Brad Bird- Playful Cinema

In the realm of underrated filmmakers, Brad Bird stands out as a director whose work has been and continues to be some of the most joyful. This is an analysis of his playful, theme-park-attraction, stuff-your-face-with-popcorn, blockbuster style.
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Brad Bird on How to Compose Shots (Bird was a creative consultant on 'King of the Hill' and this pdf is a collection of composition notes he gave to the animators) - bit.ly/1TTfKQw
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[@AsherIsbrucker]

I was an extra on Tomorrowland, and I can attest to Brad Bird's playfulness in his daily work, at least from my limited exposure to him. Our first day on set we're all dressed in period costume, milling about before shooting begins, and in the background is this older guy with glasses and a backwards baseball cap running around filming everything with his iPhone, with a big smile on his face. Not knowing what Brad Bird looked like at the time, I thought this was just an enthusiastic grip or gaffer or somebody. Then we all sit down for some announcements from the first AD, who gives us the schedule for the day, then hands it off to Brad Bird, who wants to talk to the extras (feature directors very rarely interact with the extras). We all sit up and look around, and up to the stage runs the guy with the backwards baseball cap-Brad Bird. He's filming the crowd and has a huge smile on his face. He introduces himself and tells us about the film, reminds us of our importance to the atmosphere of the film, the context of the scene and so on, again not something you usually get from a director. He treated us as professionals, not just "extras" but background actors, and made us feel a part of the film. Throughout the couple days we were shooting, he just seemed like a kid with the most expensive toys in the world-clearly living his dream. Very professional still, but he just exuded this pure joy, you could tell he absolutely loved what he was doing. The way he directed young George Clooney, he didn't talk down to him as a child, he crouched down to his level and spoke to him as a peer, he levelled with him, and I can't think of any better way to get a great performance out of a child actor. I only spoke with him very briefly, just exuding praise and admiration cause I couldn't do anything else, but everything about him just seemed genuine and playful, as this essay so eloquently illustrates, and that comes across in his films. That's just my perspective from my experience on set.

[@Yuiguitah]

Wow. Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like a charming man. All i can say is that i enjoy his films profoundly.

[@mr000brightside]

That was beautiful

[@Bitacora_de_un_Viajero]

Thanks a lot, great Story and great comment.

[@Solo_Sessums]

sweet, man.

[@SharpDesign]

Great story..wow. any chance you could tell us how to identify you in the background?

[@TheBubblypumpkin]

Brad Bird came to a Q&A that was mostly filled with animation students and he stressed the importance of studying film, not just animated ones, but all film. Animators are film makers as well, ... we just have to spend a little longer on our final cut.

[@mcnooj82]

I've always loved that shot compressing the space between Edna and Helen.

[@PervertHeart]

He's right, it's not a genre. This mentality is the reason people in the west only see animation as stuff for comedy and kids.

[@pendlera2959]

​@Kai McCook So, if a lot of people still think comic books are for kids or that video games are for nerds in their parent's basements, that means they are? It makes no sense to define something by the misunderstanding of the general public. Animation is a medium, the same way print is a medium and oil paint is a medium; just because all the softcover books you've read are Harlequin romances doesn't mean softcover books are a genre.

[@watchforever1724]

Pendlera Bill Maher did a rant on what he thinks about comic book fans

[@watchforever1724]

Kai McCook well some people still look at animation as just for kids sadly

[@akarshadithya5479]

dude not only west ,many many countries see it that way

[@dildonius]

@Kai McCook That makes no sense. Of course we're "at that stage." Because there are tons and tons and tons of animated films that fall under all kinds of different genres. Because animation is not a genre, it is a artistic medium that can adapt to any situation you present it with. Just like comic books and video games too. And yes, there are a LOT of stupid people who think of comic books as simplistic pulpy trash for childen - nothing but muscle men in spandex punching bad guys, and who think of video games as nothing but mindless shooting galleries like Fortnite/Call of Duty Modern Warfare/later Halo games and so on. And just like the people who think of animation as just a genre of film where goofy cartoons have wacky comedic adventures aimed at kids, they are morons and have no idea what they're talking about and clearly know next to nothing about that medium - animation, comic books, video games, et all.

