What Quentin Tarantino Can Teach All Photographers.

[@TatianaHopper]

📌 What's your favourite Tarantino movie? If you haven't watched our last episode, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqSuZIaugdeUeposi=q-vBd5nx94mi4Lig

[@CalMukumoto]

Pulp Fiction

[@Nightmvoeskn5zg]

Mine would be Pulp Fiction too with an honourable mention to Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. Loved this video!

[@TatianaHopper]

@@Nightmvoeskn5zglots of votes for Pulp Fiction here, I would say pulp, Jackie brown & Once Upon a Time similar to you…

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Pulp Fiction for me too. 🙂

[@sebastiangatto1290]

Torn between Inglorious Basterds and Once Upon a Time.

[@VictorReynolds]

I love how you take nuggets of wisdom from contemporary directors and tie their vision and philosophy into the art of photography!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Victor I appreciate it! 🫶🏻

[@imaginairydotcom]

One of the most interesting classes I attended while studying photography at the ICP was called "A Roll A Day" - For a semester I had to shoot a roll of film (36 images) a day, no excuses. It was such a great exercise in keeping my creativity going, overcoming doubts and fears. Just do it, just shoot it. Once you start to think that every shot has to be a potential portfolio shot, that is the moment you stop shooting, experimenting, being passionate.

[@TatianaHopper]

Great advice and exercise!

[@theartofflying3580]

That sounds like an expensive dream 😍

[@Resgerr]

​@@theartofflying3580roll your own , you can do short rolls😊

[@Mike_to_the_k]

I’ve been shooting almost a roll a day since I started shooting 3 years ago. It’s been expensive but I’ve loved every second of it

[@imaginairydotcom]

@I-SelfLordAndMaster Oh, no it was the ICP (international centre of photography) in NYC.

[@simonbnyc]

Passion is far more important than training. If you want to be a photographer, get hold of a camera and take pictures (or use your phone). If you want to form a band, form one. If you want to be a painter, go ahead and paint. If you want to make a film, then make one. How to actually do these things can always be figured out on the fly, or even later on. Just do them! If "taking classes" isn't your thing then don't take any. If you don't have experience or contacts then do what you want to do anyway.

[@TatianaHopper]

There it is Simon, that's actually how I started many things in my life without any previous classes and just going by what I could do with what I had. Cheers!

[@aercoolio]

It’s quite incredible that the thought of failure and it not reaching your expectations can terrify you from actually just doing a project. Your comment is great because the outcome is irrelevant ultimately, it’s the journey to completion that creates the achievement. Thank you for the inspiration to begin my short film. Simply put in an inspiring format!

[@sbutler66]

Thank you for putting so much time and thought into these video essays, they are amazing. Loved this!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Stephen! 🤝🏻

[@simon359]

Yes, when I started doing my street photography, I didn’t wait till I had everything right in the editing and vision, I just started shooting and slowly everything came together! Don’t get bogged down in so many details and don’t be working with so many different pieces of equipment that you never master any of them! I see a lot of photographers who are camera & lens collectors. And their work shows their lack of passion!

[@TatianaHopper]

Great insights Simon! Agreed, I don’t have many cameras because I want to get better with the ones I already have. More comfortable and more focused. So it makes total sense what you said that. Cheers!

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

the opening scene to Inglorious Basterds is just genius. every single frame is perfect

[@TatianaHopper]

Not one of my favourites I must admit but I know exactly the scene you’re mentioning and it is pretty good! 🤍

[@RandumbTech]

Agreed!! It's my favorite Tarantino film to date. Waltz was brilliant!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Great video Tatiana, diversity in photography for me is most important I would probably have been bored by now shooting the same type genre for so long. For me I photograph what I love and love what I photograph, passion brings out the best in us no matter the medium.

[@TatianaHopper]

That’s the spirit! Thanks so much for watching Rich and for your comment, appreciate it.

[@jimwlouavl]

Thank you for following your passion in a way that helps so many.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Jim! Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@AlOne-xg6dv]

I think that your passion is crystal clear, and motivating for us. Thank you for sharing.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@toine1915]

Hi, Tatiana. A compliment to the creativity you put into making your videos. As a result, it remains a surprise to me every time what you bring next. What I strongly believe in this video is that you should not think in boxes. Go the way your heart chooses and that is sometimes black and white and other times color, or dramatic or light and cheerful. Everyone has the freedom to do what he or she wants. Even though I don't respond to every video, I still enjoy it. Keep up the good work, you are one of the few who fascinate me on KZbin, my friend. Warm greetings from the Netherlands, Antoine.

