How Lawrence Sher Filmed JOKER // Behind the Scenes

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[@mattih]

Still can't believe I got to hang out with Larry and hear about all the BTS of making JOKER... Thank you Larry and Shotdeck team for letting me come hang out for a bit and can't wait for the next one 🙌🏻

[@70iDeasProductions]

Matti you are the best

[@JakebMiller]

I'm so jealous. Really wish I could take the leap into DP but it is so much to learn. Thank you sharing.

[@TheSwordfish009]

What is the difference between a storyboard and a shot list?

[@mikemade_]

You've done a lot of really freaking epic videos man but this one was on another level!

[@Astronomine]

This is beyond awesome. Now you have the content the channel needs.

[@jaymarshotit6382]

This wasn't enough Matti, Can we get a two hour part 2 please... Lawrence is so generous with sharing such great insights 🙌

[@mattih]

Next time haha

[@dariensmallboy4267]

Seriously!! This was the best 54 minutes I’ve spent on KZbin in such a long time.

[@williamshakespeare9815]

​@@dariensmallboy4267second this

[@AV.Creative]

@@dariensmallboy4267 💯 and ive rewatched it like 3 times lol

[@XEEKsDREAMS]

How fortunate I am to live in an era where I can be thousands of kilometers away and, without deserving it, watch a conversation in which one of my favorite filmmakers talks about his work. It truly is immense luck to be able to do so. Thank you, Matti, for making it possible!

[@lanceforrest8828]

This is literally the best video you’ve made. Anyone who truly loves film and movies should watch this

[@mattih]

Agreed 😊

[@BlessNgonhama]

I agree with you💪

[@kvazimozi_EN]

Yes, and really there shouldn't be any worry about the length of it.... in fact, I could have watched it even longer:) Big up for this content!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Dang an up and coming filmmaker would pay millions to learn like this

[@mattih]

Right??? I wish we had this back in the bible college listening to tutorials about after effects cause they were the only tutorials days 😂

[@TimandLauren]

@@mattih bible college?? whoah, matti are you christian?

[@MARVScrew]

You literally can learn like this as an up and coming filmmaker, because of videos like this?

[@calmthemonster]

SO HAPPY you didn't edit this. One of my favorite movies too. I lived in the Bronx for 6 years and the Joker stairs was just something I saw all the time before the movie came out. Now they're immortalized to me in such a cool way.

[@mattih]

So cool!

[@calmthemonster]

@@mattih You're cool! Thanks for all you do and your awesome energy. Hello from Vancouver.

[@makoshark69x96]

THAT FOOTAGE LOOKED SILLY & AMATEURISH ! NOTHING GREAT ABOUT IT....

[@DannyGevirtz]

So awesome seeing you start this series player!! Larry is the best first episode. Can't believe how genuine of a dude he is.

[@mattih]

Haha yea literally the best first guest! What a good dude 😊

[@GriffinConway]

When do we get Danny’s episode!

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

“First episode?!” There’s more coming?

[@KieranWay]

Conversations like these are key for aspiring DPs like myself… keep killing it 🔥

[@mattih]

It’s the stuff I wish I had 10 years ago

[@nadineefleck]

This movie changed my life for the better. Arthur means everything to me.

[@ЮрийЯшанькин-м3у]

This is INSANE! Thanks to you and Larry for that much information and bts experience. It was amazing to watch and listen to such a creative filmmaking genius 🔥

[@Kidhollywood]

I'm already hooked on this series. I'd love to see breakdowns of screenplays/script books for movies as well.

[@mattih]

For sure 🙌🏻

[@nathanialgarymedia]

NEED TO DO MORE OF THESE!!!! with directors, dp's, producers, writers, actors, gaffers, grips, art department, etc!!

By far one of the best videos you've ever made, so much information, inspiration, drive, the generosity and approachability that Lawrence feels, it's kind of humbling. Thanks Matti and Thanks Lawrence for bringing us closer to the true magic of cinema.

