when every frame in a film is perfect

[@elliot_trent55]

An eclipse actually occurring during the production is the coolest thing ever

[@anewman513]

Very cool, and completely expected.

[@mysibratus]

Yeah, but the VFX production still didn't understand how the eclipse looks. EXPLANATION: In the total phase, the corona gets brighter, not darker, as the phase progresses. It's completely the opposite of how they made it.

[@hundredfireify]

@@mysibratus huh? why would the corona get brighter when obstructed by a moon? Are you talking about exposure compensation from the camera in real-life conditions?

[@mattlawson714]

@@hundredfireify during a total eclipse you are able to see the ghostly corona around the sun because normally you can’t see it, the actual sun is too bright. I didn’t see a corona in this movie. I just saw the diamond ring effect which is pretty obvious, when it looks like a diamond ring. I mean, even if a total eclipse while happened filming this, it’s still pretty silly because we don’t have two suns like on Arrikis. So maybe a total eclipse happened to occur, but it was a total coincidence, this is not likely what was captured by the visual effects people. That would require two suns.

[@mattlawson714]

@@hundredfireifyI got to experience a totally solar eclipse and it was awesome. I doubt they would risk damaging those types of expensive film cameras.

[@Boxtermaiti]

This film is just pure eye candy

[@saattlebrutaz]

It's visually nice, but too minimalist, and the rest of the elements are not hugely good.

[@Musabre]

@@saattlebrutaz agree to disagree there buddy. I found it to be a masterpiece. Saw it 8 times in total at imax over the course of a couple months, and every time was a feast for the senses and the soul :) . It's okay not to like it, but i find it difficult to understand how anyone could call it not good.

[@rosiek1990]

And ear candy too! That Zimmer OST...

[@Boxtermaiti]

@@rosiek1990 oh absolutely! Probably my favorite Hans Zimmer compositions to date

[@richarddecredico6098]

seriously and nothing else

[@ViralKiller]

It blew my mind when the Harkonnen's started flying

[@Lazarusart]

Sounds like it does not take a lot to blow Your mind 😅

[@music_enjoyer8]

Why? Genuinely curious

[@janmajer4662]

​@@music_enjoyer8 The cinematography & music

[@austin12923]

It really is hard to describe how striking it was watching them gracefully float up the mountain. Especially in a real imax theater. Especially with the juxtaposition of them gracefully going up and thunderous crashing back to the ground.

[@co2_os]

There's something magical about that particular shot.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

I went to see this movie in IMAX. When the sardaukar "climbed" and that bass dropped we were just in awe. The way it's shot, scored and how unsettling the wire work for that shot was where the unnatural way they fly off one of the Dunes just added more to the mythos of this world.

[@jakubw.2779]

Those are haarkonens, not sardaukars

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

@@jakubw.2779 Oh right... Why did I write Sardaukars? Meh f*ck it.

[@azzc1111]

Yep same. I was fully in from this moment. Stunning. IMAX was like a religious experience. The dude next to me cried multiple times.

[@Shigawire]

Aye.

[@nickthephoenix8494]

lol even I thought they were Sardaukar when I first watched. But I felt the same about the scene.

[@QuantumHistorian]

Wait, Joe Walker actually did the narration for you?? Mad lad! I assumed it was some AI and was kind of impressed by how close to his voice it was. Props to you for having the courage to reach out and ask, and to Joe for being a great sport! A tiny fragment of my faith in humanity has been restored.

[@DarkoFitCoach]

It isnt AI? 😮

[@Nasser-bp6qf]

its AI

[@QuantumHistorian]

@@Nasser-bp6qf You didn't watch the video did you?

[@dav46266]

@@QuantumHistorian💀💀💀

[@phillipspc]

this is fantastic. I felt the exact same way watching the Harkonnen take off in that first scene. It's like you just knew immediately "I'm seeing something special". Also so cool that Joe Walker recorded that voiceover for you! 👏

[@isaiahrowe8367]

Yeah from that very specific moment I knew it was going to be an incredible movie without a doubt. It’s just one of those details that shows the director cares about making this movie as good as it possibly can be

[@scratchy996]

This is why I don't like this guy's movies. He goes all in the technical stuff, but lacks emotion. It's like AI made these movies, which is the direction we're heading towards anyway.

