Christopher Nolan's Advice To All Photographers.
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00:00 Intro.
00:49 Part One.
03:14 Part Two.
04:05 Part Three.
06:26 MPB.
07:26 Part Four.
08:49 Part Five.
10:36 Part Six.
12:00 Bonus
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What Christopher Nolan Can Teach All Creatives.
By Tatiana Hopper
May 2024
#movies #photography #filmmaking #filmmaker
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📌 What filmmakers would you like to see next?
@vidyasagar3624
Ай бұрын
Gasper Noe!
@mid90s75
Ай бұрын
Quentin Tarantino!
@sonofoneintheuniverse
Ай бұрын
Wes Anderson
@Maudey-jq1pz
Ай бұрын
Wes Anderson, I second that!
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
@@vidyasagar3624oh yeah!
My favorite thing is Nolan uses film and lenses that are 30+ years old which proves the point that you do not need new gear to make a great photo or footage.
@GeorgeSazo
20 күн бұрын
LOL. You probably don't have information about how much shooting digital is cheaper (easier and comfortable) than shooting film :) If you can shoot a feature on film, especially parts of it on IMAX, you're a lucky one. Even for photography, digital is cheaper. Yes, you have higher upfront cost but then ongoing costs are much lower. Film, chemicals and paper will quickly outweigh the price you pay for a digital camera. Even TV series that are shot on film look amazing vs digital, for example Succession and Fallout. You cannot replicate those looks even with the best digital cameras like ARRI or Sony Venice.
@kenh.5903
12 күн бұрын
You talk like 30 years ago we were living in caves. 30 years ago we had high quality lenses just like we have today. Don't be ridiculous. As for digital being cheaper than film, who cares? When someone looks at one of my photographs hanging on the wall I don't wait to hear them say that's a great photo thank goodness it didn't cost a lot to create. My one and only goal is to make the best quality image that conveys my vision. Cost is irrelevant.
@GeorgeSazo
12 күн бұрын
@@kenh.5903 sorry but you don't have understanding of the underlying technical details. FYI, film has the largest resolution possible. NO digital sensor can be larger than IMAX currently (and in the foreseeable future). This is the reason why ALL rich and great filmmakers (Nolan, Tarantino among them) shoot on film. Film is future proof! Basically, you can scan the film and get resolution (and thus quality) higher than ANY digital sensor can give. That's why large format cameras cannot be matched by current medium format digital sensors. So, if you do not care about the costs but still want the best quality, it's still analog. Digital is a simulation of nature - it's always subsampled, it cannot possibly be better. Likewise, if you want the best quality of music (provided that your ear differentiates) it's analog - vinyl and not MP3, not even FLAC/lossless.
"Flip Your idea." As creatives we tend to mull over idea's and let them develop with time. For example, for the last 15 years I have been working an idea that in the last six months has completely flipped from what it stated as. Next is to "Assume it will fail" and work towards removing the obstacles of failure to the path of success. Thanks again for your research and insight! Also nice to see the comments from many new viewers finding your creative insights.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you Tod! I’m glad the video or rather the words of Christopher Nolan resonated with you, I appreciate you giving the video a watch!
Thank you so much for another wonderfully produced piece that inspires us all to further pursue our creative journeys.
I believe that the way Chris Nolan captures his cinematography sets an example to everyone trying to create art. I’m in love with this video and have drawn great inspiration from it
I think the last one was my favourite take - indeed if we think of how a project can collapse for instance, we’ll definitely be thinking of ways for it not to fail. Great video Hopper, resonated with me.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I actually think that was the biggest takeaway from this video personally speaking :)
@mid90s75
Ай бұрын
@@TatianaHopper sounds good! 👌🏻
I really enjoyed this video and learned much from it. I also wanted to comment on how incredibly well you seamlessly incorporated the “mbp commercial” into the video. Its was so innovative. Loved it!
Long time watcher of your videos here - Its been a pleasure to watching your curation visually and spoken word become more and more beautiful. your attention to detail is top knotch. great work here, looking forwards to what is to come.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Brad and I definitely recognise your name from previous comments, please know I appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos :)
‘Assume it will be a failure’ - I love this quote because I think, almost consciously, the fear of that failure and the path towards it is a strong, unintentional motivation in our work. Thx T
A spectacular failure is always more creative and interesting than a safe success.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Good point. I’ll definitely consider it
Loved this, very insightful and thought provoking ❤
This is a wonderful video. It's discussion of the artistic approach is most helpful and the images delightful.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Ted! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Always inspiring. Thank you!