[@TatianaHopper]

Great message and meaning you took from the video, thank you so much for your comment Antoine, appreciate you taking your time to watch the videos!

[@ykchan917]

Great Video, it gets me thinking. That's very interesting to integrate passion, love and freedom. Which is the state when we forget about ourself completely that we are basically have only raw and genuine motives. Passion, love, free, truth happens on us all at once. We are just the reciever.

[@goo0h]

fascinating show and very interesting perspectives. I’ve always admired and liked his determination and uniqueness, now perhaps even more so. Thank you.

[@shyamalganguly3598]

What makes your talks compelling with the content is the passion for your making your personal knowledge come to us is very much you and every video you make impart tons of information about how to make photography better in a very subtle manner which is unique, inspiring, and impacting to do better and better! So grateful for each episode to know more keeping photography as attractive as always it had even been started yet!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for your comment, so glad the videos come across like that because that's how I intend them to be perceived, as sources of mutual learning (I also learn loads with making them), keeping an open mind, appreciate art and spreading some positivity. Thanks so much again.

[@themonsir1]

What is the photo shown at 6:32? Would appreciate your help

[@TatianaHopper]

It would be a photo by Gordon Parks. From a series of photos he did in Harlem for Time Magazine, I can’t remember the title.

[@asriley29]

Thank you for the quote about freedom and passion

[@Honkonlong]

Thank you!! Listening you talking is one beautiful thing when I am editing photos ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Great! Thanks for watching 🤝🏻

[@ras_moon1]

I genuinely enjoyed this video definitely something to enjoy twice 💯

[@terrywbreedlove]

I am a big Tarantino fan. Love his creativity both in his work and listening to him talk about it. Though sometimes the people Interviewing him are frustrating to say the least.

[@TheNitebinder]

After watching 'Pulp Fiction', 'Jackie Brown', Kill Bill Vol 1, 'Kill Bill Vol 2', 'Death Proof', 'The Hateful Eight' and 'Django Unchained'. I realized Tarantino was greatly inspired by such movies as 'Boxcar Bertha', 'Bloody Mama', 'Night Of The Living Dead', 'A Fistful of Dollars', 'Enter the Dragon' and 'The Killing' (Stanley Kubrick). When you see 'Jackie Brown' and 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' once more and again, those influences will jump out at you. As freedom is concerned, 'when you do something you love it's not work'. If you have a project or assignment you want to work on, it's pleasure. When you're doing something you could care less about, that work will suffer. Keeping a long story short, was arrested for a crime I didn't commit and put in jail. Didn't see it as a great experience then, don't see as one now. Best of luck.

[@Naolslager]

Well done. Thank you Tatiana. Keep going.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@DGriffGallery]

Loving your channel - so refreshing to find someone really thinking and drawing interesting and engaging connections. 😊👍

[@CopyTheDisturb]

really dope and inspiring ' thank you!

[@chilecayenne]

Hi Tatiana...wow, great presentation!! And great to see you again! I'm a huge Tarantino fan....Pulp Fiction is still my favorite. In addition to the dialog I really like the photography he uses (the look, color grading, etc). I enjoyed your takes on his work and agree with you. I noticed that maybe you tried to make your onscreen content you filmed to be a bit like his 'look'? It worked well...although the shots with you, to me almost also had a bit of the vibe from "The Godfather" to it...which I thought was cool too. Anyway, thanks for another wonderful watch...take care!! CC

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much, the look of the video is actually to do with the changes ongoing in the studio at the moment (colour palette and decoration changing) so I went for a godfather look ahah unintentionally. Which reminds me Francis Ford Coppola would be a great subject for an episode of this series. As always thank you for watching, I appreciate your comment!

[@yuval6354]

Another great video like you always do. You are a unique voice in the white noise of the KZbin and a voice that I'm waiting to hear...

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your words, best to you!

[@eugenedebruin3694]

Another motivational work, Thank you Tatiana

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching Eugene.

[@sophieannekeogh]

Yay!! I'm so excited to see watch this...can't wait to see what this vid has in store, already loving the intro ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Sophie 🤍

[@tundrusphoto4312]

Thank you Tatiana. Your videos are very much appreciated.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@heldercosta9514]

Great content as allways. Love this conceptual study of an author

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you more to come on this end, definitely planning a series with more episodes.

