Does dtdyvr mean "Definitely true, dude, your very right?
As a video producer myself, Jimmy's explanations into the complex intricacies and logistics of the production is very fascinating! The film also covered this but hearing him expound on the technical and moral facets of covering both the character Alex and the epic climb itself is a wonderful addition.
Great summary. I think Jimmys lucidity comes from his clarity of purpose, he has a much greater sense of what he should be doing than most of us, I think that means a great reduction in anxiety and therefore these kinds of speaking events need not be rehearsed particularly. The speaking then comes effortlessly, it's all there like wiping away the the dust from a tablet to reveal the words.
@@FitzpatrickSD dtdydr is the name of the original poster. Dan dawson was replying to him
Millions of people want to see the full 4 hours!! I would watch it straight through. Alex's is one of the greatest human achievements of all time. It would be so amazing to watch the whole thing! Also, "fame is useless unless you can use it for good..." I feel Alex and Jimmy are setting a really positive example for humanity, which is pretty amazing when you consider that they're self-described 'dirt bags' lol.
Definitely release the full 4 hour video of the climb! That would be epic
I came out of the film thinking exactly the same thing- I want to watch the full climb ! I think a lot of people would be interested in that. I feel they could have made the climb at least 10 or 15 minutes longer in the film, they had the audience at that stage.
Yeah I wanna see the unicorn guy’s reaction when Alex ran into him.
While watching the film I had assumed there wasn't footage of every section but now I think about it there was a cameraman on the ground shooting the whole thing. I guess for sections of the climb he would have been the only one capturing it.
bkstacker 247 Mickey had a static camera on the ground that basically followed Alex the whole climb. So yeah I think they have the footage of that. Just not that close.
i would have this on loop for weeks
Alex Isn’t a daredevil, he is an artist creating a masterpiece.
I can see how Jimmy and Alex get along so much, they are both super-chill.
Watched several interviews of Jimmy. From all the answers he made, it seems that Jimmy is a very intelligent man and at the same time he is also a person who has empathy and genuine care for those around him.
I know your comment is a month old at this point but I want to add to it. I agree with everything you said and would like to add that Jimmy very much understands climbing ethics, the sport isn't huge and as a result, especially among primarily outdoor climbers, you see that it is a very specific group of like minded people who are active outdoor climbers. A primary characteristic of the climbing community is one of loving nature and using the sport as a way to get closer to it. This is one of Alex's motivations in his free soloing even, he feels like there is no better way to be in tune with his surroundings. In that love and appreciation for nature, climbers want others to feel that. Climbing is an extremely personal sport to a lot of people and we all just want to share that, Jimmy is an excellent steward of our community.
Jimmy Chin is a most remarkable person in his own right---on top of which he is an outstanding cinematographer.
Hope you win an Oscar Jimmy and crew. You deserve it. I saw Free Solo yesterday in a little regional cinema down under. Gripping and inspirational. Love Alex and wish all the best.
I have watched the film 4 times and watched every interview made of the crew a couple of times. I’m from Florida and have enjoyed this film more than anything I have ever seen. That says a lot coming from a surfer. Bravo!
Jimmy Chin is a very thoughtful human being. Thank you for this interview.
Jimmy Chin is such an amazingly well travelled, talented dude.....impressive all the things he has accomplished and the type of life he lives.....truly inspiring!
Jimmy chin is a beast in himself.
This is film of the century! Alex’s great feat on film is incredible. That’s one of greatest athletic achievements in the history of people. And jimmy chin rules and he and his beautiful wife are a wonderful team. Behind every good man is an even better woman. Straight up. The film is an all around good example of what humanity should be about. Clean living, be good to one another, and explore. Then repeat. All the people involved who helped make this thing possible big up yourself
enjoyed both the moderator Jonathan and Jimmy's dialogue and the ability of both to speak so freely. Kudos on great questions that allowed the guest to elaborate on details we all were keen to hear.