Beautiful edition, powerful words, strong visuals… I just love your channel Tatiana 👏🏼❤
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Miguel!
I seriously loved this video! Your organization and thoughts were inspiring and I totally needed to see this today. Thank you for creating and sharing!!
@TatianaHopper
24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it!
I've been away from the internet for a few weeks. This was insightful to come back to. Thankyou Tatiana.
@TatianaHopper
25 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Hot diggity. Loved your discussion of point 2 (not understanding everything you are creating) and how that also ties into point 4 (not giving the viewer too much info). Overall a treasure of insights.
Photography is an internal struggle.
Inspirational! Keep up the great content Tatiana.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you Andre!
I am always enjoying your videos. I’ve learned something. Thank you so much. Great work!
@TatianaHopper
25 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Manuel!
Hey just wanted to know how do you pick footage/scnes from movies to edit.
How do you improve on something? By doing it. Unless you're a speecher, talking won't take you anywhere. As Nike states, "Just Do It". Find what you're good at, where you need to improve and do it again. This is what will develop you, yoursef, your style. And go do it now. Waiting to buy a Leica is just an excuse to not do it because you're afraid of failure or facing who/what you really are. A Leica won't improve you photography. As Ansel Adams said, "a better lens will only make a bad photo sharper". If you wanna do, go, do it and learn from what you've done. Otherwise keep talking while others are walking. Theory will never surpass practice. And only practice will educate your eye to what you are as a photographer.
Inspiring presentation, Tatiana; thank you!
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🤝🏻
Subscription made! Congrats, your narrative and voice are top
@TatianaHopper
22 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
Hello, fantastic video, what book is the one that shows at 1:04? Thanks a ton
Another interesting mini documentary done here. Christopher Nolan knows how to use imagery to tell an intriguing story, to capture and hold the audience's attention. Although I found 'Inception' and 'Interstellar' too confusing (I still don't understand their endings). His 'Batman' trilogy and 'Dunkirk' films held my interest from beginning to end. Terrific fairy tale you did at 6:28, hope MPB appreciates how you represented their store. Most intriguing. I think Christopher Nolan needs a good film editor.
So inspiring. Thank you so much.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching Robert!
thank you for making this! absolutely inspiring and motivating. keep it up 👍🏽
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you, will do 🤝🏻
Excited to see this one!
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you Sophie!
Your Nolan quotes, are they from the book referenced in the video or a different source?
Very well done
This was a welcome surprise to see you make a video about Christoper Nolan, thanks!
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Yes and more to come would love to turn this into a series, hope you’re doing well Sebastian!
Thank you so much, this was great!
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Just started this video, but paused it because it prompted me to make this comment, to wit, I much prefer this format over the podcast videos. Podcasts in general are just not "my cup-a-tea," although I know they are a very popular media format. Now, back to the video . . .
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you Peter! Absolutely not a problem, glad you enjoy this format and thanks for sharing your opinion, best to you!
@benjaminfigueroa1833
24 күн бұрын
I agree. I'm tired of podcasts, and I'm tired of being pushed to listen to podcasts
Thank you Tatiana, these are great lessons to know from an excellent filmmaker. 😎
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you Rich! Really appreciate it!
00:31 🎬 Christopher Nolan's films are known for their innovation and visual storytelling. 0:54 🧠 Nolan collaborates closely with key creatives like cinematographers and editors, emphasizing intuition in filmmaking. 3:17 🌌 Trusting instincts in creative work is crucial, as Nolan suggests understanding through intuition rather than strict reasoning. 4:07 🌐 Each film should create its own world and logic, balancing emotion and reason to engage the audience effectively. 7:27 🚫 Avoid over-explaining or overloading early on in visual projects to maintain audience engagement and curiosity. 8:49 🎲 Nolan's films often experiment with nonlinear narratives, encouraging creatives to take risks and flip conventional ideas. 10:37 💡 Prepare for potential failure to prevent it, a mindset that can motivate and improve creative projects. Bonus: 12:01 🎥 Embrace your unique resources and storytelling approach rather than copying others' models, echoing Nolan's philosophy on low-budget filmmaking.
