Alien - H. R. Giger's Beautiful Monster
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- A look at the work of horror's most influential designer.
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When H. R. Giger stared into the abyss, the abyss stared back.
Then, Giger started rubbing himself through his pants until the abyss became uncomfortable and looked away.
pure Poetry ;)
Brilliant ❤❤
Can confirm, I was in the courtroom that day when the Abyss, via videolink, described what H.R. had subjected it to...
The acidic tears did cause some problems initially but after a glass bowl was installed the court was reconvened.
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Correction: Dan didn't contact Giger because of the book "Necromicon" but rather through the contacts of Alejandro Jodorowsky, the director of El Topo. Both Dan and Giger were working on a cancelled Dune adaptation that had Jodorowsky conducting, and through that production the two became closer friends.
'Jodorowsky's Dune' is one of the sources for this info. Everyone should check it out if you want more Giger, highly recommend it.
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Specifically, Giger was designing everything related to the Harkonnens IIRC.
Potidaon
Yeah; Moebius (known for Incal, Silver Surfer: Parable, Panzer Dragoon) was doing Character designs, Chris Foss (whom worked for both Alien and Guardians of the Galaxy) did the ship designs and Dan was working as a SFX consultant after Jodorowsky was pissed at how his original choice for this role (the SFX provider of 2001 A Space Odyssey) felt "too capitalist" for him
The xenomorph itself may work in full light but similar to the shark from Jaws, Ridley Scott felt that they could never shake off the "man in a rubber suit" issue that hurt many horror films prior due to the limits of technology at the time. That's why they always had the Alien cast in shadow and barely gave the audience a clear full view shot of it. Working around this limitation payed off handsomely as it made for an engaging experience that allowed for the audience's own curiosity and fears to fill in the blanks.
Today's filmmakers should also be aware of the limitations of technology, instead of thinking that CGI is a magical tool that can do anything.
+mourizze
Actually he has a video about that xD
ah yes, the amazing Jurassic Park analysis video.
jay kj but yet, to this day, it out does anything that followed.
every horror you see in bright light almost imediately loses some of it's scaryness. i think that's the reason most of modern horrorfilms doesn't work anymore. they tend to show way to much.
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When I was five years old, someone in my family took me along with several cousins to see Alien at the drive in theatre.
Over twenty years of nightmares later, I finally came to terms with the thing and tend to think of it as an old friend now.
The 'Space Jockey' that Giger designed for the film Alien was completely ruined via the explanation given in Prometheus. Somethings are best left unknown.
So basically somethings are better done in a Lovecraftian sense.
What do you mean by 'Lovecraftian sense'?
Same with the design of the ship. They went from Giger's very organic and alien looking interior, to generic metal-based design. It makes me wonder if Ridley Scott had any respect at all for Giger.
Commander Panda Wow! damn good question... something is definitely strange there. I can understand him going back in an attempt to avoid connecting his new work to anything after ALIEN, but that was redicules.
pillsareyummy Lovecraft was a writter that wrote Call of Cthulu the famous monster. I think that "lovecraftian sense" is having dark mystery of your characters unexplored thus making them outworldly or godly. Like a force of nature and not just an animal.
The quality of the work shows in each video. Keep it up Kaptainkristian.
And it comes in pretty regular intervals too.
I see what you did there.
I love how you mention that the Xenomorph's intentions and evolution is explained through actions and experiences and not dialogue. Unfortunately we ended up getting Prometheus and Alien: Covenant the do the exact opposite of what made the Alien films great
Every time those 2 movies are mentioned,
as a big ol _ALIEN & ALIENS_ fan, I am glad
I have not wasted my time... Right?
@@favoritemustard3542 worth seeing. They cancelled the Neil Blomkamp w Weaver in which they retcon 3 and newt/hicks didn't die off screen. I am still so so so mad they did that. What an absolute travesty to have made the films they did instead
Totally agree. They are really just there to answer a butt load of questions with some fun visuals. It would have been nice if we could have had less shown and explained and more creative story telling techniques. I still enjoyed them greatly
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Next should be "The Amazing Bulk - Making A Masterpiece"
The chase scene alone
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No
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I know you usually only do episodes on things that have had a huge impact on there mediums and i have a suggestion on a manga series thats usually forgotten but has resurfaced recently Berserk.
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makes you glad that there are such inspired unique artists such as Giger that can bring such iconic designs to this world.
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Best alien design ever.
Predator enemy design
lol, in 5 minutes two big youtube channels upload a video about iconic monster movies. The other one is the film theorist, but this one is a lot better
I got that too, it was back to back.
Except that the production quality of one of these is on a whole other level.