[@erik_visuals9858]

Amazing video !!! Subscribed !!!

[@AronjAnderson]

You make great content. Very well put together.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@AronjAnderson]

@@TatianaHopperyour very welcome 🙏

[@ernestthomas9406]

mine is "Inglorious Basterds" like the way you show how cinematography intertwines with photography!

[@Naolslager]

Another excellent video. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@larryzapata2614]

I LOVE your videos. I would love to see more of your process when you shoot. Like a ride along.

[@TatianaHopper]

Funny enough I'm preparing a video like that for the members community.

[@fazelinguini]

I had to shoot a roll a week for darkroom class it was where I saw the most growth. Obviously there were whack photos but the chances I took gave a me a chance to see what other things I could try. Giving yourself a checklist of things to try is just far more beneficial than limiting yourself to things you know you’re good at.

[@speedsnoop]

Obrigado por mais um excelente vídeo Tatiiiana😊

[@TatianaHopper]

Obrigada por assistires!

[@RichieLeowKaiXian]

Amazing video Tatiana, and thank you for reminding me why we should continue to create 🔥❤️💛

[@TatianaHopper]

Absolutely, thank you so much for watching!

[@craigmitchell905]

i love your work thanks so much, i have learned a lot

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you Craig! Appreciate you!

[@anmarchalabi5784]

You fired up my why . thank you, tatiana

[@roydebruycker7349]

Great job- you never disappoint

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much!

[@KM81_ART]

I needed this video. Thanks.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@KM81_ART]

@TatianaHopper I love watching your videos. Your format, storytelling and overall vibe, I find engaging and makes me want to explore photography more. Keep making videos.

[@CalMukumoto]

This was a great video. Thought-provoking.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you I’m glad it was!

[@scrutinizer8]

Very good content, thank you! :)

[@BeingWolfy]

Love Tarantino. Loved this!

[@TatianaHopper]

Same, thank you!

[@KentSteinhaug]

Here there is a lot of how to have a life. Not only for photographers, but for all humans. Great video, thank you :)

[@raulquinones-rosado3332]

Love your work. Thank you.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Raul!

[@mid90s75]

The intro song is just perfect!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thanks so much! Very Tarantino vibes for sure.

[@numbersix8919]

Tarantino's early films are truly outstanding, even revolutionary. His talent is unquestionable. His advice is good, as far as it goes. But Quentin has announced he will quit directing after his next film, even though he's only middle-aged and has passionately loved everything about motion pictures his entire life, and could easily make a film a year indefinitely, like Clint Eastwood, Woody Allen, Wes Anderson. So there's that. Don't kill me! I'm a fan. I had great hope for him after Jackie Brown ! That being said, he's absolutely right about going right in and following your greatest joy or love. (Passion is necessary for certain activities but Joy is signpost on one's true Path.)

[@TatianaHopper]

I had some questions about his retirement too I had read something not that long ago saying that Tarantino would be slowing down, he has however written and produced a great number of projects as well so maybe that’s what he’ll be doing too. Not sure. I really appreciate his earlier films, of his last I would say Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Thank you for watching!

[@numbersix8919]

@@TatianaHopper Yes ma'am. I agree. His treatment of the Spahn Ranch in _Hollywood_ was more Hitchcockian than Hitchcock! Terrifying. He's a genius. Just a little more that he needs to come to grips with, perhaps.

[@Angels-3xist]

I cannot recommend his podcast enough for people who are looking for inspiration. An offshoot podcast is the ‘Gala Show’ podcast and I’d also recommend the DGA (directors guild of America) interviews. Also unspooled is a very good film dissection podcast. Generally, whatever you want to do? Immerse yourself. For instance, I’ve been interested in black and white cinematography and therefor look for movies shows and for experimentation visual high quality video games that complement the exploration of black and white even if they’re made in color. This way I can spend hours of even my recreation basically studying. There are some great collections of Tarantino advice on YT as well. Recommend those to. Very motivational creator.

[@charliipresley]

When I was in film school…aka Walgreens Photo New Employee Onboarding, manager Rod gave me the best advice: “get the damn pictures done quick. Who cares how they look.”

[@suzetteanthony5181]

appreciate the inspiring video,you rock

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@SadieKay1]

Been waiting for this ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🤍

[@blahzeblah]

Great video !!!

