The transcript appears to be an interview with a cinematographer discussing various aspects of his work on different films. Here's a concise summary:
The cinematographer, whose name is not mentioned in the transcript, discusses his work on the film "No Country for Old Men," based on the book by the same name. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the use of camera movement, and mentions a disagreement with the director over the use of night scenes.
He also talks about his experiences with the film "1917," where he had to design and build sets before the actual filming began. He describes the challenges of shooting in real locations and using natural light, and the importance of attentive and responsible crew members.
The cinematographer discusses his work on other films like "The Prisoner," "Sicario," "Big Lebowski," and "Skyfall," highlighting the different challenges and techniques required for each.
Throughout the interview, the cinematographer emphasizes the importance of storytelling, the role of the cinematographer in creating a safe space for actors, and the use of different techniques to achieve the desired visual effects. He also mentions his collaborations with directors and the importance of understanding each other's vision.
Finally, he talks about his experiences with the film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," expressing his love for westerns and the importance of using different lenses to achieve different effects. He also talks about the challenges of shooting in real locations and using natural light. [Source: Transcript]
1. The speaker, Joel, was set to direct the script for "No Country For Old Men," which was based on a book he had recently read .
2. The speaker expressed a strong desire to direct the film and threatened to stop communicating with the production team if they did not allow him to direct .
3. The speaker discussed the importance of camera movement in film production, stating that the camera should not be moved unless there is a very important reason .
4. The speaker mentioned that they had to design the shot in their heads and on a diagram before the set could be built for the film "1917" .
5. The speaker discussed the difficulties of shooting in real locations, such as the prison in "Redemption," and the use of high-end infrared imagery to create a specific atmosphere .
6. The speaker talked about the challenges of shooting in low light conditions, such as in the film "Sicario," and the use of night vision to create dramatic scenes .
7. The speaker discussed the process of storyboarding and location scouting for the film "Big Lebowski," and the use of 3M front projection material for the stars and backing .
8. The speaker mentioned the challenges of shooting in different locations for the film "No Country For Old Men," and the importance of natural sounds in creating an immersive experience .
9. The speaker discussed the process of shooting underwater scenes in a tank for the film "Skyfall," and the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) for certain elements .
10. The speaker talked about the challenges of shooting in snowy locations for the film "Fargo," and the use of fake snow for certain scenes .
11. The speaker discussed the process of shooting the film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," and the use of old box camera vignetting for a specific visual effect .
12. The speaker mentioned that they had seen the extended cut of "Down Mine," a film about Frank James, and found it interesting .
13. The speaker discussed the use of true stories in film production, and the appeal of stories that provide insight into specific periods and characters .