Christopher Nolan's Advice To All Photographers.

[@TatianaHopper]

📌 What filmmakers would you like to see next?

[@vidyasagar3624]

Gasper Noe!

[@mid90s75]

Quentin Tarantino!

[@sonofoneintheuniverse]

Wes Anderson

[@TatianaHopper]

@@vidyasagar3624oh yeah!

[@TatianaHopper]

@Maudey-jq1pztwo points for Wes!

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

My favorite thing is Nolan uses film and lenses that are 30+ years old which proves the point that you do not need new gear to make a great photo or footage.

[@GeorgeSazo]

LOL. You probably don't have information about how much shooting digital is cheaper (easier and comfortable) than shooting film :) If you can shoot a feature on film, especially parts of it on IMAX, you're a lucky one. Even for photography, digital is cheaper. Yes, you have higher upfront cost but then ongoing costs are much lower. Film, chemicals and paper will quickly outweigh the price you pay for a digital camera. Even TV series that are shot on film look amazing vs digital, for example Succession and Fallout. You cannot replicate those looks even with the best digital cameras like ARRI or Sony Venice.

[@kenh.5903]

You talk like 30 years ago we were living in caves. 30 years ago we had high quality lenses just like we have today. Don't be ridiculous. As for digital being cheaper than film, who cares? When someone looks at one of my photographs hanging on the wall I don't wait to hear them say that's a great photo thank goodness it didn't cost a lot to create. My one and only goal is to make the best quality image that conveys my vision. Cost is irrelevant.

[@GeorgeSazo]

@@kenh.5903 sorry but you don't have understanding of the underlying technical details. FYI, film has the largest resolution possible. NO digital sensor can be larger than IMAX currently (and in the foreseeable future). This is the reason why ALL rich and great filmmakers (Nolan, Tarantino among them) shoot on film. Film is future proof! Basically, you can scan the film and get resolution (and thus quality) higher than ANY digital sensor can give. That's why large format cameras cannot be matched by current medium format digital sensors. So, if you do not care about the costs but still want the best quality, it's still analog. Digital is a simulation of nature - it's always subsampled, it cannot possibly be better. Likewise, if you want the best quality of music (provided that your ear differentiates) it's analog - vinyl and not MP3, not even FLAC/lossless.

[@mjolninja9358]

Fr, the only gear I need are roids

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

@GeorgeSazo you missed the whole point of the comment but yes are right

[@RecluseHolster]

"Flip Your idea." As creatives we tend to mull over idea's and let them develop with time. For example, for the last 15 years I have been working an idea that in the last six months has completely flipped from what it stated as. Next is to "Assume it will fail" and work towards removing the obstacles of failure to the path of success. Thanks again for your research and insight! Also nice to see the comments from many new viewers finding your creative insights.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Tod! I’m glad the video or rather the words of Christopher Nolan resonated with you, I appreciate you giving the video a watch!

[@dameanvil]

00:31 🎬 Christopher Nolan's films are known for their innovation and visual storytelling. 0:54 🧠 Nolan collaborates closely with key creatives like cinematographers and editors, emphasizing intuition in filmmaking. 3:17 🌌 Trusting instincts in creative work is crucial, as Nolan suggests understanding through intuition rather than strict reasoning. 4:07 🌐 Each film should create its own world and logic, balancing emotion and reason to engage the audience effectively. 7:27 🚫 Avoid over-explaining or overloading early on in visual projects to maintain audience engagement and curiosity. 8:49 🎲 Nolan's films often experiment with nonlinear narratives, encouraging creatives to take risks and flip conventional ideas. 10:37 💡 Prepare for potential failure to prevent it, a mindset that can motivate and improve creative projects. Bonus: 12:01 🎥 Embrace your unique resources and storytelling approach rather than copying others' models, echoing Nolan's philosophy on low-budget filmmaking.