[@anthonyvillanueva5226]

Maybe that's why I felt that the characters in The Incredibles were more like CGI actors than, well CGI. I've never seen an animated movie feel so real.

[@ItsDylanHarding]

Brad Bird is one of my all-time favorite filmmakers because he so consistently treats the medium of animation with such respect and legitimacy. It's really inspiring and makes for some fantastic films.

[@stevejjd]

Questions ; - Where can I learn more about Brad Bird? - Where can I get his notes in color? - How do I chose a film aspect ratio? - How does Brad Bird compose still shots? I loved video this, Brad Bird is the best director.

[@johnbarten3903]

I highly suggest buying the DVD/Blurays of his movies and listening to the audio commentaries. There were some clips cobbled together in this excellent video on Vimeo: vimeo.com/189791698 There's also the Bancroft Brothers podcast and this cool 1 hour reunion of him and his old animation buddies: taughtbyapro.com/podcast-brad-bird-interview-tomorrowland/ tv.creativetalentnetwork.com/the-rats-nest-reunion

[@stevejjd]

Thanks so much. Brad Bird is the best director ! Thanks for your feedback.

[@iislagarcia]

PAST: used to think that Brad Bird was just a good director. NOW: Completely mesmerized how AMAZING this guy is!!!! The way he makes cinema and loves this artform is absurd. Thanks for bringing this up!

[@Nightmaricvision]

Was literally about to call you out on the 'animation genre' thing but you did it yourself - perfection. Excellent work on this channel!

[@weealzabob]

I really enjoyed this video. In particular, the edit from The Incredibles to Tomorrowland at 2:18, is just super slick and well done.

[@bennytrinh7228]

Sounds suspiciously similar to Tony Zhou from Every Frame a Painting.

[@hunterross3751]

I thought that within the first few seconds and checked the comments to see xD

[@dinosaurfilms7425]

Are you Tony Zhou?

[@daudramaydrums9522]

DinosaurFilms that's exactly what I was wondering.

[@noahdimitri4789]

bro i was thinking the same fucking thing

[@ottolaakso1944]

This is a very good essay JFC you don't have imitate every single Tony Zhou idiosyncracy. Like he even uses the same phrases ('So play around')

[@derekdexheimer3070]

Another great, thoughtful essay. Bird understands story. That's why his shots and movies feel so perfect and organic, and why his elaborate moves work whereas those of J. J. Abrams and other 'lens flare' directors don't. Bird is telling a story. Everybody else is planning around effects. I have a pet theory that directors like Bird read a lot of real novels, classics and new--things with complex, layered stories. It shows in how writer-ly his movies are, full of nuance, the visuals communicating as much as the soundtrack and the dialogue.

[@kakao-katze]

When I was picking up a copy of Ratatouille, I let my mum know when we were getting into the car why I wanted us to watch the film again. And I said, and I quote, 'it was directed by one of the greatest directors of all time; Brad Bird'. And honestly, a LOT of people have inspired me, but Brad Bird is something else. He not only makes fantastic films, but he's everything I aspire to be. Because when you're thoroughly enjoying you craft, the final result will turn out amazing and something that will always bring a smile to yours and others faces. So, in whatever you're doing. _Whatever_ project you are working on- make it _your_ project. Make it personal. Make it represent *you.*

[@thedutchie94]

I feel like he didn't get enough acknowledgement for working on the Simpsons. Especially for Sideshow Bob and the Bartman

[@princessthyemis]

HE worked on that?!

[@jedd.0322]

@@princessthyemis yep

[@cinedojo8252]

This 1-2-3 structure is fantastic. It’s what makes his work so dynamic, tough to get bored or distracted as he demands your attention. Very elegant stuff

[@houston-coley]

Brad Bird is THE BEST! Love this video.

