How Nolan Shoots A Film At 3 Budget Levels

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The success that director Christopher Nolan has achieved over his career has enabled him to constantly scale up the production of each film that he shoots.
In this video I’ll take a look at the effect that the production budget has had on Following, Memento and Inception, focusing on how access to money affects the cinematography and storytelling in each film.
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List Of Films Featured:
Following (1998)
Memento (2001)
Inception (2010)
0:00 Introduction
0:51 Film Budget
2:33 Following
6:06 Memento
09:41 Inception
12:33 Conclusion
Music:
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The Tower Of Light - 'Stuck In The Air'

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[@wolfcrow7694]

basically on the low budget one you get lesser known actors, in the mid budget one you get quite well known actors and in the high budget you get leonardo dicaprio

[@ravanaRTT]

Underrated comment

[@user-jb7ep1eb8g]

And you can crash planes

[@aleksthevoyager1260]

@Maxolas 8877 Don’t be so dramatic

[@doorbell8132]

It’s literally the top comment lmao

[@aolson1111]

@@user-jb7ep1eb8g With no survivors.

[@headcanon6408]

"Inception was Nolan's first blockbuster movie" Batman Begins and The Dark Knight: "Are we jokes to you?"

[@Bayuuk]

I mean technically his first big budget film is Insomnia.

[@henrym8429]

Didn’t dark knight make around a billion dollars or something?

[@norpriest521]

@@henrym8429 Titanic: a billion dollars? That's cute

[@headcanon6408]

@ARYAN KAUSHIK D MB11589 But The Dark Knight is still a blockbuster, right?

[@henrym8429]

@@norpriest521 dude I wasn’t talking about titanic. I was just agreeing with headcanon that the dark knight is a blockbuster

[@KAMEJOKOband]

Low budget: ALL B&W Medium budget: half B&W, half color High budget: ALL color I kinda get it now

[@mr.nobody7914]

A little 😀. Keep going 👍

[@joelwatts4325]

I think this sort of series is your best at showcasing the development of a career and I hope to see more directors and DPs showcased this way. Thank you so much

[@InDepthCine]

Glad you enjoyed it. If this video is popular I may do more videos using this format.

[@ashwinmenon7953]

@@InDepthCine Yes, please do. ❤️

[@virakchhang]

This video earned my subscribe. Would like to see more of this

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[@SnailHatan]

@@InDepthCine looks like these types of videos are quite popular

[@hairglowingkyle4572]

Finance Staff: *NOOOO NOLAN YOU SHOULDN'T WASTE THE BUDGET FOR ADDED VISUALS WE NEED TO SAVE MONEY* Nolan: *Haha real boeing plane go BRRRRRR*

[@jikae10]

Well, according to Nolan, it actually WAS cheaper to blow up an actual decommissioned plane then try to use VFX and try to cheat it.

[@abhiruproy8592]

Although Nolan can handle big budget film I personally think Nolan should take a break from high big budget film for a while and make a cerebral complex film like memento with complete Cinematic storytelling that will be with less dialogue but more visual angle so that audience can grasp and join the fragmented structure without any exposition. It will be a fun ride. I believe people will surely watch it

[@albertptran]

I love The Prestige the most

[@abhiruproy8592]

@UltraPlushie exactly..I feel like Nolan made them with much dedication without compromising the story structure For me The prestige is a film to study nonlinear storytelling

[@abhiruproy8592]

@@albertptran me too bro. It's really fun watching it

[@6ch6ris6]

well kinda agree. memento was his best in my opinion, but honestly he just doesnt make bad movies (havent seen following and tenet yet)

[@raihanaradhana2246]

i think a ~$50M horror-thriller movie from Nolan would've been amazing

[@be_an_rm]

Following is so underrated, I watched it during a Christopher Nolan binge and it shows how he can make brilliant movies no matter the cost

[@Hugo012341]

I've seen Following like 6 times, it's a great movie, love it, one of my favorites.