[@RebeccaKowalskyPhoto]

I learn from every video. Your investment and passion are really felt. Thank you Tatiana

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Rebecca! Really appreciate it!

[@theartofflying3580]

Does anybody have a favorite scene or shot? The bride vs Oren, The opening of Inglorious Basterds, a lot of the wide snowy vistas in The Hateful Eight… 👌

[@TatianaHopper]

The opening scene of pulp fiction always comes to mind for the dialogue alone, visually I would have to go back to watch.

[@ShadesOClarity]

I really like the non-linear narrative. He also is basically self-taught. There is no doubt that his talent is there. I just think some of his stuff is unwatchable because of the gratuitous violence like the "Hateful Eight." I still like the movie. Good video, T. I've been on the Low Down lately. Working on my own recovery channel. Yeah. I am a drunk. Heh.

[@1972myc]

Thank you!

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@Florian-dg7mi]

Thx a lot for that video! Freedom is when you do what you are passionate about! Maybe freedom and passion are two sides of the same coin?!

[@TatianaHopper]

Perhaps that’s right! Two sides of the same coin. Thanks for watching!

[@JAYEND]

video was perfect.

[@dickblom290]

Wonderful lessons ! (Really like the special effects ..preset ? ,film recipe ?)

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you, which special effects - the transitions like film burns? :)

[@MusicJunky3]

@@TatianaHopper Yes , but in particular the colour .Did you apply some sort of filter ?

[@TatianaHopper]

I did mess around a little bit too.. temporary look until the studio finally becomes complete :)

[@MusicJunky3]

@@TatianaHopper Photographers see EVERYTHING !

[@TatianaHopper]

You’re absolutely right!

[@flightographist]

I agree, he is a master.

[@TatianaHopper]

Cheers for watching!

[@mariamadonna3748]

Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, shot by Andrzej Sekula the greatest Director of Photography.

[@janesombese]

Excellent❤

[@oo0RECON0oo]

Well said

[@peterxtrahan]

Question for you et al. I recently watched a video on YT about a photographer and he was quoted as saying, "Anticipate failure from the beginning, then do everything you can to avoid it." Do you or anyone know who the photographer is? I checked my YT history and can't find it.

[@TatianaHopper]

It should be the last episode of this series Peter, the video on Christopher Nolan I remember that message being in the last segments of the video, thanks for watching!

[@peterxtrahan]

@@TatianaHopper thanks, I remember now. Love your channel.

[@larryzapata2614]

Some of my best photos were taken without my thoughts but my passion for my subject.

[@TatianaHopper]

Same here, very instinctively. Thanks for watching!

[@scottrgarland]

I was waiting for the "take pictures of more feet" joke.

[@TatianaHopper]

😂

[@1972myc]

Amazing and inspiring, thought provoking video. What is the name of the last movie clips featuring Brad Pitt being led by the hand by a young lady? Thank you for this awesome video!

[@TatianaHopper]

Once Upon a Time In Hollywood :)

[@1972myc]

​@@TatianaHopper Thank you!

[@scotskinner4350]

Done is better than good.

[@TatianaHopper]

Agreed completely (if you mean that about the first point) :)

[@scotskinner4350]

@@TatianaHopper Yes, I do mean about the first point. It's something I've been struggling with. There's always an excuse for not completing the project.

[@aercoolio]

Any suggestions on a base camera to get started with? Say around £500.

[@TheDavveponken]

I could be wrong, but I don't think he did face tremendous rejection. I just think he went out and created something for himself with, at the time, not very well known actors. Tarantino pretty much made most of his early films actor's careers. This forcing of stoicism into everything is pretty tiresome. But yes, do "just do". Just make the film. Don't wait around for someone else to green light it. Use the resources available. Edit: I don't think he has a strong why either. He makes films because he likes to make film and likes to make films people like. I dunno. Stopped watching after this second projection. He kind of is a simple man (which is in reality not so simple, just very complex in his arts subtleties). Sorry.