[@thomaskoshy2933]

I was left in awe when this went down that's when i knew its going to be a visual masterpiece.

[@miguelandresforerodelgadil3059]

​@@scratchy996AI movies are more akin to Disney souless recent productions (Dreamworks too btw) To ditch Villeneuve this hard is like ditching Del Toro or Nolan, you might not like but they're masters of their craft

[@janmajer4662]

​@@scratchy996 That's just utterly ridiculous, shut up

[@nilocblue]

This movie was a huge success, and yet, I still feel like this movie (and franchise) is criminally underrated.

[@VeritasForYou]

absolutely agree, if this movie won't gether all the Oscars like Lotr

[@paulovcg10]

i have the same feeling, i just cant mesure how big it is in numbers

[@iggy4170]

Nah man Part 1 was criminally underrated. Part 2 gets all the praise it deserves. I personally even think it's slightly over-hyped especially in comparison to Part 1 and I love both movies.

[@Largentina.]

Well, that's because you're never satisfied. It has nothing to do with movies really.

[@HyperintelligentViralSpider]

Great video, I can't believe the eclipse was real footage

[@bradleyrex2968]

Slow down there slick. There was a 30% eclipse during weeks of shooting. Nobody said the footage seen here was shot during an eclipse.

[@michaelmiddleton4801]

@@bradleyrex2968 According to 5:33 some of the real eclipse footage WAS used in the film (with the second moon added in post).

[@bradleyrex2968]

@@michaelmiddleton4801 Yea. they do say that. But the eclipse the crew viewed was 30 percent, and what is in the film is at least 50% by the larger moon. That may be the real sun in the movie, and it may be during an eclipse, but both moons are added in post, and the whole shot toned red.

[@bencopeland3560]

I have always said that Kubrick’s greatness was that every frame looked like it could be a piece of art that you hang on your wall. Villeneuve is the heir of that legacy.

[@shooshooshooshooshooter]

That's so dope of Joe to record the snippet at the start! His voice is so distinct and soothing. The first time I heard him in an interview I immediately recognised him from the filmbooks in part 1. Great video essay!

[@johncenter4858]

The scene catches our mind because that's how many of us flies in our dreams : not too far from the ground and smoothly.

[@cykablyatifulscheisse]

Yes, exactly, just like dreaming

[@Antenox]

For me it was very reminiscent of scuba diving or free diving, which is probably the closest a human can get to gliding

[@ianbaumel7907]

His FX team must have studied motion, because unike most even high budget films, the flying seemed so freaking natural and the absolute correct motion.

[@line4169]

@@ianbaumel7907 yup it wasn't stilted or unnatural

[@noahlindauer]

That’s so cool that Joe did the voice over!! What a great guy!

[@daniele.ramirez247]

This is my favorite scene of the movie, it has been since the first time I saw it (on IMAX of course). The music when the troops took off, the sound of the lasguns, how Paul went straight for the sword and didn't think twice to kill. It was perfection

[@Annie-mg2zf]

I loved all these elements in the film. Having the complexities explained so well, made the film more enjoyable.

[@arbiter8246]

Why can't we get Star Wars with this kind of effort and quality put in?

[@ro4eva]

Ugh, Disney.

[@mnm8818]

rant add: generic American Directors or more likely companies (understandable)... Film isnt art in Hollywood

[@YHWHsam]

playing things too safe and/or no need to do novel things in cinematography or storytelling wise to win at the box office

[@rexjantze296]

We don't deserve it. We are fools and will pay for anything Star Wars.

[@talkingcure]

two people: Tanya LaPointe and Denis Villenueve. powerhouse producer/director combo that haven’t failed since they started working together on Arrival. Get people who care about the craft as much as they do, and Disney might put together something worth watching. Dune is art, Star Wars is sterile bland made for everybody bore fest

[@lindatheheathen]

I've not seen the film yet, but you've tipped me toward moving it up on my to-see list. I've been feeling very rushed lately for a lot of reasons, and I thank you for somehow slowing time long enough to get me to appreciate how beautifully these details come together. Really wonderful video. Love your work. 💜

[@ponderyoutube]

It's definitely worth checking it out if you have an appreciation for film. Wishing you all the best in your own projects, and thank you for your kind words!

