Understanding the Cinematography of Hoyte Van Hoytema

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    I go through some of Hoyte Van Hoytema's cinematography techniques to help you understand his unique style.
    Just to be clear: Hoyte Van Hoytema changes his style to suit the movies he shoots. The goal of this video and article is to drum up enthusiasm and a yearning to learn more.
    Think of it as a tribute, nothing more is intended.
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Komentáře • 137

  • @NatiAmos
    @NatiAmos Před 8 lety +34

    as a filmmaker, this was a delight. very few youtubers out there discuss cinematography at this level - lighting set-ups, camera and lenses choices etc. keep up the good work!

  • @iddeactivated1171
    @iddeactivated1171 Před 6 lety

    Hands down the best Chanel on CZcams for me

  • @jahllypallka8927
    @jahllypallka8927 Před 7 lety +38

    After watching "Her" I was stunned by the movie's cinematography. It was a shame for the academy that they didn't nominate his work. And now I'm really glad that Christopher Nolan, a great director sees the talent of Hoyte van Hoytema after they worked on Interstellar. Yup, really excited about Dunkirk because of Nolan, Hoytema and Zimmer.

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 7 lety +3

      Her is special, but Birdman...that was something else.

    • @jahllypallka8927
      @jahllypallka8927 Před 7 lety +4

      wolfcrow I agree ! Lubezski really knows how to make movies to an art. I just really wanted hoytema's work be acknowledge.

    • @foglias
      @foglias Před 6 lety +1

      Her is from 2013 as same as Gravity, which is the one that won Best Cinematography in that occasion. Well deserved by Lubezki, but Hoytema should got at least a Best Cinematopraphy nod.

  • @kevindiossi
    @kevindiossi Před 8 lety +1

    Excellent breakdown. He's a fantastic cinematographer and is often imitated. His lighting style is superb with its natural look and feel.

  • @novusvoss
    @novusvoss Před 8 lety +2

    Thank you so much wolfcrow! My favorites by Hoytema are "Let the right one in" and "Interstellar".

  • @willmelbourne
    @willmelbourne Před 7 lety

    The aerial shots in Dunkirk were stunning.

  • @pedrobuson5880
    @pedrobuson5880 Před 8 lety +2

    Oh!!! Sean Bobbitt as well! Hunger, Shame and The Place Beyond the Pines have some breathtaking lights and texture.

  • @ronaldgraygray1460
    @ronaldgraygray1460 Před 7 lety +10

    I find all of material to be so informative. Thank you.

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 7 lety

      Ronald Gray Gray You're welcome!

  • @hisham9615
    @hisham9615 Před 5 lety +1

    The shot at 1:25. Just WOW! 😻

  • @videotestmille
    @videotestmille Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for your great work !

  • @GabrielGarciaRosa
    @GabrielGarciaRosa Před 8 lety +5

    can't wait for a Christopher Doyle video from you. 😎 That would be so cool. It's very hard to find the technical details of C.Doyle's work since he rarely talks about it and talks about more on the philosophy of general art. To see any break down of Chris Doyle's work would be wonderful to view.

  • @JeraCravoMyself
    @JeraCravoMyself Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome video!!! I really loved Hoytema's work not even knowing he did all those movies! You just connected the dots for me brilliantly! Thank you

  • @themustang181
    @themustang181 Před 7 lety +27

    I'm new to the channel but I really appreciate these videos so far! I'm curious, though, where do you get your information? Such as lighting preferences and tools used.. Is it just from observation?

  • @SALisRad
    @SALisRad Před 8 lety +1

    This was incredible.
    Thank you for this.
    I want more!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      You're welcome. More coming!

  • @alex_browning
    @alex_browning Před 8 lety +3

    Another absolutely brilliant video. Loving these cinematographer breakdowns. Was really excited to see one of my favorite DP's too. Can't wait to see who you do next. I'd love to see a Wally Pfister breakdown in the future. But either way, keep them coming!
    Cheers!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      +Alex Browning Thank you,! He's on the list!

  • @DavidMillsSeven
    @DavidMillsSeven Před rokem

    Hoyte is a phenomenal cinematographer, a man who is observant, but sees with his heart looking for intimacy first. Furthermore he’s an engineer too, building gear where he cannot buy it. In other words: he adapts his gear always to the story and vision of his director.