[@watchforever1724]

Agreed

[@yotsubafanfan]

Brad Bird is someone Hollywood needs more of. Especially in modern day Disney who is doing nothing more than just recreating their old movies for the live action. He's the definition of a man who sees animation as art much like Walt did back when he was alive. I hope one of these days he can become a leader in the field of animation.

[@watchforever1724]

If anything I don’t think Disney will listen since there usually corporate

[@SubhaMohan1013]

For me, the scene in the Incredibles where Syndrome sends missiles to Helen’s plane will forever be unforgettable. The tension, the voice acting, the perfect capture of facial expressions of the characters... it is one of the best scenes in animation history.

[@geminijoule5522]

TomorrowLand is a beautiful film that was THIS close to being fantastic, but the screenplay just falls flat. I mean, your opinion is yours, but don't say that it's fantastic in a way where its like we didn't understand it. I recognize the amazing positives of the film and that's what makes it the all more disappointing when it fails.

[@thdenwheja756]

He DOES have a point, though. Even if the story doesn't come together all that well, it does have some moment-to-moment pieces of greatness. The camerawork is very striking and the futuristic setting allows for some creative sequences. In the context of this essay, I believe it's warranted to call it "fantastic." IF this essay was about character development and conveyance of theme, though, THEN we could say whatever we wanted about it.

[@creamithmanning2632]

GeminiJoule This close? I disagree. Damon Lindelof is a hack. The opening of the film alone made me cringe to a ridiculous degree.

[@geminijoule5522]

oh yeah that opening is terrible I agree, what I mean by this close is that EVERYTHING else about the movie was beautiful and fascinating but the writing and story pacing completely falls flat

[@matman000000]

They marketed the movie as a hopeful retro sci-fi adventure full of wonder and then made a 90-minute-long road trip with almost no actual Tomorrowland and a preachy and simplistic "cheer up" message. It felt like instead of telling an uplifting, imaginative story that would inspire the viewers, they just whined for 2 hours about how people don't make those kinds of stories anymore.

[@duckywinks]

I don't blame Bard Bird for Tomorowlands mediocrity (or at least what I feel it it). More than anything else, it's David Lindelof's fault. Every isue with the movie comes down to the script.

[@olivermisbach2454]

You punch that guy Brad. He absolutely deserves it. I think the same thing about anime. The conception that it's a separate genre is harming most of the work in the "genre". Too many anime shows and movies have become obsessed with idolizing the status quo, which isn't that good to begin with. Not to mention a horde of fans who don't know how to tell good storytelling from bad. They only know what's different and what's not. I remember an incident where fans complained when the animation in a few episodes of Naruto got BETTER. I know I've gotten off topic, but I love how anime has a constant stream of creative settings compared to American film. But it all too often gets stained by bad practices.Most of Studio Ghibli's movies are a great example of the creativity without the negative aspects common in most anime. If you've gotten this far, thanks for being willing to read through my rant.

[@carbootstudios2459]

Thank you

[@alexalexis7899]

Essays pop up like mushrooms nowadays - some more interesting than others; others more pretentious than some. What I've seen from you so far is well put together, although given other videos floating around the web, ends up feeling a bit redundant. Regardless, what I meant to say is this: it seems that people making essays like this are aspiring filmmakers or already working in the business in some capacity. Given the borderline academic security with which pretty much everyone states their points, these essayists surely are phenomenally competent filmmakers themselves. I would really - really - like to watch original narrative work from you and your peers to see how much of what is preached is put into practice - then again, speaking about a given activity and executing said activity are two completely different skills, so I think I know what the result would in all likelihood be. Shame on me for venting on your video, I guess. This is not meant to be an attack in any way, mind you.

