i’m not sure if this was an intention but another interpretation of that tree is the barks natural maze/labrynth-like pattern which end up being a plot device in the story
The second time I saw the movie I realised that that's why it was there and I was surprised you didn't mention in the video. But yeah the second time round I was scared as heck when I saw that tree haha. I had actually remembered it from the first time because it was so weird, but it hadn't dawned on me until I saw it again.
@@lamontmcleod2 the truth is I dont think the tree has any deeper meaning - if you listen to people in BTS talk about it, it was simply something Denis decided to get on the day while shooting. It was never planned etc - I actually just think they needed something to transition from Thanksgiving to the arrest so it wasn't such a jarring cut and so it was just an easy shot to cut to. Another filmmaker would have used an aerial drone shot for the same effect. We can all over analyze it but Im almost certain it's nothing.
@@impatrickt I'm not saying it was a deliberate PLANNED shot; I did hear you say that he just decided to shoot it while he was there but it could have been a part of the decision to actually have it it in the edit. I think there's no way Dennis didn't notice the resemblance to the labyrinth. When you think about how much thought goes into his films and how well he would know his shotlist and everything, I think when they were looking at all the footage he was like "That tree is kind of like the key to the mystery..."
@@lamontmcleod2 yeah I think it was simpler than that or else he could have also conveyed that to his DP to make sure he was capturing what he meant. He just said "shoot this tree" LOL if there was meaning it would have been communicated on set, don't you think? I don't see the resemblance to the maze either.
Prisoners was the second Villeneuve film I had seen (Arrival being my intro), and I started to realize, “This is a horror movie.” Villeneuve is SO good at creepiness and tension, from the Kubrickian feel of Enemy, the extreme tension of Sicario, the slow buildup of weirdness in BR2049, to the multitude of disturbing elements in Dune (not to mention the epic and horrifying tragedy of Incendies), I REALLY want a Villeneuve/Deakins horror movie.
I re-watched Prisoners again recently at the prompting of a friend. Such a great movie. For me, the thing profound about that tree shot is not really the push in, as much as it is the stop at the end of that push in. Precise movement as you said. Love it.
That’s one of the best aspects of Denis Villenueve’s direction because it shows how brilliant of a visual storyteller he is. I’m such a fan of his, I can’t wait for Dune: Part Two. Great essay Patrick! I’m looking forward to seeing your short film.🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥
Such an interesting breakdown of this shot, and inserts shots generally. Loved the short, too! Crazy how composition, lighting, and sound design can create a feeling.
Something I love about that collection of inserts you did is the the fact that your cinematography never looks like anything you see in most “cinematography explained” videos on youtube. I mean that whenever I watch videos like those, it always looks like something you’d see in a commercial, not in an actual film. Your cinematography always has a distinct feel to it that’s never artificial, and looks like it could be taken out of a high budget production. Keep it up!👍
BTW, this was perfect timing because last week I went to film a mini documentary, part of it was at a rock climbing gym but with short time I only did A roll and did not get any chance to do insert shots .. this was a great reminder and I plan on getting back there soon to just shoot them and help me set the mood. Bravo for the essays .. keep them coming. They are different from the usual product review.
Looking back on my first short film, one of the biggest things I wish I'd done differently was to take a day to just shoot a crap load of insert shots. Would have made my cinematography much more nuanced than just action and dialogue scenes. Not a mistake I'll be making twice.
I feel this so hard! I look back on stuff and its just plot and dialogue... you need that stuff to cut to when you just need a breather or to add a beat for pacing.
@@impatrickt absolutely. But these are the lessons I'm glad I'm learning early on with my low budget stuff. Your Inserts here are beautiful btw. Looking forward to when you release your next short film!
@@danececchelli3057 yes! I still feel insanely early on in the narrative side of things. most of my work is branded content which has lame scripts and it's mostly just supposed to look pretty. every short I fail at something but thats how we get better. honestly im actually learning more making these videos than I am working on sets/commercials. ha.
