Hoyte van Hoytema Cinematography Techniques - IMAX, Lighting, and Lenses
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- Hoyte van Hoytema cinematography style explained - a breakdown of Hoytema’s cinematography techniques in movies like Nope, Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, and more.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Hoyte van Hoytema
01:22 - Chapter 1: Innovative Lighting
04:56 - Chapter 2: Master of IMAX
07:59 - Chapter 3: Intimate Lenses
12:06 - Final Thoughts
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HOYTE VAN HOYTEMA CINEMATOGRAPHY STYLE EXPLAINED
When it comes to cinematography techniques, few DPs are given the budgets and the creative freedom to push the boundaries like Hoyte van Hoytema. It also helps that he works with top-shelf auteurs like Christopher Nolan, Jordan Peele, Sam Mendes, and many others. But how does Hoyte van Hoytema’s cinematography style adapt to each director and each project? In this video, we’re going to illuminate some of the specific cinematography techniques Hoytema has employed in movies like Nope, Tenet, Spectre, Dunkirk, and Interstellar.
INNOVATIVE LIGHTING
One element of Hoyte van Hoytema cinematography is his innovative use of lighting. When he shot Spectre, for example, he wanted to avoid the traditional three-point lighting. To do this, he skipped the fill light or even employed a negative fill to give these close-ups a darker edge than we’ve previously seen in a Bond film. For Interstellar, the tesseract sequence could have easily been shot in front of a giant green screen. But for a layer of verisimilitude (especially in such an abstract setting), Hoytema used rear projection that also gave the VFX team a realistic reference to the lighting.
MASTER OF IMAX
Another aspect of Hoyte van Hoytema’s cinematography style is his use of IMAX cameras. On Interstellar, he wanted the typically bulky and unwieldy cameras to be mobile. So, they developed handheld rigs and stripped away anything they didn’t absolutely need. This mobility allowed for a grounded realism and close-ups that were previously unheard of with IMAX cameras. On Dunkirk, Nolan set him another challenge to put IMAX cameras where they had never been before, like on the wing of a plane or inside a cockpit. Thanks to filmmakers like Nolan, Hoytema, and Peele, IMAX cinematography has now become not just an option but the standard for blockbuster films.
INTIMATE LENSES
Our last aspect of the Hoyte van Hoytema cinematography style is how he uses lenses for maximum intimacy. A fantastic example of these cinematography techniques can be found in Let the Right One In. With shallow focus, Hoytema creates an insular world around Oskar and keeps his focus on the budding relationship between him and Eli.
Few would argue that Hoyte van Hoytema cinematography is some of the best we’ve seen in the last few years. Even at the top end of budgets and studio filmmaking, Hoytema brings supreme skill to push boundaries while serving the story and creating a spectacle in the process.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Hoyte van Hoytema
00:30 - Chapter 1: Innovative Lighting
01:47 - Chapter 2: Master of IMAX
03:16 - Chapter 3: Intimate Lenses
04:18 - Final Thoughts
Darius Khondji is the next cinematographer you should cover next. His collaboration with the Safdies and David Fincher are worth discussing.
U should check out in-depth cine you tube channel. The guy over there discussed him. In fact he also discussed Hoyte 😄
Thanks for the suggestion!
He also KILLED in Bardo
He also shot Bong Joon Ho's new film, MICKEY 17
@@XylographFilms good to know
I did a cinemtagrapher study of Hoytema in film school last trimester, he is for sure a master of his craft. What a genius.
he's great!
The man must be damn strong to carry an IMAX film camera on his shoulders. Respect!
Those medium format lenses helped reduce the weight.
he makes it work!
Whatever he choose to work with, whatever is a famous director or interesting project, it’s turns to masterpieces!!!
He knows how to collaborate!
Hoyte is one of the best in business. He’s up there with emmanuel lubezki and Roger Deakins. He shot one of my favorite films Her (2013).
He is one of the best cinematographers in Hollywood.
Agreed!
I watched "Her" once... I'll watch it again tonight because of ur comment. In the past some odd years; the film, Ex Machina has become a favorite of mine, and I can't get anyone to understand that I'm talking from a cinematography standpoint.