[@fleetadmiralhazen]

I wish you could breakdown how Children of Men was made. That movie was so beautiful.

[@davidecastagno3607]

I would be intrested too

[@Rob_-dv6ei]

Yeah especially that one take battle scene. Great movie.

[@Thespeedrap]

Good movie kinda of depressing though.

[@nilsify]

Thanks for your comment! Decided to watch the movie because of it and it was really awesome, much appreciated

[@createdbyseere]

Such an overrated film. It takes it's source material and makes it into immigration propaganda.

[@akj3344]

Understanding how they made 'following' makes me respect Mr Nolan even more than before.

[@AmateurPetrolHead]

His latest film TENET, has a Budget of 205 million USD

[@connortoenail]

Avatar 2 (2022) has a 1 BILLION dollar budget!

[@AmateurPetrolHead]

@@connortoenail damn, that's more than some countries GDP 😂

[@augustpakenas5373]

@@connortoenail No true, a budget of Avatar 2 is around 200mil. That 1billion is for Avatar sequels, I think at least 3 of them are already in works.

[@connortoenail]

@@augustpakenas5373 ah I see

[@chandrasekar03]

@@connortoenail its no matter what the budget is but how they use it effectively, take ex machina as example, you can tell a effective story with good effects even when budget is really low

[@LeonardoKlotz]

If Josh Trank taught us anything, is that you can't go from a low-budget movie to a big-budget movie You need to go from low to medium, and then from medium to big Is all about gaining credibility. You never know when a studio is gonna think they can control you. You need to show them that you know what you're doing better than them.

[@InDepthCine]

I agree. I think directors who make films with a progression in budget usually make stronger films than those who (somehow) just jump straight into managing a big-budget project.

[@khaledfouad9374]

@@InDepthCine what are your thoughts on david sandberg in these regards

[@LeonardoKlotz]

@@InDepthCine in the MCU, it doesn't matter if you are Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese If they can't control you, you won't do a movie for them. That's why we didn't get to see an Ant-Man directed by Edgar Wright.

[@officialmarlowjamesfilmcen2879]

@@LeonardoKlotz 100% true....

[@KingPWNinater]

@@khaledfouad9374 I would also like to know your thoughts on David Sandberg @In Depth Cine

[@RochakJaankari5332]

I think its budget within a budget within a budget three levels.

[@Celtic_Blade]

Budgetception.

[@geminisdontdeservehumanrig2029]

Great stuff as always! You gotta do an analysis of the Cinematography of the original Blade Runner one of these days!!

[@InDepthCine]

Definitely! The lighting in Blade Runner still blows me away every time I watch it.

[@emberpowertcg7692]

@@InDepthCine or the sequel....

[@BryceEdwardBrown]

These videos are incredibly insightful!

[@MediaBuster]

No they are not.

[@angelosapostolopoulos1464]

Every time I watch these kind of vids, I feel like I'm a school film student & I gotta memorize all of them informations. That's a dope feeling for someone who has a strong interest in cinema in general.

[@ludwigledger7957]

Thank you for giving a better insight on film budgeting and how it effects the film also would love to see a Rodrigo Prieto cinematography style video, very underrated cinematographer.

[@SnailHatan]

This channel is top-tier. I don’t know how many editors and whatnot you’ve got working for you, but this feels on the same level as StudioBinder, which has quite a large team of people cranking out videos. Awesome stuff. However, if I can give a critique, it would be nice if you could put a small title line over all the clips from different movies which aren’t mentioned by name in the narration. There are a lot of intriguing clips I’ve seen that I just have no clue how to find without scouring for hours on the web

[@aidanblackmusic]

My dad went to high school with Guy Pearce, so when I was a kid he would come over to our house every once in a while!

[@saulhudson1199]

liar

[@Andrew-rd9zq]

@@saulhudson1199 how would you know?

[@saulhudson1199]

@@Andrew-rd9zq im just kidding, why so serious!? xD

[@aidanblackmusic]

@@saulhudson1199 why so mean?

