Filmmaker Reacts to BTS Not Today Music Video & Shooting Sketch | BTS REACTION

[@cnot4948]

My favorite parts. "This has got to be CG." a few minutes later... "NO WAY! That's real!"

[@kayebee]

Same! 😅

[@Cindy101]

CG is used so much that people automatically assume that's what it is when they see something incredible. The team that works & produces BTS videos are exceptional at what they do.

[@winkpinky1445]

Please pause and replay when you want to. We’re used to reviews and most of us really don’t mind. ARMY is here to answer and questions you have. There’s a probability at least one of us knows.

[@skyblue0098]

I don’t watch the Grammys much, at least not until BTS started getting nominated. This year, 2023, they are nominated for best music video for “Yet to Come.”

[@sandys1890]

they have 3 nominations including album of the year for their part in Coldplay aibum

[@theajane6444]

Thank you for (again) calling out all the people who are involved with making BTS music videos happen. When you said that "it's like they're all performing with BTS," I felt a little choked up! There is a rare kind of mindfulness about the filmmaking process with BTS where nobody/nothing else is stealing the show--and even the most amazing technical moments are in service of the final project. That is the fantastic, magic invisibility of really good filmmaking--innovative work without being self-conscious (or worse) self-serving. So satisfying to watch reactions with you!

[@cinthia2287]

Except when they show one of the members for only 4 seconds, but I think that's a moustruous mistake of the editing team.

[@thatskitu]

"for the ones who care" Jeff we always care and love it when u explain all the camera stuff things! We're Always here for that!!! Also did anyone else thought the video was paused right after Jun made the chicken joke 😂💀 I had to check the screen if I accidentally paused it 😅

[@cyann410]

You do not need to apologize or feel self conscious about stopping and rewinding! This is YOUR journey, and you are sharing it with us. Everybody has their own preferences in reactors, and no matter what, you will never make everyone happy. Thank goodness that there are THOUSANDS of reactors. Those who are not happy can move on and find ones who suit them. It is just a shame that they have to run their mouth and complain because things are not done to please them and their selfish ways. I love how you go over the details, and share your knowledge. In the words of our fearless, wise leader RM- DO YOU! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@lizsays3324]

Agreed!

[@xanjhra]

Yep! Whenever I didn't like a reactor, I just cut the video and move on to the next. I just comment on those whom I like.

[@blackcappedchickadee8469]

the "filmaking class" segments where Jeff explains to us how things work are my favorite parts

[@suellensimons-peters1597]

With rocky mountain sides and vast barren fields, even BTS members pointed out that it seemed and felt like New Zealand. This “nature”, however, is actually at a quarry - or an open-pit stone mining site - in the county of Danyang, north Chungcheong provice.Jul 17, 2019

[@lnqxie500]

The reason why I kept coming back to this channel is for the critics from a filmaker's point of view. ♡

[@NFN.josh.]

This is the year MY MUSIC BLOWS UP, Imma make mama proud!🙏💛💯🚀

[@gti6541]

Fosho

[@JOELMAMUNIZ97]

this song is this MV absolutely amazing ❤💜

[@KathySwampQueen]

Jeff....such a camera 📷 nerd!... I love it 😆 Keeps me coming back to watch!...I'm an old lady but learn something new every time I watch.....keep it up.....great job and it's appreciated! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜😊

[@jinsmoonmarie6452]

Think Mordor and Aragorn’s It is not this day speech before going to war with Sauron - yup that’s part of RM’s inspiration - filmed on site in Danyang, north Chungcheong provice.

[@C-GODPROP3377]

I really enjoyed your reaction Jeff. I don't really understand all the technical aspects of filming, but I really enjoyed your input and enthusiasm. Yes, please do more BTS reactions. 🤗

[@littlemeowida]

I always love the "It's REAL?" surprise especially when it comes from a film maker :)

[@leeluloveoctober7865]

😊You are a good reactor. All of the little bits of info you shared really made me look at movies and MVs in a new light. Thanks, Sir. Can't wait for your next reaction💜

[@ktredmane1209]

Thanks for your reaction! Love this song and MV. And it's completely fine with me if you stop, back up, view multiple times and really get into the details - I always learn something new!

[@Adonna2424]

I love the multiple watches, stops, frame by frame, etc. I think it's really interesting!

[@Kitty-vt5putvr]

Thank you very much for sharing your insight with us. You give us ARMY a different perspective on the MV’s to appreciate. I especially love it when you go into details of how shots came to be, what equipment was used, what editing techniques etc. It’s very fascinating. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Thanks also to Taylor.