  • @LexArias
    @LexArias Před 8 lety +7

    Brilliant.. i learn a lot with this videos...

  • @a-g3003
    @a-g3003 Před 8 lety +1

    Fantastic, thank you!

  • @vishaloza7526
    @vishaloza7526 Před 8 lety +2

    Hi Sareesh ... i have watched almost every videos on cinematographers , i would really love to watch videos An understanding on Indian cinematographers ... Binod pradhan , Santosh Shivan, Anil mehta , V manikandan , Pc Sreeram ,Sudeep Chattergee , Aveek Mukhopadhya , Rajeev Ravi and there are many more .... it will be great if you create a video on this.

  • @pedrobuson5880
    @pedrobuson5880 Před 8 lety +1

    Please, Jordan Cronenweth and Christopher Doyle! Amazing work, thanks for all the insight on these cinematographers (and it's been a while, but congratulations on the review of the sony a7s ii, helped me a lot!)

  • @adjacentarchive
    @adjacentarchive Před 8 lety +3

    Love your works! keep it up. btw cleaver editing!

  • @PaulIsTheKillingestOnYT
    @PaulIsTheKillingestOnYT Před 7 lety +1

    I'd like to see more Swedish cinematographers analyzed because their work always struck me for their straightforwardness and neutrality. People like Par Ekberg, Erik Sohlstrom, Crille Forsberg, and John Strandh. :)

  • @arambaali
    @arambaali Před 8 lety +1

    Jesus, you really are knowledgeable. You're a gift for filmmakers. :)
    About the footage, why is it “illegal?” Doesn't it fall under fair use? Or you just don't want to deal with the hassle that is CZcams?

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      Thank you for the kind words. It is fair use. Ripping DVDs is illegal...not to mention expensive.

  • @cristiansaavedra2094
    @cristiansaavedra2094 Před 8 lety +1

    amazing work and dedication on your videos, thank you, they are very helpfull. =)

  • @ejazmehedi
    @ejazmehedi Před 8 lety +3

    Thank you so very much for this! Very informative and now I'll most definitely look into all of his works to learn more about him!
    Could you kindly think of making another for Adam Arkapaw? He shot : LORE, THE SNOWTOWN MURDERS,TOP OF THE LAKE ,TRUE DETECTIVE SEASON 1, MACBETH , ASSASSINS CREED, THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, etc.

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      You're welcome! Sure, he's on the list!

  • @KarolisJurevicius
    @KarolisJurevicius Před 5 lety

    Damn man! So much good information! Thank you!

  • @nightwingsurfer
    @nightwingsurfer Před 8 lety +1

    I would have liked to know more about his career path. It sounded very interesting. thanks for the video.

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      It is interesting! You'll find it online if you search for it.

  • @marnixvanweringh89
    @marnixvanweringh89 Před 8 lety +1

    Nice episode again. Very nice to learn about a dop who is into realism. How about Igor Martinovic from House of Cards as an episode?

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      Thanks! Sure, I'll add him to the list.

  • @fatnoodle5057
    @fatnoodle5057 Před 8 lety +11

    Greg Tolland!!! his work is way ahead of that time.

  • @mlarraya
    @mlarraya Před 8 lety +1

    Great video. Very impressive. I am a big fan of dp Yorick Le Saux, (I am love, Carlos, Only lovers left alive) Would love to see a video by you about him. Congrats!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety +1

      Thanks, I'll add him to the list!

  • @JohannesMariaRunge
    @JohannesMariaRunge Před 8 lety +1

    Great, Thanks!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      +Johannes Runge You're welcome!

  • @davidanthonybts
    @davidanthonybts Před 8 lety

    Nice channel btw ;), hoyte is one of my favs and from my home country :)

  • @aleksandargazibara7375
    @aleksandargazibara7375 Před 7 lety +1

    this was amazing, thanks a lot!

  • @CarlosRiveraFernandez
    @CarlosRiveraFernandez Před 8 lety +1

    Freddie Young! He's so iconic and so damn important!

  • @oliversmith797
    @oliversmith797 Před 8 lety +1

    I'd love to see a video on Lance Acord if you can get around to it!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      I'll add him to the list!