I had the chance to speak with him briefly during the SPECTRE shoot. Great guy! He was, of course, very busy, so our conversation was cut short, but in the days after, he remembered my friends and me. He is indeed one of the best DPs in the industry.
Hoyte Van Hoytema really knows what he is trying to capture and brings a certain authenticity and realism that makes the movie unforgettable!!
So THIS was the guy behind the scenes making everything look good.
It's strange, rather than the director or actor that people often praise in a movie, the people I truly look up to are the film editor and those who don't get recognised enough for their efforts.
Matter of fact, my dream is to not be famous like an actor but rather someone who can produce a great piece of work without needing to be recognised for it.
Film editors are just as much artists as directors or actors!
Editor's make an enormous difference, I'd argue part of the powerhouse of Denis Villeneuve's recent dominance (the current best in the industry, IMO) is not only that Denis is a top-tier self-editor, but his recurring partnership with his lead editor Joe Walker. Together they have done Sicario, Arrival, Bladerunner 2049, and Dune Part 1 & 2. All of these movies are long because they have lots to show you, but what they excel at is showing you how much they don't have time to show you - their combined editting style implies worldbuilding that leaves you needing to know more.
The cinematographer are obviously important in making the film look fantastic but it's the directors that needs to pick and choose the BEST shots and filmed scenes to be placed INTO the movie, that should be obvious and clear as EVERYONE needs to play a part into making the film look as incredible as it does!
And EVERYONE wants to be recognized for all the work that which they do, even when it's behind the scenes work! You're not making any sense when you say "without needing to be recognized for it." AT ALL as ALL people who work behind a movie WANT to be recognized for the work that which they do, including cinematophers, artists, editors of ALL types.
@@Gadget-Walkmen I've thought it through. It's true that those who work on a movie want their films to be watched, to have their work be recognised.
But what I meant by 'not be famous' is a personal goal to foster an attitude to not treat fame as an end-goal but rather loving filmmaking as it is.
The process is what matters, is what I'm saying, not the end goal.
(As though I'll ever get to edit a movie in my lifetime. HAHAHA)
@@ambrose7196 fair enough yeah!
The Mumbai bungee jump scene in Tenet blew my mind. It was surreal and thrilling but there was this real sensual feeling about it to. Even though the scene was quiet, it felt so alive. Incredible visuals.
incredible duo
I thought cinematography is not a big deal but after watching this video's i will respect to the cinematographers ❤️
super important!
Do. Not support actorss...more support director n dop n writers n assistant directors...they are makers not actor
LOL what? I don't get HOW you don't even get this even BEFORE you watched this video, you should have realized that cinematography is how WELL and fleshed out a movie truly is as ALL of the best movies have iconic cinematography that brings out the BEST in movies and TV shows! This should have been obvious.
@@archauhan5538 LOL What? NOTHING you've said here makes sense as EVERYONE should support actors as they're the FACES of the movies, plays, TV shows you're watching. EVERYONE supports actors when you watch. An actor IS a maker JUST like directors, writers, assistant directors, and EVERYONE else who works in a movie. That should be obvious. Use your head and stop trying to BADLY trying to discredit actors here as you're not making ANY sense AT ALL as actors are MASSIVELY important as the key part to ANY visual live-action medium. Use your head and stop spreading lies and trouble as you are!
You must respect, my guy
I would suggest a video on Wong Kar Wai and Christopher Doyle! They’re not mainstream and together created really good movies with an astonishing cinematography.
Great video as always! ✌🏻🥰
Thanks for the suggestion!
Yeah Christopher doyle how is this man haven't got any nominations for cinematography in Oscars
My favourite cinematographer❤️❤️❤️
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You should cover Anurag Kashyap in your next Director segment. Scorcese is his fan too.
Thanks for the suggestion!
0:47 yasss please RRR would be a great topic...
Plz work on that...
working on it!
GOD, I LOVE FILMMAKING! Thank you for this wonderful video, Studio Binder.
Great source of knowledge. Thank you for this.❤
It's Awesome! Now I know the name of the Brilliant Cinematographer who turns into Masterpiece, every Films shot in IMAX. Like many Cinematographers, Hoyte van Hoytema defines the Aesthetic Beauty of the IMAX and makes it the Cinematography Format of the Century. Thank you StudioBinder.
