How to Film a Scene with One Camera

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[@GlennDavey]

2:26 There's a false sense of security at the beginning of this movie when there's lots of people around, and your mind believes this is how it will continue to be, like a normal movie, but then everyone leaves, and it gets real eerie real quick. Kubrick was studying liminal spaces in this one, the absence of people in places that were made for lots of people, and what it does to the mind

[@sujithsugathan6273]

I've no words to express what I felt after viewing. The thought process the directors have gone through. How you break down and narrate. Its bliss

[@hardiksharma3602]

Kubrick makes complex things go unnoticed and when you start looking for those complex things you realise what a genius he was.

[@SuchetB]

The Shining is one of my favourites along with Burnt Offerings, scary powerful movies with great actors and great cinematography.

[@johnp515]

It’s not true that film being expensive was the reason for one camera set-ups. Kubrick, in explaining why he filmed dozens and dozens of takes, said that compared to the huge expense of other parts of making a film, the cost of film itself is relatively cheap so why not film as many takes as can give you the most possible variations in performance and thus more choices in editing. Having two or three cameras as Kurosawa had but filming just a handful of takes is the same cost-wise as using one camera and filming the amount of takes that Kubrick did.

[@joediepie9506]

@Eddie Boone no we don’t care

[@ankurmishra1343]

But actors are expensive. Wouldnt more takes lead to longer shoots and you have to have the whole setup, much of which is obviously rented, for a greater of time increasing the spend of the whole movie? Not sure if film being cheap was the reason for multiple takes, he may have just been a perfectionist

[@GlennDavey]

@@joediepie9506 LOL they deleted they comment

[@corpsefoot758]

@@ankurmishra1343 “Perfectionist” implies Kubrick’s actors gave great performances, which they often didn’t; in fact some actors like Harvey Keitel simply walked off the set instead of give seventy takes to a director who had no clear vision for performance in mind When it comes to interacting with characters specifically, Kubrick was basically just socially disabled 🤷‍♂️

[@richardmalmberg7722]

The main reason for single camera production is getting intimate coverage different angles of a scene without getting the other camera (s), lights and stands and crew in the shot. Also Kubrick did multitudes of takes because he was looking for a spontaneous bit of magic in the performances. You can call him socially disabled if want but you can’t argue with his results.

[@jauzon22]

I don't think any channel on YT brings as much knowledge/experience into their content. Great stuff! Thanks!

[@wolfcrow]

You’re welcome!

[@MukeshDanu]

Ever heard about "Studio binder"?

[@ohmkarsirikonda7248]

@@MukeshDanu Probably the best youtube channel for aspiring filmmakers.

[@fuadiftekher1307]

So you never heard of Studio Binder? Hmm..

[@egg250]

Check out "Studio Binder"

[@That1Guy]

Those shots are so beyond perfect. Kubrick’s attention to detail is unparalleled. Great analysis

[@Darrenmcinnes70]

Beauty breakdown. Keep’em coming!

[@joyoffilming9500]

Again a great lesson! Whow! Always felt the great tension of this movie masterpiece - now I see why. I really love your style of explaining complex stuff the easy way!

[@Rod-dg7fy]

Your analysis is really engaging and the way you have sharply arranged the video is quite artistic. Truly a pleasure to watch. Thank you

[@thedogs3467]

this information is gold. I've been thinking this about long takes recently, you worded it perfectly.

[@SamuelMantode]

You sir, are a goldmine of cinematography knowledge! Glad to have discovered you. I'm on this channel every single day and I have not found 1 video that's useless!!! Please, please keep them coming!!

[@Neocleese]

In my experience I run through the takes from beginning to end every time I do a setup or coverage as it helps the actors run through the entire scene and most prefer it that way from my experience. Your breakdown of Kubrick was very good. Thanks again.

[@brunobaw657]

Kubrick, Kurosawa and Tarkovsky made awesome long shots.

[@teddyburberry]

informative and inspiring. Thank you Wolfcrow.

[@storywala88]

Very well put together and analyzed...

[@GlennDavey]

3:25 Us: hmm nice ballroom! Kubrick: this guy is an alcoholic Your brain: got it, thanks

[@masterv6679]

Wow 😍 would love if this video was longer with more films used as visual examples

[@videobytesjacobbradley]

Invaluable. Thank you so much!

[@pixel8films]

Great value here. Thank you again!

[@sergeantcrow]

Excellent ! Great insight...

[@daniel_thorson]

Great content!