@@impatrickt haha we're almost polar opposites. I've spent most of my time learning about/working on writing scripts and story crafting. I definitely want to get better at the visual side of things, but that's also why we collaborate with people who are (hopefully) the yin to our yang.
Your short of the inserts was fantastic. Really enjoyed it. Music choice was spot on. Great video essay as well; lots for me to think about on the next shoot. Thanks
Just watched this film for the first time and I loved the tree shot! It's an amazing film, great story, acting and cinematography. Great video essay too!
Dudee..I just came to know that the scenarios I'm always building in my imagination..those imaginative shots...those were INSERTS....super super informative video...really appreciate your storytelling skills.
Thanks for this video, insert shots were the initial reason I gravitated to Denis Villeneuve. I remember sitting in the theater and thinking this director’s inserts are captivating and well composed.
Duuude you're doing it again, and I'm here for it. I'm really happy that I subscribe to your channel, Your video adds something that nobody presented before. Bravo !!!
Patrick, once again extremely informative and something I never would’ve thought of! Your videos help me appreciate movies as your video about indirect lighting near me thank you for your!
well...PRISONERS ... i've seen this movie maybe 5 times.. i think is great at all aspects.. i like the way that characters act to the edges and with very realistic way.. agony ,fear , anger and sorrow at highest levels .. maybe i'll see it again soon, thanks for reminds me!
I see a lot more of you on Twitter, but man this was a great piece. Salutations from astonishingly wet, ominous & oddly back to normal Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘s
Def one of my favorite channels at the moment. Not only is the content so rich and original, but Patrick is also really easy to follow and listen to, getting you hooked on the topic in seconds.
The TONE man! You nail it. I wonder if you can use the same takes with a different color grading and music so it can have another meaning, maybe more like a nostalgia, cozy, etc. I love these types of videos and I always get exited when you manage to make an essay so damn good! This is way better than an hour class at the university! You manage to do it in only 11 minutes and yet gave me that food for thought you know? I'll try to insert inserts (pun not intended haha) in my videos.
I saw this picture in theatres and this shot captivated me. It seemed so off kilter, almost out of place, in that it interrupted the rhythm up until that point but it never took me out the story. In fact it pulled me in. It's the must memorable frame is the picture, for me. I read an interview with Deakins, I think, and he said the idea behind the shot was that Denis had this thought about trees as being these silent witnesses to the things that happen in life. Either way it has stayed with me and it's interesting to see it's effect on others.
I really like the cut from full shot of the kettle to close up on the nozzle. Gives a feeling that something is about to happen. That something is not positive and unsettling kind of feeling. The music added some tension as well. 👏👏👏
Super cool. You pointed out things I wasn't aware of appreciating in their films, but definitely reacted to while watching. And your short was GREAT. Totally wanted the next screen after the end to be "48 hours earlier," or something. Perfect opening, very mysterious and tense.
i love mood so much better than plot and prisoners really delivered on mood so i didn't mind the plot XD but also, glad you pointed out the inserts, they are so very good! loved your own short, lighting and angle and the lack of narrative. great music you picked to.
Really enjoyed watching this, super interesting and insightful, and your Inserts short film was a reaaaally nice work of composition and mood. Thanks for the great content and looking forward to seeing more!
I love your new film essays. Taking something you observed and putting it to use in your own take is a great way to "show and tell". I look forward to your short film! "Prisoners" was my first Denis Villeneuve film, the way he created tension in many of those scenes in that film is one of the few trademarks I love about his work. No gratuitous violence either, just very effective cinematography and direction.
This video has given me a lot to think about. It's amazing something as simple as paying more attention to insert shots can completely change your outlook on a movie.
Great interpretation of the tree shot in “Prisoners”. The most interesting shots in films are the ones that are also left open to interpretation. Well done, man.
