Behind the Scenes - The Last of Us [Making of]

The making of The Last of Us. Motion capture sessions and behind the scenes footage.
Source: / playstation

[@reconspookies2100]

*Weeping over a death* 10 seconds later: everyone stands up and T-poses....

[@EddieBergman]

😢 T /\

[@xiruseking6316]

When

[@azrazukrina2928]

What is the meaning of the T-poses?

[@mtlfpv]

@@azrazukrina2928 think it's like a standard pose that they do at the end of the scene to give the animators a reference point to work from when they start using the motion capture data.

[@StraveTube]

@@xiruseking6316 11:30 -ish

[@BENADDISON26]

“The Cast of Us”

[@6900xx]

Perfection

[@kat-fr7nr]

Yes

[@ParanointDE]

@@kat-fr7nr roundabout

[@kat-fr7nr]

@@ParanointDE ?

[@ParanointDE]

@@kat-fr7nr a song title

[@mendy-3660]

I think this is even harder than regular acting with a set, costumes, make-up, and environmental stuff. This is some serious advanced acting because you've got seriously nothing but yourself and your co-workers to work with. I'm in awe right now. ❤️

[@AVspectre]

I wonder if Ashley’s VO experience helped with this (acting abstractly from environment)?

[@kevinsundelin8639]

Seeing "Sarah", crying at the scene around 11:20 was really powerful, I can only imagine what she had to think of to bring forth those emotions, same with Troy.

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

Ashley’s voice is the best voice I’ve ever heard. It’s so different and unique. Couldn’t have picked a better Ellie

[@emily17881]

Yeah. Joel he does not look like he can physically produce that voice out of his mouth.

[@Shalyn-ln9tu]

At first I thought it was Ellen Page

[@Shalyn-ln9tu]

@Carl Heart - Topic Calibration, there's definitely a purpose

[@svenrecker2739]

@@LuanHenrique-jl4jg the German one as well

[@BigMac-gd4gn]

One hundred pourcent yes

[@FrenchyLegit]

The actors and actress don't get enough recognition for the game

[@ModestEG]

Lol oh yes they do.

[@juan_valdez117]

Hey It's Me uhh this game is widely regarded as the best game every made and they definitely get the recognition they deserve with awards and other praises

[@robr5703]

Have you SEEN how many awards this game won?

[@radicallybean]

Rob R apparently not. i haven’t either.

[@robr5703]

@@radicallybean en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accolades_received_by_The_Last_of_Us

[@turzigaming]

Woah. 11:20 was emotional af... and the way "Joel" immediately stopped acting. Wow, that power.

[@buggyraceryt1192]

This was comments was a little bit ago but they said it took a ton of tries and was really hard for them

[@turzigaming]

@@buggyraceryt1192 I can't imagine, tbh. Thank you for answering

[@Stak0]

In voice acting and/or motion-cap work, when it comes to tragic, sad scenes, the actors typically think of the saddest, darkest memory to get them emotional and then the portrayal of the actual scene is what sets them off. You can clearly tell Sarah’s actress was distraught, but you can see Troy Baker in very deep thought…

[@namelessatiny1117]

ikr, even the director says cut, tears are still running down their face.. just wow

[@turzigaming]

@@namelessatiny1117 That's so heartbreaking

[@noskillzdad5504]

Not gonna lie: Going from that intro moment of Joel and Sarah into a T-pose is something... Respect to them both.

[@Sophie-im2jp]

Why were they T-posing after every time they finished a scene?

[@ghoost4308]

@@Sophie-im2jp prolly has smt to do with the 3D character model

[@avasdespairarc]

LMAOO

[@masteroogway6339]

@@Sophie-im2jp to assert dominance

[@Shaunsters1975]

The acting in this game is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever seen.

[@Luka-mu7ei]

That is the Stanislavski method of acting, where the actor almost completely becomes their character. That means they feel everything their character feels( grief, anger, sadness). So after they finish they need a bit of time to get out of it. I met a girl a few months ago on acting lessons who knew how to do that. Each time she did that she went out for a short walk. It was quite a suprise to me when I and her were acting in front of others. I am trying to get in to the role and then I turn and see her all teared up. It took me a few seconds longer to respond than we planned. Once when I was actin angry I was then still shaking about a minute after that.

[@ludwigvancornwall3063]

Luka C. I’m pretty sure that’s what acting is.

[@Luka-mu7ei]

@@ludwigvancornwall3063 You would be suprised by the amount of people who don`t know that.