[@LucasCheja]

Matti thanks! So inspiring. Love to hear how big productions are made since the beginning, story behind camera, problem solving, how and why they chose lenses and esthetic decisions. Please continue with this series!

[@mattih]

For sure 🙌🏻

[@rampraveen1987]

Every minute I am like .. Dude... Let Larry talk ! Too many interruptions. Let him convey his thoughts!

[@TheJonnyEnglish]

He acted like a little boy who met Batman

[@evavoliburek]

Literally he’s constantly nervous-laughing like a little fangirl and it’s so distracting I couldn’t watch the video to the end

[@nickroach9329]

I’m glad somebody said it. Great content but just stfu and let the guy we came to listen to speak

[@joshuvuh8118]

Dont worry Larry I think you’re a cool guy giving us great content

[@evavoliburek]

@@joshuvuh8118you mean Matti 🤣

[@maryannworld]

Great interview. Larry is so down to earth! So generous with his time and the information. It was a treat!

[@Xobaer]

Love your contents bro, I still remember just yesterday when you were saying start your own vlog, and here I am. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@MaineMountainMedia]

I was glued to this whole interview. I can't wait for this series to continue. Larry you're a genius and your willingness to share your insights is beyond generous. The Joker was a visual masterpiece up there with some of the best. Keep doing what you do.

[@julianherbrig]

Those 60 minutes flew by quick! I could've listened to it for another 2 hours or so! What a cool guy Larry is!

[@christopherbuschelman4906]

Matti, I cannot thank you enough for doing this. Getting into a DPs mind of their approach processes and thoughts is so fascinating. PLEASE keep making these!

[@stevenkralovec]

I absolutely love this new series!! Big thank you to Larry for his time and big thanks to you too, Matti, for making this!!

[@SDXStudio]

I absolutely love these types of videos. I don't consider myself a very smart person, and certainly what you'd consider an "amature" filmmaker - in other words, not a professional. While I have exactly ZERO experience with Arri cameras, I'm able to understand exactly what Lawrence is talking about (wanting a minimal focus distance, specific coverage, etc) and that makes me so happy. Knowing I could sit with a legend/titan of the industry and be able to actually hold a conversation about his craft makes this really worthwhile to me. Absolutely wonderful video.

[@pfore82]

unbelivable conversation, please do more of these.

[@LaurensKitchen]

1 hour flew by, and I didn’t even noticed it, THIS IS AWESOME

[@LaurensKitchen]

@officialMattiHaapoja.let’s talk as in “let’s PM”?😂 Anyway looking forward for more content like these or a part 2😍

[@marvesrivas307]

So hard to find the time for a 55 minute video, but this was so worth it. Loved every second of this. You had my full attention the entire time because this was just such an insightful video.

[@shrinivas.a]

What an amazing conversation! The insights and just the passion for filmmaking and making these amazing sequences is what really inspires me !

[@stratospheric-tv]

Thank you both for this amazing conversation. Absolutely love this long-form, deep-dive, real-talk conversation style. Matti be our Lex Friendman for filmmaking!

[@roamincolor]

shotdeck is probably one of the greatest creations anybody could put together. not only for cinematographers,, but for photographers as well

[@synlfo7828]

As a photographer we have done mood boards for years. We would print or make word docs or use illustrator. Up until recently we used pinterest, as you could share with hair and make up, stylist, camera assistants etc. and they can all add ideas. Interesting to see how its all developed into actual platforms that cater to the creative process

[@officialjaerat]

I knew I loved Phoenix in this...but to hear about him just booking it in that scene and going the whole movie with a bad knee. Sheesh. Props!

[@HugeRidiculous]

Hi Larry! It was fun the few weeks I got to spend in NY with you on this! Still one of the best movies I've been on.

[@Ghassan.albalushi]

To be very honest I loved how super spontaneous this whole things was !