[@FramesPerSecond]

Prime lenses are usually preferred over zooms because they’re faster, this is better for situations with less light. They also have less distortion. This is more likely the reason he used them in Following not because he wanted to move the camera in for close ups, that’s just standard for filmmaking. Zooms are only really used for the effect of zooming.

[@EverythingFilm]

Love the detail you added in! Movies are life

[@XX14NC3XX]

you've earnt yourself a subscriber - i'm so glad this popped up on my recommendations. A really well edited, scripted and greatly insightful video. Can't wait to delve into your channel and see new videos!

[@danielstower]

i would like to see him making a film now with 6000 USD without using his contacts ofc to access to free actors or crew

[@jamesbuckley2414]

I'd like to see a range of directors accept this challenge

[@convolution223]

To do that, he'd have to make it anonymously. He should. That'd be really cool

[@taylor11111]

Why?

[@Phantom-el6oe]

You mean having friends?

[@harrymkwii]

Make that 10k due to inflation.

[@aa_gg]

The most important point is that he never went to film school... School or College is not place where you learn stuff its all about passion and desire to learn... if you have it you will make it in anyway School, College and Grades doesn't matter...

[@officialmarlowjamesfilmcen2879]

FACTS!

[@babayaga9102]

he went to college and study English literature.

[@aa_gg]

@@babayaga9102 Yes but he never went to Film School....

[@babayaga9102]

@@aa_gg He'll go after he retired. That's how he likes to do things. In reverse.

[@6ch6ris6]

well you dont need those places BUT you can definetly learn a lot of stuff there.

[@judichristopher4604]

This reminds me of Robert Rodriguez When he did "El Mariachi" 1992 for $7000. then it was made into "Desperado" and grossed over 2.6 M Some of the Greatest Filmmakers started very small... That Gives Me Hope.

[@peruamorrortubarrenetxea5300]

Very instructing for everyone, particularly for novel directors. You make clear that the story being told is the key aspect for the sucess of the film via adaptation to its technical limitations. Keep up the great content.

[@judichristopher4604]

Thank you so much for sharing this video... EXCELLENT VIDEO and you voice is so easy to listen to.

[@0xBerto]

Very well done mate. Thank you for the videos

[@BhaswarYouTube]

This was brilliant!! Thank You!!

[@MYoung-yr9yi]

Very thorough and well researched. Thank you.

[@Lickmacake]

Precisely breakdown. Nice job!!

[@evanbollag737]

On of the best videos yet, thank you !

[@grace.hansen]

Literally amazing! thanks for this vid

[@victorfilm_]

This is fantastic! Keep up the great content!

[@InDepthCine]

🙏

[@roberthipolito1351]

Your videos are amazing! Honestly I've learned so much in the past few weeks from your videos alone.

[@InDepthCine]

Thanks Robert

[@randomniche1345]

it is criminally underrated the insight and information you provide in your videos. Truly.

[@action148]

This production costs vs story vs quality breakdown is fantastic. Thanks for making it!!

[@Sealdrop]

nolan and zimmer are like pb and j

[@francescobruschetta8985]

Incredible work. Love your videos. Always so insightful and helpful. 😁👍👍👍

[@michael_viteritti]

Love your videos, great content and analysis :D

[@murphycooper7557]

Update: Tenet, 205 million dollars.😱

[@colloquially]

To be fair, interstellar had a larger budget.

[@murphycooper7557]

@@colloquially Oh no, you're wrong, Interstellar had 165 million dollars.

[@justasciencelover8175]

@@murphycooper7557 ya, tenet is the highest budget movie of Nolan

[@strider029]

Most of the money is spent on the plane he crashed.

[@murphycooper7557]

@@strider029 I was told that the plane was decommissioned and without the engines, however without a doubt it cost a lot!😅

[@RM-uy3yp]

Thank you so much for this, I really great aspect of filmmaking that needs to be discussed.