[@Finarphin]

The Shining. A couple of things I notice. In the car scene they're in a Volkswagen, but it doesn't have Volkswagen-engine-sound. It has ordinary-water-cooled-car-engine sound. Volkswagens had air-cooled engines, like Porsches, and were louder. Most cars have water cooled engines, and the water muffles the sound more. I wonder why he went with that other sound; maybe it's a goof, but Kubrick rarely goofed. Or maybe he never drove a Volkswagen. The Overlook, in establishing shots, is actually the Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. But when the actors are outside in front of it, it has to be a mock-up they built in England somewhere, since the Timberline doesn't have an adjacent maze, but another building constructed later. On the inside the main room where Jack is writing looks a lot like the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. It turns out the architect who designed the Awhahnee also designed the Timberline Lodge. But the Timberline doesn't have anything near that big on the inside.

[@rokkfilms]

Great stuff man! Just subbed!

[@rajmanation]

Great explanation

[@pedroalvesdesouza8551]

I love your job

[@addistesfu2424]

Thank vey much for your videos. They are always on point and practically useful. P.S. Will you be doing a Sony A7s iii review soon?

[@datguatboii]

i really appreciated the tip about 'actor burnout' especially for inexperienced actors thanks :)

[@Nisalekanayake]

Good job!

[@HuFilms]

Great analysis. Really enjoyed this. Shelly Duvall actually spent a full year at the hotel making the movie. Remaining there at times when everyone else was gone. Kubrick was cruel to her apparently. The bit of music used at the start of that car scene was truly epic.

[@corpsefoot758]

Not “apparently”, there are clips in documentary footage of Shelley literally lying down on the floor after having an anxiety attack Kubrick was a socially disabled human being

[@Zoroasto1]

This is a very useful topic

[@elgringoperdido.]

Interesting insights

[@theipsgill]

Great video

[@CycleAndEat]

Thanks dude

[@kaidekassian]

awesome video - although id say its less abt shooting with one camera than it is just a breakdown of the shining

[@jlmusicproductions6105]

Great advise, I almost always shot everything from atleast 3 perspectives, often for no real reason ...

[@afridifacebook]

Thank you

[@jakobi.7858]

I didn’t know this for sure but now I know

[@balaramanand6639]

............brilliant

[@rickofilmmakertz5975]

your channel is verry helpfull...

[@lautarocordomi]

Este video es oro puro

[@Unclesonali]

Thx u.

[@Ashu-ew5rq]

You are great sareesh sir 💐💐

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@lanolinlight]

Single-camera production on fiction films has been the standard for 100 years-- not merely because it is cheaper but because films are not football games. Masters of classical style understand this.

[@rajeshrawat4533]

When are you making a film? I am curious.

[@YannickGalaske]

I would like to know how they recorded the audio for the side tracking shot to the bar. Can’t be via a boompole, can it?

[@robabiera733]

In the scene with the family on their way to the Overlook: is Kubrick playing tricks on us here? Sure Jack is the biggest thing in the frame, but look how far he's pushed over to the side. Could "Overlook" be a commentary on Jack's situation and the way he feels about himself? The way the composition and perspective is set up seems to draw my eye more to Wendy than anything else. But look who is dead center in the frame: Danny! Hmmm . . . . And check out the red sofas and chairs in the Gold Room! Is this an in-joke from Kubrick? "Hey, you remember what other movie I made that had red chairs in it, right?"

[@NextScamdemic]

I'm officially creeped out by the ice cream thing

[@chandraravi8703]

@4:20 @wolfcrow, when shooting a scene from different angle, how does it happen? will they shoot entire part of one person and they shoot other person part? and in editing they cut from one person to other person.?

[@JJKoester]

I don't think you could have picked a worse example than Kubrick for claiming that the director stuck to one camera as a cost-cutting measure.

[@adactopambe3781]

Muito obrigado pela dica. I Said thanks for the tip. 👍

[@wolfcrow]

You're welcome!

[@joshdiditt]

Hey. Can you do a video on "What's makes a film look Low budget" and go over ways to make our films look more professional?

it's almost always: - bad audio - bad editing - lack of, or bad grading, and/or over- or underexposed scenes - adhd camera (not willing to settle, too many crazy angles, too obtrusive camera work) - too static camera

[@DodaGarcia]

It’s kind of a huge combination of things though I’d suggest to start with lighting, audio and production design.

[@NicoleSeelig]

Good audio, good lighting, good actors, good blocking. And, of course, good script. All of these are, in theory, achievable on a budget. Save on pricey locations and invest in the above instead. Use a place that you have easy access to, and work around that. You don't even need the expensive lighting, just get some basic lights, a shower curtain to diffuse the light, and a tripod for whatever camera you have.