[@TatianaHopper]

I recommend reading some of his books, highlights both points, he definitely delves deeper into both areas, better than any justification from third parties like myself. Appreciate your comment and giving it a half watch, I have no problem with it 🤝🏻

[@Faithinchaos666]

Lved it

[@TatianaHopper]

🙏🏻

[@AA-ws3vd]

QT by TH 👍🏽

[@rq83]

❤

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Name the worse film from Tarantino .... ......SILENCE ...... Good video, story and edit. I have seen most of the Tarantino interviews over time and also the interviews with the cast regarding playing in a Tarantino film and adding their extra punch to the film (and happily there is a lot out there ). But good casting is/was very much an important contribution to the quality of each film. Greetings from "Vincent, my man in Amsterdam", oh wait that's me, AND NOT VINCENT

[@BGTuyau]

Good advice -probably unnecessary for those equipped to implement it.

[@AnthonySell]

You failed to mention two other things that people can learn from Tarantino - how to put your talent in harms way for the shot (Uma Thurman), and how to keep your mouth shut when you know the head of your studio is molesting the talent. Frankly, I'd rather learn from people who still have a soul.

[@mauricioalchundiasegovia8355]

Gracias guapa¡¡

[@taniadina32]

Pulp Fiction Kill Bill: Volumen 1 Reservoir Dogs

[@TatianaHopper]

Pulp fiction is also my top one!

[@taniadina32]

❤️

[@josephasghar]

Tarantino comes across as spoilt and over-indulged as the result of his early success. I find his pornographic violence hugely distasteful.

[@TatianaHopper]

Personally, I'm not a fan of great bouts of violence in movies, more so the suggestion of it, still here I have to recognise the utility in his advice and so I remained open minded, as for how he comes across, I don't know him personally so its hard to say what is he really like. Cheers!

[@ninanareviews2497]

The only lesson this hack can teach anyone is how hiring the best DP in Hollywood does wonders for your reputation as a filmmaker.

[@NDakota79]

To me, Quentin is certainly the greatest of our time and possibly the GOAT.

[@TatianaHopper]

He is certainly among the best we can’t deny it :)

[@funnymonkeyguy]

It's too bad Quentin is a creep and a massive supporter of the IDF, I'd say "at least he isn't as bad as Roman Polanski" but I feel like he is still cookin'.

[@malypavel25]

I bet there are a lot of feet in his photos

[@TatianaHopper]

Probably 😅

[@brianhinesley]

haven't watched the video yet, but it's absurd to think that a "director" can teach us about photography, now if you we're talking about his "cinematographers" who setup all the shots he's looking for, then sure i could go along with that!

[@leonardocitterio9520]

feet

[@danielspenner3683]

The definition of freedom is really naive. Freedom comes with responsibility, ethics and moral. It's a great task to venture into.

[@jackbarron8880]

I'm going to be brutally honest here because I love this channel and want it to succeed. I've literally enjoyed every single one of your videos. This is no exaggeration. I have loved every single one...up until now. Why? Well, because you picked the wrong director to suggest that we learn from. I'm a film major and understand the nuance, history and social implications of the moving image, so trust me when I say that I know what I am talking about. To put it simply - Tarantino is literally one of the worst directors that anybody can learn from. Why? Because his films are defined by pop culture reference, post modernism and, dare I say it, sly plagerism. We are talking about a Hollywood director here (notice I said Hollywood director and not filmmaker) who has been making movies for over 30 years and not one of them has any inquiry into the human condition. None of them have any curiosity about life or what it means to exist in this world. They are glorified B movies. Now, that is not to say that you cannot make films that are pulpy and entertaining AND deep and thought provoking (Samuel Fuller, Scorsese, Wilder, Dassin, Kubrick etc all made them) and those can often be the best type of cinema. But Tarantino does none of that. He little makes mismashes of scenes he fondly remembers growing up and juxtoposes them together to form his type of movies. In short, people who try to learn from Tarantino are only learning from a self congratulatory 'cinephile' who doesn't actually understand the essence and true potential of cinema to reflect and, ultimately change people's lives. This is a guy who relies heavily on self indulgent dialogue and homages to make his 'art'. So please, understand, I am NOT in any way trying to embarrass you, but you're better than this. Don't refer to Tarantino again because it only serves to undermine your otherwise beautiful channel. Yours faithfully, Jack Barron.