Glad you liked it!
This video made me realize that Hoytema is my idol. Thanks, StudioBinder 💗
Brilliant video. Love you all!
Thanks for reminding me how much I love Her, Dunkirk, Interstellar, and Jordan Peele..❣
no problem :)
Thanks for another great video and for show the work of Van Hoytema.
Cheers!
I love this channel.
Love our viewers!
Great cinematographer. Very creative and avant-garde.
Great work 🙏, waiting for cinematic lighting part 2
coming soon!
StudioBinder My Fav Channel...💥💥🍾
Cheers!
Great works again
Thanks!
these videos are golden.
we hope so!
Please make a video dedicated for SS Rajamouli directing and storytelling techniques 🙏
Yup
Everyone like this comment
Thanks for the suggestion!
Waiting for S S rajmouli video
Though Rajamouli’s movies are entertaining, his storytelling is nothing extraordinary. I found his movies one dimensional. Visuals and bgm are stunning though.
First thing - Would appreciate (StudioBinder) for their narration and sharing the knowledge to film lovers.
By watching this video, I understood the reason why a cinematographer uses a specific means like an IMAX camera, lenses, lights etc. there is reason behind every usage of things. And studio binder explained it well. I never heard of lenses mentioned in this video.
Please educate us with more content on the areas of the film.
And in the intro, saw glimpses of RRR. thank you.
I am a big fan of studio binder.
More on the way!
please make a video on RRR cinematography and script breakdown
Thanks for the suggestion!
RRR scene in opening ❤
Thanks for the suggestion!
cornfield chase shots are my favorite from Hoyte van Hoytema
I heard that hoyte van hoytema is doing the cinematography for Oppenheimer can't wait to see it next year
love this video. so good!
SB ❤ CL
I remember Interstellar and Nope was also very interesting. Great work.
Amazing.
One thing I learned here is that a cinematographer implements a director's vision.
Stellar dude!❤
What a genius, the Rembrandt of cinematography. Heel moi
This was a fantastic one! I would love to see you cover the work of my absolute hero, Henri Alekan. I mean, Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast, Roman Holiday and Wings of Desire? Not to mention New Order's Jonathan Demme-directed music video for Perfect Kiss. I'd love to know his secret to capturing B&W in a way that looks like no other cinematographer. That silvery, silky look he gave Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire still haunts me to this day.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Have u seen the film, "Malcolm and Marie?"
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Great stuff 👏
👍👍
Thank you from india
Well done.
Hey Studiobinder would love to see a video on editors and there unique techniques in films for different effects
we're open to doing more, you should check out our video on Thelma Shoonmaker! czcams.com/video/3VszXdrCi6A/video.html
Thanks.......Studio Binder
Thanks for watching!
0:45 RRR🔥
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This man is an absolute LEGEND....Again another bangin video....🫡
Glad you liked it!
He Deserve a Oscar. What a brilliant Dutchman.
Thanks!! So cool!!
Thanks for watching!
StudioBinder is masterful at subtly suggesting things via its juxtaposition of film-scene and narration audio. For a perfect example, see 2:08 , and 4:14 .
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Wow wow wow we are thrilled and very much of waiting for your video on RRR
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Pls make a video about RRR's VFX 'cause that'd be lit 😍😍😍😍😍😍
stay tuned ;)
Nice touch on the Goldeneye N64 music 👏🏼👏🏼
:)
Imagine how heavy that IMAX camera was for him on a shoulder mount 😮
Superb
Thanks for watching!
heroes of cinematography . . . 🙂🙂🙂
the best of the best!
Anybody know what nanometer the infrared camera was for shooting Nope?
Greig Fraser, should be covered next. He's the next generation of great cinematographers
Nice!
omg i been wanting to see about him. you read my mind. also.... what i meant in my last comment was how u make your videos and your team, etc.... or maybe like a 2M subscriber special?
We might!
Waiting for RRR. Also make a director's chair on S.S.Rajamouli and directing style.
😂😂😂
Thanks for the suggestion!
"Jordan, I'd use IMAX camera. I just love IMAX, bro."
haha
cant wait to see his most recent collaboration with chris nolan! the trailer looks incredible
One of the best movies next year!