[@leilaniarellano7660]

I really like when you tell us new information! It's so interesting to learn about it

[@diatima]

When I watch Jeff's reactions I always find myself looking at the equipment in the background because I know he'll be looking at it, and it's so funny when then he pauses on it 😆 I'm like "yes Jeff, I saw it too! That's bad boy equipment right there" even though I know nothing about it 🤣

[@blueminnie13]

Not Today is one of my favorites.

[@indakhuz311]

the most informative reactor i've been stumble upon to so far.. tq kind Sir 💜💜💜

[@annamarieaguirre5214]

It cracks me up each time he pauses for each shot of the cameras used. Only Jeff does that. LOL

[@B_Aver]

Ayyy 👏🏻 thank you again Jeff hyung 😃 loving this and thank you to Taylor darling for suggesting Not Today 👍🏻. I was actually couldn’t wait of ur reaction when u knew it’s actually real location lol. Looking forward for more of Bangtan’s content. Stay blessed all 💜

[@marinal.]

Hi, I am back. Good reaction, ty. Love this song. Taylor is the best. Glad u checked out the shooting sketch for this one. This was filmed at an open-pit stone quarry in Danyang, north Chungcheong province in Korea. The stage was made of polished stainless steel sheets that would be called in “mirror finish” in architecture/construction. This location is used a lot by other kpop groups too. U do u. This is ur journey. We like long videos. Ur fine. Hugs. stay safe. -NY USA 2019 Army 💜 M. Michèle Thomas said on 7/29/21 Not Today was filmed at an open-pit stone quarry in Danyang, north Chungcheong province in Korea. It was very cold and the white patches are actually snow. The large round reflective surface was polished stone, maybe granite? I can't remember which stone but there is a making of for this video that you can check out on Bangtan TV channel. bembolbug said The stage was made of polished stainless steel sheets that we would call in “mirror finish” in architecture/construction. You could actually see the squares of each sheet from some of the angles when zoomed out. It probably looks frosted from the dirt and dust from their shoes (think sorta of how we get like fingerprint oil smudges on glass screens etc.). This material is actually sometimes used in lieu of glass mirrors for being much less delicate and easier to maintain. Sunshine Sam said on 1/20/22 This is such an anthem and hype song. This song is actually the follow-up track to Spring Day. While that song is about the feeling of missing someone, this song speaks about the will to survive and fight. I love the beginning quote from Namjoon “All the underdogs in the world A day may come when we lose But it is not today Today we fight” Karan Kamble said on 1/20/22 In addition to the MLK connection, "Not Today" takes inspiration from the Lord of the Rings :) The music video by itself can be linked to LOTR film elements, but even the lines at the beginning of the song - "... A day may come when we lose. But it is not today. Today we fight." - are similar to Aragorn's in the "Return of the King" - "A day may come when the courage of Men fails, when we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields when the Age of Men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight!" 💜 Here is the dance practice kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYHaip2EnZaVrdk (easy to miss, but check out JK's moves at 2:05 in that video). This is the behind the scenes making of the MV with english subs kzbin.info/www/bejne/ammvi3lof6hki7c . Here is a live performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfZnoBrpryoa7s ....it's the final in Seoul and I picked this one because I can't get over their suits.....so handsome and powerful. Thanks for reacting.

[@fostermom5]

This was the video that took me down the rabbit hole. So glad you enjoyed it as well.

[@catbravo994]

No matter how many times you watch a BTS video, I vibe with the song. When you start commenting on video making I pay attention and listen. Awesome info from you on this video. :) I love the shooting sketches too.

[@heathernile4700]

It is a query in South Korea. And it is all done with very little affects. The "ice" is actually a mirrored platform 😳 💜

[@JanB-qm2bi]

I love your reactions! So excited and happy!

[@katebu5174]

It is not CG. All were shoot in Danyang, Chungchung province, the middle part of S. Korea~^^

[@lilithlove7]

I enjoy the way you react and how you get into the details! 💜

[@winkpinky1445]

Please don’t apologize! It’s pretty awesome to learn from you. We rarely have a directors point of view so I enjoyed it very much. If you payback 20 times it’s fine w us. We’re used to it and that’s why they do behind the scenes. To think that one man, had an idea, picked 7 boys, chose all the choreo, film makers, had really no money but a big dream. His dream was to bring together dance, music and rap together. Back then Rap was underground music, not really lawful. He found RM first, then Suga and had tryouts all over Korea. These 7 have been though many things, hard times, prejudice and mental health issues. I’ll stop there but you really should watch the early years before and just shortly after their music hit the scene. Thanks so much. It was a delight spending time with you sharing your expertise and views. We love our guys (men now) ARMY forever 💜😉

[@cynthiaperez2232]

Love watching your pure enjoyment. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@valenciabegay3489]

You do a great reaction and it doesn’t matter how many times you stop and rewind. I like that! I also like how you describe how the me is done and it is fun and educational. Keep the reactions coming!

