Filmmaking and Cinematography Techniques: Blade Runner 2049

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[@DavidMillsSeven]

After so many nominations Roger Deakins deserves this Oscar more then ever. His work on Blade Runner is pure light art.

[@luiscorrado5077]

He made it

[@0gham]

Roger Deakins framing is based on street photography which used wides but framed the subject. His genius is calculated and based on historic framing. There is a reason why he shows up in so many high budget artistic films.

[@tess303]

Yep

[@blaisetelfer8499]

One of the most visually stunning films ever made.

[@gabrielbarre9800]

Blaise Telfer the *

[@hamza89868]

La la land

[@JamesBond-uq7si]

I think it's the most visually stunning film. Dream for a cinematographer to make something like this. Only one that comes closer is apocalypse now.

[@fatethegemini]

Ever ever

[@MorpheusOne]

I agree with that statement. I almost find it comical, though; it wasn't very well made film. It's sad how ridiculously they dropped the ball.

[@soundpoe]

And yes, he won the Oscar, he deserved it since long time.

[@gritsngravy1226]

watch the assassination of billy the kid by the coward robert ford or true grit he was robbed for those films

[@cameroncruz7939]

The symbolism is so well done. The parallel between eyes and solar panels is really unique. The eyes absorb light like solar panels or in a metaphorical sense absorb knowledge. It makes some scenes really blow my mind like when Deckard meets Mr. Wallace and drops the line "her eyes were green." , when Luv kills Lt. Joshi and has to scan her eye to access where K is, and how K has to use an eye scanner to verify Sapper Morton. The eye absorbs light and stores them as images we call memories. Gaining knowledge from someone is like accessing that light absorbed by their eyes or gaining knowledge from what they've seen. What a concept to weave into a film.

[@Nero-ox5tw]

In my opinion, this film is one of the best looking films of the past 20 years. The cinematography is astounding.

[@gabrielbarre9800]

Leonardo Datore correction : this film is simply the best film ever made

[@mohammeds1481]

Brilliant analysis of camera work. I think Roger Deakins should win the Oscar this year, as he lost 13 times.

[@wolfcrow]

Thanks!

[@Tomiply]

And he did win!

[@tomsanderson]

Good call, dude!

[@UnicornRobotAttacker]

Im so happy you talked so much about the lighting and sets in this video! Often when people discuss "cinematography" they really only refer to how the camera is used, im glad you pointed out how the other aspects of the production also play into what makes the shots look so good

[@Howlingburd19]

And I think one of the greatest parts about this movie is the cinematography and visual effects are just the cherry on top, because it’s supported by a great story and fantastic characters

[@Loco4Waffles]

The photography was beautiful. The fact there isn't any shaky cam is a huge plus too.

[@Mayakran]

Your comment about the color green indicating a Wallace product is especially interesting considering the fact that K is wearing a green jacket.

[@alexsajen]

How can someone come up with such almost orgasmic levels of visual beauty in modern cinema? All praises to Deakins and Villeneuve!

[@Sgt_Peppe1999]

I almost cried in cinema when i watched it... And i dont even cry at funerals. This is, in my opinion, the highest point, filmic art can reach. Its fulfillment.

[@bbcraz1226]

Bladerunner 2049 was a masterpiece

[@elfin34Lelfegameur]

My favorite movie ever. Thank you Villeneuve and all the other not-known person that worked hard for that magnificient "chef-d'oeuvre"

[@harikrishnankv]

Appreciating your effort in making these videos. Kudos from a Malayali.

[@elquinardo]

Roger Deakins really made his masterpiece (so far) in Blade Runner 2049. Such a mesmerising work.

[@Mr_Mellifluo]

These are the kind of contents i wanna see on KZbin, well done.

[@AzureMLE]

Holy cow, I came to appreciate this film even more now that you showed so many hidden details. Thanks

[@ishaanthewonderboy]

"SPOLIERS AHEAD" that's gotta kill you inside. Great video though.

[@wolfcrow]

Thanks!

[@sparrowlt]

pheewww... i tought there would be spoilers .. ^^

[@ankapatos]

No viewers were hurt in the making of a movie review with a spoiler alert. The oposite instead will almost certainly kill the reviewer.

[@daahsri]

Hahaha i didnt even realised he spelt it wrong

[@Hot18Shot]

Already a few seconds into the video and I just had to crack up for a sec.

[@karthikjayraj7101]

just Fantastic. Its like - whatever you watch first the "movie" or "this video" the second to watch is the other.

[@xMarasx]

"You wanna go for a ride?" **nightcall starts playing**

[@crisistg7315]

Every frame of this movie is a masterpiece like a HD wallpaper

[@alexandraelenacristea]

I still get goosebumps everytime I see clips from the movie or hear the music. Wonderful analysis. This lighting play in this movie inspired my 1st year architecture project, where I used caustic to amplify the experience of the space I created. This movie is a masterpiece from every angle and has never ceased to inspire me.