[@DavidRivera-p1h]

Watch. The film.

[@amitanshuv]

this obsession with getting the little things right really elevates the overall production quality. Really well put.

[@arturt7192]

I almost never go to cinema and I went to see this movie twice. Epic Cinematography. Great Storytelling.

[@omarbahrour]

Great vid, that quote from Denis about avoiding cold wet swimsuit is so strangely dead on. I think your mock up of what it’d have been like is actually pretty decent and does well to capture exactly what he was trying to avoid. Very good stuff man. Also man, being able to use UE5 like that for planning really must’ve been SO awesome.

[@MaksymCzech]

3:05 Makes a video about perfection Puts white text on white background Nice

[@Koff33.]

What really made this scene for me was the music, since I was watching it in IMAX, when they leapt of the dune and the music hit, I could feel its reverberations. The siren-like synth bass paired with the relentless red tint of the setting just made the entire scene feel so overwhelming, but not in a flashy sense, more like it was "unnatural" and "alien", it's as if the movie were reminding the audience (especially those who watched the first part years ago) that they were no longer situated on the Earth they were used to.

[@custommadename]

I had the same feeling at that same moment with the guys taking off. Super cool stuff.

[@10Galt]

Me too. I think the music played a big part too

[@ayushsharma7184]

this video started off very well just like the film. you have a huge road ahead brother.

[@flodobaggins]

Came here from my KZbin recommendations. Thanks for reminding me why I love this film so much. Subscribed! PS. Joe Walker is such a nice guy, so cool of him to voice that intro for you. He shared my IG story of your video, too!

[@purplelotus531]

Recently I was watching a video about "sincerity" in movies and made me realize something about movies like dune, They are really long and that because the movie gives time for every shot/scene to happen, its not a movie for "lets watch a movie just bc" its a movie that wants you to enjoy it and experience it, unlike superhero films now days that feel they are done bc its the next thing that has to happen in-universe, to make money and filled with jokes

[@jeebsy718]

This might be my favourite film ever and this my favourite scene. When the Harkonens started flying up the side of the hill, with the lighting and sound all coming together, it had that feeling of seeing something amazing which I haven't had for a long time. Agree on all the points, the sound design was so dynamic. There were times you could hear a pin drop, other times it was borderline overwhelming. For quite a long film, it never sagged. Love it so much.

[@JulianBoyce]

The ambient sound design behind your own video is also great!

[@HeartDelSwarm]

Wasn't expecting such a high quality video from such a small channel. Great work. Glad to subscribe

[@GeorgeVenturi]

The eclipse scene is probably the most "wow" moment I´ve had in cinemas for a really long long long time. It is simple in concept yet so beautifully crafted.

[@richarddecredico6098]

Condolences

[@foxskyful]

as guy said really condolences

[@GeorgeVenturi]

Condonlences to you too, can't have good taste but keep trying maybe one day

[@foxskyful]

@@GeorgeVenturi guy thinks he have good taste watching newest movie and saying for this scene most wow

[@tommykickflip]

That very shot was the whole reason why I saw it in IMAX 6 times. And it was incredible every time

[@battleboo4u]

Your on the front page of reddit, your going viral. Congrats

[@lindatheheathen]

I love this.

[@JLikesStarWars]

Buddy you’re

[@usernamesta3334]

It’s you’re

[@DeepfriedBaby]

That first scene really established the worldly setting. This is not Earth, and this is not our current time. Loved it.

[@xeenoz2417]

totally agree

[@aaahhhaaaaaa]

Nice video. Glad that you focused on one scene in particular and explored it thoroughly, rather than poining out the scenes that feel the same way as the eclipse sequence.