I love that you made this video because I've been obsessed with this shot since I first saw the film. It's one of my favorite films ever and that shot haunts me
Insert shots or "cutaways" are an editors "get out of jail free card" , you can cut back to just about anything after an insert shot. Really nicely laid out man, you're killing it with these. You've found your secret sauce with these. Looks like you're having loads of fun with it too. Congrats!
fantastic breakdown of Prisoners. The push in of the trees in an excellent piece of storytelling. I felt it unnerving, setting up the story. Great channel chap, there's a wealth of material you've shared 👏 👍
Great job mate! Love it! You got me into shooting more! Motivation! so... thank you! Great analysis! and your short:" inserts" I loved it! keep up the good work! cheers!
many moons ago there used to be a company called "Anderson" here in LA and all they (he) did was do all the insert shots for all the TV shows and some features. Back then shows like 24, X files, NYPD blues would have 3-4 units running, 16-20 hour days... crazy enough they didn't have time for inserts, no time to do them right anyway. Anderson was the director/DP and owned the company, the cameras, grip , electric etc. one man machine, very efficient. we would come in and they would hand us a (huge) list of inserts with a short clip of the shot it went with and we would go shot by shot. Anderson never approached this the way you'd think a guy in his postion would...he didnt "assembly line" it... he cared to make the insert work for the shot, no matter how short the insert was or how long out list of inserts was for the day. he would create elaborate dolly shots, jibs shots, compound moves and light it til it was right and served the shot...even if it was a dumb insert of a computer screen of the letters someone was typing ... during the two years I worked with him I learned A TON about how an insert can mean so much more if it needs to . he has since folded/retired.. the nature of how things are shot now in digital makes it too easy to get inserts done in a hurry... and why they just don’t take the time anymore, on network TV shows anyway, obviously a good filmmaker will always respect doing these right.
After the shot with the tree, for the first time in my life, I wanted to see who was the operator of the film I'm glad that someone also appreciated this shot I think, in most films, this frame would be replaced in pov. As if the kidnapper was watching the family. Here it is done in a more subtle way and, as you said, in an abstract way.
So awesome! Always learn a ton from you brodie. Thank you for your work 🙏
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A long time ago I shot a 16mm short student film and the cameraman, bored while waiting for the actor, filmed a shot of the Moon in the sky. Later during editing I decided to use that shot in the movie as a way to link two sequences together; a lot of people talked about that Moon shot, it became something poetic and meaningful almost by accident.
Loved your video. But I will say that the tree also carries a large amount of metaphorical significance. It's an allusion to the tree of life, an archetypal symbol closely related to that of a maze or labyrinth. The story is about how some (like Loki) find their way through that labyrinth and escape it, while others (Keller, Holy Jones, Alex, and Bobby Taylor) are perpetually trapped in its psychological darkness due to unresolved trauma. Loki is the only one that has acknowledged, faced, and resolved this trauma and it allows him to re-enter the maze, save the girl, and solve the crime :)
is it or does it just look cool? because from the BTS it sounds like it's just something he decided to grab on a whim. it's easy to find deep meaning in stuff but often.. it's just simply because it looks cool and helps pace out the film.
@@impatrickt I'd agree that it was something they filmed on a whim, but maybe subconsciously that was something they were inclined to do? Not too sure on how intentional it was in the grand scheme of the film's theme. I will say that this film spends an extraordinary amount of time on shots of trees, and from what I understand many of them are intentional. When Keller is hunting, his vision is obstructed by thick trees. Alex Jones, a prisoner of the maze runs his car into a tree. The shots of the CSI team focus a lot on trees. Alex is imprisoned in a wooden box. When Joy Birch escapes Holy Jones we see a shot of the branches of a tree. When Keller is trapped underground he's surrounded by roots. If you think of the roots of the tree of life as the underworld, the trunk as the perilous journey we take through life, and the tops of the tree as self-individualization, the focus on trees in this film makes a lot of sense :)
@@FOURBEEZ no I know I dont even know if I agree with my take either - it's looking for meaning in something that might not even exist BUT that's what also makes it so great. it could just be a dumb tree OR more.
