Understanding the Cinematography of Robert Richardson

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I go through some of Robert Richardson's cinematography techniques to help you understand his unique style.
Just to be clear: Robert Richardson changes his style to suit the movies he shoots. The goal of this video and article is to drum up enthusiasm and a yearning to learn more.
Think of it as a tribute, nothing more is intended.
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[@snoboy5320]

I'm here after the batman announcement. I am hype.

[@snoboy5320]

this aged poorly lmao

[@unholyallen9572]

Would've been so cool

[@ghostofsparta6877]

At least we're getting Venom 2 out of it.

[@lookatmyeyesdc5422]

Ahhh cant wait to see his work once upon a time in hollywood and the batman

[@CrossroadPictures]

One of the top three DOPs working today. Such stunning images.

[@nebiyouelias961]

Robert is so good that not only he won three oscars but his camera man who worked under him also went on to win three oscars as well, back to back.

[@Sjdaviesfilm]

who was the cameraman?

[@Wordplay7891]

Sam Davies Chevo

[@packdrawn]

Bruno Delbonnel is my favorite DP. Your analysis is great, I would love to see you do one on Delbonnel!

[@wolfcrow]

+Patrick Golan Sure!

[@edgeandy]

I learn so much from these. Thank you so much for taking the time and making these videos.

[@RDFilms-vb3kw]

your stock is amazing, it really helps to be a cinematographer. Thank you so much.

[@KSXIYo]

I would love to see Robert Elwsit.

[@saideepsambaraju4394]

Another legend you can consider for your list, Sven Nykvist!

[@wolfcrow]

+Saideep Sambaraju Absolutely, coming soon!

[@TheSolfilm]

Mmmmmmmm Nykvist is soooo great !!

[@iaintrimble1137]

Nice collection of DP videos. Vilmos Zsigmond is one of the most influential DPs of all time. Robert Elswitt is another! Looking forward to your next vid.

[@wolfcrow]

+Iain Trimble Thanks!

[@francisbriere]

Brilliant video ! Thanks a lot ! I'm still amazed by Richardson's work in Eightful Eight.

[@wolfcrow]

You're welcome!

[@danielboulton922]

There's a new guy on the scene called Adam Arkapaw he's Australian but he's does some really great stuff like Justin Kurzel's Macbeth with Michael Fassbender and also he DP'd the first season of true detective

[@wolfcrow]

+Daniel Boulton I'll add him to the list!

[@MrFTW733]

This is great info, great video, but when going into details of numbers in how the cameras are calibrated, perhaps images of a camera with what you're describing would help Another thing, it's Robert Richardson that makes me real interested in Live By Night.

[@wolfcrow]

Thanks!

[@jonnewlin6725]

I'd like to see the cinematography of Robert Yeoman analyzed. He has some questionable films but I love his work with Wes Anderson. Great videos!

[@wolfcrow]

+Jon Newlin Thanks!

[@salinaspedro1]

+wolfcrow great video! i´d like to suggest the same :D

[@shuolangliu304]

pls do more cinematography related vids .though i am busy with my university work recently i wil watch all ur cinematography vids together on a later day just want u to continue on making this series thanks :)

[@wolfcrow]

+Shuolang Liu Will do. You're welcome!

[@NicolasWaldvogel]

Love your videos mate! Please do Jeff Cronenweth and Wally Pfister next:) cheers from Switzerland

[@wolfcrow]

+Nicolas Waldvogel Thanks! They're on the list!

[@ghzln2505]

+wolfcrow Robert Elwsit or Matthew Libatique PLEASE

[@lonewalkerproductions]

If it's anything like what we saw in Hateful 8, The Batman is going to look beautiful

[@MrFTW733]

Can you please do a video on cinematographer Bill Pope and the Polish cinematographer that works with Ridley Scott with his movies The Martian, Exodus and Prometheus

[@ProfessorPuppet]

I worked with him once about 30 years ago on a short film, early in his career. We melted the top of a desk what a hot spot light.

[@wesrm1]

Interesting! I'll bet some of the actors can tell stories about suffering under those hot lights but it's worth it for the end result.

[@casualking4548]

He will always be my favorite cinematographer

[@Jack_makes808]

Loved it! would be great if you could include some behind the scenes next time too

[@wolfcrow]

+Jack Lewis Thanks!

[@ItsWilheim]

One cinematographer I'm curious about is Fred Kelemen. He shot a couple of Bela Tarr's films.