[@PsychesFlora]

Thank you SO MUCH for this. I absolutely adored this and the first Dune films. Your analysis gave it justice. I was so emotionally moved by these films (also by Villeneuve's Arrival and Bladerunner), but especially by these. My instinct is that he is a true visionary and a genius. I could not find anyone to talk to in my surroundings that felt the same intense reaction. I am hypersensitive to great art, I take it very seriously and I'm very sensorily awake, I feel spiritually awakened by great art and I'm very kinetic, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that many frames in the film were intellectually orgasmic for me. Goosebumps, thrill, the whole thing. I feel like you accurately analysed why and your analysis was not cold either, it was passionate and perfectionistic. Deeply appreciated! I've been so thrilled to see the slew of videos admiring his works. Also I really feel that the entire crew of this project was fantastically put together. Talent, genius and dedication. Brilliant. Moving as well, because it is so refreshing to see a work of this scale put together with tremendous focus, and not laziness and superficiality and a lack of intellect, as is all too common nowadays. I went to see Dune 2 3x in the cinema and was basically on a high for a month afterwards (still kind of am). I don't know if you have heard of the domain "neuroaesthetics", but the frames made me think of this science.

[@piefrosty319]

I want you to realize, as a lifelong Dune fan, someone who has had their worldview shaped by this story, these films were perfect for me. Denis translated to message Herbert laid out outstandingly.

[@rskl8083]

God i wish i could watch this in the cinema for the first time again. I went as a birthday present to myself, it was a perfect gift. I left the theatre with a big smile on my face that stayed for my whole drive home. Haven’t felt so taken into the world that is dune 2. Might be my favourite movie of all time

[@visomatic6815]

I was surprised to see such few likes, I thought this was definitely a million + subs channel. Your quality is impeccable keep up the great work!!!

[@OutsideEric]

amazing video! you talk about the editing and sound design of the movie but your own editing and sound design is extremely well done

[@Brizyy]

dude i noticed the intro voice over sounded just like the film book narrator thing in part 1, i just assumed you had found a voice actor that sounded like him or it was AI or something, so cool Joe Walker took the time out of his day to narrate that piece for your video.

[@jdslater1]

When they flew it made me feel that any superhero film showing flying has a lot to live up to.

[@Oldninjaman1]

This was also one of my favourite scenes in the movie. Just stunning visuals overall.

[@incredabox]

This man loved the harkonnen flight sequuence so much, that he used it 13 times Lol

[@bibeksah4953]

Man! This analysis is of top quality. exceptional quality and presentation. Keep it up!

[@ds1671]

Very proud of myself that I realised the voice at the start was the same voice from the dune narrator 😂 fair play to him for taking part and you for this great video 👏

[@paulytropone]

Very cool video, it feels like it's inspired by Dune even in the way you edited it, please keep posting more!

[@manoz6194]

I was blown away by that shot too. The last time I felt like that was the opening cityscape shot in The Dark Night in the IMAX.

[@Fela_rof]

I just love to see how much work, planning and thinking is necessary to create a scene we enjoy watching for only a few minutes. I think, most people (including me) believe that most of the work is done in postproduction and aren't aware of how much creativity and knowledge is already used on set and beforehand. So stunning to see, thank you so much for this video!

[@helicopter_traffic]

your production quality is unreal. up there with the best of them. even better, you don’t just wax philosophically over stock footage from trailers. drawing so many sources. i’m a huge fan of this franchise and i kept learning things i haven’t seen yet. one thing, the white text on beige background at 3:20 looks great, at 4:01 that shadow under the text felt inconsistent and slightly off-putting compared to the otherwise impeccable presentation. of course that’s just my take. seriously, that expanded camera diagram was incredible. please keep doing what you’re doing!

[@helicopter_traffic]

the night edit reimagining of the eclipse scene is also phenomenal. if you ever do an edit of a film like that B&W Silent Indiana Jones thing, i would love to see it

[@parallaxx101]

8:56 THIS right here, to me is a true marker of an accomplished man, authentically committed, to the order of the craftsmen and its dignified representation. Cannot ever gather enough props to give Sir ! ♥

[@jakejuracka]

I recognized Joe Walker's voice Immediately, but just assumed you found a clip of him taking in some other project. Awesome of him to record that bit of VO just for you! Great video!

[@arunghanta5066]

That whole bit was mind blowing, unsettling, disturbing, awesome and frightening at the same time!