[@catfreshwilly2750]

I thought this movie was amazing with its details. But amazing videos like yours continue to blow my mind! Thanks

[@marshandomness]

Denis is a genius. Honestly the whole cast and crew that worked on this film are geniuses.

[@dash4800]

the best thing you can say about this movie is that everything was thought out and intentional. It seems obvious but almost no filmmakers bother with that level of consideration to things.

[@FreemanFPS]

This is one of my favorite movies.

[@Disendant]

Such simplicity in his camerawork shows that simplicity is sometimes best!

[@johnschwab3749]

The "just-off horizon line" trick is pretty stunning now that I know to look for it. The ring of lights on Deckard and Wallace also is pretty amazing. Nice use of the original soundtrack in the closing scene. Thanks!!!!

[@lochmenzies-risingdawnfilm9194]

Awesome breakdown man, the colour symbolism in this film was done so well

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@tarunsarathy1972]

Always in love with this channel I am Assistant director and your movie page is a useful tool for quick guide learners and peoples who don't have any in depth knowledge about cinema but have passion to achieve the same ..nice work

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@PseudoEmpathy]

Yes, the lighting in BR2049 is amazing, I was obsessed with it for a few months after I saw the film.

[@baileygower1967]

Great video! I found this video intriguing. This was my favorite film of 2017 and will always be a masterpiece.

[@mraschm]

I think that you need to watch this artwork over and over, all winter. I do and then you really appreciate 2049. And the music is very important

[@HideyoshiR]

Great breakdown, especially the remarks on color codes and caustics, sun! But I have one critique about the horizon line comments. The line you overlayed is mostly incorrect and not showing the actual horizon in perspective. You were often putting it over lines in the composition itself indicated by elements of set pieces etc. Maybe you simply weren't referring to the horizon line (as in perspective theory) but visual lines which were indeed off balance.

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you! You are right, technically the sets are what I referred to. The exterior shots are not too clear, though in a few that I tried it did seem off too. The drone shots are a good example.

[@88feji]

+wolfcrow I think most of the gritty details of the beautiful models are lost on screen because the fogging and misting was overdone as it almost completely overpowered the miniatures and models ... They completely lost all the exquisite artistic painting and retrofitting works that the artists paintstakingly applied onto the buildings ... the dystopian world could have been so much more tangible if they had controlled the smog more like how it was beautifully done in the first movie, the fogging is just too thick and flat looking in 2049 . Also, the camera movement is too smooth and too even in 2049, it keeps reminding that I'm watching a machine operated cam or a bad cgi ... in the first movie the camera movement somehow just looks a lot more naturalistic as it resembles how a person or a flying car would move against the wind, against atmospheric resistance, against gravity ... it makes you feel like you're really there in that world ... But in 2049, the camera and the flying cars just zoom through too evenly like as if the laws of physics of air resistance, gravity does not apply, even in 2049's junkyard crashing scene, K's flying car simply bulldozes through the junks without any resistance, they simply failed to take into accounts the laws of physics to make it look real ... it just feel like bad cgi to many people like me ...

[@markant9534]

Hi, I never understood the first blade runner and I saw vids from the channel everything wrong with.. the channel did a vid on the flaws of blade runner and I think Blade Runner 2049 and these vids put me off watching the sequel but here you have shown the level of skill that was used, could you do a vid about acting tricks in the same way, I haven`t watched all of this vid and I don`t know if you mentioned the acting because that`s not what your focus was on, but it would be great and have you seen the Blade runner vids on the channel everything wrong with.. Thanks.

[@alessandrostagno8070]

Hi, i think is better not to rely on "everything wrong with..." (especially if that descourage you to see some awesome film masterpieces as Blade Runner) in fact it criticized everything, in my opinion totally ignoring the "poetic license" that directors deserve and need.

[@markant9534]

They do point out flaws that are there though but they also say a lot of these movies are still great also, I think it`s all done for humour and entertainment anyway.

[@AlexMurphyVideos]

Watching your videos is time well spent.

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@kestermichael8153]

amazing work 🥃 i always enjoy watching your channel!

[@ValliNayagamChokkalingam]

Loved the analysis! I am a big fan of yours from India! Shared this video with all my friends!

[@guillermovaccarezza7105]

AMAZING attention to detail man. I was aware many stuff in the cinematography was made in purpose of some meaning, but I couldn't realize that meaning until I watched this video, thanks!

[@wolfcrow]

You’re welcome!

[@nirvanaelements]

Now I can fully appreciate this movie, thanks to you sharing your knowledge and wonderful descriptions. There is so much more to appreciate now, you're amazing and l love your channel, thanks for all your hard work, I for one appreciate that very much!

[@wolfcrow]

You're welcome!