[@glossaria2]

No need to apologize, I love watching your rewinds! Just so you know, there's also a choreo version of this MV (which is, I think, all shot in the underground garage). I'm kind of torn as to which is my favorite version, because the extra choreo is REALLY good, but I love the quarry scene too. And the choreo cuts out the opening shot with RM walking across the garage. (And for some reason the choreo video repeats, on the "official" version, which is slightly annoying.) Anyway, love your reactions, Jeff! As Jimin would say, "You nice, keep going!"

[@singlesophie1]

Love your reactions 💗

[@manuelalopez7690]

I really like watching you have fun every time you see the gear they are using to film the videos 😅 and is so good to see you and also so satisfying to hear your honest thoughts and opinions

[@susank2283]

Enjoyed your reaction. I was going to say I haven't seen you in a long time, but that would be incorrect...it just seems like a long time. I have no idea about the technical stuff but like when you explain stuff as there might be folks who do. Glad you're still exploring BTS.

[@wriolette01]

AHHHH!! I really love your reactions. Soo happy! Keep going 👍💜

[@paulagrave9516]

Thank you for your reaction, as usual so interesting! Hybe/Big Hit really have amazing creative professionals. The mvideos and other contents are so amazing.

[@c.velosa2923]

Hi Jeff nice to see you back.💜💜💜💜💜

[@dollykelley8098]

I love your enthusiastic reactions. 💜

[@espiedelarama4260]

Hello Boss, I am riding with your journey. I like your professional reaction which I am learning as well along the way. I know you are liking maybe loving the BTS already. They are my therapy for someone who live alone and away from family. I love you BTS & army.😍

[@AngelaSealana]

I love your reaction style, Jeff 😅🤪

[@shazr9768]

Really enjoy your reactions, Jeff. I learn something every time

[@acnisutami8726]

They never using CG or green screen for MV...their really using smoke,fire etc for the MV 👍👏

[@ria.kookmin]

thankyou so much for your reaction. not today is a powerfull song and i like. i just wanna recommend you to react ''am i wrong'' this song is different with other bts song you have ever listen. thanks

[@irisr.fullwood1345]

YOU'RE JUST TOOO GOOOOD!!! SIR!😘AND SO WAS THIS!!😝😉💜💐 THANK YOU 💕

[@lindahughes4991]

Love your reactions Jeff! Interesting how all of the members look at the footage and critique themselves. They are so invested in every performance!

[@Cesia_B]

18:26 best part 😂

[@sandys1890]

They paraphrase DrKing speech (if you can't run walk ....if you can't walk crawl ) and beginning Part

[@Maraaha55]

Thanks for your fun, Geoff. You're so funny ... I wonder if you will ever learn! 😂 Every. Single. Time. you say similar things, and are astonished by how good they are. I agree with you that everyone involved in the production work so closely together and are, in fact, choreographed, just like BTS are (it cannot be said too often!) ... though I kinda think that the same must be true to some extent for any film production. I always think of BTS as more than just BTS members who get all the attention (and actually most of the pressure). I loved the way that RM, in his recent interview with Pharrell Williams, corrected Pharrell's delineation of BTS as a "group" with the term "team" because that encompasses all the other people and roles which are essential. It's the same with Hobi's preference to call the additional dancers "dancers rather than "backup dancers" because they are integral to the performance and the team. These tiny differences reveal something about their mindset and that is one of the reasons that BTS are as successful as they are, yes, but also what they are like as people. Just one of the reasons I love them.

[@milliedizon]

Really enjoyed your reaction Jeff. Another amazing BTS MV 💜

[@yammylattan2821]

Jst watch the MV making ..you'll be surprise..those mountains are not CG..they even wait hours to shoot the scene during the nyt..and they says it's really cold..

[@breeroe]

has Taylor had you watch any of the videos of BTS reacting to their own MVs? that might be fun for you!

[@bendis16]

He should watch wings short films. I'm serious.

[@poppette1978]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@marcelacervigni8520]

Muchas gracias! Sabía que te gustaría este video! Gracias por todo lo que enseñas. Soy fotógrafa amateur y quedo maravillada con tus análisis 🙏🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️💜

[@irisr.fullwood1345]

ALSO! MISSED YOU 😙

[@joey7094]

You need to react to Yet To Come mv frr !!! And alao the behind the mv !!!!

