Eisenstadt took the name of his hometown for his surname. Remarkable little guy. The story is he flabbergasted editors by shooting only two or three frames per roll of film (20 exposure or 36 exposure) and told the editors he got the shots. He did. Wiry and tougher than he talks! He was a legend when he was living too.
I agree ! So many American Documentaries seem to feel the need to " Editorialize " THEIR viewpoint and superimpose it on the subject ! Most British Docs seem to keep themselves as inconspicuous as we see Eisenstaedt speaking about here !
What a humble photographer he was.Lovely stuff.Thank you for your youtube videos. Amazing to think that the VJ Day photograph at Times Square would be classed as a form of sexual assault as also seen with the Spanish women's winning world cup soccer coach in 2023.😮
The Ermanox camera he mentions after the 8 min mark, had an exceptionally fast lens for the plate size. Still one of the fastest lenses ever made for that size of target. This is what made many of those images inside dinky salons possible.
Cartier-bresson is an enigma to me. In contrast, Eisenstadt is so open and giving. Wonderful day to have watched this. Thanks to the Beeb and Brits for funding this.
Watching this in 2020 makes me realize that nothing has changed but one thing... Class is gone for an always faster lifestyle. Also, German looked must have been a pear of culture back then.
seems like most good photographers are all very unique characters themselves, eccentric, impulsive, on edge, seeing large and framing it, showing that photography can never be reality but can be made emotion and idea Its sad that modern news and social photography has really gone down in composition and portrayal, full of lazy snaps where the operator shows no effort while high contrast sharp lenses and camera electronics work overtime to make at least something resembling photography.... If people like Eisenstaedt could do so much wonders with such basic cameras, most of todays photogs should be ashamed of how little they can achieve with their pocketable technological wonders. Ofc there are a few young good ones out there, but it does feel like the ammount of good photogs during the 20th century was massive, while you can almost count on your fingers masters who work at the moment
Eisenstaedt was a REAL photographer. A total master of composition, and working with people.
What an experience I have just had!!!
Nothing but respect for these old masters, they were humble, hardworking and brilliant.
and a very very special thanks to the BBC
say what you will
pure brilliance
a gift that shall never stop giving
Alfred Eisenstaedt thank you for all the great work!
Thanks
Eisenstadt took the name of his hometown for his surname. Remarkable little guy. The story is he flabbergasted editors by shooting only two or three frames per roll of film (20 exposure or 36 exposure) and told the editors he got the shots. He did. Wiry and tougher than he talks! He was a legend when he was living too.
that was excellent
What a nice story on his work and an inside look at his methods and memories of capturing iconic pics of the 20th century.
I like the way he speaks, with musical tone😁. He is typical straight forward person.
Maybe because he was German. Straight forward
@@myblueandmeGerman? He was Jewish who had to flee Germany
"these are the eyes of hate"
This hit me and realized that gobels is not just evil, he is a true demon
Well, you’ve really sent a shockwave of goosebumps down my spine
BBC makes documentaries like no one. So pollution free. Thanks!
I agree ! So many American Documentaries seem to feel the need to " Editorialize " THEIR viewpoint and superimpose it on the subject ! Most British Docs seem to keep themselves as inconspicuous as we see Eisenstaedt speaking about here !
Not these days they don't. They were better in the 80s. BBC documentaries now = way too much motion and music.
What a humble photographer he was.Lovely stuff.Thank you for your youtube videos. Amazing to think that the VJ Day photograph at Times Square would be classed as a form of sexual assault as also seen with the Spanish women's winning world cup soccer coach in 2023.😮
Very interesting conversation for the benefit of Photography enthusiasts around the glob.........!
LUCKY SEVEN....FINDING THIS OLD FILM OF THE GREATEST..
amazing, thanks for posting.
what a lovely man! and amazing images!
Just wonderful!!!
Marvellous stuff...thanks!
Great stuff
The Ermanox camera he mentions after the 8 min mark, had an exceptionally fast lens for the plate size. Still one of the fastest lenses ever made for that size of target. This is what made many of those images inside dinky salons possible.
I love how you say “target”. Is photography a type of hunting? Or fishing?
@@c.e.schlink9933 You are projecting on something with a lens. That might be film, a sensor or a matte screen. I chose to call that a target.
Great photography document! Thank you!
A Great Photographer for sure BUT as important a very humble and nice human.
Thankyou
Really enjoyed the documentary
terrific, quite an experience . Thanks for your words of wisdom
Fascinating man , would love to have been able to talk with him
Cartier-bresson is an enigma to me. In contrast, Eisenstadt is so open and giving. Wonderful day to have watched this. Thanks to the Beeb and Brits for funding this.
Wonderful interview.
Wonderful!!
Photographers always seem so appreciative of their famous sitters.
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Great Document,Absolutely Informative!!
Watching this in 2020 makes me realize that nothing has changed but one thing... Class is gone for an always faster lifestyle. Also, German looked must have been a pear of culture back then.
"...I'm always an amateur - when you say you're from a magazine, you're dead...". Damn.
Good way to learn.
seems like most good photographers are all very unique characters themselves, eccentric, impulsive, on edge, seeing large and framing it, showing that photography can never be reality but can be made emotion and idea
Its sad that modern news and social photography has really gone down in composition and portrayal, full of lazy snaps where the operator shows no effort while high contrast sharp lenses and camera electronics work overtime to make at least something resembling photography....
If people like Eisenstaedt could do so much wonders with such basic cameras, most of todays photogs should be ashamed of how little they can achieve with their pocketable technological wonders. Ofc there are a few young good ones out there, but it does feel like the ammount of good photogs during the 20th century was massive, while you can almost count on your fingers masters who work at the moment
17:50 RIP King
Dang at 17:30ish seeing him before and after is crazy
A crocodile moves very slowly 🔥🔥
😱
19:33 " When i have camera in hand, I have no fear."
He was born in 1898
Master Photographers is an exclusive title...ie... it excludes all the great female photographers.
So no woman can master any skill..... ?
The picture of Joseph Goebbels frowning I have in a book of photographs by Erich Salomon.
18:50 Göring looking kinda thicc
very poor video.I met and photographed Eisie! HE would be utterly devastated.
Goebbels was one sexy dude ngl
Always an amateur, say you work for a magazine and you're dead.