[@TheRoyalOceanFilmSociety]

I actually really love your comment, and it leads into questions that I think about a lot. On one hand, I do think that there is and should be a necessary divide between critical and creative work (as you basically said, just because you can do one doesn't mean you can do the other), but that said- I don't think that they're entirely separate. On a theoretical level, filmmaking and film criticism should flow together in the sense that each uplifts and supports the other (unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way due to improper criticism, butthurt filmmakers, or some mixture of both), and I think you can see evidence of that in the best of these essays-- I think maybe it was Tony Zhou who said something like "When you make an essay, you're not making an essay- you're making a film". When someone crafts an essay they're very often using the exact same narrative tools that they would use to craft a standard narrative film. I know that's not really what you meant though. I'm just rambling... but for whatever it's worth, I have spent a long time working on my own narrative projects-- none of which I've ever released to the world... yet.

[@reministic7165]

I actually love this comment. Everyone is a critic these days.

[@alexalexis7899]

First of all, thank you for not interpreting what I said the wrong way, or attribute the wrong tone to it, as it so often seems to be the case online - here on youtube particularly. Deeply appreciate that :) I know you were "rambling" but in any case, I just want to refute that Zhou paraphrase by saying that, indeed the creation of a video essay is the arrangement of elements so that the argument at hand flows and is delivered to the viewer in the best way possible - just like you do when editing a feature, short, commercial or music promo. So, if what makes the essayist tick is the editing process, there isn't indeed much difference between your thinking process and how you deploy your sensibilities. What I meant when I mentioned "people making essays like this are aspiring filmmakers or already working in the business in some capacity." on my previous comment, was directing - which for better or worse is what everybody wants to do. Creating a video essay can show a bit of one's editing chops, but in no way does it demonstrate if that person is or will be a competent director, let alone someone with anything to say. The two main tools you have to manipulate as a director are camera behavior and actor behavior - none of which are present while editing an essay. I'm going to assume you have worked on a movie set, either professional or amateur, so as you know, besides what I just mentioned, you have to deal with the logistic aspect of directing: fighting time, crew and actors, wrestling opinions; on location fighting light conditions and weather. Under these circumstances, the romantic, elaborate reasoning that is central to so many essays is the first thing to go out of the window. If it doesn't, and you're not also a producer, you are fired on the spot. I guess my pet peeve with most essays (and the reason I bothered to comment at all) is how they seem to imply that the concepts or patterns the essayists dig up and present are consciously thought about while making a movie by the filmmaker being analyzed or by filmmakers working at A-level, which aside from practical, objective stuff like blocking, is the furthest thing from the truth, according to my own experience and everything I've read in my life thus far. I've lost track of how many times I've heard fairly high-profile directors addressing questions like, e. g., "I couldn't help but notice that you always place half-full glasses close to the center of the frame while empty or full glasses are framed to either side. What motivates this choice?" with "I didn't notice that until now./ That's how the shot looked better.". It's highly likely that you find some fairly accurate prophecies in Moby Dick (or any long book for that matter) by rearranging or filtering the words according to a given pattern, but it surely doesn't mean Melville meant it in any way. Best of luck to you, mate :)

[@cortneystowers5247]

Although I agree with alot of your points, I do think you miss one important area - that creating these film essays help the essayist learn (yes even if they want to be a Director). As you said most are working to some degree in film /television or are aspiring filmmakers. Just like with academic work, going over someone else's work, picking a certain area you're interested in studying more (blocking, camera movement, Brad Bird's directing style) and showcasing a presentation of it online can help you learn theory well. Knowing theory will never be as good as practical knowledge when it comes to film-making however that doesnt mean its not also important. It also may in turn help others to start thinking about things they may have never considered, leading them to further studies/tests and helping them become better film-makers. On the other hand some people just love the craft of film-making and find it interesting to watch videos like these. All in all, what I'm trying to say is I understand your annoyed, but why not just not watch the videos if they annoy you so much.

[@stayphrosty]

one quick point Alex, you seemed to imply at the end there that these symbols weren't intended by the director as if that's what's important. intention isn't everything, and plenty of great films became so through serendipity more than planning.