[@ludwigvancornwall3063]

Luka. C no one truly knows anything.

[@officialjoelmiller]

Thank you

[@tonguepetals]

They should give Oscars for this. This is no different than doing a movie.

[@audryan27]

Yeah and even better, i mean, they are not even in a real environment (like those old buildings, woods, streets, etc) but they can pretend like they're really in that place & condition.

[@filipepires9860]

@@audryan27 Thats fair, but then again most actions movies are now Just a greenspace So they kinda miss out, because this is also acting, and some good ass acting from this cast

[@kudos5726]

It's much harder because it's all in their heads

[@jasonpowell7305]

Don't they have awards for games that are kinds like Oscars for video games?

[@basedturu2320]

@@jasonpowell7305 i think he mean to the va

[@livethrobbe]

20:38 - The Last of Us behind the scene musical version is magnificent 🤩

[@sikretpersen]

why is they doing the musical? lol 🤭🤭🤭

[@plantemor]

@@sikretpersen I think the crew were praying Troy and he just went along with it.

[@ranpan0801]

the footage of them singing is PRICELESS

[@kencheng7794]

Why were they singing?

[@xerxesmontes9828]

@ken cheng Neil Druckman (director) told Troy Baker (Joel) before rolling the cameras that during that scene specifically, "Whatever happens, keep going with it." They surprised Troy by telling the actress who played Marlene to sing the scene like in a broadway play.

[@lily8000]

Come on Ellie, we gotta go, dun dun dun dun, let's get you out of hereeeee

[@silashurd3597]

@@kencheng7794probably just messing around and having a little fun.

[@ephemeral_elizabeth]

My most favorite line from Ellie is "Tell them that... Ellie is the little girl that broke your FUCKING FINGER!"

[@themoonchild43]

same! I love how when she says "tell them that ellie" it looks like shes warming up to David but as she says "is the little girl that broke your fucking finger" we know what a badass she is lol

[@kerekes123xdd4]

"Ellie... Tell your friends that Ellie is the girl that broke your FUCKING FINGER!"

[@malaysiaedits34789]

she badass that also my favorite line! 😁

[@EricRipperOfficial]

Time frame?

[@becky9455]

Same! 😂👊🏻

[@peergynt9852]

Woman who made the monster noise needs a raise

[@frankharris8331]

I really hate those noises especially the clickers stopped playing at night lol

[@pennyjennyporussinbvbliesc2390]

She is creepy xD

[@cheesenugget9845]

facts. I wouldn't be able to do that without bursting into laughter or feeling embarrassed

[@HawnixArtistry]

That's Misty Lee. She's incredible. She's also a helluva magician

[@porterallen6766]

That's how I burp sometimes lol

[@JamesSerapio]

It's both great and tough to see Annie Wersching as Tess in the game here, a couple of days out from her losing her battle with cancer. Thanks for her contribution to games and television. Rest in peace.

[@klm.keishaam]

years*

[@harrisntemar4052]

She looks so beautiful even in her mocap suit😍

[@AvidGamerGirl]

Rest In Peace Annie ❤️ Seeing her is heartbreaking ❤️ you were Tess.

[@udezechinedu3778]

❤️

[@nurseaylla]

😢😢😢😢

[@elgatosanv4455]

❤️❤️

[@aimee1634]

aww may she rest in peace.

[@ryancbarrett96]

Crazy, she was so young.

[@user-dg7iz5cy4k]

What’s sad is that when Joel’s daughter dies she is crying and when they make the T pose which marks the end of a scene she is still crying😭

[@LoWoodhenry]

True indeed. Dat's what I call a true acting. Full emotional and physical implantation in a role.

[@Luka-mu7ei]

@@LoWoodhenry That`s the Stanislavski acting method.

[@frostjake1588]

Incredible acting👌

[@DustyOutl4w]

The whole game is sad

[@deedr1234]

K

[@feikeh6629]

6 years later and those guitar chords still bring tears to my eyes

[@ArmandoBloom3005]

Gustavo Santaolalla did great job with the music

[@amonkey4707]

Simple strokes are such badass

[@hamudsaid21]

what’s name of it ?

[@faisalambiya6459]

@@hamudsaid21 last of us theme

[@rick7884]

Yep the music was amazing in this game.

[@_Orhan_]

16:29 someone give this woman a medal or something. she literally put me in depression for days!

[@yunis7424]

Sa

[@LafleurOner]

@@yunis7424 as

[@oranjebeer6637]

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[@Treebsquire]

It's such a shame that performances like this aren't acknowledged by major award studios. If anything this level of acting is significantly more challenging than being on a set. The level of imagination these actors need to try and envision being in these situations is beyond compression. So glad these actors got a time to shine in the TV show.