[@yourstrulyeliz]

You have the best youtube videos! Thank you for this 🤞🏼

[@InDepthCine]

Glad you like them!

[@danielrobledo9659]

Loved this budget breakdown.

[@salmanaleyan7521]

Such an amazing episode Could you please post an episode taking about all pre-production process ?

[@justinclarke1297]

A true master at work. Both you and Christopher :)

[@jackyjeans]

thank you for sharing, very useful

[@jackmccallum3224]

I have been studdying media at my school for over 4 years now and I have learnt more about the art of film from your channel than my classes. I love your work and it inspires me to be a better filmmaker so please keep posting videos. You are an inspiration

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Hey. Welcome to modern day school. You need to look everything up yourself. Self-learning is the only way to progress forward and don't just stick to theory. The more practical you work, the further you'll progress. Thank me in a few years. :-)

[@MrFrancisHilton]

Excellent as always.

[@TRANCERwin]

Quality content !! I dont enjoy THAT much to watch movies.. .but i love the way i can learn how they were made hahaha ! keep up the good job !

[@kanthaj6518]

Thanks bro , Very informative

[@d3po607]

this is some great audio feels like your in the room

[@holdmedear]

amazing man!

[@aishaevelyna7767]

I love your videos! would love to see more on Women working behind the camera in a DP or Directing role!

[@jonstnr]

This is amazing and will have many more views in the future!!!

[@shreyashthapar1362]

GREAT ANALYSIS!!!!

[@Thespeedrap]

This is a good video so always start with what you have and than work your way to what you want.

[@pratikgoud1]

great analysis

[@AdityaSingh-oh2fw]

Thank you for making this 🙏🏻

[@InDepthCine]

Thanks for watching. Hope you found it useful.

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@@InDepthCine Very🙏🏻

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Amazing video, thank you

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Really inspiring. I am getting out of my head now!

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Great video!

[@paulcooper1046]

Well done, mate. Cheers.

[@arlindblaze4148]

he is imo the greatest living director slash writer, his work is incredible!

[@jakewhite8340]

Coen brothers, Tarantino, Scorsese and PTA have entered the chat

[@southpark645]

@@jakewhite8340 Scorsese hasn’t written one of his own movies in a very long time. However, The Coens, Tarantino, and PTA definitely are in the conversation

[@martin2do]

Thanks for the video! I would like to make a point: in his last movie, Tenet, I think that the high budget took control over the director more than the opposite. Explosions, gunshots, explosions, more gunshots, vfx... Hey we got it. There is action. But while watching it, we [friends and I] just felt that it served no purpose. I was less coherent with the plot -that could have been contemplative, at least just a bit, all the cuts are max 2 seconds seriously- than Transformers. It's cool to have possibilities but it's a great mastery to know when to say: "it's enough".

[@aladdinnyc]

Great Video. Thank You.

[@blurgle9185]

I think Nolan does his best work when his stories are a bit more grounded = lesser budget. The Prestige was, to me, his apex achievement, then his budgets ballooned; the spectacles and visual components got more focus, the actors and dialogue less. That's good once and a while, but I'd love to see him (and his brother) tackle smaller budgets and scopes again.

[@sonnee44]

*Awesome Content*

[@anthonypc1]

This was a great, organized comparison. :)

[@kronk358]

I forgot about momento. What a great movie.

[@southpark645]

Memento*

[@alexisgc33]

Always love your videos. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into them. Another director who would be great to do this with is James Cameron. He said The Terminator was shot with catering budget for Titanic lol

[@mister11alf]

awesome keep it up !

[@64ccd]

I love your channel!

[@graanmanely6756]

kinda feel like making a movie for fun now

[@Skanda1111]

Please do a cinematography breakdown of the master Bruno Delbonnel works. No one works with colors like he does. What a beautiful image he creates.

[@udaravikumrahula8183]

Great video as always!!! Wish if you could breakdown cinematography of Akira kurosawa's films(seven samurai,Yojimbo,Ran,etc.) Thanks...