[@Jonic_P]

*Sees another KZbinr (Dan Floyd from "Extra Credits") share this video* *Watches the video* *Throughly impressed* *Sees view count* Me: WHAT?!?!? That can't be right!!! I feel like I need to go on a crusade to help you get views for your quality videos man lol

[@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458]

Jonic_P sch

[@hypemugen]

Brad Bird is my favourite director ever, I sent a letter to Pixar in California and received a signed Incredibles poster. I dream of working with that guy someday.

[@GigsofRam]

Brad Bird is up there with Edgar Wright when it comes to impressive story telling.

[@laughingatyrfuneral]

that shot in king of the hill is supposed to be bland, it reflects the life in that town.

[@duckywinks]

True, but it's still works as a comparison.

[@AnimePlaysMinecraft]

I think his point was that the difference is lines serves different purposes, the diagonal lines serve the purpose of being more interesting and conveying better depth, whilst horizontal is bland - which is what the town in King of the Hill is meant to be.

[@watchforever1724]

Interesting comment from two years ago

[@jessebond4280]

This is so odd, because I've been thinking about how I would direct films and this video, at least with camera and tone, has shown me that Brad Bird's style of filming something is very similar to how I would do things. Except I don't like the idea of putting rules in there. Rules are for people for are too concerned if they're doing it "right".

[@watchforever1724]

Agreed

[@bolunixan]

Well told and interesting thing about the 1..2..3.. flow. Maybe next is to follow up on this with the speed and rithem of the easing in and out of the camera but that could be too technical

[@grahamlovesmovies]

Good work Tony

[@anon8867]

Man is this really him?.....sounds alot like him 😅

[@TheGeorgeD13]

No this ain’t Tony Zhou if that’s what you’re thinking.

[@yehat17]

Incredibles rules, I need to see Tomorrowland now.

[@triplflip900]

There's some hokey/cliche dialogue, the acting can be lackluster, and the story has some odd parts. Nonetheless it still satisfies the "fun" aspect of a brad bird film, and is visually stunning. Definitely a worthwhile rental if you're a fan of his.

[@MsDaydream3r]

FINALLY! Someone who knows animation should be treated as a medium, NOT a genre. As an artist aspiring to work in the animation industry, you have no idea how refreshing that is to hear.

[@marieprice7740]

Hey!! While I really do appreciate your citing the origins of specific clips, your lack of captions makes this video totally inaccessible to those of us who are totally dependent on captions!!! Thank you!!

[@watchforever1724]

Agreed

[@mikaelr.9676]

I love tomorrowland too and I'm fucking proud of it

[@onidan7]

About R-rated and war animation films, I highly recommend Waltz with Bashir

[@mikeylikesit100]

This man needs to direct the eventual MCU Fantastic Four reboot. I know he would get the characters, tone and aesthetic right. He might be the only director I trust to go full on Jack Kirby pulp with the visuals, and have it be awesome and revelatory rather than hokey and lame, and it could fit seamlessly into the MCU.

[@watchforever1724]

Well your wish comes true

[@JuxtapositionRed]

"Hey there scout, Kent Mansley. I work for the government..." *slams door* 🤣🤣

[@enzmondo]

Holy shit! I just realised Bird had to do a long take in a fucking 2D animated film. You know how hard that shit is? It's almost fucking impossible. Walt Disney himself had to create a contraption to mimic a moving camera in a 2D plane. He called it the MultiPlane Camera (I hope he patented that). I don't know how Bird and the animators did those scenes with camera movement but I'm utterly amazed. Does anyone have sources sources that talk about how the animated all the camera movements in the Iron Giant? Camera movements in 3D animation is standard. 3D animation is camera movement. Quick action-based movies like Ghost Protocol requires quick camera movement. That's why Bird feels at home with creating it. Again, I need to know they did it in the Iron Giant. EDIT: Never mind. Apparently he used Macromedia's Director and Adobe After Effects to create complex animated storyboards for the movie itself. Here's the full article that Bird wrote, talking about how he animated the camera in The Iron Giant a year before it was released. www.awn.com/animationworld/director-and-after-effects-storyboarding-innovations-iron-giant

[@carlosbradley2451]

I'm pretty sure you are youtube's cinematography hidden gem..I am going to use all of your tips. Your perspective has mad film fun again. (IT'S NOT ABOUT THE CAMERA!)