You say “Inserts” has no narrative and/or plot yet paired with that chosen score I was able to construct one. I think that is why I love these shots. To me, visual mediums should NEVER be passive but always engaging our minds while we watch the story unfold. The concept of show-don’t-tell is the most advantageous tool because nothing beats our own creativity. My idea of a good visual artist is someone who finds that balance between exposition and insert shot; a storyteller that invites us to participate by stimulating our imagination. Thank-you for another good video, Patrick.
No I said inserts are usually plot and narrative driven but they don’t have to be (how Denis uses them sometimes) so it’s a reminder to try and go by gut and feeling rather than trying to be practical!
The tree shot is what hooked my attention for the movie. I was already invested, but when they took the time to insert the shot of a tree, that's when it had my full attention. That's when I started to notice how great the cinematography of this movie was. I hopped on IMDb to find it was Deakins, and I was not surprised! Great movie!!!
check out the short film i made that implements a lot of what we discussed in this video:
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thanks dad
Oh man these two together are my favorite duo ever, Prisoners, Sicario and Blade Runner 2049 are such masterclasses on how to shoot a movie !
absolutely! I bet they do another film soon.
Villeneuve + Deakins is the best combination in movie history. Nearly every shot in their movies is a work of art.
i’m not sure if this was an intention but another interpretation of that tree is the barks natural maze/labrynth-like pattern which end up being a plot device in the story
FUCK YEAH love that. realizing that nobody else in the crew had any idea why Denis shot that tree that day makes it even more fascinating to me.
The second time I saw the movie I realised that that's why it was there and I was surprised you didn't mention in the video. But yeah the second time round I was scared as heck when I saw that tree haha. I had actually remembered it from the first time because it was so weird, but it hadn't dawned on me until I saw it again.
@@lamontmcleod2 the truth is I dont think the tree has any deeper meaning - if you listen to people in BTS talk about it, it was simply something Denis decided to get on the day while shooting. It was never planned etc - I actually just think they needed something to transition from Thanksgiving to the arrest so it wasn't such a jarring cut and so it was just an easy shot to cut to. Another filmmaker would have used an aerial drone shot for the same effect. We can all over analyze it but Im almost certain it's nothing.
@@impatrickt I'm not saying it was a deliberate PLANNED shot; I did hear you say that he just decided to shoot it while he was there but it could have been a part of the decision to actually have it it in the edit. I think there's no way Dennis didn't notice the resemblance to the labyrinth. When you think about how much thought goes into his films and how well he would know his shotlist and everything, I think when they were looking at all the footage he was like "That tree is kind of like the key to the mystery..."
@@lamontmcleod2 yeah I think it was simpler than that or else he could have also conveyed that to his DP to make sure he was capturing what he meant. He just said "shoot this tree" LOL if there was meaning it would have been communicated on set, don't you think? I don't see the resemblance to the maze either.
Prisoners was the second Villeneuve film I had seen (Arrival being my intro), and I started to realize, “This is a horror movie.” Villeneuve is SO good at creepiness and tension, from the Kubrickian feel of Enemy, the extreme tension of Sicario, the slow buildup of weirdness in BR2049, to the multitude of disturbing elements in Dune (not to mention the epic and horrifying tragedy of Incendies), I REALLY want a Villeneuve/Deakins horror movie.
funny you say that because an earlier script of this video was "Why Prisoners Is A Horror Movie"
During recent interview with IGN , Villeneuve confirmed this interpretation and also chose this as his favourite shot from Prisoners ❤
vindicated!
Bro. I’ve literally always found this shot entrancing and I’ve never known why, since it’s such an unsuspecting shot. Glad I’m not the only one.
Denis and Roger are an absolute dreamteam!
I re-watched Prisoners again recently at the prompting of a friend. Such a great movie. For me, the thing profound about that tree shot is not really the push in, as much as it is the stop at the end of that push in. Precise movement as you said. Love it.