[@CartoonrBOY]

This is what eclipses are for...! Thanks to Joe - if you're good enough for an Oscar winner, then you've certainly earned my sub. Looking forward to the next video!

[@swangelok]

What stuck to me was the contrast between the ethereal floating climb of the Harkonnen and the drop when they are killed, falling like a sack of dirt

[@Manadun]

I don't like or subscribe very often, but you deserve it. This was one of the most breathtaking scene I saw in a movie aswell, and you described it perfectly :D

[@thimkthimk]

7:45 "foreshading the rise and fall of the Harkonnens". I think that's a good read of it. The rising is also opposite of all the falling the Sardaukar do in Part One. It's as if to say "the tables have turned". The transition with the worm to the Harkonnen base that ends the scene really hammers this home.

[@josevelasco216]

yeah... that sequence is mind blowing, so special, what a way to reintroduce us into the desert. Great essay!!

[@Leafshinobicaptainyamato]

No wayyyy you got the film-book narrator. Earned my sub

[@nairbil]

This scene as well as the scenes on the Harkkonen home planet were riveting cinematography.

[@SidlyBoDidly222]

Great vid. I've had a re-occurring dream for 50 years of running, then jumping and never landing. Just floating along a foot off the ground. We all have a desire to fly, so it captured that childlike part of me. Jaw drop scene.

[@thomas_xsg]

Fantastic video. Real quality analysis and narration on your part. I was shocked you only have 5k subscribers. It’s +1 now😊

[@TheAndroidNextDoor]

One of the many things with Dune that makes it downright magic is that it's literally a team of Masters all working together to make something absolutely special.

[@noahhenry7423]

Thank you so much for this video! Your skill and passion is very clear in your love and care of the details.

[@mabbash]

Beautiful video, doing justice to a phenomenal movie.

[@SmokesKwazukii]

i love the concept art, the flowing robes and head wraps look awesome. the only thing i wish theyd done differently in the film was include more fabrics and robes into the desert garb, i felt that the importance of water and the heat of the desert could have been shown a bit more viscerally. Paul and other main characters keeping their faces uncovered so often made the desert feel a bit less extreme than in the books.

[@OdysseyOfDuncan]

Great video! For a second, I thought I was about to watch an old iPod commercial from glancing at the thumbnail.

[@AndrzejJeczen]

I was in IMAX (the only proper way to see this film) and I'm telling you, that scene (ascent), the whole cinema gasped and everyone knew it would be a great experience. The crazy thing is, that was such a simple movie effect. Probably some line work.

[@Cerions33]

I had goosebumps when you said the word 'goosebumps'

[@AmedeeBoulette]

The first shock is seeing, then hearing the Harkonens getting out of their ship. The flight was the culmination of the most beautiful, jaw dropping, technical and artistic scene I’ve ever seen. He truly is the greatest science-fiction director of all time. And I’m 51; I’ve seen many movies, read many SF books and even published short stories, including one that won a prize. And I’ve never seen a movie like this. It’s a masterpiece, with the opening seen being the pinnacle of Denis’ career.

[@EvilDaren]

That scene in Imax was mind fucking blowing

[@busfahrer09]

I've seen it in IMAX in Bangkok and few weeks later back home and I discovered so *many* scenes during the second watch where I've just been in total awe in IMAX. The whole Giedi Prime sequence alone was so mesmerizing it zapped my brain completely.

[@tolife7078]

By husband and I sat in silence for minutes after Dune 2. The threats was almost empty as we looked at each other, mouths open, eyes glazed. That's one of the best movies I've ever seen, we both said at the same time in hushed, reverent tones. This movie is so visually beautiful that it's like a long drink of cool water after a long walk in a very dry desert... like Dune. The thirst is real.

[@ChongtheNomad206]

Thank you for breaking down the moment I sat forward in my seat in the theaters.

[@montedantoni3115]

keep making videos lad, really enjoyed that one! u got great voice thats pleasing to listen to

[@thespacesbetweenstudio3346]

good choice of scene. Yeah, the Harkonnens are portrays as brutes and more primal and when they take off, you are instantly reminded how technologically advanced they are and it is a great contrast of the desert setting.

