The Matrix: A Lesson in Great Scene Transitions

[@matteofurlotti6211]

yes, I'd like to see a 5 hour deconstruction of The Matrix

[@Nkanyiso_K]

Matteo Furlotti I believe that is one of the Patreon rewards for the $500 dollars per video tier

[@yuriythebest]

Yes! 5 hr deconstruction please!

[@Rocketboy1313]

Moviebob just released a 1-hour deconstruction on it, but that has more to do with the narrative than the editing or film making.

[@dougmartin9502]

Could the 5hr Deconstruction just cover the 1999 film please. I heard they were going to make the 2 additional films but nothing really happened....... *sigh* I actually think the AniMatrix beat the shit outta 2 & 3... Am I wrong?

[@matteofurlotti6211]

Animatrix is golden! When I heard of the reboot I actually hoped they would make something like Animatrix with the budget of the Matrix

[@poloMpolo]

"I could honestly make a 5 hour series analising the filmmaking of the Matrix.." YES PLEASE, JUST PLEASE DO IT.. I would pledge on patreon for this

[@hazardeur]

thought that too, immediately

[@ShatteredEquilibrium]

We're closing in on 20 years. 20 years and the movie is still a complete masterpiece, it's still generating debates, still inspiring videos, articles and books. What an achievement.

[@j.thorgard]

Yes I'd enjoy more on The Matrix.

[@ArnieRodriguez]

I also, would love to hear more about MATRIX. I know the composer of the score and I've gotten to see the live film concert a few times. The movie has changed my life.

[@levihuizenga2245]

Totally.

[@philipgwyn8091]

I want to go back to 1999 and watch the Matrix for the first time again.

[@SWSW560]

People keep saying 2 and 3 were flops, but I beg to differ

[@ziiofswe]

Matrix 1 is a complete movie, a complete story, it doesn't really need the other two. (Pretty much like Terminator 1.) The other two aren't bad, but.... after watching #2 with Neo having powers in what appeared to be the real world, I was 99.99% sure it would be another level of simulation (like in eXistenZ and 13th Floor) and I couldn't wait to see how they would pull it off and how it would actually end. I was sooo disappointed when they went the supernatural way instead. And THAT is why I don't care that much about Matrix 2 and 3. They're good movies but they "promised" (hinted) me an awesome story that I never got.

[@misunderstoodninja]

The editing on this movie has not been matched since, so tight and effective, nothing wasted. masterpiece.

[@crimefite1316]

There is also a wonderful contrast in the alcohol scene and the dining scene. Cypher gives advice to Neo and says 'You see an Agent? You do what we do. Run. Run your ass off'. only to have him sitting with an Agent in the next scene. A great juxtaposition that further emphasizes the idea that Cypher isn't one of them anymore.

[@JackHoward]

Yep. I'd like more.

[@patrickhwillems]

Cool. I'll make more.

[@Slamraptor]

Then I'll watch more.

[@salvatoresalgari9751]

and pleas tell us why the other wachowski's film aren't so good, it's like they spend all the coolness before the 2005 a really can understand, meaby they need a better story to tell, like sense8 who is very nice, or do a cinecomic i don't know, btw your videos are very good like nerdwriter1, every frame a pictior and foulding ideas this movie analisy are very interesting thanks

[@cosmicmcmoon5773]

Salvatore Soalgari I recommend you check out Nostalgia Critic's video, "Why do good directors go bad?" It explores not only what happened to the Wachowski's talent, it also delves into what happened to other once-talented filmmakers.

[@salvatoresalgari9751]

thanks, anyone know why i can't answer in the youtube notfication, becouse now i have to go to the video and search the comment stupid google

[@bradmoshpitt1275]

Great video!! I've had this thought. At 4:55, rather than (Alice/Neo) 'tumbling down the rabbit hole', the scene transition is a reference to '(Alice/Neo) going through the looking-glass'. Except the Wachowski's reversed it, so that in the scene, 'the looking-glass is going through Neo', indicating that he is entering from the dream and into the real. Which is genius. They really thought things thoroughly making this movie.

