The Kubrick Files Ep. 4 - Kubrick's Photography

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Before Stanley Kubrick began directing movies, he was a professional photographer for Look Magazine. His photos show his keen eye for composition and storytelling. Kubrick had once said that it was his experience as a photographer that often helped him as a filmmaker, so let’s take a look at Kubrick’s career in photography...
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This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen.
Sources:
Kubrick's Kaleidoscope by Alexandra Von Stosch/ Rainer Crone
Camera Quiz Kid by Mildred Stagg - The Camera - October 1948
blog.mcny.org/2012/05/29/priz...
Stanley Kubrick: Visual Poet 1928-1999 By Paul Duncan
www.archiviokubrick.it/english...
www.vanityfair.com/news/2005/...
Music:
DeeTunez
Mystery Mammal

[@nikiv116893]

A street photographer’s main skills has gotta be observation and analysis. You’re roaming around the environment and look for scenes to capture in a frame at a particular time. It’s creating order out of chaos. Kubrick had great vision and reaction.

[@jakespivey3716]

I'd never seen Kubrick's still work, I'm damned impressed, he was really good. No wonder 'Look' hired him at such a young age.

[@mohamedashian604]

Thanks to Kubrick not only being my number 1 favorite director also making me really love photography although I’m not as professional as he was but I’m trying to be

[@Beforethecredits]

Kubrick is a Top 3 director for me. I can't wait to watch this later.

[@MetalCoola350]

Hey, I'm building a site to discover the creative influences of famous film makers, Kubrick is one of them. Tell me what do you think! Site is: www.filmfluence.com/directors/stanley-kubrick/

[@kiribundi]

Reminds me how difficult it is now to publish truly unique work. Everybody has a camera. Everybody has an instagram (or any other picture sharing site). Many take good pictures (mood, colors, compostition, etc). But few do actually stand out. Although he was talented, Kubrick really benefited from living in an era where pictures were fewer and mattered more. I don't I am trying to make a point, but I'm probably sharing that because I find it discouraging as a young artist.

[@CinemaTyler]

I wonder if we are headed further toward an era of niche communities. It's harder to make it really big, but it's almost nicer to have an intimate (yet stronger) community or fanbase that can support your work. It also allows the artist to keep from becoming too broad in order to reach a larger number of people.

[@kiribundi]

CinemaTyler I agree, having a mass appeal has never been so accessible yet so unattainable. If that makes sense... Another 21st century paradox.

[@bluefilmsltd]

True words

[@racewiththefalcons1]

The real problem with Instagram culture is not that everyone has a camera, it's that companies are often looking for trends. They want something familiar, not something unique, because that's what will benefit their business.

[@shumyinghon]

It's true, those 'classic' pics of yesteryears seem to be daily occurrence nowadays. Too many great pics that fills our vision on a daily basis, it's numbing

[@Deeplycloseted435]

I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the work you do. Stanley Kubrick is on my list of three fantasy dinner guests, which also includes Carl Sagan and Richard Feynman. I became obsessed with Kubrick’s films before I even knew who Kubrick was. I was 13 the first time I saw A Clockwork Orange. Something about it drew me to it. I owned the Shining on VHS and always loved it. I rented 2001 on a whim one day and watched it five times in three days. Two thing all of these films had in common: 1) For some reason I could never look away. 2) These were the first films I had ever seen, that I knew that the filmmaker wanted ME to think. It was years later, watching Full Metal Jacket for the tenth time...theres that name again, Stanley Kubrick, that I put it together that he directed all of these amazing movies. I started finding out what other films he made, and sought those out too. I remember driving an hour to rent a copy of Barry Lyndon. In college I wrote a term paper on Kubrick’s films focussing on recurring themes in his movies. This is when I took the time to see them all. Shortly after this, Eyes Wide Shut was released, and then he died. I credit Kubrick’s art, for getting me into movies and film analysis. I credit Kubrick’s art for my interest in photography. I credit Kubrick’s art for my interest in both classical and electronic music. Today, I’m a physician by day. However, my passions in life are photography, electronic music making, painting, and astronomy. I was coming of age, and this man literally seemed to open up my brain, and showed me the importance of, and impact that art could have on a person. How one could express themselves and convey a message through images and sound. To me, there simply is no other. Academy Awards mean nothing, because he should have won a dozen of them. There is no other artist, IMO, who was as good at anything, as Kubrick was at filmmaking. Keep the content coming. I like plenty of films and directors, but nothing compares to a Kubrick film. Every time one plays locally on the big screen, I go and see it, again. Its Halloween tomorrow, so I’ll be seeing the Shining this week at a local theater.