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Rest in Peace Mr. Giger
Dan O' Bannon actually met H.R. Giger during the production of "Dune" that was suppose to be directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky before it got cancelled. Salvador Dali showed Alejandro some of H.R. Giger's work thinking he could be useful for the "Dune" project. Dan O' Bannon was in charge of the special effects work.
Dan O'Banon actually met Gieger while they were working on Alejandro Jodorowsky's Dune. When that movie was unfortunately not made, they continued working on the Alien.
Jodorowsky would be a good episode as well
I was actually kind of surprised he left this detail out and made no mention of Jodorowsky.
Maur DL I was surprised as well.
Within two days we've gotten new videos from Now You See It, Lessons from a Screenplay, Cinefix, Every Frame a Painting, and now kaptainkristian? This is awesome!!
U still watch them?
Lmao, I actually don't anymore
Great video. But I am disappointed you didn't mention Jodorowsky's Dune. Most of the Alien creative team (O'Bannon, Giger, Chris Foss) met during pre-production of that movie. When it was cancelled O'Bannon started working on the Alien script, and down the line convinced Ridley Scott to work with Giger.
Btw, the documentary Jodorowsky's Dune is amazing.
and you do it again, your content is unparalleled in quality, and i seriously can't get enough.
You just keep making the exact videos that I want to see. Masterpieces every time.
Your videos are beautifully choreographed, I admit sometimes I rewatch them. Never getting enough of the fantastic blend of visuals, sound and thorough narration.
I love the Alien Franchise. Especially the first film. The Alien has always intrigued me, and it's design is legendary. Excellent video my dude.
Seriously every single time I can't help but mention how high quality these videos are. Blows everything else on youtube away, including its closest counterpart Every Frame a Painting
Giger: They say I'm the father of the Alien.- It's ok!
great vid, i love how much care you put into them.
Wonderfully put-together video here. Thank you for an excellent compilation of some of the best information out there on Giger's Alien-specific work, and for your insightfully educated perspective.
It is refreshing to see someone pointing out things that are amazing, instead of these that nitpick for comedic value. We need more like this.
The xenomorph really is something special, and so is Giger's work in general. He basically created an entire genre of visual art, and a diverse one at that
actually H.R giger was also just inspired by another artists who put that biomechanical stuff long before Giger hisself perfected it, something u can research urself from ur home computer
I've watched all of your videos at least 3 times now and I need to say that the way you put them together is absolutely beautiful and breathe taking to watch. They inspire me to pursue the things I'm passionate about, such as film and photography. Thank you so much, man. Keep making the quality content that you do and I hope you inspire others for years to come with your amazing videos.
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Awesome video!
Beautiful video, keep up the good work. I always get excited when I see you released something new!
Great subject of discussion. Thank you! This is one of my favorite channels by far. I've enjoyed your commentary, please keep it up!
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This is why I'm one of those rare individuals who prefers Alien to Aliens. Aliens basically made the aliens just dangerous giant bugs. Alien gave the alien a mystique that made it what it was; perfect organism.
I liked Aliens it was well done, but I get what you're saying, it was that moment when people start "eff-ing" with something that was already good. Cameron was the one who first tweeked the creature design, I think just the head of the creature, and added the queen alien. The queen wasn't bad, but it was like you said making the über scary creature more associated with ants/bugs.
No you're not rare at all, A lot of fans prefer Alien to Aliens.
Ive always preferred Alien for a number of reason. Lol I thought I was the only one. Aliens is still a fantastic film though and probably my favourite sequel ever besides Empire Strikes Back and T2.
A lot of us prefer Alien, although Aliens was great. Personally I like all of the films in the franchise to a degree, but the first two just have a certain feel that the others can't match, and out of the two it's better accentuated in the first one.
Both movies were perfect for what they were. Alien was an artsy, purely horror sci-fi film. And Aliens was a sci fi action film with horror elements. But both movies were clearly very invested in the story and the material they were working with. Scott fully embraced Giger's work the moment he laid eyes on it. And James Cameron went quite out of his way to make sure the sequel could get the proper funding to happen. Not just for money, but because he legitimately wanted a good sequel that expands upon and fully utilizes the assets of the first movie, along with his own take on it. Cameron was behind Terminator as well, he's no stranger to sci fi horror. But he also did what he does best, an action movie.
Thanks for every video you make man
Thank you! Another beautifully narrated, and insightful look at art that set standards in both movies, and our lives. Well done, once again!
Great work!
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Love this series. Thanks for this and all the previous sharings :)
Whatever you're doing just keep doing it! Your video essays are always a pleasure to watch even after multiple viewings.
The father of aliens. Perfect
he wanted to make the alien A E S T H E T I C
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You are the only channel on which I go the instant I see a new video. I love your work, the obvious joy and effort you put into it and the quality of the content. This channel is truly amazing, please keep it up.