[@JKYLEM1000]

I totally forgot that the first game didn't use facial tracking live. The animators had to do all that by hand. The next game is gonna have SUCH great facial features!

[@Whovian1029]

@Lesley Well, for Part II the motion capture technology has improved to the point where they can do live facial tracking. The animators' work is still monumentally impressive though.

[@amberisrad]

i know right! it must've taken them forever hahah

[@SgtReinolds]

Oh yeah! It will probably be on par with mass effect andromeda! *cough cough* XD Sorry for that!

[@valle4242]

Emily & Jared facial features sounds like some kind of p*rne

[@youtubeaccountcausewhynot1537]

@@valle4242 ugh not really....

[@e.l.1459]

The actors are insane just look at Sarah's dead. They were really into the scene just wow....

[@ba_eron]

E. L. In witch minute dies sarah i cant find it

[@e.l.1459]

@@ba_eron around 11:10

[@KarlaLopez-qi9yd]

Sarah’s actress keeps crying even in the T pose in, that’s such good acting, I mean, these actors deserve some pretty good credit, everybody in the crew worked their asses off to make this game such a great masterpiece that even everyone’s desperate to play the sequel.

[@AlphaJnx]

They knew that once gamers played it. The gamers emotions will have huge impact.

[@Luka-mu7ei]

That is the Stanislavski method of acting, where the actor almost completely becomes their character. That means they feel everything their character feels( grief, anger, sadness). So after they finish they need a bit of time to get out of it. I met a girl a few months ago on acting lessons who knew how to do that. Each time she did that she went out for a short walk. It was quite a suprise to me when I and her were acting in front of others. I am trying to get in to the role and then I turn and see her all teared up. It took me a few seconds longer to respond than we planned.

[@luisvega2105]

Rip Annie Wersching from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much for your contribution to the game. Most heroic sacrifice and redemption in a game.

[@arissa1762]

11:29 The girl repping Sarah was still crying! My heart.

[@floader1238]

You can check the RETRO REPLAY channel. There is a series of Last Of Us definitive playthrough. Both Troy and Hana were reliving the scene again and pretty much were crying. They talk about making this game a lot in the videos.

[@ReeceyBoy_4]

Yeah very well acted x

[@meeralesan]

@@floader1238 Thank you for discovering such a great thing, man!

[@anyuser5788]

Her name is Hannah! :)

[@lazylank]

Yeah, that moment got me too. Even after the director called cut for that scene, you see both Hannah (Sarah) and Troy (Joel) still crying. Such a great moment. Naughty Dog really went all out with storytelling, directing and acting in this game!

[@antmaynes]

i still feel tears wanting to come out every time Joel’s daughter dies in his arms. 😭

[@pen5666]

:

[@clairelh613]

Even the actress keeps crying when the scene is over

[@honiahakaa]

@@clairelh613 noticed that too breaks my heartp

[@clairelh613]

@@honiahakaa Yeah, it's tough, but kind of heartwarming in some way

[@Luka-mu7ei]

@@clairelh613 That is the Stanislavski method of acting, where the actor almost completely becomes their character. That means they feel everything their character feels( grief, anger, sadness). So after they finish they need a bit of time to get out of it. I met a girl a few months ago on acting lessons who knew how to do that. Each time she did that she went out for a short walk. It was quite a suprise to me when I and her were acting in front of others. I am trying to get in to the role and then I turn and see her all teared up. It took me a few seconds longer to respond than we planned.

[@raiden6428]

"And I won't let you die! Your brain...is worth more.... ALIIIIIIVEEEEEEE!!!!!" I needed to laugh that hard. Man that was the best laugh I've had in awhile

[@fengwang3389]

It's a shame that Tess had to die so early in the game. She was a great character in the game.

[@lucasledesma1886]

You can say the same about Annie, it's such a big loss.

[@abbaAbba.]

It actually took Joel's actor days to get that scene correct (the one where sara died), he said he even came home and cried because of how tired he was,

[@chorinardo]

Wow

[@dyingicecream2785]

The girl that plays Sara seems also to have really cried about that scene.