Jimmy and Alex... you guys are the best. Loved Meru, loved Free Solo.
I saw the movie Free Solo (twice), and enjoyed every minute of it. The only thing I would is that it was shot more as a movie than a documentary. For those who don't know Alex Honnold and his story of climbing greatness, it could well be a movie of fiction. Hence it would be great to see the 4 hour footage of the climb as it relates strictly to a documentary about one of the greatest athletic (and mental) achievements of all time.
Definitely check out Meru, Jimmy is a bad ass too, the dude has no fear.
Film of the year!
Just won best documentary
I agree wholeheartedly.
On the topic of the full climb - potential 4-hour version release -
Honestly, I think it is those like Alex in his methodical and complete way of preparing for climbs who will most enjoy the full-length climb release.
When I was a competitive cyclist I learned so much from watching full-length races; sometimes 6-7 hours. And watching them over-and-over, each time I might catch something different, but overall I definitely learned to see the race from a holistic, forest-level view and enhanced my racing technique and strategy. Honestly, I think it is those like Alex in his methodical and complete way of preparing for climbs who will most enjoy the full-length climb release.
yooo jimmy please release the 4 hours. I absolutely loved the film, I'm very far away from being a climber at all but I'd still watch that full climb like right now even though it's 4am right now and I'm tired as hell. Like another commenter said, having Alex narrate (even just some parts of it) would be amazing. Love your work, hope you will release a film about that antarctica trip aswell I'll watch it right away
very good interview! this documentary film deserves every award it has earned and more. definitely one of the most epic climbing feats ever captured on film right up there with vintage footage of Hilary sumiting Everest.
I completely understand making a portion of the video address how hard it was to actually film, it makes people really appreciate it that little bit more, not that it needs boosting because it's an amazing thing in itself!
I think the 'Darwin awards' mention is spot on. No doubt, Alex's achievement is unbelievable, astounding, a world first! I still hope no one tries to replicate this. I can see why he wanted to do it and why he let nothing stop him and I am very jealous that I can't let myself do what he did.
This is a once in a lifetime achievement and something that should never be caught on film in any circumstance other than what was prescribed by Alex and agreed wholly by Jimmy and his crew.
Without Alex's skill, determination, grit and sheer will to do this project along with Jimmy and his crew's empathy and professionalism, to film this absolute madness! (that I maintain is the most horrifying film i have ever watched) This production would not be the same.
I have the utmost respect for Alex (as a newbie climber and adventure enthusiast) and as much respect for Jimmy and his crew for filming the whole unfiltered experience.
I have never been so scared in my whole life and I knew he survived before watching the film...
I wouldn't have wanted to film it either...
When I saw "Free Solo" (first time) I did not know if he would survive ... It was so scary ... but absolutely wildly good movie ... Wildly exciting to learn about climbing, and beautifully portrayed. I then felt like challenging myself to do an activity I do not normally dare, such as to climb (with rope in a gym though), or canoe or cross country running or some of those thing I am normally afraid of.
Jimmy is a legend ....watch his film Meru!!!
I watched it in cinema and it is the only film I went to cinema for the last two years.it is incredible.
Wow, so this is how it starts. This should have more views than all the other interviews about the movie then.
A class act! Loved Free Solo and Meru.
He's a very good speaker!
Not gonna lie, this interviewer is very good. Short, concise and probing questions. And he allows the interviewee to talk freely. Very informative session
They all are incredible bunch of the people, certainly the best from the human kind. Hope one day people like them take the politics in their hands ...
It's obvious the respect that Jimmy has for his fellow climber, and with only the utmost respect for the incredible feats he has achieved himself, does he feel any jealousy about what Alex accomplished as compared to what he achieved himself? It's a difficult question, and I believe he deserves as much credit as Alex does, but there must be a moment or two where you wish it was you that did this. That said, give props to a man that is one of the most important people in the climbing world via photography and climbing.