[@wolfcrow]

+Tim Schroeder Thanks, I'll add him to the list.

[@normkeilty]

Excellent work.....

[@wolfcrow]

+Norm Keilty Thanks!

[@bobunitone]

He's pretty young in the DP world, but I would love a dissection of Bradford Young. I can only describe he's visuals as "milky" if that makes sense ha! Benoît Debie, I really like his work too.

[@wolfcrow]

+bobunitone I'll add them to the list.

[@santiagomiranda1860]

Ya mismo me suscribo. Algun dia voy a aprender ingles y tus videos me serviran de ayuda

[@hiroprotagonist525]

Great video! I'd love to see one on Douglas Slocombe!

[@wolfcrow]

+Hiro Protagonist Thank you. He's one of my favorites. On the list!

[@lucasbautista4705]

Fantastic video.

[@wolfcrow]

+Lucas B Thank you!

[@kajtasz]

An episode with analysis of Robby Muller style would be great

[@wolfcrow]

+kajtasz I'll add him to the list.

[@Wandara333]

+kajtasz Definitely .

[@ocelotz]

absolutely love your videos. would love to see a similar one of Dean Cundeys work.

[@wolfcrow]

Thanks, sure!

[@LucasSilva-et9gi]

great video as usual! Could you please do one on Barry Sonnenfeld???

[@wolfcrow]

+Lucas Silva Thanks, I'll add him to the list!

[@c81738326]

How about Larry Fong?:))

[@josephmcdonald233]

Brilliant stuff, thank you! I would love to see one on Matthew Libatique Thanks!

[@wolfcrow]

+Joseph McDonald You're welcome! He's on the list.

[@josephmcdonald233]

Great! I look forward to it!

[@chzco]

hey!! maybe you can make a video to understand the cinematography of robby müller

[@Sameir8055]

Amazing. Excellent video. Thanks

[@wolfcrow]

+Sameir Ali You're welcome!

[@fpeti123]

Great reviews I hope Vilmos Zsigmond is also on your list.

[@wolfcrow]

+fpeti123 Yes, he is.

[@Santuario31]

Great Video. I like Chung Chung Hoon, please, make one of him!

[@MattWorkman]

Hey Wolfcrow! You and I are on the exact same page this week :)

[@wolfcrow]

+Matt Workman You're right! I'll check it out.

[@MattWorkman]

+wolfcrow I love the content you are producing, keep it up! Don't worry about the technical haters, I co-sign most of the information you are presenting :) The more people talking about Cinematography online the better

[@wolfcrow]

+Matt Workman Thanks, your knowledge of grip equipment is phenomenal. I didn't know about the GF-series crane before my research for this video. Now all I want to do is sit on one!

[@wesrm1]

JFK and Nixon my absolute favs.

[@remimomo]

Great Job! Thank you

[@wolfcrow]

+remimomo You're welcome!

[@strangehausproductions]

Love your videos! You should do Benoît Debie and Sean Bobbitt!

[@wolfcrow]

+StrangeHaüs Productions Thanks!

[@rajneessingh222]

Pls do Santosh Sivan.

[@aZeddPrattFilm]

Would you consider doing a video on Robert Yeoman?

[@wolfcrow]

+The Zedd Productions He's on the list.

[@aZeddPrattFilm]

wolfcrow Woot woot!

[@sourabh24hrs]

Thank you for your videos .Please analyse Rodrigo Prieto's work :)

[@wolfcrow]

+sourabh waghmare I'll add him to the list!

[@sanluidalmolin]

I would like to see something about John Alcott

[@ItsWilheim]

+O Dalmolin Ditto

[@kjellerstudio9542]

would like to see one for John Mathieson and Dariuz Wolski

[@june.bubbles]

I need to know... What was the film you left out?? You're killing me man!

[@wolfcrow]

+J. Haller Productions Here's a hint...Brad Pitt and zombies.

[@june.bubbles]

wolfcrow aha! Thanks :) (Assuming I've got this right anyway XD)

[@pawankhade5010]

Hey, great stuff !.... Love your work all the time... I wanted to ask if you watch Indian Films , specially Hindi. Would really be helpful if you could break down few of the Indian Cinematographers works... Anila Mehta , Binod Pradhan , Santosh Sivan and any other which you find interesting... :D

[@wolfcrow]

+Pawan Khade Sure, I'll add them to the list.