[@frankcastle3210]

@@dyingicecream2785 yeah she's still crying when they are finished 😢

[@luvvielixx18]

so was this the making of the game? wow, troy did an amazing job

[@H2O-Void]

It wasn't bc he was tired, it was bc he entered a mindset that took so much from him that he still felt like he was in it after shooting the scene

[@sketchie_x]

They aren't even doing facial tracking yet they bawl their eyes out when they act. Such great actors

[@Luka-mu7ei]

That`s because they are using the Stanislavski acting method which teaches actors to become their characters, that`s why they are so good. They are not just making this faces for fun.

[@Luka-mu7ei]

That means they feel everything their character feels( grief, anger, sadness). So after they finish they need a bit of time to get out of it. I met a girl a few months ago on acting lessons who knew how to do that. Each time she did that she went out for a short walk. It was quite a suprise to me when I and her were acting in front of others. I am trying to get in to the role and then I turn and see her all teared up. It took me a few seconds longer to respond than we planned.

[@Usario321]

Luka C. Do you have to comment that in every single comment?

[@psychotropictraveler514]

@@Usario321 lol honestly, dude must be addicted to fake internet points

[@MeiOwFi]

I love how the crew in the background are smiling holding their laughter when the actors sang while mocappin'

[@djsndifn]

Ashley and Troy are so damn talented. TLOU has to be one of the greatest games every created, and this video just cements that.

[@useguestaccount7244]

The moment after the scene Sarah died, she was still crying😭😭

[@Luka-mu7ei]

That`s the Stanislavski acting method. The actor becomes his character almost completely.

[@6900xx]

And she looks so young, how old was she at that time?

[@Iv-zi5pe]

I dont fucking end the game MEEEEEN FUUUCK

[@gmodguy1479]

@ExtraTimeDevils really?

[@Noa15Lv]

@@Iv-zi5pe that's not the ending, NEVER EVER watch gameplay or "behind the scenes" videos before you finish the game..

[@detectivetaylorswift]

Ellie is probably my favorite character of all time. She’s so strong, but still allows her self to be vulnerable. She fights like it’s her last. And will doing anything for the ones she loves. Idk but I just really admire her for that.

[@azk.8914]

we should all take notes-

[@bunnni]

i love her too but doing anything for the ones she loves? c'mon, she left dina and jj alone, even tho dina begged for her to stay...

[@detectivetaylorswift]

m o m o r i n g 。 give her a break man. By the end of the game she was depressed, not eating, clearly had ptsd and then Tommy came and made her feel guilty for letting Abby get away. I honestly wouldn’t do any different.

[@kdeech]

m o m o r i n g 。 really i think ellie had to leave them in order to do what she needed to get closure. And if she hadnt, she would have never moved on and wouldnt have properly been there for dina and jj. Sometimes whats best for yourself isnt whats best for others. And thats ok. I believe though once ellie had her shot with abby and let her go, that she returned to jackson to make things right

[@cookiemxnstvr-985]

CLEMENTINE BETTER🙇🏽‍♂️😌

[@ollie395]

Rest in Peace Tess... Annie Wersching, you were a phenomenal woman!

[@ihaveliceasfriends]

What?? Annie wrsching is dead??

[@gamemaster2192]

@@ihaveliceasfriends yeah she died last year

[@TheMattFarmer]

dope that Merle Dandridge plays Marlene in both the game and the show. and that Ashley Johnson ended up playing Ellie’s mother in the show. Ugh so good

[@No_Named_Nobody]

Oh my god, the infected noises came out of someone. I thought that was the computer, it inflicted to much fear

[@notnodnarb51]

TablePacer I can make a clicker noise

[@xiruseking6316]

NoDnArB I can kinda

[@LoveRubix]

21:37 i wish they kept this musical acting in the game. Imagine how funny it would be to suddenly hear them singing 😂😂

[@WYGTYA]

LoveRubix I was so confused when they started to sing tho, like - What was the original idea behind it ? 😅😂😅

[@giuliakenway6500]

@@WYGTYA There's a video where Neil Druckmann (the director) explains it. Just search for "The Last of Us Alternative Ending" :D

[@SakheleNtaba]

And a bloater providing some bass in the background lol

[@Puppyarts812]

Sakhele Ntaba Thank you I was lost as well 😂.

[@SexyHoxyGaming]

Just as extra content would be nice, right?

[@depressedpebbles]

Rest In Peace, Annie Wersching (Tess) You are missed dearly. Thank you for your contribution to this incredible game.

[@Matt_Nor]

The scene where Troy acts out the death scene of Joel's daughter... What's required to do an performance like this on a emotional and convincing level, while 'doing' your job as well... Serious skills! I'm actually tearing up just thinking about it!