[@monkat3759]

Thanks for the warnings but you are the professional and if we are here we want your honest reaction however it happens. It's your channel and we are hear to learn and enjoy w/ you. All others can create their own channels and deal w/ complainers :) I can tell that you love the craft & that's magic to me. I want to learn from lovers of what they do or know. Subscribed @ 1st video. Record b/c I normally go through quite a few before subscribing.

[@shar_x8656]

Thank you for your reaction 💜

[@curiejose2526]

Wow you are back💜

[@dulceboteo7458]

unrelated but knowing this guy loooove this kind of videos he should react to the Name Chapter concept trailer and the shooting sketch, (by txt srry) I would love to hear his thoughts on the making process and overall result

[@elizabethlalnunthari7248]

Nice🔥🔥🔥💙

[@tajbrick]

Please reaction on BTS on mv💜😍💜💜💜💜💜

[@aliciaenriquezk]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lattelover5471]

I don’t know for sure - I think the run/walk/crawl lyrics (pre-chorus?) were based on the famous quote by MLK Jr.

[@haeminarmy4628]

Pls check out BTS MAMA 2020 ON performance

[@irisr.fullwood1345]

I'M THINKING 🤔 IT'S ALL REAL!

[@sallycapotosto6927]

I actually like the Not Today (Choreography Version) better. You can see more of the choreo in it. I really do wonder about that clear circle that they dance on. What is it and how was it made? Whatever it is, it's perfect!

[@nycjt6267]

wow found out today you are linked to Taylor. Cool!

[@DBM1234-d1f]

If you are a filmmakee, you must react to BLACKPINK's music videos, they are the most expensive and elaborate on the planet. REACT MORE TO BLACKPINK* (These 5 BLACKPINK songs already exceed a billion views each) - HOW YOU LIKE THAT - KILL THIS LOVE - DDU DU DDU DU - BOOMBAYAH - AS IF ITS YOUR LAST

[@nirvana6172]

I'm just wondering if you already reacted to BTS music video of "FAKE LOVE" and "ON" they're top tier MVs too also the cinematography was amazing. Please check that out if you haven't. Thanks. 💜

[@lauraarmy1283]

suga said "once you get a taste of BTS you cant go anywhere else"

[@lealarsen2017]

he was right☺

[@Agnes0818]

Suga went to Japan for Fujii Kaze😉

[@1oldcrow350]

Like most of ARMY we have been devouring all the shooting sketches but come here for the more in-depth information of the process that is the behind the scene workings of the MVs so don't apologize for the pauses that's *exactly* what we are here for. There is a lot that goes into these and a lot of people behind the camera that are not seen but do so much for the final product to be as good as they are. BTS has a great staff. Thanks Jeff.

[@monkat3759]

On lense flares. Fan but J.J. Abrams...less is more. Star Trek 2009 put me off them for a while. If lense flares were a drinking game we'd empty a distillery by the time Kirk was birthed

[@elenanurshishiginaykt1090]

Please…. BTS and cgi do not exist together in any video… unless they have to perform during pandemic then there’s prerecording or when they need to have Suga included when he is recovering from operation… other than that ITS ALL REAL

[@cartersage7532]

I wish I could hold your attention for just a while, for I have had a really hard time finding the right way to approach this matter, how to be "conspicuous" enough to be noticed by you yet not enough to be easily dismissed by everyone, how to kindly garner attention without being overbearing but remaining clear yet respectful, where the appropriate place to call for your needed attention without being misunderstood could be, going through such ordeal to show gratitude all because I have come to feel deep appreciation towards all of you. Trying over and over again and questioning myself constantly on whether it was the right thing to do or not, worth it or not, but always coming to the same conclusion: that even if I only managed to reach a few people here because I, though apologetically, must confess couldn't find any other better way to address this, that could be enough. ARMY, I know you care about people, because you really care about one another, so in the name of that care and compassion, I want to reciprocate, so may you please take the good from the words and forget the author's name as where they came from, that is the only thing that I ever care for: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5zHZ3-odpWkbKeV

[@Agnes0818]

Hello Jeff and Taylor! Please react to Japanese artist Fujii Kaze and his MV Kaerou directed by legendary Kodama Yuichi. Thanks a lot!😊

[@lustybunny5768]

Aku sangat berterimakasih kepada BTS. Lagu ini membuat aku kuat ketika aku berada di titik terendah 💜

[@vanburgess1178]

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