Roger Deakins (cinematographer) , Denis Villeneuve (director) and Jóhann Jóhannsson (composer) is one of the best dynamics in film making. They now made Prisoners, Sicario, and next is the Blade Runner sequel (Denis and Jóhann also made Arrival, the best movie of the year in my opinion).
I think the draw to the cult of Deakins is strangely how down to earth he is, in the era of Film Vs Digital, Roger's the one who's just getting on with it and just trying to get something shot.
"I don't know where pixels come from." - Greatest cinematographer working today :O I get what he means though. Knowing how to incorporate the technology into his technique is more important than the technology itself. Understanding pictures are more important than understanding pixels.
I love the way he is so laid back and relaxed and easy going -- listening to interviews with him are so much fun because they are so relaxing. And it really shows his greatness -- he talks about great cinematography in a way that just flows so naturally -- great cinematography just flows from him like a river.
14:50 "i dont know much about the workings of a camera" i expected a great dp to know all the technical aspects. good to know that isnt what really matters
I can only imagine it's like music: Lots of the greatest musical talents were mediocre at best on their instruments, and lots of virtuosos could never create anything worthwhile. Genius comes in many forms, and only a few lucky individuals in history have had both immense technical prowess and immense creative talent.
you should add shots from his movies and the ones he mentiones, pictures of the people he mentions and gear as well. it gets a bit boring to watch a single frame. Just a friendly advice! I'm a huge fan of Roger, so don't take offence. Peace out.
Imagine having the opportunity to film Roger Deakins, how do you frame the framer? This guy slaps him square in the middle of a boring ass hotel room...
+Patrick Tomasso Haha, when I was in film school I interviewed a cinematographer I admired on camera too. I never was so nervous setting up a simple interview shot :P
Who cares? It’s an interview Even Deakins said that when the subject is interesting enough, you leave them in a wide and just let them do their thing. And few people are more enjoyable commentators of cinema than Deakins
I wonder if there is any passion left under his skin after all those shoots. He is so modest that makes him a bit unsympathetic, which makes me wonder, how can such ''cool'' guy shoot the most amazing pictures. Although he is quite brilliant, he seems to be a very bored man, despite the fact that he is pretty much on top of the game.
They have an opportunity to interview one of the great cinematographers of all time, and they do so with a hotel bed in the background?? How did that get overlooked. Come on people.
@2:57 It's funny, I thought that way about The Assassination of Jessie James by the Coward Robert Ford. Besides the night train robbery sequence the entire film was a bore from a visual storytelling stand point. I don't blame Deakins for that at all though.
roger deakins + denis villeneuve is such a great dynamic.
yes, the results of their partnership have been brilliant so far
Next is Bladerunner 2!
Roger Deakins (cinematographer) , Denis Villeneuve (director) and Jóhann Jóhannsson (composer) is one of the best dynamics in film making. They now made Prisoners, Sicario, and next is the Blade Runner sequel (Denis and Jóhann also made Arrival, the best movie of the year in my opinion).
Sicario probably my least favourite of Denis films but Johannsson's score for the film is a absolute beauty.
His modesty is killing me haha this guy makes movies look way too gorgeous. Amazing cinematographer. Amazing.
Deakins is the Yoda of cinematography.
Storyboarding a film that's not shooting until next june. BLADERUNNNNEEEEERRRRRRRRR.
Little did you know the masterpiece you were about to see.
Nominated 13 times by the Academy.
This guy is a genius.
Saw Sicario 4 days ago, cinematography was unbelievable.
And also I loved every film he has done with the Coen, and Villeneuve's "Prisoners"
I think the draw to the cult of Deakins is strangely how down to earth he is, in the era of Film Vs Digital, Roger's the one who's just getting on with it and just trying to get something shot.
This guy and Lubezki are my favorite working cinematographers
agreed. they are legends
Miguel Quintero I prefer him over lubezki
Roger and Bill Pope are my top two favorites
Great interview, great cinematographer.
"I don't know where pixels come from." - Greatest cinematographer working today :O
I get what he means though. Knowing how to incorporate the technology into his technique is more important than the technology itself. Understanding pictures are more important than understanding pixels.
GIVE THE MAN HIS GODDAMN OSCAR!!