[@nevaehdaiker6131]

Your definitely right! The scream Joel's daughter does in the beginning made me cry. It honestly doesn't feel like acting. It just feels like raw emotions. This game is honestly the best thing I have ever seen in my life. It's made so well and the actors are incredible

[@darkshark4161]

11:32 damn the voice actor was actually crying...this really was an emotional game

[@sanjana7274]

@JennixLaRara Hablas *

[@MatiasGatito.]

@JennixLaRara Am...y cual es el punto de que hables español? Yo también hablo español, sin embargo no lo digo. Lmao

[@MatiasGatito.]

@JennixLaRara Genial para nosotros, pero estoy seguro que a la mayoría de gringos no les interesa que hablemos español. Lmao

[@dazylark]

yeah it's crazy how people can really get into character like that. Joel's actor looked fine in the shot where they were t-posing but Sarah's actress was still almost sobbing. I crack up every time XD

[@nobleani9177]

@@dazylark id say he definitely looks affected personally, but you can tell he's tryna be super professional

[@4PLaceboy]

7:45 the legendary scene.

[@spicynacho530]

Nah it's the magazine scene

[@elliechadwick5644]

Honestly it makes me so emotional watching the creation of this game. It certainly is a masterpiece. The talent of everyone who created this and the actors. Being in a pretty much bare room with hardly any or no props and be able to still create that atmosphere and act in that environment is incredible!! Makes you appreciate the game so much more knowing the amount of love and dedication that went into it.

[@justlilly7653]

DUDE THAT MUSICAL SCENE WAS AMAZING LMAO

[@alicesanderson1459]

21:50 The staff : Try not to laugh challenge

[@TheWhiteCrow22]

They really should have saved that for a secret ending or for end credits.

[@sailor_anna9924]

@@TheWhiteCrow22 right?! i wish you got that ending as a reward for playing it on hard difficulty or something. fully animated and everything. its so good!! haha

[@Locas_music]

The musical that we deserve

[@spec_wasted]

they sung good tho

[@natangomes4213]

hy

[@juanantoniogragasin1685]

11:32 Damn Sara that's some real good acting.

[@subwaytails8732]

Why am I laughing at this?

[@Marco-lr6yd]

why was she crying like that lol?

[@ellaphillips5982]

@@Marco-lr6yd because it was an emotional scene..

[@elmo8328]

@@Marco-lr6yd she was dying

[@aram1737]

@@Marco-lr6yd in a interview she said she thought of her grandpa dying

[@GlennDavey]

2:55 this scene is exact, Ashley actually had such good physical chemistry with this older actor, everything they did together was perfect

[@victorcraraujo]

This is truly a work of art. The amount of dedication to build this world is insane. Love to see the background 🥰

[@Jean_Pierre_Wehry]

7:50 Troy Baker is a phenomenal actor. Simply the best. We're blessed as gamers to have him, because Hollywood hasn't got their hands on him yet.

[@johnmarston3076]

The voice acting in this scene is amazing

[@dany-tk2hb]

Let’s hope they never and he continues with naughty dog

[@iagree3742]

"you'll forget everything hollywood has taught you" -Troy Baker

[@theprophetmuhammad4713]

Too bad he gets his brains smashed out

[@-_-greenios-_-3856]

@@theprophetmuhammad4713 ...

[@Markone99]

11:32 damn... They went through so so much, look at that girl's tears run like a waterfall 😭 What great actors

[@Zaqariyah]

11:32 - heartwarming moment when Hannah cries even scene is end and they stand T-pose

[@FROGGO2GO]

i would be the same that shits so sad idk how they do it

[@phoenixryze6856]

Every single thing in this game is flawless, the story, the gameplay, the cast, it’s truly an inspiration

[@Gadzooks06]

Mocap is the wildest thing I’ve ever seen. It’s the most gut-wrenching scene about loss and grief where the actors are suffering for the scene and then the director calls “cut” and they all have to sadly T-pose. Out of context it’s wild to witness.

[@Zlik.]

16:30 so this is the woman responsible for my deafness

[@aussiehyune]

This is even more scarier to watch the behind the scenes vs the actual video game lmao

[@LAZARUSSY]

Clicker noises were made by her? Wtf

[@anthonyr8382]

I thought they straight up make the clicker noise. I can kinda do the clicker noise so I thought it wasn’t that hard to do it.

[@alyssapwelling]

11:33 when the scene is over and she’s still crying. So powerful!!

[@simonevandermerwe4445]

Ikr 😭

[@rickk79]

I love the team behind everyone. I love the characters in the story. Thank you for making this game happen.