And I know Meru is a bigger, better, achievment than free soloing El Cap, and free soloing El Cap is a bigger, better, achievement than climbing Meru. Oh, I think I see. It's all impressive and both deserve ourrespect regardless. Also, the dawn wall, etc.,,, Just give respect and love for these pioneers and passionate people. 💪
I went in not knowing about the outcome, and it felt great! I really didn't know what to expect, and wondering all throughout the film whether he bails, or if he falls, whether they show the fall, and really feared for him that I couldn't stand still. Genuine fear/excitement moment, probably the best I ever had in a cinema.
Love Jimmy's films. Especially Free Solo. Thank you!!!!
50:50 when you finally realize what an absolute beast jimmy is
F yeah!
Watch Meru.
@@dc0dr i have a few times
My abs hurt just thinking about jumaring that distance.
Absolutely fantastic interviewer.
Great insight and interview of the many, many levels from the inside out to document and let alone to climb this face, is a massive achievement.
Thanks guys well done
Alex's feat was filmed and it's great that we get to see it and now it's an official record that he did free solo'ed El Cap,
but initially, Alex wasn't telling anyone what he was planning. I think there was a possibility (big or small I don't know) that he actually did it without letting anyone know, thus it would never have been filmed or had someone keeping track. I mean it's a world record but what's the meaning of making a record if nobody knows about it? Is it still a record? I feel like it was meant to be filmed. And at the same time, could someone else have already done the same thing and no one still knows about it?
In another Oscar winner, The Man who Skied Everest, numerous Sherpas died in an avalanche or ice fall during production. If Honnold had been killed, it's just then another in a line of mountaineering films where people involved with the shooting died. Sadly, people watch that stuff. Happily it went well, and so I'm grateful for the sport. Rock climbing is pretty much banned by the Sierra Club, and the media harps on every death or injury or rescue. With more education and knowledge about the sport, perhaps there will be less stupidity and more successes and advancement, and then less need for say stupid hiker laws. In the 1800's, on the Matterhorn disaster then, the Queen of England inquired about banning mountaineering. Let's hope for more like Honnold and Chin and all, to promote what may be the best sport in the world, by me!
Jimmy sans chai = legend...
Jimmy is awesome
Most of the people I have shown "Free Solo" to, didn't know Alex safely made the climb up El Cap. (My wife, as she was watching, looked it up to make sure he did.) Watching them nervously shift their bodies in their seats and their legs bouncing as the film progressed was interesting to watch.
He's a gem, a handsome gem, love and kisses
Release the 4hr
Beautiful work...
lately all i wanna do is climb, and when im done climbing and when im resting all i wanna do is watch climbing... so yes please release the 4 hour video!!! i would watch it probably over 100 times lol there needs to be more quality climbing videos out there... so many youtube climbers are not good, they dont teach u proper skills, in fact they usually give bad advice and suck themselves as climbers and just do b roll music while they goof off and act like pro climbers. magnus midbot is amazing and theres an asian guy whos not pro, hes learning but hes learning from good climbers and i like his vids, theres a few others but i dont know them by heart id have to look on my playlist LOL
Pleeeeeease, i need see the full 4 hour video of the climb!
Great talk
If the full 4 hours comes to netflix, I'll watch it
He needs to go on the Joe Rogan Experience.
th-cam.com/video/2OhHkBmbb5Y/w-d-xo.html
@@gabriel.hongkong he's talking about jimmy chin, not alex
I watched the interview on joe rogan with Alex anddd it was pretty crappy. Its so clear in the podcast that Joe did not watch the film and almost the entire interview was Joe trying to tell Alex how he could improve and be a better athlete. I don't think Jimmy being on it would give good vibes.
No, don't wish that on Jimmy.
joe rogan experience interviews are pretty terrible
Hmmm - I'm Not sure which movie I enjoyed more. Meru or Free Solo. My hands sweated more in Free Solo but Meru had such a great back story - both great !