[@kakao-katze]

I always wanted to become an animator. But still, after years of dreaming, I had a thought. I like animated films so much, but I don't enjoy animating that much. What I enjoy is writing, or more- directing. I only like animation because it includes acting and drawing, but I love writing and directing for reasons that honestly, remain unknown to me, other than creating other worlds that people can watch. But now I know what I want to do, and I know Brad Bird has inspired me so much to stop worrying about what people are thinking, and as long as I create something I'm proud of and have *fun* doing it and working with people, I have nothing to lose. (Except maybe money, but people that work out of passion always have an audience, even the biggest animation studios started from that like Pixar. They may have lost some of their dream and will-and by that I mean Disney got their grubby little hands on it-but there was always an audience for playful cinema.

[@thefirstbourne149]

You had good points, but you lost me when you kept speeding up one-two-three and it felt a little unprofessional there, that and just telling people off about Tomorrowland. People had reasons for not really liking that movie so much. I have my personal reasons, which is more the script instead of Brad Bird's directing, which is really on point. I don't know, it felt like you were just being a little overly obssessed with Brad Bird as if you were not accepting that his movies can have flaws

[@srt10acrx]

I never realized how similar Brad Bird and Wes Anderson are... Because they're so very different in so many ways you don't notice the similarities. Depending on what you look at they're either polar opposites or extremely similar. Interesting.

[@pratikchakravorty6623]

Unless this is really Tony from Every Frame a Painting I kinda feel like the editing style for this video is just an exact copy paste from that channel.

[@MrEllingson123]

Hey would you mind putting up a spoiler listing at the begging of your essays? I was planning on watching Iron Giant this week.....

[@NeldaMarcela]

As an animation student, Brad Bird brilliantly shows how animation doesn't need to get confided into one spectrum, and the way he plays with the rules of cinema just proves that sometimes keeping it simple is the best way to go... Great job, loved the essay!

[@watchforever1724]

Cool

[@BenjaminWhitley]

Did I just find my new favorite youtube channel?

[@nvwest]

Benjamin Whitley same

[@jaythefourth]

So good, man! Brad Bird is one of my favorite filmmakers.

[@JulieJoanne]

finding your channel made my day, thanks :)

[@watchforever1724]

Found the channel just recently

[@oludascribe]

i agree Brad Bird doesnt get talked about enough. He's a great director. Thanks for this video. Very useful for me as a director and also a video essayist making videos about the film work in my home country. You get your points across very well. Love this channel.

[@narutoandanimefa]

This channel is an absolute delight. Well-researched, wonderfully edited, pertinently written. Thank you so much for this amazing analysis!

[@JeffNotes]

Amazingly made essay to one of the directors I consider a mentor. And major props for a funny way to end this essay! =D

[@paintkim9211]

Brad Bird's Best Films Top 3 1st The Incredibles 🦸‍♂️ 2nd Ratatouille 🇨🇵 3rd Iron Giant 🤖

[@fredrickgamer9128]

Iron Giant is 1.

[@Win090949]

7:18 dude turned into schaffrillas for a while there

[@project.mooler]

Great video! Love Brad Bird's works!

[@TheIslesShip]

Tomorrowland is shot brilliantly, terrible script. I can see why you would enjoy it though because you're focusing on cinematography. Otherwise great video.

[@MarkyMatey]

Johnny Nemo Damon ruined his movie.

[@Bartholomule01]

It's a bit ironic how he said you shouldn't call animation a genre but then mentioned "R-rated films" in his list of genres animation can do. R-rated films can put into every genre as much as an animated films can. That like when people try to say "Christian" is a genre of music. You can literally make any genre of music Christian, that's just categorizes the lyrics or intent of the song in the same way a rated R film only alerts you to profanity and/or other mature content that may not be suitable for Children.