[@trevorfinley2327]

What do you think about the furniture being smaller than usual? It might have mood tied to it or just to emphasize the characters without the scene setting objects getting to in the way?

[@trevorfinley2327]

I ask since there’s all of the subtly in the movie that effects the subconscious visually

[@FHK1817]

People will be breaking down the shining for eternity

[@mupicap7927]

I read somewhere, Denis Villeneuve love using only One camera rather then MultiCam set...

[@GlennDavey]

0:20 This scene looks so "modern" to our eyes with fluorescent lighting and how the man is shot that I thought this was a re-shoot or re-dux version the first time I watched this movie. The whole scene looks so out of place with the rest of the film, related to the period in which it was shot.

[@Blady99]

Tawheed ☝🏻

[@paul44957]

When someone says “they shot 100 takes of that scene” do they look at the number of times the actors had to repeat the scene although takes are usually counted within shots? Or do they add up all takes from all shots?

[@zaymax_7]

Im now curious as well

[@wolfcrow]

Per shot, in Kubrick’s case.

[@paul44957]

wolfcrow Thanks, keep up the good work

[@AllCarsUnited]

Annnnnnd now I have to watch this movie again

[@richalexander1138]

Totally wonder if Wes Anderson did a masterclass on Kubrick before launching his career

[@sergeantcrow]

Excuse me... As Jack slows down approaching the bar what does Wolfcrow say please.. "Nobody will . . .", 'cache', 'cash' ? Thank you...

[@antoinepetrov]

I'd just like to point out that Kubrick doesn't answer the audience's questions, like it is said in 6:08. He never in his life cut to a shot in order to answer a question, but always did it to ask another one.

[@WidescreenContent]

did you do a video on memories of murder?

[@wolfcrow]

Yes, we did.

[@Carloszavir]

Haha in México we always have budget only for one camera

[@shiven513]

4:00 Jack’s alcoholism signified from the very start.

[@dhairyasharma6627]

First comment Guruji🤩🥰

[@surajprakash8900]

It's not a tracking shot...it's a trucking shot @1:30

[@vinamrapawar3144]

Would Love to assist you in future ✌🏻

[@buknar456]

Unfortunately, I passed away in 1999.

[@vinamrapawar3144]

@@buknar456 😂

[@aakashpuri8294]

What I'm wondering is how much I'll be able to learn if I get the opportunity to work with you on set

[@James-nv1wf]

Before filming all Keys should know what to do and things are rarely explained.

[@aakashpuri8294]

@@James-nv1wf experience of being on set is the teacher

[@James-nv1wf]

@@aakashpuri8294 I'd say it's much like playing an instrument live...good to know yr songs ahead of time but be ready to improvise.

[@GlennDavey]

5:10 All the scenes with Dick are so modern-feeling, it's like the reality of normal life in the 1970's poking in to introduce the audience to the un-reality of the movie world

[@ruly8153]

6:13 Hold on ! Hold on! Did he just say-.......

[@alcainb]

💯💯💯

[@GlennDavey]

1:01 Pretty sure you didn't call it the "static camera" but go on...

[@Road_Warrior81]

Woody Allen uses a master shot to block his entire scenes sometimes.

[@Thespeedrap]

Jack is a abusive person that's why Danny walked up to his mom quickly in that scene.

[@Chris-kh2kn]

Are you a Malayali??

[@aromalo3905]

Are you a Malayali

[@devcarpet]

Good, even great video. But, not sure if you are aware - there is a scam spam schema policy in your free blueprint - it is not free, but it requires a subscription. Then, when you try to close the page it asks you to provide your data - even if you put already data in the form. This is sick.

[@friskian7915]

"and the actors get numb" the shining might not be the best example here, seeing as The woman playing Wendy was abused mentally through every waking moment during some of the scenes. Oh, and the axe scene was filmed over 100 times if I remember correctly. (Not that it is an unusual amount, but given the previously stated fact, it's quite the drainer, and has had real psychological consequences for the poor lady.) Stanley Kubrick has done some fucked up shit during his career.

[@Iklelele]

This is a Shining Analysis 🤔 Not a video about how to film a scene with one camera...

[@EvilDogFilmsOfficial]

You're funny dude, "Sounds weird I know" lol

[@MrStronglime]

Sure didn't expect to see you here. You are the creator of Road of the Dead among other things, are you?

