Drive Opening Scene - How Refn Builds Suspense with Sound Design & Editing
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- A Drive opening scene analysis of the sound design and suspense editing.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sound Design & Editing in Drive's Opening Scene
00:55 The 3 Elements of Building Suspense
01:39 Drive Opening Scene Breakdown
08:35 Final Takeaways
Drive (2011) is a film that works on many levels simultaneously. The fast cars and the ultraviolence are expertly juxtaposed with the now-iconic synth-driven soundtrack. There are many aspects to admire in Nicolas Winding Refn’s ode to L.A. crime movies but in this Drive video essay, we wanted to look at something very specific. In the Drive opening scene, we get a tense and heart-stopping car chase. But it’s not just the editing or camerawork that is driving the suspense - it’s the sound design.
Throughout the Drive opening scene, layers of sound are added to the mix to help generate suspense. In any suspenseful scene, we need three things: consequences, uncertainty, and time. If any one of these elements is missing, the whole thing falls apart. Let’s look at how Nicolas Winding Refn used these layers of sound to fulfill these criteria.
Consequences - obviously, we know the consequences that await Driver and his criminal passengers if they are caught. The alarm blasting from the break-in, the police sirens in the distance, and the helicopter roaring overhead all remind us of the danger involved in this operation.
Uncertainty - will Driver be caught by the police? We see very little of the police but we know they’re there and we know they’re closing in. This information is delivered through Driver’s police scanner as we follow the progress of the search.
Time - time is running out from the moment Driver starts his analog stopwatch. The music sounds like a racing heartbeat with a metronome-like rhythm. And to top it off, Driver has timed everything to the conclusion of a basketball game, which he listens to on the radio.
The cinematography obviously plays its own role in the scene but the real hero here is the soundtrack. By isolating our perspective to inside the car, our vision is limited and we rely almost exclusively on what we hear. Drive is a showstopping showcase of the Nicolas Winding Refn directing style and Drive’s first scene is a masterclass in sound design and suspense.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sound Design & Editing in Drive's Opening Scene
00:55 The 3 Elements of Building Suspense
01:39 Drive Opening Scene Breakdown
08:35 Final Takeaways
Would you please do an analysis/ breakdown of Winding Refn's Bronson?
This was and is a bloody masterpiece. Action without all the BS, the random noises and cuts etc
100% agree
❤️😎❤️😀
Yep. We more like this.
So glad movies like Drive came along as a reaction to the 00's action movie style of shaky handheld shots and cuts measured in milliseconds. Even really good movies from that era are really hard for me to watch now because the editing just makes me nauseous!
Perfect direction 💯
The music, the editing, the cinematography, the direction, the production design, the performances it's just top-notch.
This movie is a fucking masterpiece.
didn't really like the actual plot though.. still one of my favorite movies- especially because of the music
@@olik136 plot is very generic, it's literally the same as the baby driver but the execution of that plot is what makes this film a masterpiece.
The Guest movie with Dan Stevens borrowed some of the stylistic atmosphere
Perfect execution 🔥
Cannot believe it's 10 year anniversary of drive! This is a movie I watch at least once a year
Yep. Soon people will laugh at the movie as they jump in their hover cars to glide to the mall.
Very rewatchable 👌
Undoubtedly, one of the best opening scenes ever. And as always a great analysis by Studiobinder.
Well worth a breakdown!
Yes, the music, the visul, I was hooked right away.
One of my favorite movies. Drive and only God forgives were incredible
One of the few movies with just the amount of ingredients it needs. Action, Crime, Romance, Tension, Sadness... Everything is perfectly mixed in the simplest of ways. ❤️
Pure cinema!
On our way back from a friend’s birthday beach-camping weekend in 2011, back when dispensaries were just opening to the public (if you know what I mean), we stopped to catch a movie that my buddy & his gal were raving about. With sand still on me, relaxed and high as a kite, I went into Drive knowing nothing about it and had one of the best cinematic experiences of my life. You only get so many of those. Went back another couple times while it was still on the big screen. Game changer.