[@annceres1204]

Bartholomule01 I don't think he meant to imply R-rated movies are their own genre but rather that animation can be R-rated and not just PG/family movies. Although I do agree that a rating does not make up it's own genre. Though works within a certain rating do seem to share similar qualities and tones, kind of like a big extended family.

[@RookieTravelDiaries]

Wrong use of the word "ironic" though.

[@Visulth]

Interesting video. Thanks for making it.

[@TheComedian95]

Doubt you guys will read this, but I've got a fair bit of experience in screenwriting a lot of the study of film - this video essay was really, really good. You've just shaped someone's writing.

[@megoesmoomoo]

I love your humor A+ on not taking your video essays too seriously lol

[@watchforever1724]

The video essay does hold up

[@elcholito587]

Thumbs up for el ten eleven.

[@kennyhagan5781]

123,123,123,I love a good walz.

[@mrpalaces]

I find interesting how those speed up camera movements on the first scene of Ratuatuille used to explain the three part scene, looked like it had been directed by Guy Ritchie.

[@watchforever1724]

Cool

[@hypemugen]

Very interesting your perspective on Brad bird's choice of shot placement. Although I have always admired his interpretation of character development, little actions that lead to me getting super interested on their personalities.

[@watchforever1724]

Luke Passos agreed

[@ladyioan]

loved this

[@peterbune]

Great video! Really made me appreciate Brad Bird more. The music you're using, is that El Ten Eleven?

[@JulienCFDurand]

This was REALLY good. Not just a verbal wank-off about something popular in pop culture. I really feel like I learned something, and your editing matches your points superbly. Bravo!

[@brentmcmahan3068]

Nice job. Great comentary.

[@MrDannyloco]

So, what does it feel like to work on the Animation Genre?

[@JesuSoup]

playfully I think Peter Jackson well the beginning with the hobbits or everything Edgar Wright does

[@jon-vegard8386]

You had me at "Oh." Subscribed.

[@ArtistExplores]

Not sure if you're aware but this video has been uploaded (without credit) to a FB page called Animation Mentor. Wanted to comment and let you know in case they didn't have permission to use it. Really lovely content, I enjoyed this video! :)

[@Garuso93]

Awesome Video, thanks!

[@watchforever1724]

Agreed

[@isaywhateveriwantandyougot7421]

Brad Bird introduced this in animation, but Andrew Stanton brought it to a whole new level with Wall-E Seriously, look at the cinematography of that film, you could honestly mistake it for real life

[@jvgreendarmok]

Hogarth: "Bad Robot!" Narrator: (a few seconds later) "This is from one of Bird's contemporaries, J.J. Abrams."

[@LaurianeG.]

I know at least one or two other directors that can be described as playful, but my number one pick would be Seijun Suzuki. From the most serious stick in the mud film to his most absurdist comedies, the guy just has this knack for highly inventive filmmaking that was really the result of someone who loved to experiment with his films and just.... do stuff. Like even a super archetypal film like Tokyo Drifter takes on a whole new level by just how much love and passion the guy puts into making every frame this wild almost pop-art style. He never was a very deep filmmaker, but an highly effective ones, because all of this stylisation often made information flow in a very striking manner. You could often immediately get what's going on even with subtitles turned off.

[@michaelhankus7015]

Great Channel, Great Analysis, and Great Music Choice. El Ten Eleven. Check them out, just 2 guys, a drummer and a bass/guitar combo wielding master with a looper.

[@MiguelGarayStarty]

Hey, why you didn't incluied the Do the Bartman music video? Also directed by Bird and also full of all you said about his style

[@FS-qi1kj]

OMG YES FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT! TOMORROWLAND IS GREAT (except for the end)

[@fritzskrivvens8727]

"1-2-3 1-2-3" It's like a waltz.