[@masamune2984]

As amazing as this BtS footage still is, it’s a bit sad to come back to this now. RIP, Annie (Tess)

[@Jenema2]

Damn, that scene with Sarah... They got so invested in the scene they were both still tearing up and somber as they were T-posing

[@tdwendangered7384]

11:33 She Was ACTUALLY Crying Because Of That Death Scene

[@ares9191]

Ik. The feels 😟

[@amandamol9050]

I cry everytime I watch that scene for so many times now.

[@Luka-mu7ei]

That`s the Stanislavski acting method.

[@ludwigvancornwall3063]

It’s just acting.

[@Luka-mu7ei]

@@ludwigvancornwall3063 Well yes and that`s it`s name. This is the prevalent one made by a russian person 150 years ago. There is one more made by an american whose name I forgot, but his is basically a copy of the Stanislavski system.

[@babayaga3098]

1:50 Ashley just casually doing cool knife tricks nbd

[@user-cc1kh4zs3q]

Something that I do love about this game series and the uncharted series is that is acting is amazing. The emotion that goes into this and the connection that is made between everyone and the characters themselves is just wow.

[@xiocarranza2873]

Normal actors I give credit to. But MoCap game actors with literally 0 surroundings and pretty much nothing to go of off deserve so much respect

[@allisonterry1945]

I almost fell out of my chair when they started singing in the end. That was hilarious. Plus, you can actually see the crew and the camera guy cracking up.

[@hirteshmall]

U saw the guy that Joel was holding as hostage

[@francobarrera2950]

por que cantaban?

[@ChildEater71]

11:24 HELP, THE WAY IT WAS SO SERIOUS, THEN THEY JUST T POSED. I'M DYING THAT WAS SO FUNNY 💀💀😭😭🤚

[@lauralai9694]

Thank you for uploading this! :-) The whole game movie is filmed in that studio. It's amazing what these actors do with almost nothing around, but with the scenes in their minds. These actors do a great job. A terrific job! If I could, I would award them an Oscar! :-)

[@silentnquiet]

Now i understand why in some of the glitches in this game i find them T-posing.

[@Suikojunkie]

Also happens in Fifa.

[@armanimiller]

@@Suikojunkie yeah well...it's fifa

[@user-kf7ld1rt9d]

it also happens in sims4

[@gluedup.4291]

I never had glitches?

[@wqbb287]

@@gluedup.4291 same

[@lanjelin]

11:32 when they're t-posing after Sarah's death and Sarah's actress is still crying and Troy is still recovering from the scene... So friggin intense.

[@kenhoable]

I am so glad they give this fantastic actor and actress a chance in the live adaptations as different characters

[@yxycuvyxududuf]

Thank you to all the staff and actors.👏👏👏

[@arnavbhatnagar3857]

20:39 they both sing really good as well.

[@kathrine7498]

Joel uhh I mean Troy Baker actually have a singer skills

[@kathrine7498]

Ashley isn't she was taking singing lessons

[@guesswh4]

@@kathrine7498 Ashley wasn't singing in the scene they referred to, and Ashley had to take singing lessons to sing WORSE. Her singing voice was to clean for Ellie, so they got a vocal coach to make her sing "worse" to fit the role better.

[@jacobapplebaum7206]

Wait why do they have them sing

[@zioperaproduction]

@@jacobapplebaum7206 thought the same, whats that thing

[@MrMasterx33]

i’m glad they changed the “because i’m a coward” line during the ranch house scene

[@ryannadejoras3522]

Yeehaw 15:07 and 15:51

[@Whovian1029]

Definitely. That doesn't feel like something Joel would say at all.

[@Vin_Venture896]

Bhiner1029 this was an early script from around 2010, and was Troy’s audition for Joel, so its was probably a really rough script, so a good 50% of it probably got changed, Fun fact, just five minutes before this video was recorded, Ashley almost got in a real fight with the previous person who auditioned for Joel because he pushed her flat on her ass during the scene. In her words, “And I was like, ‘Fucking forget the scene, I’m gonna fight this motherfucker’”

[@HomeBrewHistoryandLore]

Originally their relationship was gonna be different. Tess would be the main villain because Joel abandons her to save ellie. I like what they changed it to.

[@benbarnett5743]

This is so cool. You can see the emotion they put in through the scenes

[@morgang3572]

Being an actor in a full set with costumes and everything else is one thing. But this is a completely different environment they have to work in, and they do it so well! They all are very talented actors!