  • @bbiieeddrroonnkkaa
    @bbiieeddrroonnkkaa Před 8 lety +1

    Great channel, I can learn a lot about cinematographers, thank you :)

  • @honest_noise
    @honest_noise Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you for doing this!

  • @Zombiesnyder13
    @Zombiesnyder13 Před 6 lety

    This guy is gonna win an Oscar someday

  • @jaredfadel
    @jaredfadel Před 8 lety +1

    I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

  • @francescolisboa903
    @francescolisboa903 Před 8 lety +6

    "Robby Müller" from Paris, Texas a hunge influence on Hoyte Van Hoytema

  • @byronkleoyang
    @byronkleoyang Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome essay. Always refreshing and insightful when watching your videos. If I may, I'd like to add Christopher Doyle to the list. ;-)

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety +1

      Thank you! He's on the list!

  • @oscarstegland
    @oscarstegland Před 7 lety +1

    Please do Seamus McGarvey ASAP! Quickly becoming one of my favorites

  • @letsgetliminal
    @letsgetliminal Před 8 lety +1

    subbed!

  • @noahmleach
    @noahmleach Před 8 lety

    Where are you obtaining some of these more technical facts? Not the visual styles of the cinematographers but the actual details how how they light? Great work!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      Thanks! Sources are all public, just one (or a million) Google searches away! Also can't recommend a membership to the ASC enough.

  • @leonardocorvino1421
    @leonardocorvino1421 Před 8 lety +2

    John Alcott is a must!

  • @Eleuterio84
    @Eleuterio84 Před 8 lety +1

    Great content on your channel! So good to watch good analysis like that! Could you please analyse some stil frame shots from the cinematogrphers or from some movies?
    Constantly footages after footages becomes a bit tiring(my humble opnion), however your knowledge is essential!
    Cheers!

  • @elbatadebros
    @elbatadebros Před 8 lety

    Nestor Almendros please! Thank you for this amazing analysis.

  • @timespace.productions7513

    I was hoping you'd cover the godfather of cinematography, John Alton. They still teach his fundamentals, & his results rival Gregg Toland. Thanks!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      Sure I'll add him to the list!

  • @helvetikum
    @helvetikum Před 8 lety +1

    So many terms, man. I wish I knew half of them.

  • @andrejverzola5423
    @andrejverzola5423 Před 8 lety +2

    amazing videos man!
    rodrigo prieto should be next i think

  • @devondonis8540
    @devondonis8540 Před 6 lety

    good stuff

  • @jonathanpeck6112
    @jonathanpeck6112 Před 7 lety +1

    Could you please do the cinematography of Newton Thomas Sigel ?

  • @julienrouvier31
    @julienrouvier31 Před 8 lety +1

    Very interesting video! Is the shot at 6:09 from Let the Right One In?

  • @pavillion21
    @pavillion21 Před 8 lety +7

    do Andrew Lesnie..

  • @nicholascorrea2997
    @nicholascorrea2997 Před 8 lety +1

    I would be very pleased with video about Sven Nykvist, it would be magnificent. And by the way, who is your personal favorite cinematographer today?

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      There's a clue in my series somewhere on who my favorite is!

  • @nicholasxlee
    @nicholasxlee Před 8 lety +4

    Christopher Doyle!!

  • @AlexAceves1994
    @AlexAceves1994 Před 7 lety +2

    Douglas Slocombe, Bill Pope and Don Burgess please?

  • @ravikavi1575
    @ravikavi1575 Před 6 lety

    Can you please make cinematography breakup of Dunkirk.

  • @tomistenqvist1311
    @tomistenqvist1311 Před 6 lety

    I watched Spectre last night it was an amazing movie but did anyone else notice horrible lens breathing on some focus pulls? Especially with the scene where Bond has stolen the car from the garage and the camera focuses from Q's reaction to the bottle of champagne that Bond left behind.

  • @TreW9808
    @TreW9808 Před 8 lety +1

    please do wally pfister or claudio miranda

  • @999yuiop
    @999yuiop Před 8 lety +1

    Hi wolfcrow, I am a beginner cinematographer/filmmaker and I am thinking about getting a bolex d16 because I really like the "filmic" look of the camera. Are there other options for me out there besides this? Also could you recommend any books out there for beginners in cinematography? thanks in advanced, great video btw

    • @HenrikvonMartensHvM
      @HenrikvonMartensHvM Před 8 lety +1

      The BMPCC seems to be very close in terms of color, it's cheaper too. The Bolex has better audio capabilities. I can recommend checking out Mattias Burlings comparison videos...