[@TatianaHopper]

Hi Jack! First thanks so much for watching. So here's my take, I think we should consider that this is a KZbin video and it isn't science where absolutes exist, individuals have different opinions and considerations which is where this video is based. Your argument is one of authority and personal taste, not factual in fact I can understand through your choice of words that you don't like his person or movies or both. Understandable it's not for everyone. Would Bazin look at Tarantino with great admiration? Who knows, probably not. I admit his movies aren't amongst my favourite movies speaking on personal taste (I much prefer some of your references there and I would throw in as a bonus Jean-Pierre Melville) but I remain open minded when looking for places and sources of learning. Tarantino happened to have advice that can be thought provoking or inspirational to many. A few weeks back it was Christopher Nolan and a few weeks from now Martin Scorsese and then who knows. On another note, I'll be honest too, please don't think your comment with your opinion somehow can prove me wrong to place of embarrassment. You're a stranger on the internet that I don't personally know or have ever had a substantial conversation with. I appreciate your opinion like the many others I get everyday but it doesn't go further than that. Thanks for taking your time to watch the channel and wish you the best with your film studies.

[@mid90s75]

How patronising because shes a KZbinr and let me guess he is a film “major” who hates Tarantino, how original? What’s next Bela Tarr is a hero? Auteur theory? Give me a break.

[@SadieKay1]

This is an incredibly condescending and reductive comment. It doesn't seem like it comes from a place of unique consideration but more the textbook explanation of standard films that we all get fed in Film school. While it's perfectly fine to dislike a directors films, it doesn't make sense to dismiss one for not ticking standard boxes laid out in the film degree synopsis. I enjoy films for many reasons, the thing they all have in common is the director knows the reason for the artistic portrayal and has delivered with the passion and gusto that's required for any art. Do Warhol or Dalì not fall into the list of "wrong artists" because they don't fit the renaissance criteria and represent an entirely different viewpoint? To suggest a film is only good if it explores the human condition as you say it is extremely limited and setting a really strange standard. Action, character, entertainment, cinematography.... the list goes on. Every director is self-indulgent and injects some of their personal views on current society in them in some shape or form. Tarantino certainly doesn't fall under B movies, and while I'm not his biggest fan, I see the value in his work and what it expresses about whatever decade they were produced. It's shocking that you'd command someone to cease on a certain subject because you dislike it.

[@mid90s75]

@@SadieKay1 what an answer! Using the card of “film major” like it some kind of badge of expertise… your knowledge and experience should speak for yourself, no need to advertise you’re a film student, I can enrol in college for quantum physics and it still doesn’t make me an expert in said matter. To call someone’s work a tad plagiarist when you yourself have done nothing of importance is pure immaturity not to mention arrogance. I would rather trust Hopper’s judgement in this video than someone who rants and raves film school textbooks as you point out very well.

[@jackbarron8880]

​@@TatianaHopper Hi Tatiana, I am going to respond to you first because you're the filmmaker of this video and also your response was the most polite and thoughtful. I want to say, however, that I did not intend to offend or patronise you. I re read my post and I can see how potentially insulting and condescending it comes across. Believe it or not, I was never intending that so that's on me and I deeply sorry. Secondly, yes, you are right, I am not an authority. My voice is one of millions on cinema and, of course, people have different tastes. However, I do believe that there is a line and my problem whenever I see Tarantino referenced as a barometer of quality cinema is that its suggestive of somebody either very young or who hasn't been exposed to the old masters of cinema. You are quite right, I would be lying if my opinion of Tarantino was not some informed by my personal dislike for him and his filmmaking. I find him quite repulsive in every sense. Though there are many filmmakers who I would say that I don't like for personal reasons but I have deep and admiration for their art like Hitchcock, Bergman, Francoise Truffaunt, Godard, Spike Lee and even the aforementioned Scorsese. If Tarantino was a genuinely talented artist, I would (reluctantly) acknowledge that. But he isn't. He is a geek who grew up on a steady diet of B movies, worked in a video shop and got lucky in Hollywood via some contacts. That's literally it. There isn't much contribution to actual cinema there (besides the awful Guy Ritchie and some budget wise cracking violent gangster films from the 90s cashing in on his success). Like you said, this is one probably insignificant opinion. Most people worship the guy and that's fine. My opinion doesnt matter much in the grand scheme of things. I am always rooting for you, Tatiana. I love your videos, your art and your voice. Please do not think otherwise. Jack Barron..

[@katashley1031]

He's not a DP or photographer. He's a director and writer. I enjoy some of his work and admire his passion but no idea why he feels entitled to give advise to photographers.

[@paulhenry7]

Interesting piece, but do please learn how to pronounce (French) 'genre'.

[@LordInvictus-yt]

Sometimes I think these shots are just terrible.

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Love your work TH!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@mr_mr]

thank you!