[@LostCosmonauts]

I remember watching The Matrix when I was really young and getting freaked the FUCK OUT. I more or less understood everything at face-value, but I didn't understand the backstory that was being set up. They kept talking about the REAL WORLD and I wasn't fully getting it. Smash cut to the scene where Trinity's going down in the helicopter, Neo's holding the rope, she's jumping out. The helicopter crashes into the side of the building, the glass does this weird bend thing. And then the shot that haunted me. Trinity's swinging along, the helicopter explosion in the background, and she collides with the glass of the building in front of her. But it's shot in a sort of way that makes it look like she's crashing right into the screen of my TV. OH GOD, SHE BROKE MY TV SCREEN. She's coming into the real world! I was a dumb kid, but that one shot, mixed with my bare understanding of the movie and how movies in general worked... It scarred me.

[@DeathBringer769]

Did you see The Ring as a kid? I wonder how that would have affected you, lmao...

[@aldunlop4622]

I was working in a building not far away in Sydney, they flew that helicopter around with them hanging off for it about 3 days. Once they were so about 200 meters away, it was freakin awesome...

[@sk863cuz]

i know right haha the ring chick is way scarier.. id love if trinity came through my screen

[@__G__.]

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[@JustPeterSteel]

Reminds me of how Archer transitions with characters asking a question or making a statement at the end of one scene and another character answering a similar statement or question in the next scene. Always cool.

[@planoaberto6214]

A 5 hour essay about Matrix? Why not?

[@bobcharlotte8724]

waaaant

[@micp4130]

The matrix is one of my favorite movies ever. Definitely make the other video as well!

[@kentan00]

pls do your other matrix video. Much like you The Matrix inspired me to do film making :D

[@Nkanyiso_K]

That was great, if you feel like doing more Matrix videos I'm definitely going to watch them

[@kevinthai9038]

I think it's really awesome that youtubers are linking to each other in a community of respect. Thank you, man.

[@michaelkenner3289]

Sense8 really shows off the Wachowski's ability to seamlessly transition between shots, especially once you find out that they shot the series one country at a time. Every one of those perfectly matched shots was filmed months apart, on a different location with a clear plan in place for every single transition. I can't even imagine the discipline it would take to keep that sort of focus going all through the series.

[@danielwareking]

LOVE THIS!!! I've maintained for years and years that The Matrix is, legitimately, just shy of a masterpiece. It's not just cool vfx gimmicks and slow motion - it's actually a ridiculously well written, well made film in its own right. Yes there are movies with better dialogue and more original narrative arcs (since The Matrix is very transparently a hero's journey), but the script is tight and efficient and gets the job done very nicely. And then the actual filmmaking craft is just off the charts. The cinematography is truly inspired at every turn, and the editing and pacing are near perfect. Man, I love this movie.

[@TheKayzor]

Definitely up more for in depth exploration of the matrix and the film-techniques used to make it good.

[@jamesivan24]

"Looking back on these movies, it's clear that the Wachowskis took great care to make every frame a painting." "We're going to take some lessons from the screenplay that influenced one nerd writer after another." "I was chatting with my friend Chris about how the transitions work on the TV edit, and when it came to watching it on a channel, Chris, well, thought it was missing something."

[@86thfloor]

Another fantastic essay - thank you so much for making this. I would love to see another Matrix piece although more pitches for future Fast and Furious movies would also be great!

[@SebastieneE]

I would honestly watch 100 videos on every last thing about The Matrix. There's so much to learn from. Thank you for making this!

[@EuphemismStudios]

Love the video essays; I'd love to see the other angle you mentioned!

[@maxonmendel5757]

TheRealDCulotta He was talking about the other angle Nerdwriter took when explaining transitions in Scott Pilgrim

[@MINIMAP.]

HELL YES. You made me fall in love with it again for a whole new reason! And I would love to see that other Matrix video you mentioned!

[@trutwijd]

Great stuff. I was watching a little of Reloaded yesterday - I like it more than most people. It does some clever camera stuff and scene changes as well, probably not as good as the original film but still some really interesting filmography.