    • @999yuiop
      @999yuiop Před 8 lety

      +Henrik von Martens Thanks!

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety +1

      +Johnny Glockem I have a few suggestions on the blog, check it out!

  • @aiglv
    @aiglv Před 8 lety +2

    Sven Nykvist or Bruno Delbonnel.

  • @nathanshipley8314
    @nathanshipley8314 Před 8 lety +4

    Robert Elswit!!!!!

  • @zacharyantle7940
    @zacharyantle7940 Před 8 lety +2

    You must Andre Turpin!!! :3

    • @wolfcrow
      @wolfcrow  Před 8 lety

      I'll add him to the list.

  • @70mmdp
    @70mmdp Před 8 lety +1

    How about Charles Lang, Jr. 18 Academy Award nominations between 1930 and 1972.

  • @georgwachberg1242
    @georgwachberg1242 Před 8 lety +13

    f^ck me these videos are great.

  • @victorcyf
    @victorcyf Před 8 lety +1

    please do Mark Lee Ping Bing =)

  • @andreaprodan5616
    @andreaprodan5616 Před 7 lety

    Tonino Delli Colli?
    Giuseppe 'Peppino' Rotunno??

  • @AEROMAN93G
    @AEROMAN93G Před 8 lety

    what focal length he use on interstellar?

  • @StijnDeRyck
    @StijnDeRyck Před 8 lety +3

    Benoit Debie would give for an interesting overview.

  • @Tamoltion
    @Tamoltion Před 8 lety +1

    Robert Elswit!!

  • @travisjones7169
    @travisjones7169 Před 8 lety +1

    Jack Cardiff or Steven Soderbergh!

  • @thedevmehta
    @thedevmehta Před 6 lety

    What film is the shot from at 3:17?

  • @ThroughLensStudios
    @ThroughLensStudios Před 6 lety

    I guess Hoyte will OSCAR this year for DUNKIRK - what say you?

  • @priyanshjig
    @priyanshjig Před 5 lety

    4:30 please tell me the movie name🙏

  • @UGNishiyama
    @UGNishiyama Před 8 lety +1

    DANNY COHEN

  • @oscarjimenez3548
    @oscarjimenez3548 Před 8 lety +2

    adam arkapaw
    john toll
    robert elswit

  • @SergiMedina
    @SergiMedina Před 6 lety +1

    Interesting video, but you are wrong about the shadows. It's not he likes to leave the blacks so extremely lifted there's only gray, because most of the shots have proper contrast (_Dunkirk,_ for example, with deep, rich blacks. Beautiful). He seems to do that just on some shots, and it can't be to keep more detail in the shadows, because that's definitely not the way at all (again, _Dunkirk,_ plenty of detail with good black levels)! I don't really know the reason, but it just looks ugly and uncomfortable to watch (hello, Marvel). Fortunately, most of the remaining shots (those with correct exposure/grading) are beautiful.

  • @TylerCinema
    @TylerCinema Před 8 lety

    I think he shot Interstellar on 70mm Film?

  • @zacharyhunsinger4942
    @zacharyhunsinger4942 Před 6 lety

    Caleb Deschanel??????

  • @AdrianManzo
    @AdrianManzo Před 8 lety +1

    PLEASE ANDREW LESNIE

  • @Elusive_Pete
    @Elusive_Pete Před 6 lety

    Even the guy's name sounds like a camera.

  • @MonsieurJADIS
    @MonsieurJADIS Před 6 lety

  • @seanclouddalisay3596
    @seanclouddalisay3596 Před 5 lety

    nolan perfectionist? u kidding right? hahahah

  • @LordJagd
    @LordJagd Před 8 lety +4

    Robert Elswit!! (But I really just wanna hear you talk about his PTA collaborations lol)

  • @andreaprodan5616
    @andreaprodan5616 Před 7 lety

    Tonino Delli Colli?
    Giuseppe 'Peppino' Rotunno??