Alex is the real life Spiderman amazing film 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
Really enjoyed the crowd questions! Great talk on top :)
When Jimmy says "I haven't been home since August," you can really tell he's ready to get back to Jackson and make some turns.
Great interview
Awesome... thx!
Even though I knew that Alex succeeded, I fast forwarded thru some of the most dramatic climbing scenes. Seeing someone THAT close to the edge just gives me the willies...
THEY GOTTA RELEASE THE UNCUT CLIMB WTF
did he ever released the 4hr version of the climb?
RIP Alex Lowe…
if you go up say half way up and decide to go down ....how do you get down?
amazing on every level. funny he mentions clothing - if i recall, alex starts the climb with a hoodie around his waist, but it's not there at the end of route?
Stashed. Along with his approach shoes and water at various points on the route.
thanks @@danradu231 is that typical of free soloing? seems like extra risk.
@@maxmmpower Probably not that typical since most free-soloists (and there are very few) wouldn't be on routes that are more than a couple hundred feet. Honnold is pretty unique doing this on monster walls. I think I recall him saying once he also carries his phone on him.
@@maxmmpower there are a few relatively wide ledges on the route where you can safely stash stuff, grab water, etc. I dont think he ever did any of that while actively climbing.
@@katie3867 thanks for this perspective. it's just a bit unsettling to see him with a hoodie around his waist! i'd think he'd want the absolute minimum of excess, just to mitigate things...
full video or it didnt happen.
Now I wanna work at google
@8:00 methodical, fine craft
The Nat Geo video of his climb a year or two before Free Solo, when he climbs that mountain in Mexico, was much more impressive from a cinematography stand point. The camera angles were more dynamic and gave perspective (e.g. by pointing the camera down the wall, panning out from presumably a drone, etc.) that Free Solo didn't, making Free Solo's climbing shots a bit of a disappointment. Not as much of a visceral thrill (and way too many shots of the camera guy/friend fretting nervously during the climb) that diminished the sense of accomplishment of his incredible feat just a bit. The Nat Geo film I mentioned above is much more impressive in the way it captures the climbing.
"Don't forget to click record"
Jimmy's the man. Can someone get this geek host a shoulder press machine? I've never seen a fully grown male with no shoulders. How does that shirt stay on?
why can't a big company like Google put out a video with decent audio?
Berf bifflestaph broke his 35th climbing record yesterday.
multi billion dollar company, 50 cent microphones
The mics are probably fine. The problem is the acoustics in the room. Still not that bad though.
@@snippletrap Can be fixed with 5 minutes of effort in post.....if they cared.
@@LaughingLion4Ever who gives a fuck?
After what Alex did, everyone needs to throw away their North Face clothes. He is the only one who is worthy enough to wear them.
To everybody saying that have seen the movie: how did you see it? Any links or something? I cannot find anything. Thank you!
in theaters dummy
@@porch2942 well it's not released world-wide then. Good to know
@@ΠετροςΡουσσος-ε5ξ i'm going to see it tomorrow! but yeah still not released even in the states.
er, not released online, still showing in theaters here.
iphone?
Yikes Google. Such a bad taste in the mouth now a days. Jimmy Chin is amazing though.
Why build a boat and sail across a sea? Could've taken a plane. Why
create beautiful art and music that may never find a proper audience?
Why study cosmology or struggle with a unified field theory? Why spend
hours preparing a meal that will be consumed in less than 30 minutes?
Why climb a mountain?
Noble causes await bravery and persevering endeavor, yet every child
will inevitably someday suffer and die. Why plant a tree or build a
piece of a cathedral you'll never see in its ultimate glory?
What's the point of it all? Practicality? Come on, it all returns to
nothing anyway. Life isn't about logic. Beauty and suffering will never
be fully fathomed or fully solved yet soul-fullness springs forth in
multiple expressions from the "void". Join the Dance.
This climb was a refutation of trifling meanness; a transcendent,
pointless, priceless act. A glorious dissolving cloud. A testament to
living life.
Are there any non-nerds at Google park?