[@leslierobtduncan7823]

Deakins is deft at showing more from what isn't apparent by use of shadows, superbly.

[@Leashlesstv]

Awesome video. Gotta watch this movie again - it was breathtaking. I wish I could see it in IMAX

[@Itsisaacconnor]

Great video. Honestly didn’t even realise all of the amazing shots that are in this film. The DoP definitely deserves multiple oscars for this. Great channel. New subscriber coming your way

[@balaramanand6639]

WHATEVER THE SUBJECT MATTER IS YOUR ANALYSIS MAKES IT SO SPECIAL

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@mosesknows2062]

Awesome as usual... Love that they used practicals... Thanks, Moses...

[@losalfajoresok]

man...you blew me away....I think I need a rest for extreme awesomeness. Really, loved your breakdown.

As always, fantastic content! Well done!

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@derryk1]

Very nice film analysis of Blade Runner 2049. Rodger Deakins is the man he really knows his photography thru and thru. I really admire all of his work whether it is any of the Coen Bros films or going all the way back to the bleak film "1984" his work really stands above the rest of his contemporaries you know it when you see it when he is behind the lens of a film. The use of colors landscapes, the environment itself is a character all onto it's own. Other favorites of mine include Conrad Hall and John Alcot when teamed up with Kubrick. So many great cinematographers out there like Deakins I only wish I could aspire to be that good.

[@Yora21]

Oh man, once you pointed out that the horizontal lines are not level, it's really easy to see it in the shots that follow. Now I need to watch the Rick and Morty scene about True Level again.

[@benirw1n]

Loved appreciating this beautiful movie! Shoulda turned up Blade Runner Blues at the end...

[@hunterrogersmusic]

That is an amazing look at this film, I wouldn't have even figured!

[@emg3522]

This film inspired me to go into filmmaking

[@Level-ts7xl]

Gosling really is one of the most versatile actors working in hollywood today

[@cfa1998]

Congratulations Roger Deakins on the win!

[@mrmovieguy1000]

This is truly unreal. I have seen so many video essays and covers of Blade Runner and 2049 but yours just stands out. Not only with these 2 films but this video and the other couple I've seen from you really stand out from others because of your backed up facts and lack of getting side tracked or far-fetched theories. Your research and delivery of the information is so great and I realise this praise probably sounds weird haha.

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@nonstickbrute7941]

I Loved this movie😭😭a lot of my friends said it was boring but I loved it..I wished it was even longer

[@luigi85olmedo]

Awesome video, like always. Only recently I'm learning more about cinematography and your videos are some of the best I've ever saw on YT. Greetings from Italy and keep making these videos :D PS. Roger Deakins is one of my favourites DP and I hope he'll win because he's a real master. His work with Villeneuve proves that he can be a magician with the cinematography even with digital cameras :D

[@wolfcrow]

Thanks!

[@RitchieRodas]

Man!!! Your videos are great!!!

[@MichaelPokeTeacher]

Now I want to watch this film again, again!

[@worldmusicfor]

agree with you!

[@ankapatos]

Great video on one of my favorite films and its techniques-by the way thanks for not mispelling the director's name, people who do that show ignorance and I can't trust the rest of their analysis. Great remarks on the horizon level, the use of yellow and the caustics. I've been a fan of the original for many years and I could become a fan for this one too. If only its plot were denser and its length shorter. Needless to say that the stunning visual part of the movie - which you explain and describe so well - tells a story of it's own, gracefully merging with the main theme, all wrapped in an impressive soundscape from a genious favourite composer, Hans Zimmer - not Vangelis, my fellow greek composer - and yet he delivers exactly what the story needs. I don't know if Blade Runner 2049 is a masterpiece or a cult movie, but that's what I call art. Keep on with great videos like this.

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@ruscfox]

I REALLY love that this film had no shaky cam at all..such a plague of modern day movies, IMO

[@worldmusicfor]

agree with you!

[@kyle.gilmour]

Brilliant stuff. Been waiting for a good BR 2049 analysis!

[@januszciechowski6275]

What an amazing break down it was almost as good as watching this movie and yes I think hr deserve Oscar, one of best movies 2017

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@dhruvinaagaja576]

That was a brillianttt breakdown!!!

[@Ivan-xy9vg]

You've done a man's job, sir.

[@gustavfoldorf9575]

It's great seeing how your videos have moved towards the trend of essays on filmmaking. I would love to see more content of yours like this.

[@wolfcrow]

Thank you!

[@orangebetsy]

superb demonstration, bravo

[@worldmusicfor]

oh. yes!

[@stevyz]

I just realized Roger Deakins is actually gonna win this year!

[@wolfcrow]

You remind me of someone I knew a long time ago! What is ARRC?

[@Tomiply]

And he did!

[@totalhighconcept]

Love the analysis - very thoughtful and on point.