What a coincidence! We are literally using Drive as an example of sound design in our film class!
With good reason ;)
YESSSSSSS. Please do more sound design videos.
We'll take suggestions!
@@StudioBinder Danny Elfman's score for the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy as well as anything by John Williams lol
I'm onboard for that!
Ah man, hearing Kavinsky kick in just hits in a different way. This soundtrack is gold.
Among the best!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaabsolutely!!!
"But the REAL HERO is the soundtrack."
I see what you did there :)
😉
Also notice the blue to show danger and yellow /orange when he is safe, it's amazing
Great use of color 💯
The first time I saw Drive I couldn't believe any action movie could have such calm yet terrifying demeanor.
A different kind of action 🤯
One of my favorite movies in high school. Really the one that got me into sound design and music production.
It's a great film to study those things!
Refn’s brilliance in incorporating sounds in general and music in particular is demonstrated in so many of his recent works: Drive/OGF/Neon Demon in films and the series Too Old to Die Young.
He's really nailed this area of filmmaking
narrator, you are a comforting wonder.
He is for all of us :)
I think Drive is one of the most Masterful examples of direction ever.
The scene when he is in the apartment with Irene at the beginning of their relationship so perfectly handled.
I'd love to see you guys do an "Art of the Scene" style breakdown on this involving how character directing and cinemaphotography combine into a masterpiece of a scene.
One of the best films ever made.
FACTS
Lots to love about it!
This is absolute genius.... I’m a photog and want to shoot films soooo bad after watching these vids.
No better time to start than the present!
@@StudioBinder Big thanks for your vids.
It's Amazing how Nicolas Winding Refn build Suspense with Sound Design and Editing in the Opening scene of Drive (2011). This Opening Scene explain Brilliantly the Creativity of the Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn is. Thank you StudioBinder. The Video is Great.
Fantastic movie
One of the best!
I just watched this film a week ago and now Studio Binder made a video about this masterpiece. Great one
What the hell same
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Just watched it for a second time this weekend! The suspense and sound design was amazing in the violent scenes!!
Sound is the invisible game changer!
Things I didn’t notice in this movie makes it all the more special. The sound design is crucial to the story telling. Drive (2011) is the definition of an auteur at his finest.
Great analysis Studio Binder.
Glad you liked it!
@@StudioBinder thank u
Drive has one of my favorite opening sequences ever. It has enough style but doesn't sacrifice any substance. It's very realistic but directed in a way that gives a lot of suspense and tension so it isn't a bore. There's nothing wrong w/ opening a movie up with a car chase sequence or a shootout but given the tone of Drive, I find this opening scene a masterpiece.
This film has always been on my watchlist but I have never got around to watching it. I definitely will now!
You'll love it!
Definitely a modern masterpiece
Reaching classic status for sure
The best cinema consists of great camera shots and sound design, both of which should be 'seen and not heard' as they say. This was a great breakdown.
To get even deeper, the camera shots and sound design let's us feel what we should feel rather than just being told what to feel with dialogue
An absolutely brilliant short tutorial on creating sound for suspense! Thank you!!!
This is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant channels I’ve come across
We're getting better with our viewers' help!
You guys should do more videos on Refn's stuff even other than drive...he is a very misunderstood director... a brilliant analysis as always by Studiobinder
Now do Too Old To Die Young.
Amazing in so many ways, but considering StudioBinder's love of color, perhaps something on its "compound color palettes," or "color palette juxtaposition." Idk.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Love the use of Kavinsky's Nightcall
I absolutely love "Drive" but can't get my wife to watch it. I've described it as, "The most beautifully shot love story, that occasionally turns Oh-My-God! brutally violent."
7:52 also the announcers excitement matches Drivers successful evasion of the squad car. just brilliant
I loved this movie a lot! Ryan was subtle yet impactful. The opening scene is stunning. Listening to the mix here with headphones gave me chills
I love these breakdowns. To boot it gives me a newfound respect for this scene, this film and the effectiveness of sound design as well as the editing.