That’s one of the best aspects of Denis Villenueve’s direction because it shows how brilliant of a visual storyteller he is. I’m such a fan of his, I can’t wait for Dune: Part Two. Great essay Patrick! I’m looking forward to seeing your short film.🙌🔥🙌🔥🙌🔥
Shot juxtaposition is EVERYTHING.
Such an interesting breakdown of this shot, and inserts shots generally. Loved the short, too! Crazy how composition, lighting, and sound design can create a feeling.
Great movie/cinematography choice and really enjoying your analysis - keep up the solid work 👍🏻
Thanks, Elan!
Something I love about that collection of inserts you did is the the fact that your cinematography never looks like anything you see in most “cinematography explained” videos on youtube. I mean that whenever I watch videos like those, it always looks like something you’d see in a commercial, not in an actual film. Your cinematography always has a distinct feel to it that’s never artificial, and looks like it could be taken out of a high budget production. Keep it up!👍
Thanks so much. Appreciate that!
BTW, this was perfect timing because last week I went to film a mini documentary, part of it was at a rock climbing gym but with short time I only did A roll and did not get any chance to do insert shots .. this was a great reminder and I plan on getting back there soon to just shoot them and help me set the mood. Bravo for the essays .. keep them coming. They are different from the usual product review.
I love that you give us a view into your learning process.
thanks, Daniel!
Looking back on my first short film, one of the biggest things I wish I'd done differently was to take a day to just shoot a crap load of insert shots. Would have made my cinematography much more nuanced than just action and dialogue scenes. Not a mistake I'll be making twice.
I feel this so hard! I look back on stuff and its just plot and dialogue... you need that stuff to cut to when you just need a breather or to add a beat for pacing.
@@impatrickt absolutely. But these are the lessons I'm glad I'm learning early on with my low budget stuff. Your Inserts here are beautiful btw. Looking forward to when you release your next short film!
@@danececchelli3057 yes! I still feel insanely early on in the narrative side of things. most of my work is branded content which has lame scripts and it's mostly just supposed to look pretty. every short I fail at something but thats how we get better. honestly im actually learning more making these videos than I am working on sets/commercials. ha.
@@impatrickt haha we're almost polar opposites. I've spent most of my time learning about/working on writing scripts and story crafting. I definitely want to get better at the visual side of things, but that's also why we collaborate with people who are (hopefully) the yin to our yang.
Damn! "Inserts" were just amazing! And the lighting was also perfect!
I can feel Fincher Vibes from the "Insert" you make! Great videos Patrick, well explained✌️
Your short of the inserts was fantastic. Really enjoyed it. Music choice was spot on. Great video essay as well; lots for me to think about on the next shoot. Thanks
I dig the structure of this video, specifically the journey of your curiosity leading to execution. "Inserts" feels like a movie intro montage.
Just watched this film for the first time and I loved the tree shot! It's an amazing film, great story, acting and cinematography. Great video essay too!
Dudee..I just came to know that the scenarios I'm always building in my imagination..those imaginative shots...those were INSERTS....super super informative video...really appreciate your storytelling skills.
YES! From the first moment I first saw that shot 10 years ago, I was in love with it. Thank you for this video.
YESSS! I was waiting for you to mention the tree! Exactly!!
(of course the sound/music is key. RIP Jóhann Jóhannsson, wish he woulda done BR2049 and Dune...)
I’m glad it’s not just me that loves this shot, it’s always stood out to me
The short was actually a lot more impressive than I thought it would be. Great job
Thanks for this video, insert shots were the initial reason I gravitated to Denis Villeneuve. I remember sitting in the theater and thinking this director’s inserts are captivating and well composed.
Absolutely! Him, the coens, Fincher and Tarantino are on another level with inserts.
The tree shot is always one of the first images that come to my mind when I think of "Prisoners". Fantastic Insert - creepy and unsettling.