[@NathanIngraham]

Enjoyed both of these Matrix videos! One of the more interesting transitions (it might not fit the exact definition, but bear with me here) is when the camera goes through the old-timey TV screens into the interrogation room. Throughout the entire movie, you don't really know why and probably don't think of it at all until the near end of the sequel when you meet the Architect. It's a nice little tease of what's to come, even if you don't care for the sequels.

[@RetroCarsForever]

The Matrix is a modern masterpiece of filmmaking craft, that too often gets ignored because it's just such a fun, badass film. Would love to see another video about it.

[@daniel_netzel]

Great video! When making my video on The Matrix I had the same problem, I could make a dozen videos about the trilogy and still have more to say. My first script covered the visual effects but I ended up settling with philosophy as the main subject...still kinda want to make the other one.

[@JohnHandemPiette]

Simply one of the best films ever made. Period. Keep the Matrix video essays coming please, were waiting for that 5 hr promise to be fulfilled.

[@PaulWon]

more Matrix video essays won't hurt. I wish I saw more movies that used transitions just like how Matrix made full use of it. It feels like movies got more lazy on the fun aspects of film and is now all pure action or comedy.

[@frontier_kittie9029]

The Fifth Element has epic transitions as well.

[@TheSchaef47]

Well, Luc Besson is just ridiculous, so...

[@levihuizenga2245]

Your right

[@ralphlea7595]

I was lucky enough to write an essay for my university course on pretty much this exact topic a few months ago. This is great thanks, really develops my own ideas to a new level and with far more precision and detail

[@Belgarion115]

I realize it's only been 2 months since you published this video, and the second not long afterward, but you have explained SO well what I have been telling people for years; PLEASE CONTINUE.

[@JmsNmnn]

Yes of course! More Matrix!

[@dj2neo]

DOOOD!! You took the words out of my mind!! The Matrix is the movie that got me interested in films and film-making! YES!! MORE MATRIX VIDEOS!! ALL 5 HOURS OF IT!! (You don't know how amped you've got me now).

[@CounterfittXIII]

An essay about The Matrix's transitions without talking about the office arrest to interrogation transition. Yeah, the scene transition is just a cut to the monitor room, but then the camera transitions from the monitor room through the interlacing screen into the interrogation room. That wide angle cc footage as it gets floaty and goes through the monitor primes us, almost subliminally, that this is another dreamlike moment. With the agents in control of the room, we can expect some dark fantasy moment which the bug and the mouth thing totally pays off. Going through that monitor is so subtle, I love it.

[@jamesoglover]

Came here for the scene transitions. Stayed for the excellent Matrix scene analysis. And learned the name of another technique: match cut. Thank you!

[@lawlietnick]

I love the lore behind the Matrix. I remember noticing how well it was shot, but didn’t realize about transitions until much later, and this video have few nice thoughts about the whole film. Thank you.

[@r.w.6093]

Your background music selection really undermines the solid work you did in this film analysis.

[@Eliecerhdz]

I love multiple films, multiple styles, multiple features, but no other film did hit me the way The Matrix did, no matter how many times I see this film, never gets old, its more like an art masterpiece, a template for what it can be accomplished!

[@TotallyRadicalShow]

God, I always forget how The Matrix is so anime, and I love it.

[@AlphaCentauri24]

There are so many awesome transitions in The Matrix movies but my favorites remain the simple alarm clock audio & the revolving around phone to reveal the group transition. 👌

[@lobachevscki]

People and even critics tend to forget that if a movie passes the test of time, there is something deeper than fancy VFX, hype or marketing. Something worked, something connected and something was created. This is a good example. I would like to see more on pop culture stuff. I like deeper cinema analysis (and this was an example of it), but applied to cultural phenomena or pop culture seems to be a problem for a lot of people.

[@derekdidear3575]

I understand if these video essays aren't as creatively fulfilling as your own, original work... but you're so good at them! I'm always interested in more.

[@patrickhwillems]

Thanks, man! These are really creatively fulfilling, just in a different way. I would never only want to make these, but right now the balance of the two is really satisfying.

[@MelonKnees]

Yes, more Matrix.

[@SixFt12]

Another video on The Matrix would be great! My favorite film of all time and now I'm realizing why.