@@StudioBinder im sure !
Please make a video like this analyzing Roger Deakins! This is extremely informative thank you!
we have several! you can start here czcams.com/video/K9w8I_YD29E/video.html
This was cool. Nothing like it when I did my cinematography courses.
You guys should do a video on a composer!! Ennui Morricone, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Michael Giacchino, Alan Silvestri, and many more!! Music is one of the reasons why some movies are so cinematic and moving!!
Please make a video for RINA YANG as an up and coming DP!
Hoyte just won an oscar for Oppenheimer!
A+
Can you do a video on Reed Morano and Rina Yang?
LOVED THIS CHAPTER USING NINTENDO 64'S GOLDEN EYE SOUNDTRACK!
Cheers!
From which film is the intro with the incineration?
My new year resolution feels like to talk like the narrator.
Robert Robertson, Michael Michaels and Smith Smithson should be next!
We need a video on bruno delbonnel's cinematography
Love forever ❣️
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Whoever works with Denis Villeneuve is also a master of the arts
Agreed!
0.49 sec RRR what movies should be covered next???
in the works!
@studiobinder surely it can't be correct that 4:18 till the end of the video are 'Final Thoughts'. These chapters should be broken up further
appreciate the feedback!
Do the cinematography of 2015 Macbeth, or the cinematography of “The Witch”
Thanks for the suggestion!
See India's best cinematographer Ravi varman
Thanks for the suggestion!
A video on Claudio Miranda would be great.
Thanks for the suggestion!
at about 27min 20s into the movie "with honors', they open up a shot of the upstairs harvard library, could you guys do something on that, and maybe others like it? i cant tell what lense is being used or anything about the shot, would really appreciate the help, cant find much info on it, but i absolutely love the shot and scene, and wonder about that 90s lo fi look, its got grain but it feels like a renaissance painting.
the color schemes are all that reddish brown from those days, but this shot particularly has me pausing the movie and wanting more info.
anyways merry christmas, happy holidays.
Plz make video on cinematography style of Sir Rodger Dickens.. btw thanks... Hoyto Van is my fav cinematographer not for his cinematography style but the journey that made him the man he is... I am a aspiring cinematographer aka the slugger 😁..
we have a whole series on his techniques! This is the first episode czcams.com/video/K9w8I_YD29E/video.html
Please cover Christopher Doyle's Cinematography elements
okayyyy thats RRR INDIAN CINEMA 💥💥💥
you bet!
Wah...I didn't see any of his work in IMAX theater
his cinematography is polished
definitely polished!
Wow RRR in Studio binder also
of course!
studio binder u shld cover Wong Kai wai,I have seen many of them but I want it in urs like 25mins on that man,how he uses color,step printing and under cranking,thanks for this video it was awesome,but can I get these customized lenses and Wea can I get them❤❤ more love
Thanks for the suggestion!
Please do an episode on Robby Müller’s cinematography. 🤙
Netflix's Mindhunter cinematography
their 1970's style is beautiful
Agreed!
Please do your analysis on RRR. We would love to hear from you. It's my humble request as a subscriber.
I'm thinking of asking you guys from past 5 months. But when I get to know that you are interested too I'm amazed.
we are!
Oh yaa you guys should make a video on RRR movie. Either on cinematography or direction of the movie.
Has anyone notice during the Bond segment, they were using the Goldeneye video game music?
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Next rrr 🔥
Stay tuned :)
Still waiting on how Wrath of Man was shot. #studiobinder
Yeah.... nobody even talk...idk why.
Guy Richie had done a phenomenas job in that movie.
I mean the scene where they killed his (PROTAGONIST'S) son That sequence is mind boggling amazing... incredible...I can't even find the suitable words to praise his work. It was shocking and amazing at the same time...I mean like you just get yourself confused weather I should have to watch this sequence or I should have to think about how on the earth they shoot this sequence.
It was spectacular fantabulous.
Please make a video for that movie.
#Studiobinder
Thanks for the suggestion!
@@StudioBinder I'm waiting for it eagerly. 💓
This should be good!!!
Enjoy!
Nope is brilliant 🤠
It is!