[@palmaceiamovie]

I truly believe it doesn't matter about the budget. Anyone can have their style. Anyone can create. Anyone can achieve. Like Nolan, people can grow. No matter their background. Loved this structured video, hope to see more with other directors from the past! Have a Happy Halloween. Or late Halloween because today is November First.

[@johnmahoney1153]

Fantastic!!!

[@AE390Carreras]

Great explanation. Could you make a follow-up about what went wrong with Tenet?

[@extraterrestrialbeats3590]

would love ur insights on charlie kaufmanns writing technique and direction of andrei tarkovsky

[@sjohnson1269]

Always great films!

[@zacharyantle7940]

Understanding how to budget is so annoying for me 😂 Also lately I’ve actually got into using an anamorphic lens I get for my phone for still photography, and I’m real pleased with the results :)

[@nayyartv7939]

Thanks a lot

[@khanyisilemahobe5502]

Can I just say that I really appreciate your videos :). While there are tonsssss of cinematography videos across KZbin, yours have really helped me a lot over these past few months. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can about the craft of filmmaking as a South African teenager so that I have majority of knowledge before I actually head off to University and start working. Keep doing what you are doing because your work is loved and appreciated!

[@LLexandleovloggs]

So good make more about Nolan!

[@ryanwoods4361]

Awesome!

[@goshi529]

great video

[@user-ci1xj6od7x]

WHAT AN ANALYSIS

[@makefilmhavefun]

I am pursuit my first debut directorial film. Every single video of yours is so so useful for me personally, give me ideas for low-budget films get made. Just wanna say thank you.

[@nitishkulkarni929]

best of luck!

[@rikhardfi]

Great analysis, thanks! Today, would you recommend young directors rehearse film making by limiting the memory cards to use similarly to save precious film as Nolan did?

[@InDepthCine]

Good question. It really depends on the approach of the director - I've seen successful directors do both. Some rehearse the traditional way and shoot around 3 or 4 takes and move on, others will roll out an entire card in 1 take getting actors to do every variation of a performance that they can possibly think of and then deal with selecting the performance in the edit. Personally I think directors should be more focused. It totally depends on the scene but as a general rule I think directors should know what they want (or at least have a good idea of it), do a rehearsal and then shoot a couple of takes. If you know what you want and are able to communicate that effectively to actors it shouldn't take long to get the performance right. Also, realistically, most directors don't have the budget (ie. time) to be able to shoot tons of takes. Developing a method for getting the desired performance quickly is a skill that should be developed.

[@Viv1dCS]

Nice to hear a fellow South African, nice breakdown

[@dinitha11]

Please discuss Brian De Palma's films in a future video. I think he is severely underrated and is one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation to really nail the notion of visual storytelling. Stylish, innovative, and assured direction as seen from the suspenseful prom sequence from Carrie (1976), the museum scene from Dressed to Kill (1980), the split-screen sequences from Phantom of the Paradise (1974), the brilliant movie-within-a-movie scenes from Body Double (1984), and the entirety of his masterpiece, Blow Out (1981) are all worthy of discussion. When talking about camera work and visual storytelling, Brian De Palma is a must!

[@Thespeedrap]

I like Martin Scorsese better.

[@clarkwayne2102]

You deserve a sub!

[@dharmatejareddy.]

From b&w 16mm lens to only director using 70mm IMAX till today!!! Remember the name Christopher Nolan!!! The man who redefined the Cinema

[@ayushsati3225]

bhai kamal krdiya aapne

[@ethantravers]

A fellow Saffa! Great video, keep it up boet.

[@pinggoys]

That main unit decimating the 2nd unit joke 🤣

[@bryansosa1052]

Can you do a breakdown of the cinematography of Halloween (2018)?

[@ELIJAHRAWK]

It would be cool if you went into how the audio of these movies are recorded . (Equipment, ADR, etc.)