It does help you enjoy a great film to know what went into it :)
This is why Drive is my favourite film
With good reason!
Happy 10th anniversary to this amazing work of art!
No better way to celebrate than a breakdown and re-watch 😉
10 years? Wow I did not think it was that long ago
Loved this breakdown! I absolutely love how films are made up of so many layers and creative choices in across many facets. I always had a love for film and now I'm an intern at a film company it's blown my mind even more! Love your content! Keep it up!
Glad you liked it! Good luck at your internship
Fantastic film. Now it is one of those cult films that transcends and everyone knows now. But still has it's magic. A great masterpiece with music and sound design that still makes a great suspenful work. Everybody talks of the narrative or the photograpby and yet, you approach this work in a very unique way witj the sound. Great class for today.
Stay tuned for next week ;)
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Love this movie so much, i have to watch this video on the tv When i get home, this deserves more than me watching it on my Phone! Great movie, great channel, keep it up! 🔥😎
Will keep them coming!
I recommended this movie to so many people, I've watched it for God's how many times, and I had full soundtrack playlist.
Through this movie I learn that sound and soundtrack has a big part for cinema. How it builds the emotion makes me love great movies even more.
Now I want to listen to Kavinsky Night call.
Amazing presentation and breakdown of the Scene, congrats StudioBinder!
Thanks for watching!
One of my fav stylized & fascinating movie 💯
Great filmmaking 💯
AMAZING analysis. Thank you! 😎
My fav channel on CZcams, hands down.
the editing is just amazing.
great video guys!
Great analysis! Please do more on Refn work! His last tv series “too old too die young” is very Drive alike, but not as analyzed in CZcams yet.
this goes well with the blu rays commentary thank you very much
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Oh yes! Excellent analysis. Often, these things go under the radar. After all, this film is famous also for its music but you do make an excellent point about the sounds. Top!
Saw it when it came out years ago. Gosling had a string of really good movies back then.
Fantastic actor 👌
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Also, please continue the Directing Style series.
We're here to stay :)
He released a sequel called Baby Driver and a third part called boss baby :)
More like a prequel
@@BaderMansouri prequel would be le samourai, taxi driver, and driver.
😂
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Each StudioBinder video is better than the previous one. And now I’ve got a great reason to finally watch the movie Drive. :D
It's a great watch!
Awesome video gave a clear interpretation to the scene
Wow what a amazing way to explain story in Sound designing)
I was waiting when you are going to make a video on this masterpiece. Thanks.
Hope it was worth the wait!
Thanks for this analysis StudioBinder
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Cheers!
A wonderful video my friends. I would love to see all the movie analyzed in this depth.
What the way you explain is amazing. Keep it up guys. We learn a lot from this chennal
"As far as I can remember I always wanted to be a driver"
Who drives potential gangsters away from their robberies
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Hope you liked the breakdown!
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One of my favourite films ever
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I love love love this movie and this is such a great example of why!!
Woww... Apart from the film, a lots of thanks to you, to break down it in such details. Want more such videos.
Btw love from India ❤️
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He's on the list!
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One of my favorite movie of all time!
Nice video keep up 👍
Great analysis.
Thanks for watching!
The very first second of this video proves your point. I heard the first notes of Nightcall and got SO excited. Cleaver move!
🔥😉
Awesome & Thanks :)
Thanks for watching!
great video , very educational
That's the goal!
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Make more on this category please!
Will do! If you want more vids right now, we have one on how Tarantino sound designs for violence! czcams.com/video/3HEo_dYt92A/video.html
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Great analysis 🔥
Thanks for watching!
that was incredible!
thank you!
this is one of those movies, which I love, but can't really figure out WHY
Awesome film 🤘🏻💯
Great analysis
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Damit @studiobinder, now I need to watch this again!!!
Happy viewing!
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9:13 You aren't just a car, you are a rocket booster
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