[@francoisrd]

I love good transitions. When I write a script, I always link the scenes with a strong transition implied by the action

[@libertyninja]

This is such a great video for a great movie.

[@lucasduberger-deret3550]

Yes I'd like to watch you talk about Matrix more.

[@paperstreettube]

There is never too much scenes of The Matrix. Please do another!

[@Ganychan]

I had never noticed the waking up scenes and the parallels with the code and the phone at the beginning and end of the movie!! The film was brilliantly storyboarded, and you can also see that craft in the transitions of Cloud Atlas.

[@tailedCROWfox]

I loved these two videos on the Matrix. Thank you for making them. Really enjoyed your deconstruction and reconstruction of it all. Please make more on the Matrix, because as a filmmaker it's one of my favourite pieces of cinematic history. Thank you again.

[@MarkArandjus]

The more I learn about the Matrix, the more impressive it is, and it has always been extremely impressive already.

[@ruthielalastor2209]

Yes, please, definitely. I think it's awesome how much you show your love for something, man. Your passion is contagious. Your analyses make me appreciate the things i love even more. Keep 'em coming! ü

[@GeneralLazySpoon]

This is wicked good commentary. The Matrix just seemed to blend together so well, I never thought to pay attention to it like that. It sort of feels like the transitions made much larger scenes than stitching together smaller ones. More of this!

[@poloMpolo]

And I had it very similiar. The Matrix was one of my first movies I was trully obseesed with and at that time I did not know why was it so awesome. It also got me inspired.. it is just so incredible

[@FoundSonofMary]

hey Pat, just wanted to say that your videos are the best explorations of film on KZbin. thank you for all your work.

[@patrickhwillems]

Thanks so much, Brandon. That's really nice of you.

[@simclimie6045]

Thank u for going in depth, it revealed how to make transitions connect with each scene and to make every scene full of meaning and direction. u manifested the depth of the movie and go beyond the surface of an action movie. this will help me i incredibly.

[@oludascribe]

Nice work Patrick. Edgar Wright is another filmmaker with brilliant editing and transitions, especially in Scott Pilgrim.

[@DavidDagninoV]

yes! more videos about the matrix are never enough!

[@connorgodinich1772]

Yes make matrix vid

[@tamerxero]

My guy, anytime you come with new material it's always welcome. ESPECIALLY Matrix content

[@craytoncaswell4558]

Excellent video. I had noticed lots of these cuts way back when I first saw the film, and they are still very impressive, good motivation for figuring out your own transitions.

[@lilith42069]

Once again, great work on this video. It made some excellent points that I never would of thought of when thinking about The Matrix. I can't wait to see what you'll do next.

[@switchingtime]

Please make more videos about The Matrix! It's one of my favorite movies of all time and it's because of stuff like this, stuff I wouldn't have consciously considered but all seems obvious upon mention...great work as always, Patrick.

[@TheWeco]

So, having watched most of your videos in couple of days I'd like to thank you for the great content. Why I stopped at this video was because once again I was reminded how similar youth we have had. I didn't continue my path in video making but if I had I could see myself doing things like you. I'd like to buy you a beer but will have to settle for this salute. Hooray.

[@strike732]

Make the 5 hour matrix video -- maybe talk about what changed from movie to movie -- what caused the decline in quality -- if you see one? -- at the time I don't think I really understood why I thought the sequels where worse --- I would love to see your take on it though :)

[@adrianthomas4163]

Great video! Makes me fall in love with The Matrix all over again.

[@jacemachine]

The majority of this can be credited to the insanely tight storyboards that were done for this. Like a Hitchcock film, The Matrix, visually was complete before they even pitched it to Joel Silver. Having amazing comic book artists draw your storyboards gives you that comic panel style scene-to-scene transition. Love me The Matrix. Love. It. Great essay!

[@patrickhwillems]

Steve Skroce and Geoff Darrow ftw

[@jacemachine]

Absolutely.

[@PaulSchermerhorn]

Absolutely love your videos. The Matrix has always been one of my favorite films. I would love to see your take on the entire trilogy. What you think works and what you think doesn't work.

[@PauLtus_B]

Well. That is amazing. Something I should be paying more attention to.