[@javyassassin13]

7:20 scene still gets me all this time

[@rosewishes2232]

SAMEEE

[@thanator6094]

11:34 sarah's actress is crying and joel's actor i think was too..you can see it on his face..i know the story is very touching but i really didn't expect this..making a game is not all fun..

[@Luka-mu7ei]

That is the Stanislavski method of acting, where the actor almost completely becomes their character. That means they feel everything their character feels( grief, anger, sadness). So after they finish they need a bit of time to get out of it. I met a girl a few months ago on acting lessons who knew how to do that. Each time she did that she went out for a short walk. It was quite a suprise to me when I and her were acting in front of others. I am trying to get in to the role and then I turn and see her all teared up. It took me a few seconds longer to respond than we planned. Then for you saying it`s not fun, it`s true that it hurts you as you actually feel it( I`ve acted being angry and I was shaking for a minute after I stopped acting), and there is a lot more, but in the end it is very interesting.

[@thanator6094]

@@Luka-mu7ei i knew about that technique but i didn't knew it was so serious and hard..thanks for letting me know:)i hope it works well for you

[@Lucas_Tulic]

I think she was crying because they just killed her character!! Hehehehe!

[@aarushbayyana9769]

Apparently she had a crying hangover the next day. It’s so crazy.

[@leuxino]

this game is a masterpiece. I'm still playing it again to enjoy the story and see these beautiful and real animations! it's how to watch a movie!!

[@kevinsundelin8639]

Yes, finally I get to see some footage of the amazing voice actors that make the zombies noises! I've been looking for any footage of it for ages!

[@jcfin1316]

21:30 The Last of Us: A Broadway Production

[@criticalgems2605]

I was really confused, what happened there

[@SuperDecible]

@@criticalgems2605 forreal LMAO i was like "i dont remember this in the game??" 😂

[@EdorahVtuber]

I'm dying over the opera version of that scene where Joel saves Ellie

[@samir4681]

Thank you so much for giving this gift to us. I was deprived of this until played on PC

[@Corneilus1]

I wish I could thank these actors personally for giving me the greatest video game experience in my lifetime. Im not sure if even HBO can out do it, but I'm gonna watch.

[@towardshidayat]

I dont think they outdid it, but was good. What did you think?

[@kenkensarmiento9442]

Red dead 2 is much better

[@genetick13]

Boy I am glad that a bought this game years ago. My friend reccomended it to me I said nah I think its just a typical post apocalyptic surival game. Boy I was wrong it's like reading a book and watching a movie at the same time . The first scene that Joel lost his daughter broke me and I knew that this game was special.

[@keotte5234]

Chimichanggas the first scene his daughter died I had such a good bust

[@hihowareyou6629]

@@keotte5234 hahaha!! I was like "damn what the hell's wrong with this guy?" And then I read the name..

[@hihowareyou6629]

But yeah "it's like reading a book and watching a movie at the same time." Is probably the best analogy for this game I've ever heard. I'm probably gonna steal it just so you know...

[@illuminati9394]

I want to buy PS3 for God of war 3 but The last of us came out of blue I finished it like 10-15 times and still playing

[@mmakz470]

chris harry fuck dude I thought I am the only one who still playing lol

[@kingbuusaki7130]

That's interesting how they have to T pose in and T pose out

[@leeeverett80]

Because they'll forget when the models are used

[@Vin_Venture896]

Lee Everett CazMatazz when animators and modellers create a model for a character, they create it in a “T-Pose”. This is the default shape of the model, without any animation. At the beginning and end of a scene, Mocap actors have to stand in the same T-Pose as their character’s unanimated models, so that the model can calibrate to them (I,E - Ellie’s arm is the same place as Ashley’s arm). At the end, they T-Pose again, which means the model starts in the same place as it finishes, just like hand crafted animation. It’s also sometimes called the “Bind pose”, as the model ‘binds’ to the actor’s body.

[@violet4239]

daniel wheater That is very interesting, thanks!

[@amonkey4707]

@@Vin_Venture896 isnt it an A pose?

[@safe4547]

u got to assert dominance man

[@irinaqarqoor1004]

So much work done, and any second of it was totally worth it!

[@ShayCat]

Nothing short of bloody brilliant! This game deserves so many awards

[@aleknator7138]

11:10 damn, that acting is outstanding

[@m.sulaimanjazuli9958]

Alek Nator if they really make this in they game maybe sarah's dead Will be gonna more dramaticly

[@Dabneh]

The fact that Troy didn't want to let go after the "cut", and the actress exploding in tears. That's fucking powerful.