I love the way he is so laid back and relaxed and easy going -- listening to interviews with him are so much fun because they are so relaxing. And it really shows his greatness -- he talks about great cinematography in a way that just flows so naturally -- great cinematography just flows from him like a river.
The DP Grandmaster !!!
to this day his cheek is still itchy
It's been itchy for years: czcams.com/video/KDcTdMU_UsY/video.html
Gorgeously wrought . . . superb choice of music. Thank you!
To be such an iconic, GREAT cinematographer, he is such a humble, simple man. Very inspiring.
I love all of the movies that he shot. You could literally watch the movies he shot without sound and know the story.
what a pleasure listening to this man
Legend. Just utter legend....
14:50 "i dont know much about the workings of a camera"
i expected a great dp to know all the technical aspects. good to know that isnt what really matters
its good to know, but is not really necessary
chris edouard I think it's awesome to hear that because you can literally get lost in all the tech detail thats always changing.
I can only imagine it's like music: Lots of the greatest musical talents were mediocre at best on their instruments, and lots of virtuosos could never create anything worthwhile. Genius comes in many forms, and only a few lucky individuals in history have had both immense technical prowess and immense creative talent.
@@TheNinetySecond It's more like: You don't have to know how a piano works mechanically to be a good musician
ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!
Best DP in the world!
This is Deakins frame approved! Nice as always Dave
Can you get? Lubezki in the chair por favor. Roger Deakins is in a league of his own such a great eye for visuals.
The Great One
I'm a simple man. I see Roger Deakins in the title, I hit like.
all those amazing Coen films and then all those other amazing films what a genuine legend, I can't wait to see Dune.
Give this man an Oscar FFS!!
Was Michael Wilmington the Chicago film critic who responded positively during "O Brother" screening? I know that he had it as his #1 film of 2000.
Yes.
"What do you think of this 70mm thing?..."
"Hmm yeah its alright"
Deakins is such a good interviewee...
This interviewer only asked yes/no questions but Roger had the sense to expound on his answer.
Skyfall and Blade Runner 2049 are such great films with him.
Cool guy
He dp'd Barton Fink. What else do you need to know?
Underrated film. Tuturro and Goodman at their best. Love that movie.
you should add shots from his movies and the ones he mentiones, pictures of the people he mentions and gear as well. it gets a bit boring to watch a single frame. Just a friendly advice! I'm a huge fan of Roger, so don't take offence. Peace out.
what watch is roger wearing?
what all english men of that era wear. very stylish.
He is the Keith of Cinema!!!! Denny is Mic in this case. The Cohen brothers are the John to his Paul
‘hoopla’
For some reason, he reminds me of Burt Bacharach.
Imagine having the opportunity to film Roger Deakins, how do you frame the framer?
This guy slaps him square in the middle of a boring ass hotel room...
+Patrick Tomasso Haha, when I was in film school I interviewed a cinematographer I admired on camera too. I never was so nervous setting up a simple interview shot :P
+Ralph Lindsen haha! 😂
Who cares? It’s an interview
Even Deakins said that when the subject is interesting enough, you leave them in a wide and just let them do their thing. And few people are more enjoyable commentators of cinema than Deakins
@@corpsefoot758 imagine not getting the joke
@@impatrickt Jokes are supposed to be funny
imo the assassination of jesse james is tied with synecdoche, new york for greatest film of the 2010's
That border crossing wasn't real????? Dude......I'm watching it again.
I wonder if there is any passion left under his skin after all those shoots. He is so modest that makes him a bit unsympathetic, which makes me wonder, how can such ''cool'' guy shoot the most amazing pictures. Although he is quite brilliant, he seems to be a very bored man, despite the fact that he is pretty much on top of the game.
If we're doing this, I think your take on Deakins' character and modesty makes you seem incredibly unsympathetic.
Somehow Roger looks like he comes in a flat picture-style to not fuck up how he looks in this video. smart..
They have an opportunity to interview one of the great cinematographers of all time, and they do so with a hotel bed in the background?? How did that get overlooked. Come on people.
Wasn't our choice.
we are cult members
@2:57 It's funny, I thought that way about The Assassination of Jessie James by the Coward Robert Ford. Besides the night train robbery sequence the entire film was a bore from a visual storytelling stand point. I don't blame Deakins for that at all though.