[@RecklessBeast1]

Venom 2 is going to be one of the best looking comic book movies ever lol

[@JackBinder]

very informative thanks!

[@lizaestevez6928]

He always lights his sets and actors with intense light like the backlight included or the side light Actually

[@bartcortright7911]

I'd suggest doing a video on Jeff Cronenweth

[@wolfcrow]

+Bart Cortright On the list!

[@elbothy]

These videos are great, but must they be in such low quality?

[@santiagomiranda1860]

Me encantaria saber ingles para poder entender tu video detalles a detalle. Aunque no conozca tu idioma gracias por el aporte gigante

[@glassjaw2007]

Do Robby Müller!!!!

[@viniciuslabre1971]

Do Robert Elwsit, please!!!

[@wolfcrow]

Sure!

[@Pavankumardaggupati]

Please do Robert Elswit and Bruno Delbonnel

[@wolfcrow]

+Pavan kumar Sure!

[@adjutantreflex9406]

Please please please please please please please do Claudio Miranda.

[@wolfcrow]

+Jesse Miller On the list!

[@lawrencewebb4142]

please do Bradford Young

[@mediumcoolvideoproductions6245]

I'm curious, you mentioned that Robert Richardson requested that a studio take his name off the titles, which movie was that?

[@reptongeek]

World War Z

[@MauroNigro]

do dean cundey!!

[@Danetto]

ehm... where is the Michael ballhaus video, boy?

[@AdrianSimiOFFICIAL]

hey bro do u know some books or where can i find more details about his way of filming ? i need for my university ... thx

[@michaelgraydon7299]

Love this series. Quick question, what is the movie featured around the 1:15 mark that appears to have scenes shot in Vietnam?

[@wolfcrow]

+Michael Graydon Heaven and Earth

[@michaelgraydon7299]

+wolfcrow Thank you!

[@QUAD00DLE]

Robby Muller?

[@abuferasabdullah]

Plz do CASINO Cinematography review? As case study

[@miguelrivera9599]

Robert Richardson is the man. Mauro Fiore now

[@sharathkumar2176]

can you make cinematography of tiru [thirunavkarasu] india tamil film dop

[@steveporter3161]

Please do Robby Mueller

[@AdrianSimiOFFICIAL]

What movie is at 1:20

[@Oelov]

emmanuel lubezki? i know he does long takes well but nobody ever mentions the other aspects of his cinematography.

[@wolfcrow]

Already done, check it out.

[@isakayogach4002]

Did you record your voice in an empty studio?

[@mohamedel-fallal7871]

I want episodes on Egyptian cinematographers?

[@DavidRFIT]

Great video. I don't really like Robert Richardson style, though.

[@wolfcrow]

Thanks!

[@AnigmaEntertainment]

Smh man. Respectfully not mentioning the movie? This youtube and that's just lame.

[@wolfcrow]

+AnigmaEntertainment yawn

[@humanlifepicture7378]

i would love to suhas mahadik cinematographer

[@carawaytn6335]

here after the Venom 2 announcement

[@GabrielUrena]

Nothing from Inglorious Basterds! So suspicious. Great video though.

[@wolfcrow]

Thanks!

[@vzatreacherous]

Roger Deakins!

[@wolfcrow]

+Rubiini Already done

[@TrafoentFilms]

I want to see Fernando Argüelles

[@stait.visual]

Hello, can anyone tell me what he says on minute 2:06 please!??? Thanks!

[@wolfcrow]

+Joaquin Garcia 'bounce cards and muslin'

[@stait.visual]

+wolfcrow thank you!

[@teriyakipigeon1838]

BATMANNNNNNN

[@RoodeMenon]

Douglas Slocombe. He is no more but I like the look of the first 3 Indiana Jones films.

[@rachidajewher8649]

i think it's the best dop alive and for me kill bill is my best film

[@nickledva]

See Robert Richardson in action alongside Tarantino for 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood': kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5qUg4OfjrKKd9U

[@EliVazquezSifuentes]

hoyte van hoytema

[@maximilianomartinez993]

@florvside

[@tomsquad1979]

A lot of his early, backlit stuff looks pretty cringy now.

[@theofficialmuffincrc]

Lmao at the lowkey insults.

[@BPDHANA]

Your tongue almost slipped when you tried to say "highly egotistical"... Be careful! Viewers don't want to get confused scorcese with testicle..