Duuude you're doing it again, and I'm here for it. I'm really happy that I subscribe to your channel, Your video adds something that nobody presented before. Bravo !!!
Thanks Joel!
I'm learning so much from you man. Thank you.
Patrick, once again extremely informative and something I never would’ve thought of! Your videos help me appreciate movies as your video about indirect lighting near me thank you for your!
Loving the new, niche direction of your channel, Patrick. Loving these commentaries/essays.
Thanks, Brett!
well...PRISONERS ... i've seen this movie maybe 5 times.. i think is great at all aspects..
i like the way that characters act to the edges and with very realistic way..
agony ,fear , anger and sorrow at highest levels ..
maybe i'll see it again soon, thanks for reminds me!
Dude, love this. Always appreciate your thought process and sharing the details!
This is so good, even though I knew there was no narrative to the inserts film, the tension in the shots had me making up a storyline in my head
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching.
I see a lot more of you on Twitter, but man this was a great piece. Salutations from astonishingly wet, ominous & oddly back to normal Ireland!
☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘s
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Damnnn your insert shot clips were amazing 🔥
Def one of my favorite channels at the moment. Not only is the content so rich and original, but Patrick is also really easy to follow and listen to, getting you hooked on the topic in seconds.
thanks Victor!
Love your aesthetic and your content, man. Thanks for keeping us inspired.
Thanks, Renan!
Excellent vid! I loved your insert shot photography. Very moody. Also a big fan of Denis. May his reign be long and prosperous.
Such a good underrated movie!! 3:19 evil. So evil. Well done as always pt
The TONE man! You nail it. I wonder if you can use the same takes with a different color grading and music so it can have another meaning, maybe more like a nostalgia, cozy, etc. I love these types of videos and I always get exited when you manage to make an essay so damn good! This is way better than an hour class at the university! You manage to do it in only 11 minutes and yet gave me that food for thought you know? I'll try to insert inserts (pun not intended haha) in my videos.
yes color grading can totally shift the mood just like music! thanks for watching 🙏
I don't know I addicted to cinematography until i found your video on the batman, now i just love to seeing it more.
I saw this picture in theatres and this shot captivated me. It seemed so off kilter, almost out of place, in that it interrupted the rhythm up until that point but it never took me out the story. In fact it pulled me in. It's the must memorable frame is the picture, for me. I read an interview with Deakins, I think, and he said the idea behind the shot was that Denis had this thought about trees as being these silent witnesses to the things that happen in life.
Either way it has stayed with me and it's interesting to see it's effect on others.
such a great idea to play with inserts. that short film had me on edge man.
Thank you. Brilliant. Denis Villeneuve is THE MASTER PAR EXCELLENCE.
this is amazing and inspiring dude, thank u so much for this!
I really like the cut from full shot of the kettle to close up on the nozzle. Gives a feeling that something is about to happen. That something is not positive and unsettling kind of feeling. The music added some tension as well. 👏👏👏
cheers!
great video. i loved how you conveyed the weight and importance of insert shots.
This is the one if not the best film that I have ever watched, visual storytelling wise.
Super cool. You pointed out things I wasn't aware of appreciating in their films, but definitely reacted to while watching. And your short was GREAT. Totally wanted the next screen after the end to be "48 hours earlier," or something. Perfect opening, very mysterious and tense.
i love mood so much better than plot and prisoners really delivered on mood so i didn't mind the plot XD but also, glad you pointed out the inserts, they are so very good!
loved your own short, lighting and angle and the lack of narrative. great music you picked to.
Thanks, that was fun!
Can't wait to see Inserts II.
Those insert shots gave me all the feels. Congrats!
Your channel is honestly becoming one of my favourites. Keep it up sir, fantastic work.
appreciate you, Ruaan!
Really enjoyed watching this, super interesting and insightful, and your Inserts short film was a reaaaally nice work of composition and mood. Thanks for the great content and looking forward to seeing more!