[@kytowrld]

YES THIS IS EVERYTHING I EVER WANTED THANK YOU

[@ChristianVargas-ne7gs]

i ABSOLUTELY loved this. Thank you!! As a fan and inspiring creator I always want to know the BTS of the creative process/ breakdowns. And to get it with such an amazing creator/film like joker is UNREAL

[@pikuvideo5273]

I could be listening this thing for 5 hours, DO NOT CARE ABOUT LENGHT, this is gold

[@yashsachdeva03]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!

[@mccuenoirfilms]

I'm a still photographer by trade, but I just started getting into movie making in the past few years as a fun hobby. This was insanely beneficial! What an awesome interview.

[@gear7airsoft974]

I was waiting for this combo 🎉

[@alecerlingmark7738]

Dude, yes, loving this direction. What a luxury!

[@chrisherr]

Yessss 🤙🏼 flood of quality content incoming

[@BlaineCoury]

More of this please. Hopefully you can continue to find equally cooperative and enthusiastic guests! Love the format.

[@ianottaway]

THAT OPENING SO WONDERFUL! supernice!

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

literally a MasterClass one on one from a DP this is gold series

[@TrustinTimber]

That was so great. Thanks Matti and Larry!

[@jessedellert150]

BEST FORMAT SO FAR!!! LOVED IT!!! MORE OF IT!!!

[@lawrencedgriffin]

This could have been a 2 hour video and I would still be asking for more. Well done Matti and Larry.

[@bandittree]

I work in the industry, and there are some people that would be a dream to sit down and talk with, Lawrence Sher is one of them. Super cool video!

[@kappamedia]

This is really incredible behind the scenes info! There is so much stuff that I could have never imagined to happen. Sick video Matti!

[@Storyraymond]

You hit my crack! This is the show I have been missing since 'every frame a painting':)

[@verbhal]

So many incredible insights. Absolutely loved this.

[@Dpoftheyear]

inspiration at its puresit form .... lawrence sher just became a goat in my eyes .. wow ...Thank you @ Matti

[@Krwler]

That’s was brilliant. Such a treat. Thanks you

[@AllenPenner]

This is exactly the content that I want. Breakdowns of how it was done by pros. Beautifully made. Thank you!

[@carterpatrick8437]

Matti Thank you so much for this series I'm an inspiring Writer, director, and hopefully one day a produced and cinematographer!! This was much needed thank you for sharing your love, and craft of the art of Cinema with us!

[@neneboy196]

thankssss mat to make this content, and thank a lot to larry, it's beautiful

[@lowlowseesee]

i love Lawrences personality so much. makes learning from him all the more

[@arnauddesne]

Amazing BTS, thanks Matti and Lawrence!!

[@HowToRenovateAChateau]

Fantastic, thank you so much for this Gem of an Interview!

[@kelvinfunkner]

had no clue that Larry was the brainchild behind shotdeck!!! that's insane...now it's become one of the absolute basic fundamental tools of filming at every level, concept, preproducion, pre-visual, lighting, and all the way through grading....awesome!

[@2365Films]

EXCELLENT VIDEO packed with knowledge and technique. BRAVO! Well Done! We need MORE OF THIS! Thank You Lawrence Sher for you time and expertise! This video is a MUST WATCH for anyone, mature to professional, to learn the essence of creative image choices.

[@jesperanserius8552]

This is pure gold

[@mattih]

I know right??? Ugh I wanna go back in time and ask more questions haha

[@xxcaseyxxc]

I could have watched another 3 hours of this, incredible stuff man.

[@beaudanner]

LOVED the subway breakdown. Genius with the still panels on a loop. And you see also that big budgets still have limitations and one always has to be a problem solver

[@savage_produzioni]

ABSOLUTE GOLD! Thank u so much...Grazie from italy!!

[@misstickletheivories]

So stoked about this series!!!

[@vnthonyedwin5481]

It’s such a nice feeling seeing you genuinely happy to be chatting and going through this film with Sher who you clearly admire. Makes me as a long time subscriber happy for you man. Thank you for sharing this video 🙏🏾

[@AondeVamos]

Just amazing! What an incredible experience!

