I really don't care which one looks better, I just want to watch the same version I did growing up because that's how I remember it looking

I understand your approach and your reasoning - but I diverge when it comes to keeping in some of the truly horrible filler, bloat and dredge. I'm a much bigger fan of the "Cardinal Cut" which actually did trim the 3 bloated films into 1 film. But to each their own!

This is by far the best content I have ever seen. Making this available for free here is truly amazing. This is a tremendous added value that I did not expect. Thank you, Chris; your videos help me progress more than anything else at the moment!

When you separate skin tone from overall color of the scene it looks odd and fishy.

I do not miss the theatrical grade at all. After I learned there was a difference, I rented the version with the theatrical grade because everyone talked about how much they hated how it changed in later versions, but honestly, the newer grade feels so much better to me. I love the tint and darkness of the newer versions. It adds a really appropriate mood to the story that I love. I think flatter, whiter grades are much more boring and a missed opportunity to add atmosphere.

Agreed

Young DP here - this is excellent advice. Explains all of the most important concepts very clearly. At 6:13 I laughed out loud because early in my journey I tried to light scenes this way and just didn't have enough light output/equipment to make it work. A lot of the job is just problem solving and you've left the audience with a toolkit to solve those problems. Bravo!

This video has amazing value and is surprisingly underrated.

That's it... I'm sold...subscribed!

I wish KZbin would recommend me more videos like this with great information instead of me having to spend hours searching to actually find a good educational video about cinematography

Great video!!

well taught and very effective visuals to enhance it. it's almost like you're a professor or something lol seriously tho sometimes even well intentioned professors don't explain things this effectively. i'd prob vote on lenses next but i'm for all of it of course.

Hartwell created real cinematic depth with his own interview shot - even used the laptop as a foreground element. Respect 🫡

This was great Chris. Needed it.

Very Helpful greatly appreciate this video I will be sharing it to get it more views

This was great, thank you so much!

Hella nice video, gonna make some good lit videos after seeing this

This video is sooooo good, people would charge big money for this, thanks man!

Amazing video

Art

4:43 what a shock! 😮 I really thought that’s what we’re naturally seeing…

Very insightful and practical advice on how to improve your lighting. Thanks, Chris!

So happy to see you active on KZbin, Chris. You are one of the most interesting voices movie wise out there, and sorely missed you when you took a step back. These videos are fascinating and illuminating (pardon the pun) for cinephiles like me. Great, thorough work, well explained and constantly giving visual examples. Been following your work since you guest appeared on the Schmoes Know show. Keep it up, and greetings from Spain!

I'm so pleased I don't notice the green overtones at all when i watch the actual film.

This is amazing!!

Great insights. My career was music so I know little beyond loving cinema & telly, & it’s hard for me to know -or elucidate why I like something. Hence, I enjoy, very much, your weekly H/W guides. ….I’d love a lesson on sound, myself…. 😀🎉

I'm glad I came across this! Even though I'm not in school anymore I'm still going to watch these! You were one of my favorite teachers I ever had! (It's Alexzandria by the way 👍)

Light an Color next pls. Great video!

Light and Color!

Yes! Great insights, Chris! Thanks for sharing. (and that marker looks very forlorn)

Do I know you from somewhere?

still waiting for del toros hobbit.

In the theatrical edition without color grading, it just looks like it was shot on an iPhone

When Obi-Wan brings Luke to his home, the audience literally gets more exposition in 90 seconds than the entire sequel trilogy offers in its runtime and in a format that doesn't even break the internal logic of the scene and the characters and actually makes us /care/ about those characters and how they relate to the overarching plot of the film.

Inspiring interview! Danny's great and I'm now excited to check out his film! Thanks for this!

Fantastic stuff! So fun watching the before and after and actually seeing what doing that script analysis can add!

how much green would you like? yes

The makers of the movie are making another one. It's not a direct sequel to Prospect but it'll be set in the same universe. Their social media's usually go by the name 'fringedrifters' or 'the fringe'.

Well, well, well. What a fantastic lesson. Tactics & objectives as well as beats, though the latter means something slightly different, are all used when teaching conducting at university in music school. Every work has its own peculiar interpretation or plan with each conductor. But this has definitely helped me to understand how scenes across films are planned & developed. Very interesting, Chris.✅

We're can I watch this cut?

This is such a cool way of showing how better script writing translates to the screen, loved this!

Yes, The Fellowship is my favorite of the LotR movies. Yes, I watched the video just to reaffirm my beliefs.

I would be upset if they replaced the scene where Bilbo finds the ring. I prefer the original version so much more because its creepy. It's dark, grey, Bilbo looks more how I imagined him in the book, and Gollum's screams sound more disturbing. Gollum in Fellowship I'd argue is creepier and less cute than his design in TwoTowers/ROTK/Hobbit. Just my opinion.

I loved this! So different, and creative to see.

A little late but just wanted to say really good insights! What I came to realize again from your short film is just how important it is to show not tell. Only 2 words were said but the rest was visual and non-verbal. Nice work!

this is cool kinda wanna try this just for my own practice lol

Great content!

Crazy to see this video, been a fan of both your channels. Been an insanely great resource as I develop my own projects. Hats off to both of you.

How do I watch this cut?

It’s such a great adventure film and a great example of the heroes journey