[@KarlaLopez-qi9yd]

Damn, that was so deep I think naughty dog should’ve put this scene in the last of us, I think they wanted joel as a strong character, but THIS special scene I think that it is the only that should’ve remained in the game, it would’ve shown that joel also has feelings, and that losing a loved one is something terrible...

[@KarlaLopez-qi9yd]

lucas bolek Dude if you’re not going to appreciate these actors’ work then get out.

[@aleknator7138]

@@KarlaLopez-qi9yd thank you!

[@justrandomtrolls3194]

20:40 The Last of Us : The Musical i lost it i can't 😂

[@hhhhhhb7871]

LowBudget Studio dafuck

[@OverdoseOnRice]

Why did that go on for so long? 😂 Did they finish and say “f it let’s sing this entire shit”

[@gutoeasgatas]

19:57 virando zumbi de tanto ver zumbi

[@crashworthks]

That would be cool if they put it as an alternative ending

[@tangerine5709]

😂😂😂😂

[@HitsuTwistedTalong]

Masterpiece deserve a ton of rewards! Everyone who worked for this game I thank you all! I keep replaying the Remake over and over again and never I felt bored on the story and acting. GOAT zombie survival game.

[@jpcjoinery6345]

that scene......harrowing....perfectly captured.....amazing cast/crew and production

[@vongdong10]

The part where Sarah dies gets me every time. Seeing the acting was incredible, they really got into it.

[@kathrine7498]

She was actually crying that's why

[@kathrine7498]

And Ashley was really crying while Abby was killing Joel

[@kathrine7498]

Really hope they will upload a behind the scenes form the last of us 2

[@ujayet]

I remember reading someone else's comment that said "Only time Joel cried was when his daughter died and when Ellie will try to forgive him".

[@Mr_Shadow085]

Neill made them do it another 4 times after doing it for the first time and the first time it wasnt actually acting during sarahs death they actually cried and neill made them go through it four more times

[@chargerclips6051]

Why is no one talking about that fantastic opera rendition lol

[@lucidparalysis2794]

I know right!? I'm extremely impressed and that was completely unexpected!

[@hangoutwithme346]

Im not a gamer but I love the show. This is so cool to watch though. I had to stop after Sam and Henry came in bc Im only on episode 5. Haha. What great actors and voices they got even just for the game. Really amazing.

[@thepaintingbanjo8894]

I absolutely love how the actors have to all t-pose in the beginning and ending of each scene.

[@roguebard]

Troy Baker doing Sarah's death scene is a work of art. The man went all out. It feels wasted that we can't fully see his emotions in the final product (we see the animated version) but it was worth it for the game. I would have a blood hard time getting into character with those suits on, let alone going that far. Bravo.

[@peleq1386]

To people who say games ain't art: 11:07-11:37 This is art ladies and gentleman

[@amandaburruss7977]

I read this comment as "to people who say memes ain't art"

[@rafaellucero5098]

A Masterpiece🤘

[@RoniRotta94]

I see what you mean. That T pose was truly captivating

[@mike_gusta2994]

7:45 The pushing part and the rest after it until Tommy storms in was completely improvised. If a director decides to include improvised acting, you deserve a Oscar. Especially with Neil Druckmann. And the 11:07 part, they shot that for 6 hours straight, AND had to re-do it 2 weeks later.

[@AndrewShtern]

0:50 R.I.P. Annie Wersching :( So young here...

[@user-nh6yf5xm9y]

this game is definitely something else... it'll always have a special part in my heart

[@jubileegonzalez]

Everytime they just stop and stand in t poses i start dying skdkkd

[@robloxtopmyths561]

why

[@robloxtopmyths561]

@Capricorn ?

[@rk3340]

Shyan Arms they are asserting dominance

[@chrissy8862]

Asserting dominance so that the players know that the games graphics are better than our graphics lol

[@sunnyblue1244]

16:17 Now that's something to look forward to as an aspiring voice actor.😂

[@erincougar3963]

Kinda sounds like a raptor lol

[@sailor_anna9924]

honestly she should get an award for that shit lmfao

[@Marco-lr6yd]

thats scary as fuck

[@ShaneWasTaken]

For the clickers

[@kokichiouma7591]

@@erincougar3963 velociraptor?

[@cavrenodem2436]

This is absolutely amazing how they do this. Incredible stuff.

[@bbi-bbi-bbeat-itxd1858]

Just rewatching this greatness and an ad for the series comes on! Love it