[@claudiabaquedano.]

He wanted to keep going; I could hear him explaining all the different shots and I would never get bored. Thank youu Matti, can’t wait for the part 2!

[@colinfoo2856]

wow...Love the movie and cinematography. Thanks for this. This interview is fantastic insight into the joker.

[@victorortiz6458]

Amazing. This video needs a million views! Anyone who is studying film should watch this. Very insightful and causal.

[@Andybaby]

Brilliant. You pressed record, and captured 55 minutes of non-stop GOLD. Thank you!

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

I think this is the most amazing video I’ve ever watched on KZbin.

[@BellaBeastTv]

thats a great idea, love this thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@mikepalmowski]

Wow dude this format is great!!!

[@jeffsavilleproductions]

Honestly that fact that this interview is free to consume is amazing.

[@JCContenidos]

love this series already

[@Snowrite]

I am totally fine with you going over an hour for Lawrence (or any big pro). Actually wanted more, hour wasn’t enough. Thanks for this video, to you and Lawrence. His work has been such an inspiration.

[@ayadhamza7618]

That kind of contents that keeps me into youtube in nowadays. Just thank you 🙏

[@movieman925]

I had no idea Lawrence Sher was behind Shot Deck!’ WOW HE MADE SUCH AN INCREDIBLE RESOURCE!! oh my god

[@mrturner1]

STOKED!!! Been obsessed with Joker and Lawrence Sher's work recently so this is perfect!

[@FernandoUlrichCanal]

This is a great conversation, Matti. Looking forward to future vids like this one. 👏👏

[@justinuriahphoto]

More vids just like this please. Watched the entire thing from start to finish. Soaking it all in.

[@aliciabertram9893]

This vid was AMAZING!!! Joker goes down as my all time favorite films because of the incredible shots and scenes. The fact that you were able to break it down with THE MAN himself is just incredible. I love the long format, the in-depth look scene by scene. The only thing missing is a break down of the stairs scene that is engrained in my head. Don't hesitate to go over 60 minutes next time :) Thank you Matti for this video!

[@theneverfilms]

This was an AMAZING MASTER CLASS... thanks very much!!!🤩🤩🤩🎥🎬

[@MindGamesMedia]

QUALITY! Looking forward to this series.

[@justingraftonstudios]

This is probably my favorite video on youtube right now. Amazing.

[@alikareemfilms4789]

This is so helpful, thank you! Please do more of these with working cinematographers and directors about their process, choices, and reasoning. So good.

[@nj_91]

not only i'm loving that it's unedited. i also need the edited 5 minutes. great work Mattie, love it!

[@_nisty]

this is SICK. thank you for sharing this for free!

[@seanmartinflix]

This was incredible. Pure gold.

[@harleyshellhammer9635]

Honestly, one of the best cinematic movies ever made. As someone who works in the business, the true stars of most films are the DPs! I don't buy a lot of movies, but I bought this one.

[@martinbaumann6256]

Thank you both for this great Interview!

[@juliusheigl1015]

Omg, I already looooove this series! So cool!

[@lukplanetario]

Love this new series of videos Matti. Learning a lot. Thanks!!!!

[@MakbulurRahmanAoyan]

its like a mini podcast , freaking loved it . coulden,t even tell how an hour went by . need more of this stuffs

[@thetravisgreene]

LOVE this. Love that it wasn't (or felt) edited. Just a cool, honest, candid conversation. Love Lawrence,/Larry. Such a humble, down-to-earth SUPER nice guy. Met him at Cinegear, at the ShotDeck booth. My ShotDeck hat is one of my most prized possessions. 😆

[@Kawaiikid_]

Definitely need more of these that was something

[@kevin_wright]

This is fire. I'd watch these every week for sure. Took me three days to get through it, and I still loved it!

[@alefaiden5704]

this is about to become the perfect form of content for filmakers

[@MaikHansen]

I love this direction of your channel!!!

[@mattih]

Thanks dude me toooo!