[@Deeplycloseted435]

@Mr Temporal no, as a physics man....why would I be joking? Isaac Newton was allegedly an insufferable dick....so he doesn’t make the cut.

[@TylerWolff]

I was pretty much rooting for you to mention the FDR photo. That was one of my favourite moments in the documentary "Life in Pictures" just because it showed even back then he knew what his passions in life were.

[@lizaestevez6928]

2:05 is my favorite shot from Kubrick shots

[@ernststravoblofeld]

4:36 Rolliflex Old Standard. Lots of famous photographers used this exact model. One of my favorites.

[@louieandtommysdiscountedit3177]

Always been interested in Kubrick's start as a photographer. These videos are incredible! Can't wait for you to cover "Day Of the Fight."

[@rdecredico]

A total prodigy. Visual genius unequaled.

[@steinlo]

He is such an enigma. It's really crushing to know he's not around anymore. I'd love to see more films by him. If only

[@dmitrykireew8941]

Great video, love this series. Kubrick is one of the most talented people, never getting tired from listening something about him. He is an inspiration in a pure form

[@danballe]

Unless I have to do a deeper dive into YT I think these videos are incredible due to their uniqueness.

[@u-nis]

What Kubrick video are you going to do next? Personally i would like to see a video on A ClockWork Orange. It was done with a fairly low budget and i would like to know everything about the making of it.

[@CinemaTyler]

There are a few ideas I'm kicking around. I've been collecting resources on a few Kubrick-topics, so it will depend on the quality/quantity of the info and pics I come across. Don't worry... I definitely have a folder for stuff on A Clockwork Orange ;)

[@2Tubist]

This was great. Loved it. From my reading of him I knew before becoming a great director, he was a great photographer. His photos are testament to it. Thanks

[@danielevan4564]

So psyched to see another episode of this series!

[@HNWRobertPaulsonHNW]

vivian maier and kubrick had very similar style. wouldve been interesting if they had met in nyc

[@CinemaTyler]

I totally see that. I wonder what Kubrick would have thought of her work.

[@TheGyroBarqusShow]

The sad thing that Vivian was discovered by a collector about 10 years ago

[@HNWRobertPaulsonHNW]

GYRO JAMAL for sure - though meant if they had crossed paths or photographed each other accidentally

[@TheGyroBarqusShow]

@@HNWRobertPaulsonHNW oh man!! Even the history would not be able to hold it.

[@euansinclair5293]

Great video. I didn't know most of the stories behind these photographs, and many of them I hadn't even seen. Nice work, and all very interesting.

[@Darren79]

Another really enjoyable video. Great to see his wonderful photographs!

[@shane4059]

I really love these videos, thanks a lot for all the work you put into them. I would love to see you do a visual breakdown of 'There Will Be Blood'.

[@dudde1999]

Really interesting video! I can't wait for more videos of this great series!

[@sadul]

I have never been that much interested about photography, but these shots are really good. Stanley clearly had excellent taste and vision.

[@theGhoulman]

All those Kubrick photos! A pleasure to watch this. Well done!!! :)

[@cllgscreative]

Super dope piece. Dis right here is what KZbin is all about!

[@mayankimmortal]

Really informative. Keep up the great work

[@davy8683]

Great work man. Love what you're doing.

[@chadallenmills]

Kubrick is most definite my favorite director. Great job Ty!

[@gametheory2676]

inspiring, i need to rewatch again

[@StockAvuryah]

First time being this early for one of your vids, this is gonna be good

[@rangoononline]

This was really interesting. The subway photos are cool!

[@oneeyedjacks2215]

I love this one! Thankyou

[@CarlosRodriguez-cj8oo]

Brilliant, thanks! I’m inspired!!

[@Do_Odles]

Brilliant video, thank you!

[@joecalabresi4072]

Great work! Thank you 🙏

[@franzpattison]

This channel should be called Cinema Kubrick

[@vudielen]

thanks for the video!