[@mattsnaturalphotos7723]

I believe that the way Chris Nolan captures his cinematography sets an example to everyone trying to create art. I’m in love with this video and have drawn great inspiration from it

[@janesombese]

The last part is the best reminder and advice to go on. THANKS, ALOT 👌

[@mid90s75]

I think the last one was my favourite take - indeed if we think of how a project can collapse for instance, we’ll definitely be thinking of ways for it not to fail. Great video Hopper, resonated with me.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much, I actually think that was the biggest takeaway from this video personally speaking :)

[@mid90s75]

@@TatianaHopper sounds good! 👌🏻

[@perpetualmoto]

Long time watcher of your videos here - Its been a pleasure to watching your curation visually and spoken word become more and more beautiful. your attention to detail is top knotch. great work here, looking forwards to what is to come.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Brad and I definitely recognise your name from previous comments, please know I appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos :)

[@CrispyFrenFry]

Thank you so much for another wonderfully produced piece that inspires us all to further pursue our creative journeys.

[@miguelurzua7230]

Beautiful edition, powerful words, strong visuals… I just love your channel Tatiana 👏🏼❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Miguel!

[@abilashkp2243]

"Assume it will fail" Loved this idea, actually I am kind of a person always think about disaster in a positive way. So that I will get a room for development/fix the possible issues upfront.

[@narelle4868]

I've been away from the internet for a few weeks. This was insightful to come back to. Thankyou Tatiana.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheFPSChannel]

‘Assume it will be a failure’ - I love this quote because I think, almost consciously, the fear of that failure and the path towards it is a strong, unintentional motivation in our work. Thx T

[@joseerazevedo]

How do you improve on something? By doing it. Unless you're a speecher, talking won't take you anywhere. As Nike states, "Just Do It". Find what you're good at, where you need to improve and do it again. This is what will develop you, yoursef, your style. And go do it now. Waiting to buy a Leica is just an excuse to not do it because you're afraid of failure or facing who/what you really are. A Leica won't improve you photography. As Ansel Adams said, "a better lens will only make a bad photo sharper". If you wanna do, go, do it and learn from what you've done. Otherwise keep talking while others are walking. Theory will never surpass practice. And only practice will educate your eye to what you are as a photographer.

[@jdotreneephoto]

I seriously loved this video! Your organization and thoughts were inspiring and I totally needed to see this today. Thank you for creating and sharing!!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it!

[@lalodominguez9289]

Hello, fantastic video, what book is the one that shows at 1:04? Thanks a ton

[@Morgan-o2q]

I really enjoyed this video and learned much from it. I also wanted to comment on how incredibly well you seamlessly incorporated the “mbp commercial” into the video. Its was so innovative. Loved it!

[@fernandosocorro4175]

Hot diggity. Loved your discussion of point 2 (not understanding everything you are creating) and how that also ties into point 4 (not giving the viewer too much info). Overall a treasure of insights.

[@itskylehale]

Terrific video. Really great wisdom you've shared here. Random question - but who manufactured your glasses?

[@marcp.1752]

I shoot film since i was a kid - 1984. Film is some kind of magic. You can use all kind of plugins for your phone, or PS, other photo editors - but it's *never* being the same, like the real deal. It's the haptics, the anticipation, the looks, the emotional impact - and many, many more things...that's why i do love film, and never would give up onto film, as long as i can buy my 35mm (135) rolls. #filmsnotdead. Photons to pictures - not pixels to RAW files.

[@jennifermills1979]

Loved this, very insightful and thought provoking ❤

[@manueljh.becerramendoza7559]

I am always enjoying your videos. I’ve learned something. Thank you so much. Great work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Manuel!

[@TheNitebinder]

Another interesting mini documentary done here. Christopher Nolan knows how to use imagery to tell an intriguing story, to capture and hold the audience's attention. Although I found 'Inception' and 'Interstellar' too confusing (I still don't understand their endings). His 'Batman' trilogy and 'Dunkirk' films held my interest from beginning to end. Terrific fairy tale you did at 6:28, hope MPB appreciates how you represented their store. Most intriguing. I think Christopher Nolan needs a good film editor.

[@WilfriedZ-f7c]

Wow, I love what You Do thank you!

[@vinylisland6386]

A spectacular failure is always more creative and interesting than a safe success.