Keep pushing. This video inspired me! Thank you
I love your new film essays. Taking something you observed and putting it to use in your own take is a great way to "show and tell". I look forward to your short film!
"Prisoners" was my first Denis Villeneuve film, the way he created tension in many of those scenes in that film is one of the few trademarks I love about his work. No gratuitous violence either, just very effective cinematography and direction.
I love the direction you've taken your channel in the past year. You make me hyped to make my next video with all the great points you make. Thanks 🙏
Prisoners needs to be watched so much. One of Villeneuves best work
This video has given me a lot to think about. It's amazing something as simple as paying more attention to insert shots can completely change your outlook on a movie.
Great interpretation of the tree shot in “Prisoners”. The most interesting shots in films are the ones that are also left open to interpretation. Well done, man.
Whenever I suggest people watch Prisoners I talk about this tree shot. Thank you for putting it's significance into words!
yes I knew I wasn't alone!
Wait wait wait this whole video is amazingly edited but your short film was the best short film I’ve seen to date
I love that you made this video because I've been obsessed with this shot since I first saw the film. It's one of my favorite films ever and that shot haunts me
Man i love these cinematography video essays of yours! So interesting and makes of such a good watch
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Insert shots or "cutaways" are an editors "get out of jail free card" , you can cut back to just about anything after an insert shot. Really nicely laid out man, you're killing it with these. You've found your secret sauce with these. Looks like you're having loads of fun with it too. Congrats!
Thanks for putting this together. Insert shots are fun. Good luck at the music bed challenge
that sicario shot has always been one of my all time favorite insert shots. and as always your dissections are spot on.
fantastic breakdown of Prisoners. The push in of the trees in an excellent piece of storytelling. I felt it unnerving, setting up the story. Great channel chap, there's a wealth of material you've shared 👏 👍
Your lighting game is on-point,man- exceptional work with your Inserts as well as your video. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Insert shots! I need to start thinking of those more with my own short films!
Beautiful insert shots mate! Great work and interesting view on the tree shot, never tolk special notice but what a movie Prisoners is, so uneasy
Would really love to see your short film. All the best.
Great work. Love the shot of you looking at the VHS
thanks!
Denis is the master. RIP Johann Johannsson what a film scoring genius.
Great job mate! Love it! You got me into shooting more! Motivation! so... thank you! Great analysis! and your short:" inserts" I loved it! keep up the good work! cheers!
Been loving your video essays!! Great work man
I don't usually comment, but I just wanted to say that I absolutely loved this video.
appreciate you. thanks for sharing!
love your videos 😍
Great Video Patrick! Keep doing amazing work!
Love the video man! Keep up the great work!
many moons ago there used to be a company called "Anderson" here in LA and all they (he) did was do all the insert shots for all the TV shows and some features. Back then shows like 24, X files, NYPD blues would have 3-4 units running, 16-20 hour days... crazy enough they didn't have time for inserts, no time to do them right anyway. Anderson was the director/DP and owned the company, the cameras, grip , electric etc. one man machine, very efficient. we would come in and they would hand us a (huge) list of inserts with a short clip of the shot it went with and we would go shot by shot. Anderson never approached this the way you'd think a guy in his postion would...he didnt "assembly line" it... he cared to make the insert work for the shot, no matter how short the insert was or how long out list of inserts was for the day. he would create elaborate dolly shots, jibs shots, compound moves and light it til it was right and served the shot...even if it was a dumb insert of a computer screen of the letters someone was typing ... during the two years I worked with him I learned A TON about how an insert can mean so much more if it needs to . he has since folded/retired.. the nature of how things are shot now in digital makes it too easy to get inserts done in a hurry... and why they just don’t take the time anymore, on network TV shows anyway, obviously a good filmmaker will always respect doing these right.
The short film is fantastic. Great music choice, as well. It reeled me in. Good color grade also.
Thanks!