[@AB-pb8oo]

Re: “not frontal lobe effect” - as a market researcher I was looking for new methods to pre-test TV ads and found a tiny neuroscience lab whose core business was testing film production. Unlike basic focus groups and maybe eye-trackers they put participants in the full gear - “shower caps” with electrodes to pick up brain waves, special pads to detect goosebumps, electrical potential on the skin, sweating, heart rate and breathing. As the result they give the producer aggregated second-by-second diagnostics and suggest cuts to maintain the reactions and attention needed for a scene. Surprisingly, this tech allows to repackage even some weak source material into a narrative that hooks you. I wonder if something similar was used here because every shot feels engineered to perfectly capture your attention.

[@DavidHands]

I finally got to watch Dune 2 last night. Total perfection. I haven't experienced cinematic goose bumps in a very long time. Going to watch it again now.

[@goge-]

This analysis video should be shown to everyone in schools

[@niccoloottolenghi5391]

Awesome video man, excited to see you continue to build your abilities- cant even believe youve only got 4k Keep it up!

[@mrhypenight]

Great video, did not expect that from a small channel like this one. Pleasant surprise, keep it up!!!

[@sciencoking]

I watched it on the plane to Mexico for the 2024 eclipse and definitely enjoyed this scene. I also saw the 2022 eclipse from home, so this fact is actually really special to me. Thanks!

[@AbideVibe]

Beautiful commentary and presentation - Subscribed and looking forward to more like this!

[@zawxse123]

fantastic video, you have earned a subscriber - this is spot on content wise and clearly made with love and admiration. keep it up!

[@xieliming]

The Harkonnen flight scene perhaps foreshadows Paul’s ascension as the kwisatz haderach. The line of Harkonnens running up to fly evokes allusions to the image of evolution of man from primitive primates, except now man has unlocked the next stage of evolution and can fly

[@marloc2019]

A video essay talking about a perfect shot; which is actually perfect. Kudos!

[@feeder8164]

My favorite scene in any movie is in Bladerunner. When Deckard, Harrison Ford, interviews the replicant, Jessica. They lower a tint over the window and the sun and pyramid shape of the Tyrell corporation is in the background. Just the best visual scene for me ever.

[@peteabdu9179]

awesome video and wow, Joe is so talanted and sounds like such a nice guy.

[@yecto1332]

Now such movie comes in very rare but when it comes u know it’s worth waiting

[@DylanBrown-j9v]

Was so excited seeing the thumbnail, I remember them beginning to float when I saw this in the theater. Thinking “Ok yea this is going to be great”

[@AndyWarpol]

It's so weird. You've got serious algorithm on this video with 180k views in 5 days, and only 4k subscribers. Just goes to show how hard it is to get subscribers on youtube.

[@yingfortheking]

the super high pitched beep sound youre using, like at 8:09 , is like nails on a chalkboard. dont use it please.

[@samimiled2684]

your editing is so satisfying fr!

[@ThePetersalvia]

Incredible breakdown, rarely see this level of both creative and technical insights for film reviews. THANK YOU

[@Kurzula5150]

Your earnest sincerity and attention to detail are strong points.

[@ambrosepereira5143]

This scence aint even in the book. Dennis and the team really added onto the souces while respecting it.

[@corny3566]

This has to be one of my favorite movie shots of all time. Its also one that really stuck with me after watching the movie and i remembered it vividly. I completely get what the dune editor was trying to say even though its hard to grasp. There is something about these shots that just does something special to the brain and its so awesome

[@richarddecredico6098]

are you 11 years old?

[@christophercraft6683]

So cool you got the editor to narrate that bit. I thought it was just an AI voice

[@extremespoats3235]

just had to boost the algorithm, one of the best video essays i’ve seen for awhile

[@AmeyaBenare]

yupp. this shot was surprisingly stunning in contrasting context of story where people are trying to be covert.

[@awanderingtraveler1972]

An incredibly well-made video, I don't doubt this channel is going to start growing very quickly if this is standard level of quality!

[@lukenukem7779]

I’m really glad I found this video. Outstanding. Really well considered. Thanks