[@TatianaHopper]

Good point. I’ll definitely consider it

[@arefxp]

Nolan had a long time collab with editor Lee Smith, with Jennifer lane 2 films only Tenet and Oppenheimer. 1:28

[@TatianaHopper]

Got you, thank you for the information.

[@andretanada8073]

Inspirational! Keep up the great content Tatiana.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Andre!

[@wjstudios2686]

Photography is an internal struggle.

[@dangilmore9724]

Part of what Nolan is talking about is very similar to Ernest Hemingway's "Iceberg Theory" of writing. Assume the reader already knows the backstory by implications, or rather, by inference - that way, the reader is made to engage in a story by creating in their own mind some sort of back story in order to make sense of it all. This works in any visual art and keeps the viewers mind engaged while they create a back story to an image out of elements of their own experiences. The second thing Nolan is talking about is very similar to Ayn Rand's theory of music (and art in general) that music and art should speak directly to the viewer's mind by bypassing the filter of spoken words and intellect. This way you can convey ideas/ emotions /etc., that cannot be accurately or at all conveyed via words and rational intellect.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for your comment Dan!

[@dangilmore9724]

@@TatianaHopper You're very welcome!

[@TatianaHopper]

@@dangilmore9724🙏🏻

[@doughuras5407]

Always inspiring. Thank you!

[@sophieannekeogh]

Excited to see this one!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Sophie!

[@TedPartrick]

This is a wonderful video. It's discussion of the artistic approach is most helpful and the images delightful.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Ted! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@sebastiangatto1290]

This was a welcome surprise to see you make a video about Christoper Nolan, thanks!

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes and more to come would love to turn this into a series, hope you’re doing well Sebastian!

[@lightofheaven_]

thank you for making this! absolutely inspiring and motivating. keep it up 👍🏽

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you, will do 🤝🏻

[@Sahiiill2002]

Hey just wanted to know how do you pick footage/scnes from movies to edit.

[@marciosousa2099]

Subscription made! Congrats, your narrative and voice are top

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@bobbyboe]

Very well done

[@AlexanderAssefa]

Your Nolan quotes, are they from the book referenced in the video or a different source?

[@dandipalma8687]

Inspiring presentation, Tatiana; thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🤝🏻

[@Msleaves]

There is so much chasing in photography these days. Chasing the perfect, latest gear, chasing the most beautiful, perfect model, chasing knowledge; it's almost always a form of procrastination. The way successful low-budget pictures are made is by looking at your limitations as inspiration. Limitations are not a bug, they are a feature. Apply your creativity to solve your limitations and you just might end up making art.

[@rjdelara4791]

What is the title for the picture book you were flipping through? Great video, it was very inspiring

[@TatianaHopper]

Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work.

[@garthgandola322]

Why do you not have a million subs? This is high quality content!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@quite1enough]

"flip it" in what sense lol that the context of that his phrase what he was talking about in general?

[@Frieslandfotografie]

Thank you so much, this was great!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@RichardPageWorks]

"Limiting our exposition." I dig that.

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Thank you Tatiana, these are great lessons to know from an excellent filmmaker. 😎

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Rich! Really appreciate it!

[@thatRyzzle]

I'm a bit disappointed that Christopher Nolan didn't make Paris fold in on itself in real life and used CGI instead.

[@moreorless87]

I would agree strongly with "trust you gut", I feel like pretty much everyone will have developed a strong subconscious sense of composition via being exposed to visual art across their life. Potentially throwing that out in favour of trying to follow what could be quite a limited understanding of theory is generally a mistake and leads to much less individual work. Not to say theory doesn't have a place but I think it should be working with "gut" and helping you to understand and improve compositions your "gut" draws you to.

[@Thatfik]

How can I get photo magazines

[@peterxtrahan]

Just started this video, but paused it because it prompted me to make this comment, to wit, I much prefer this format over the podcast videos. Podcasts in general are just not "my cup-a-tea," although I know they are a very popular media format. Now, back to the video . . .

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Peter! Absolutely not a problem, glad you enjoy this format and thanks for sharing your opinion, best to you!