[@EvilDogFilmsOfficial]

@@MrStronglime Yes hahaha I do short films as well now, among other things :)

[@MrStronglime]

@@EvilDogFilmsOfficial Your games were among my favorite ones back in the day! I was disappointed when you stopped posting, but of course, things change :) You just earned a new sub through inertia :D If I may, do you plan on making any more games, or you are done with that? Anyway, I'll be sure to check out any films you make. Good luck.

[@EvilDogFilmsOfficial]

@@MrStronglime Thanks man, the thing is, before I was an independant developer I was working at ubisoft for 5 years, I then did 5 years of indie dev and now I've been at ubisoft for another 5 years, so still making games, but not small indie ones, We have one game in the works right now in my spare time, still with SickDeathFiend, it's a turn based fighting game :) But it's going kinda slow due to life and such :) Thanks man!

[@MrStronglime]

@@EvilDogFilmsOfficial Found the game's Discord and joined it. Thanks for sharing!

[@DDChorror]

Aren't most movies shot on one camera?

[@redbaron8130]

This is a good analysis but I doubt this is all of Kubrick's intention, like all filmmakers, most things are unintentional but the story is so good the puzzle pieces kind of find their places unintetnionally. Most filmmakers probably laugh when people micro analyze their films, I know the Coen's think this kind of thing is a riot.

[@hategekimanacedric]

It's for actors to act when there is one camera : the should have at least 3 cameras , 1small camera and 1 drone to speed up the the project. What do you think ?

[@hategekimanacedric]

I meant it would be for actors when there is a single camera, so the director should at least 5 cameras

[@aromalo3905]

Malayali ano

[@user-nb7ey6hq9y]

Why not 1917?

[@chumcool]

3:40 never realized how dis-proportioned the guy in the middle's body was. Cartoon like. His head is way too big for his body.

[@ranadipbiswas1077]

Hey, that's not nice.

[@hookmeupcasting]

Your giving me the crash info on how to film with one camera??????????????????? With different full camera shot

[@aa_gg]

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[@edvenuto9614]

God of war the entire game is one entire shot. So is the movie 1918.

[@despacito_spajder953]

i want to watch this but IM NOT ALLOWED TO CUZ I GOT OVERPROTECTIVE PARENTS

[@stanleymakafui]

2nd

[@jagadaksh]

26 yr old me having no idea abt future.. Bt loves to watch movies and wants to know more abt it 😂😂😂

[@djsebiyt]

i really didn' t like the driving scene from the shining because it was greenscreen. why do they chose to do that considering it was' t something that hard to do for real?

[@kelvinp.coleman563]

With respect, not greenscreen, but rear projection (or possibly, knowing Kubrick, front projection). Your point stands about the relative ease of doing it for real, of course, but I imagine the dual factors of Kubrick's aversion to travel and his obsessive control over as many of the variables in the scene as possible would've led to this being the solution. If the second unit could record footage for the background plate whilst on location picking up various establishing shots and the helicopter sequence that opens the film, it would save the production both the time and expense of sending the first unit, the three stars and the director with a fear of flying all the way from Borehamwood to Montana/Oregon just for a couple of minutes of basically the interior of a car, and it would allow Kubrick to concentrate on the actors' performances without having to worry about changes in the weather, lighting and whatever other difficulties the actual location might cause.

[@djsebiyt]

@@kelvinp.coleman563 thank you for the answer and sorry for the mistake.

[@Hari-gl2pv]

Dude are you a indian?

[@timespace.productions7513]

"Koo-brick", not "Kue-brick".

[@dswabbitz]

Wendy eats a piece of toast. Horror movie analysis: "The fact that the bread is burned not plain, introduces us to the hellish experience early on" Detective movie analysis: "Notice how the director specifically added this shot, to give you a hint of how Wendy eats, so you can piece together the murder as the detectives do" Comedy analysis: "Wendy is eating apiece of toast, showing how simple she is versus the sophisticated community she is, the contrast of her and the others is well placed with this inteligent scene" --> I sometimes call bullshit on these analysis, i can take a piss and explain why God hates us.

[@00bikeboy]

This is just so much inside baseball' crap. Audiences don't notice or care about this, they focus on story and emotion.

[@dswabbitz]

I swear to God, sometimes i wonder if this "directing analysis" is for real or just bullshit made up and the director would go: "what? dolly to introduce character? what? i never meant that.. did you see the lighting man? that's the directing i wanted, what the fuck is this analysis"

[@MediaBuster]

Thanks for stating the obvious.