[@Squeeky_Wheel]

Yes to another video on The Matrix! Please!

[@acidtwister]

Hell yes more on The Matrix needs to happen. This was awesome.

[@darioscomicschool1111]

Thanks! EVERY SCENE SERVES A PURPOSE! Scene Transitions!!!!

[@levihuizenga2245]

Never even realized almost all of this, just knew the Matrix was a great film. Thanks!

[@Elusive_Reclusive]

I think a good amount of time has gone by for people to start revisiting the matrix with fresh eyes. Any more videos on it would be great!

[@miguelpereira9859]

This movie has THE best pacing a blockbuster can have. It is neither slow paced nor is it too fast so you are given time to soak things in.

[@straydogthagawd]

This video is the best thing I've watched since THE MATRIX.

[@abisz007007]

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[@surajbanerjee8958]

love ur videos ! Been a fan for a long time ... keep coming up with stuff like this !

[@Kanikkl]

When you said you focused on transitions only because you could keep going for 5 more hours i was like:"yes!" Please do a series about it. I would love it

[@joecliffthompson]

there's a real good reason why The Matrix has never left my all time top 5 films list

[@reeddressler9042]

Thank you so much for opening my eyes to David Bordwell! I already can tell I have a ton of his stuff to read!

[@patrickhwillems]

You're welcome! If you liked this, his article on "the hook" is essential reading.

[@reeddressler9042]

Are there any other film scholars who you would consider to be essential to read? I try to read as much as I can so it doesn't matter how complicated the writing.

[@AldoApachi-]

Great video. I did documentary recently, it consisted mostly with interviews and I had a pretty hard time doing transitions from one person to another

[@Blizzic]

Dude I subbed before I even hit the two minute mark

[@dekdekadekdek]

Enjoyed it. Do some more please, sir. Thanks for all the essays.

[@aenguscunningham138]

Do your 5 hour deconstruction! Or as much as you'd like! This was highly engaging

[@Brizzbane]

The Matrix came out 25 years ago today. Still my favorite movie of all time

[@vincentdidaniele892]

Would love more on The Matrix.

[@nikitaaverin]

Magnificent. Except for the visuals and the world-building, the thing that inspired me as a soon-to-become a filmmaker was the simple line "Not like this. Not like this.". Minor character; don't even remember her name, But her realizing her impending doom just gutted me.

[@neo-anderson]

This videos essay makes me want to watch the film again. For like the hundredth time!

[@paulhornsey-pennell1931]

this is such a cool commentary. i've watched the matrix over a hundred times (including fast forward aka "i know kung fu") written and conducted personal development courses AND taken 127 people to watch it at 01.00 at a private screening after the course. great great movie.

[@nanoBDbutters]

I love your analysis videos! I would also like to see how you would make a movie/franchise differently! Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@paulk314]

God damn, I knew the Matrix would good, but this really elevates my appreciation to a new level.

[@joshuahowson22]

articulation of feels, from now vs when the movie came out. it has to be over 9000.!

[@nonjosh]

you mentioned at of this video that you had another Matrix video in mind that you were thinking about making. I say go for it! we really enjoy your observations and explanations about film! I look forward to what ever you have in store.

[@patrickhwillems]

I did. It's the very next video after this one.

[@TwistedBlackSole]

Dude, make more of these vids. shit was dope. you articulated it well. great job.

[@tombaird7902]

Patrick I love your video essays

[@kameeks777]

Yes!! More please! Maybe talk about the use of color! How the matrix is green cast and the real world is all cold and desaturated. Great vids dude love your channel.

[@patrickhwillems]

The color stuff is really pretty simple: a green tint makes things feel sickly and artificial. A blue tint makes things feel cold and bleak. And thanks for the kind words!

[@tatehildyard5332]

Patrick (H) Willems It also works as a nod to the fact that the world of the Matrix is in a computer since it's the same color as binary code.

[@umjackd]

Would love more videos on filmmaking! Thanks for this.

[@Liberator130]

Dude, you love Bordwell. You rock.

[@UnknownGunslinger]

Moar Matrix videos please 😀 My favourite films. Yes even the second one.