[@trainluvr]

Without knowing who the photographer was, I used his image of people on 53rd St line escalators as my channel header. You made a fascinating video. In my early years of shooting Kodachrome each click of the shutter cost the equal of half a slice of pizza, forcing you to really have a reason to shoot a scene.

[@GreenWie5elsSecondChannel]

Great video, as always :)

[@Man_Ray78]

So good stuff,thanks.

[@TheBasqueWasp]

Maestro. Thank you for sharing

[@goodmorningu.s.a3595]

I love Kubrick. Him, Tarantino, and Kevin Smith are main inspirations. Speaking of which, ever think of doing videos on the other two?

[@CinemaTyler]

Definitely want to do something on Tarantino and Smith someday!

[@vitorpkcps]

great video!

[@edvenuto9614]

I like the shinning and a clock work orange. I been taking photos since 2013. I like photography. I really like raking photos of city buildings landscape people buildings low light

[@tonywords6713]

have you ever considered doing a vid on Kubricks unfinished work? Theres a doc on Wartime Lies which was going to have the girl from The Vanishing and they talk about meeting him. Taschen has a whole enormous book on his Napoleon project. Also the multiple iterations of Eyes Wide Shut, like a black and white w Woody Allen, one w Steve Martin. (im sure you know all this) Idk, just a thought, Could be interesting. Keep up the stellar work!

[@rodrigocaro8694]

Very cool as allways!

[@forcedadventure]

SUPER VIDEO !!!

[@ozobass]

Good Job!

[@michelvan97]

looking on photos shown in video i reminding me of his work like The Killing, Lolita or Doctor Strangelove and 2001 allot of way Kubrick shot scene or focus on protagonist, he learned that during photography phase

[@AntiqueKevin]

You have a new subscriber sir

[@sumvs5992]

1:14 so according to a converter I found online, those 25 dollars in '45 come out to 386 dollars today. Also weird to think we might not have had all the films we have today because of him if he left his camera at home.

[@bdilla225]

Iconic!

[@edvenuto9614]

I love to take photos trying to be different

[@bigbadtelf]

Oh thankyou soooo much

[@anisharaujo5379]

Lovely film,

[@jackbarron8880]

What focal length did he use please?

[@racewiththefalcons1]

People love to romanticize shooting on film, as if everyone who shoots digital wildly overshoots because it's free. But even Kubrick was overshooting in the 40's to make sure he got what he needed. Those who think every great photographer shows up to a shoot, snaps 50 shots and uses 40 of them are absolutely out of their minds. That is not at all reflective of reality. Even the best of the best take far more than they use - in the 40's and today.

[@arricammarques1955]

Framing & composition. Darkroom & printing skills. Along with drive and talent.

[@arsenymun2028]

I have a link to all photos made by Kubrick for Look

[@qmsajidata]

Can you tell about the focal length that he used on the subway.

[@christianschonberger9695]

Hmm, tried to figure it out, but couldn't find exact information. Must be out there. Obviously it's a wide angle without or very little barrel distortion. On 35mm (horizontal) film this would have been somewhere around 20mm. Perhaps someone else could step in and pinpoint it.

[@barrycohen311]

On the FDR- Newspaper stand pic- It did come out at some point that it was staged. Many of these old classic street photography pics were staged, more than many might like to admit. William Klein's 'kid holding toy gun' photo is a classic example. I don't really judge it, - Do what it takes to get an image that speaks to people. This takes nothing away from Kubrick of course, he is my favorite film director. If anything, Kubrick was able to convince the paper vendor to "act" for the shot. This alone could have been a powerful indicator of the route he would eventually take.

[@blsureshbabu5159]

super

[@TheGyroBarqusShow]

What's the name of the series or the photographer here 6:48 I liked the woman body (Her body is ART actually).

[@JAFOpty]

8:41 Luke's lightsaber

[@davidskaar3232]

Movie within a picture...

[@u-nis]

Drive slow

[@evevoxx2053]

liv 2day cuz 2morro man u nvr kno

[@tompo010101]

it takes to be an avid Photographer before going on to Directing movies

[@canturgan]

Weegee was a proper Street photographer.

[@Bacalao2929]

you can tell Kubrick lived close to the D train,

[@rushhours5254]

@lanashexa

[@palerider2890]

Amazing film director. Not so amazing photographer.