Oh man, I wish you'd gone into the specific fears that the xenomorph dips into. I recently watched Children of the Corn and then looked up the background influences of the Alien movie.. CotC was awful by comparison. Useless, helpless "heroine," patronizing protagonist who saves the day while the women and children watch on, etc. etc. This came out in 1984.
And then there's Alien. Badass, no-nonsense woman protagonist, an alien creature that prays on and inverts our primal fears of being "penetrated" and impregnated parasitically, the cold void of space... in 1979. Then I understood why this movie was so loved and vastly influential. It used and flipped so many tropes, tapped into such deep fears, and did it all so well.. Thanks for doing this video, this movie and creature design deserve it!
It really is true, the xenomorph is scary, but it's more than that, it's also beautiful. Monster designs usually go for the scare factor and that's it, but with the xenomorph it becomes scary because you have to admit that it is beautiful as well.
Xenomorph :)
SensualCream Ah, thank you for correcting me. I was really fucking tired when I wrote that.
Always excited for your videos
Your videos are so amazing man! Keep up the great work!!!
Shame the man didn't get more press for his work. I only learned about him when I went into my animation degree
“The Father of the Xenomorph” that is a cool title
Father of the Yautja enemy.
Thank you for these videos Kristian! I never really thought about the aesthetics of Alien before and it is awesome to know about it. I hope to see more of your work.
Every videos content is so amazing thank you for blessing us with your videos man
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I'm pretty sure H.R. Giger is an alien himself.
People like him, understand just been yourself don’t act like the masses.
Your videos are amazing and beautiful to watch. please never stop!
Your channel always brings that "I never knew, that is fascinating!" when I watch your videos. Always well done man.
I'm right on time.
"Arousing"? Whatever floats your boat man.
Maybe not arousing, but the xenomorph is based around highly sexual themes.
Look at more of Giger art. It's definitely sexual.
It doesn't have to be sexual arousal
Perhaps the term does not mean what you think it means
There is actually an audience for xenomorph porn, strange as it may sound
dis gonna be a good video, in all seriousness the attention to detail and swift editing makes for a visceral experience
I'm not sure why but the spacing of your words at the beginning of the video, when the music begins, gives me chills. Your videos are amazing, keep it up!
First time I heard an American pronouncing Giger last name correctly
Metro Nerds I only ever saw his name in writing for the first 20 years of my life never spoken so. Before the internet most Americans never did
alien is better than predator, and i love predator...
Agreed, Alien, the original, is a masterpiece...
Oddly enough it was James Cameron(who directed aliens) who made the suggestion for the predator design to incorporate a face with mandibles
Nicolas I agree, but its pretty unfair to really try and compare considering Predator itself is very inspired by Alien
they are both excellent, it's just a preference thing; alpha predator or alpha hunter...
Nicolas I mean as films, you can't really compare one movie to the movie that directly inspired it.
Quality content as always, brings in the nostalgia. Thank you!
Your videos are amazing thank you so much for making them.
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as long as it is about the original animated series and not the live-action movie...
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Time to start back at red thumbnails
Woah, I never noticed that. Good eye!
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I think purple is next?
Inb4 viral!
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I've never seen a TH-cam channel with this much thought and research for every video. Everyone needs to watch all of your videos, fantastic.
One on Avatar the last airbender
Yes, please!!!
yes!
is it that good? i've always put it off. then i saw it on reddit the other day from someone hailing it as one of the best things they have ever seen and with much support from le reddit army. is it that good?
yes it has everything great animation story acting action and great ending
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i'll give it a shot in the future. any other ones to recommend? non anime? i'm more into japanese animation.
Btw. Most of his drawings were inspired by Pagano-Satanism, H.P. Lovecraft and his (Giger's) LSD trips (and nightmares too). So all the Alien fans - praise the LSD!
Raimudal Lezel Sabmetbe-Rotha Lovecraft was sooo influential... It's ridiculous.
Keep up the good work Kap! Every video is fantastic.
such a great video, kristian. thank you so much for this.
ANOTHER KAPTAINKRISTIAN VIDEO
Can you do Avatar the Last Airbender next please?
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Gotta come back every once in a great while to watch your videos. Even to this day, they’re still on another level.
Design of the Alien is great. Its not some disease monster that people love to make (cause its so easy). Like i hated how the early Warhammer artists would make orcs appear horrifying by just painting their skin full of pus oozing pimples. Sure it makes them look horrifying. But its the same kind of horrifying as when you see a diseased rat. Its just lazy. When designing monsters or aliens, i would like designers to look at real animals and try to figure out what makes them look intimidating or scary. And not just try to figure how to use porridge and a bit of food coloring to make a monsters... Okay, im just sick of cancer monsters being the default type of monster that designers go to :(
Keep up the amazing work! Its well appreciated and I know you'll do more amazing things in the future
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