Bro I'm loving the content, you talk about story, gear, and actually put it to the test
After the shot with the tree, for the first time in my life, I wanted to see who was the operator of the film
I'm glad that someone also appreciated this shot
I think, in most films, this frame would be replaced in pov. As if the kidnapper was watching the family. Here it is done in a more subtle way and, as you said, in an abstract way.
"insert name here" would've been such a great title for the short
So awesome! Always learn a ton from you brodie. Thank you for your work 🙏
A long time ago I shot a 16mm short student film and the cameraman, bored while waiting for the actor, filmed a shot of the Moon in the sky. Later during editing I decided to use that shot in the movie as a way to link two sequences together; a lot of people talked about that Moon shot, it became something poetic and meaningful almost by accident.
Really great take, man! I just discovered that I have been doing the exact same thing that Denis does (for my chosen genre) and didn't even know it!
Great breakdown. And your short ‘Inserts’ is gold. Plenty of those shots could be ‘calm before the storm’ shots.
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Loved your video. But I will say that the tree also carries a large amount of metaphorical significance. It's an allusion to the tree of life, an archetypal symbol closely related to that of a maze or labyrinth. The story is about how some (like Loki) find their way through that labyrinth and escape it, while others (Keller, Holy Jones, Alex, and Bobby Taylor) are perpetually trapped in its psychological darkness due to unresolved trauma. Loki is the only one that has acknowledged, faced, and resolved this trauma and it allows him to re-enter the maze, save the girl, and solve the crime :)
is it or does it just look cool? because from the BTS it sounds like it's just something he decided to grab on a whim. it's easy to find deep meaning in stuff but often.. it's just simply because it looks cool and helps pace out the film.
@@impatrickt I'd agree that it was something they filmed on a whim, but maybe subconsciously that was something they were inclined to do? Not too sure on how intentional it was in the grand scheme of the film's theme. I will say that this film spends an extraordinary amount of time on shots of trees, and from what I understand many of them are intentional. When Keller is hunting, his vision is obstructed by thick trees. Alex Jones, a prisoner of the maze runs his car into a tree. The shots of the CSI team focus a lot on trees. Alex is imprisoned in a wooden box. When Joy Birch escapes Holy Jones we see a shot of the branches of a tree. When Keller is trapped underground he's surrounded by roots. If you think of the roots of the tree of life as the underworld, the trunk as the perilous journey we take through life, and the tops of the tree as self-individualization, the focus on trees in this film makes a lot of sense :)
@@impatrickt Not saying I don't agree with what you've outlined in your video, I really enjoyed your video, just offering my thoughts :)
@@FOURBEEZ no I know I dont even know if I agree with my take either - it's looking for meaning in something that might not even exist BUT that's what also makes it so great. it could just be a dumb tree OR more.
@@impatrickt Agreed! I think that's what makes this movie so cool. There's so much to look at and think about :)
You say “Inserts” has no narrative and/or plot yet paired with that chosen score I was able to construct one. I think that is why I love these shots. To me, visual mediums should NEVER be passive but always engaging our minds while we watch the story unfold. The concept of show-don’t-tell is the most advantageous tool because nothing beats our own creativity. My idea of a good visual artist is someone who finds that balance between exposition and insert shot; a storyteller that invites us to participate by stimulating our imagination. Thank-you for another good video, Patrick.
No I said inserts are usually plot and narrative driven but they don’t have to be (how Denis uses them sometimes) so it’s a reminder to try and go by gut and feeling rather than trying to be practical!
@@impatrickt Yes, you did say that and I am in agreement. I was complimenting on your short film example, “Inserts”. :)
Great work
Just discovered your channel today. Great stuff!
The tree shot made me feel like someone is lurking behind the trees watching the house. Not really a POV shot but something like it.
The tree shot is what hooked my attention for the movie. I was already invested, but when they took the time to insert the shot of a tree, that's when it had my full attention. That's when I started to notice how great the cinematography of this movie was. I hopped on IMDb to find it was Deakins, and I was not surprised! Great movie!!!