'Thank you. Thank you thank you for the $400,000 to talk for 45 minutes.' I don't understand the first minute - does he know the audience in another capacity? That was weird.
I wish his wife wasn't involved in the project. Too much of the climb ended up on the editing room floor.
Without the editing, they wouldn't have won the Oscar. lol.
crap audio
Interviewer isn't listening to Jimmy at all, just waiting to ask his next question. Would be unwatchable if Jimmy wasn't such a thoughtful speaker and listener himself
starts interview with "so..."
Jesus they need to pre screen the questions next time
the host is a smug goon...he sounds so insincere and his condescending "right?" conversational tick makes me want to slap him. That is all. Take care.
You're projecting onto the host hardcore
100% correct about that smug host, regardless of complete imbeciles calling it "projecting" smh!
@@vernoncarpenterjr6213 yea you two are braniacs over here. Not smug you're just douchebags on the internet . What else is new
The host is great the fuck are you talking about?
Jimmy Chin, what a legend. Absolute badass yet so chill and self-effacing.
the question should be: "How many times have you seen Meru?"
@Tony Marselle another documentary from jimmy chin
I need to re-watch tonight!
@Tony Marselle A great climbing film! It's free if you have Amazon Prime.
jimmy seems like a super awesome dude
12:50 Alex learning hugging
48:40 Jimmy vs Alex race to the top
Hey Google - cough up some money for the Honnold Foundation!
Stop worrying about others donating, do your share and live happy.
Even though Alex was able to overcome it this time there is no way bringing cameras in did not add to the pressure but then again it also adds motivation. I think what he did was the most amazing human accomplishment ever. That includes landing on the moon and other big things. I think once Alex has kids his free solo days will end. I think thats a good thing. I hope he's the one guy who lives to be a old man after doing this.
I'd love to see Jimmy do a film on cave diving. There are a lot of parallels with the climbing world to what divers do which seems crazy to normal people but is very calm and methodical with its own set of challenges other than the obvious which is just running out of air.
How ironic that Jimmy & Chai’s next film was The Rescue, which was a documentary on rescuing 12 youth Thai soccer players and their coach from a mountain cave that had flooded at the beginning of Monsoon Season in June 2018. The cave diving rescue was so perilous and riveting!
4 years later, after they did the Nyad film, I don't think Jimmy would trust himself to do something like that justice. He understands and respects the physical and difficulty difference between the two. Maybe as a producer or director, identifying the same type of filmmaker in diving that he is in mountain sports.
The full 4 hour movie would do very well indeed, if the experience and great success of "Slow TV" here in Norway could be used as a yardstick:
We've had 8 hour train rides across the mountains all on live TV (NRK2 for the win!), with no commercial breaks. A few years later we got 5.5 days showing the Coastal Express boat ride between Bergen and Kirkenes. (BTW, I have climbed a few big walls in Yosemite, starting way back in 1981, and I would never even dream of trying to solo anything substantial.)
is it slow tv if youre sweating buckets out of your hands?
Jimmy Chin is amazing. I watched free solo last night and he and Chai really brought the story of Alex to life. Well deserved Oscar.
12:30-13:30 My favorite part of the interview
"Don't forget to press recording"
Congrats on well deserved Oscar! Nuff said. Doc rocked!
the coffee must be cold as hell
Yeah, I was thinking the same! Jimmy loves his cup of 'jo but got so amped he had forgotten the mo' to go with the 'jo'
Was thinking the same thing the whole time.
Great video. Jimmy Chin is an impressive guy with a very interesting background and outlook on life.
Still waiting for the raw 3:56:00 climb footage to release. ?
You are amazine Jimmy Chin! Just discovered Free Solo and I am obsessed. The cinematography is truly amazing.
Happy that Alex was able to beat 4 hours. I could imagine it would really be a mental burden, even after just soloing el cap, if his time would've been something like 4:01. My ocd wouldnt be able to handle that imperfection, even after all that perfect climbing!