[@benjaminfigueroa1833]

I agree. I'm tired of podcasts, and I'm tired of being pushed to listen to podcasts

[@Byliooooo]

Cute comment peter

[@arthurhaywoode6304]

Images should speak for themselves. Trust your audience. Assume it will fail (really).

[@RobertAdachi]

So inspiring. Thank you so much.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you for watching Robert!

[@ratgirl13]

Alfred Hitchcock if you haven’t already done him. Thanks.

[@TatianaHopper]

Oh yes great master! Classic but timeless!

[@thegalaxypandaa3583]

What book were you scrolling through with Christopher Nolans work if I may ask :)

[@sharon111156]

what video addresses failure?

[@carlkligerman1981]

Nolan has to be world’s greatest shooter of what Delueze called the ‘time image’. I mean the way Inception especially gives us a sense of time in the photography itself is extraordinary. I think Time is his central theme.

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

I believe if you work your craft you’re better your chances of instinct being There!

[@Thenewgirl181]

First time watching your content and I’m SO glad it came across my dashboard. However, I’m stuck on the suggestion of “flip an idea”. Can anyone break this down for me?

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much for giving the video a chance and watching it. I believe that flipping an idea means to basically just turn it around from its original stance, think of the same idea but in a different order, invert positions and literally flip it around. Someone gave an example in the comment section, they were stuck with the same idea for some time and then they continued working and being open until it completely changed from when it first started. So that's another example, hope this helps!

[@Thenewgirl181]

@@TatianaHopper Thank you 🙏🏻 for responding to my comment. I’m starting to understand it a little better. I’ll work on this concept to bring it to life in my future content. Would you consider doing a short video explaining this process?😊

[@tylerdrickenbach]

So so good 🤘

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Tyler!

[@ShadesOClarity]

Great video, T. You are an awesome wealth of knowledge of film.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ShadesOClarity]

@@TatianaHopper No problem. It's good. I have been away awhile working on my own channel.

[@TatianaHopper]

@@ShadesOClaritygreat, keep it going!

[@elizeusantos93]

It makes me sick to hear youtubers saying; you need that camera, you need that gimbal, you need that lens drones and whatever… They are always focusing on gear and forgot to teach you how to focus on creativity! I always say that real filmmakers wouldn’t never starting by the gear because this is only a tool and depends on choices you make to tell you story

[@christopherlance5143]

Great video👏

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@kevinjabalera5840]

I have never heard anyone say “INNOVATIVE” like you, where is that from

[@chilecayenne]

Thank you for another great video...makes you think!! CC

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! 🤝🏻

[@AyushkrishnatripathiPhotograph]

❤️❤️

[@arianjamali6183]

Please do an episode on Edgar Wright

[@sergioschroder]

Great video as always! You sound Brazilian, are you?

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! And no I’m not Brazilian but much love to Brazil 🇧🇷

[@davidmb2587]

Wong Kar Wai would be an interesting director to look into.

[@TatianaHopper]

Indeed, I made a previous video on his movies but I would probably enjoy diving into his advice and philosophy! Cheers

[@user-iz2ph1lp9g]

🎉

[@tarikyurtgezer1700]

It is necessary to get rid of the illusion that what makes us who we are is other people's judgments about us and the obsession with success.

[@TatianaHopper]

Very interesting! I also think we need to let go of the societal construction of success and realise that success is not material.

[@staricon]

Wes Anderson 😁

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes!

[@danielmollohan1703]

Tatiana, you are doing a great job. If I get rich I will send you lots of money. Do not hold your breath, though, and I am sure someone with your talents will be okay.

[@markbrickley]

Gosh

[@thelookoflifefilms]

Ang Lee

[@thelookoflifefilms]

Sam Mendes

[@kalinmir]

3:30 this cant be heard more...I can't stand some smug "artist" preaching to me their gospel of ultimate truth

[@telebob]

In NOVA tive? I believe the word is innoVAtive. Is this an AI voiceover?

[@pepenone]

Maybe I'm getting old, but in Nolan I see a sophisticated tool of cultural manipulation. Well, in Nolan and in any US big productions. I also understand why they charge more than Fauci.

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Oh yeah!