[@vernalloy4640]

Edgar Wright is another director who does this really well. The difference is that in Edgar Wright's films, the camera is a lot more noticeable. Which isn't always bad.

[@jimramos2613]

Brad bird is great Director 👍👏👏💯 love he movies and i think he should definitely direct Marvel Thunderbolts movie MCU that be great for him please make it happen 👈🙏🙏

[@allthingsfascinating]

But you are trying to cover too many themes with just one video. So started feeling dizzy after a while.

[@alexismartinez8343]

The Royal Ocean Film Society I have a question Brad Bird? What makes a great animated film or good animated film? Because I want to become a director in the future and I want to try and make great or good films.

[@SpudMackenzie]

2:15 dat incredibles -> tomorrowland match cut, though.

[@watchforever1724]

That’s your opinion

[@Mr_Movie_Fan]

I love Brad Bird's cinematography

[@kymtamimi]

The ending is a masterpiece for this type of content, thank you for this video Brad is the best

[@yoshi_chuck05]

I was about to dislike this video when you said “animation is a genre” but then I calmed down when you played Brad Bird’s clip I’m calm now and I’m now subscribed to your channel and gave you a thumbs up!

[@thiccboss4780]

after seeing pretty much every respectful critic dump Tomorrow Land as a not great movie. -Jeremy,Chris,Doug,etc- and finally seeing someone vaguely mention its quality is conflicting to me! i wish to understand. i heard the script was worked by Walt Disney himself years since he passed, words words

[@oldmanlogan9616]

I honestly think Tomorrowland is a pretty weak movie. But I just realised that 2 of my favorite movies, Mission Impossible 4 and Ratatouile are by the same director.

[@21monkey2]

Question from a non-film-expert: at 0:54 he says something about "they're all in scope"... could someone explain what that means?

[@Ninkira]

Hey man, I had to hunt down your video because a popular Facebook page posted your video and didn't link back to you at all! "Animation Mentor" on Facebook. And I don't think there was any point in your video where you show links to your KZbin page or Vimeo.

[@reed627]

Cinema isn't "supposed" to be anything, except endless in potential. When people start throwing around ideas like that, trying to limit what film is, people like Brad Bird are less likely to show up. You're allowed to praise something good by putting down something bad, but don't confuse bad with different.

[@camaraf1340]

Imo Tomorrowland was far from fantastic. One of the few films I've actually wanted to walk out of and such a disappointment considering how many great animated features he's put out. You used the throwaway line "you need to see it again" but honestly not subjecting myself to that film again. Tonally inconsistent, full of poisonous ideas akin to Ayn Rand, with cinematography and effects that looked shoddy and plain rushed.

[@isadfox]

The "the next time I hear "ouun how's to work in the anime genre?" I'm gonna Punch that person" while plays Le festín was simply gold

[@jeefberky9101]

I like how Brad's default tone for impersonating someone "stupid" sounds like a Donald Trump impression

[@edgarfluffypillow3125]

Video: "Don't let Brad Bird hear you call animation a genre." Also video: Accidentally calls animation a genre

[@mr000brightside]

"It's bad to kill. Guns kill. And you don't have to be a gun. You are what you choose to be. You choose. Choose."

[@TheMadAfrican1]

Even all these years later, the Abrams Trek films are still not terrible, but entirely forgettable in every way, from story, to the way they're filmed, to shot composition. I wish Bird had done them instead.

[@BlizzyFoxTF]

I never thought a video could summarize all the aspects I love about my fav director. Turns out you've nailed quite the most of them. Cool

[@WillXtinger]

I am really a fan of your videos, I wanted to ask you, if there could be anyway of you putting subtitled for them. Because I would love to use them for a class, and not many of my students understand English, I'm talking Spanish subtitles. I would love to help you out if you need to.

[@charliedugas9660]

What's the song in the beginning?

[@watchforever1724]

I don’t know

[@charliedugas9660]

@@watchforever1724 I figured it out it's by El Ten Eleven

[@watchforever1724]

Charlie Dugas great