[@DriftProductions1]

Great channel man! Love your content so far.

[@weirdshibainu]

Insightful, thought provoking analysis. An excellent film is always the product of thoughtful execution.

[@0gham]

Roger Deakins always uses wides. His genius is his shot composition. I feel like he is inspired by Cartier-Bresson who shot street photography wide in 35 and established 35mm as a still photo street photography standard. He shot people in wide while keeping the frame about the subject while still showing atmosphere. Cinema at the time was shooting with 50 and concentrating on the scene using big studios and motion to capture the eye occasionally cutting to the close up to show emotion. Just a thought.

[@thePavuk]

this gives another dimension to the movie

[@sacham268]

Very good video !! I loved it 👍

[@AlphaRevX]

Damn that was a great video, enjoyed every second of it.

[@brotherbrod]

Blade Runner 2049 is truly a masterpiece, it stands with 2001: A Space Odyssey and Interstellar for me. Those are the only movies that I feel can come close to completing with 2049’s cinematography.

[@NoCluYT]

If any of you plan to watch it, get a hold of the full frame version. When I tell you it's stunning... wow.

[@ArameoDios]

Awesome video man!!! Thanks!!!

[@yahu5988]

The movie has very interesting machines in it which are fascinating

[@rohanrr31]

Great video man. Amazingly deep insights!

[@shoelesstraveler]

True genius this film was and is.

[@fat80832]

great video, amazing explanations of my favourite film! saw in BFI imax stoned! haha unforgettable experience

[@49dwalin55]

We love you Roger!

[@BebopDesigner]

This was beautiful. Thanks for such a brilliant breakdown of this sophisticated epic piece of great cinema. Absolute awesomeness!!!

[@ryanartward]

I'm glad David Villeneuve and much of the crew behind this film are working on Dune. I cant wait till 2020.

[@JohnCollins-ep8hx]

Awsome details, i found ur channel very intresting Hope u get succes u deserve it

[@JerryFungNYC]

great video....now i feel i need to watch blade runner 2049 again

[@dmitryyamen7076]

Excellent story, thank you very much! That would also learn how to shoot )))

[@olamoen721]

It's so cool to think about that I've casually had lunch with Roger Deakins. He was at our school, such a nice and humble guy. Unfortunately he wasn't allowed to talk about Blade Runner at that point.

[@Nomo_Popo]

That was....illuminating :p I didn't notice about the colors being used for specific moments, apart form the use of yellow and green. Deakins definitely deserved his oscar, however I think the caustics and light movement were too overt. To me it screamed 'look how we're using the same aesthetics as the original.' For instance when K goes to see the file clerk and you see the skylight moving in the background; it's too fast; it's distracting. All that stuff was brought to the forefront in this. In the original it was part of the background and not seen as if to show off. I have quite a few little beefs with the film but still think it's a worthy sequel and I love it. Thanks for this.

[@prony5145]

Wow! Love the information you gave. 👍

[@juanghigliano6469]

That "Blade Runner Blues - Vangelis" ending made the video for me

[@milansekularac6196]

I enjoyed the video. But upon hearing Vangelis in your video's background near end couldn't help but wish again it was Vangelis to write music and Ridley Scott to direct BR 2049. Anyway, a great movie, went to see it twice. Thanks for pointing out all these cool cinema techniques...

[@Connief1990]

What a beautiful film.

[@worldmusicfor]

oh. yes!

[@wrmusic8736]

"sounds like a wasp crawling on your hand" - "I'd kill it". And then you realize there was a moment where a wasp did just that on K's hand and he didn't kill it. Holy shit those subtle connections

[@sophiarose703]

Ooooh nice colour observations! I particularly liked the observations about green. Symbolically, green is nature, life - hence the protein; and with Joy that feels like it's saying that she's sort of what gives K the most meaning. Also no idea if Villeneuve would know this, but green is the colour of the heart chakra, so it's also associated with love.

[@joeymorangarza]

maybe, but green is also associated with envy "green with envy" and jealousy. although some would say you can't have real love without both

[@sophiarose703]

That's an interesting idea too. Somehow negative associations of green never occurred to me for this movie because of the context? Maybe it's watching Mad Max Fury Road too many times, but green in sci fi movies where it's really scarce always makes a big impression because it basically screams 'life'. I'm also influenced by movies like Gravity and The Martian, and even Star Wars ("I never knew there was this much green in the whole universe-!")

[@Jona69]

This visuals in this movie will stand the test of time. Just like the original blade runner.

[@InFltSvc]

I would love to see another. Perhaps off world!

[@drunkenhowler22]

I love these sorts of videos, makes me appreciate so much more in these films. Its a gorgeous film where I love every long shot just because i can take it all in. Could you recommend any books so I might look into this sort of stuff further? :)

[@stephenmcallister2169]

amazing. well done sir. 💯