"Limiting our exposition." I dig that.
I would agree strongly with "trust you gut", I feel like pretty much everyone will have developed a strong subconscious sense of composition via being exposed to visual art across their life. Potentially throwing that out in favour of trying to follow what could be quite a limited understanding of theory is generally a mistake and leads to much less individual work. Not to say theory doesn't have a place but I think it should be working with "gut" and helping you to understand and improve compositions your "gut" draws you to.
bravest thing is to dare to fail, invite failure by breaking the rules. by taking chances, by doing what you haven't done before. through the seeds of failure can grow beautiful things
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
I also agree with that statement I think that’s why I said it might not be applicable to everyone. It really depends on who you are and what’s your goals / workflow :)
What is the title for the picture book you were flipping through? Great video, it was very inspiring
@TatianaHopper
25 күн бұрын
Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work.
How can I get photo magazines
Great video, T. You are an awesome wealth of knowledge of film.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@ShadesOClarity
Ай бұрын
@@TatianaHopper No problem. It's good. I have been away awhile working on my own channel.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
@@ShadesOClaritygreat, keep it going!
Part of what Nolan is talking about is very similar to Ernest Hemingway's "Iceberg Theory" of writing. Assume the reader already knows the backstory by implications, or rather, by inference - that way, the reader is made to engage in a story by creating in their own mind some sort of back story in order to make sense of it all. This works in any visual art and keeps the viewers mind engaged while they create a back story to an image out of elements of their own experiences. The second thing Nolan is talking about is very similar to Ayn Rand's theory of music (and art in general) that music and art should speak directly to the viewer's mind by bypassing the filter of spoken words and intellect. This way you can convey ideas/ emotions /etc., that cannot be accurately or at all conveyed via words and rational intellect.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment Dan!
@dangilmore9724
Ай бұрын
@@TatianaHopper You're very welcome!
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
@@dangilmore9724🙏🏻
I'm a bit disappointed that Christopher Nolan didn't make Paris fold in on itself in real life and used CGI instead.
So so good 🤘
@TatianaHopper
25 күн бұрын
Thank you Tyler!
Why do you not have a million subs? This is high quality content!
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
what video addresses failure?
Thank you for another great video...makes you think!! CC
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤝🏻
"flip it" in what sense lol that the context of that his phrase what he was talking about in general?
Nolan had a long time collab with editor Lee Smith, with Jennifer lane 2 films only Tenet and Oppenheimer. 1:28
@TatianaHopper
25 күн бұрын
Got you, thank you for the information.
Great video👏
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
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First time watching your content and I’m SO glad it came across my dashboard. However, I’m stuck on the suggestion of “flip an idea”. Can anyone break this down for me?
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for giving the video a chance and watching it. I believe that flipping an idea means to basically just turn it around from its original stance, think of the same idea but in a different order, invert positions and literally flip it around. Someone gave an example in the comment section, they were stuck with the same idea for some time and then they continued working and being open until it completely changed from when it first started. So that's another example, hope this helps!
@Thenewgirl181
Ай бұрын
@@TatianaHopper Thank you 🙏🏻 for responding to my comment. I’m starting to understand it a little better. I’ll work on this concept to bring it to life in my future content. Would you consider doing a short video explaining this process?😊
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Nolan has to be world’s greatest shooter of what Delueze called the ‘time image’. I mean the way Inception especially gives us a sense of time in the photography itself is extraordinary. I think Time is his central theme.
Alfred Hitchcock if you haven’t already done him. Thanks.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Oh yes great master! Classic but timeless!
I have never heard anyone say “INNOVATIVE” like you, where is that from
Please do an episode on Edgar Wright
I believe if you work your craft you’re better your chances of instinct being There!
Wong Kar Wai would be an interesting director to look into.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Indeed, I made a previous video on his movies but I would probably enjoy diving into his advice and philosophy! Cheers
Great video as always! You sound Brazilian, are you?
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Thank you! And no I’m not Brazilian but much love to Brazil 🇧🇷
It makes me sick to hear youtubers saying; you need that camera, you need that gimbal, you need that lens drones and whatever… They are always focusing on gear and forgot to teach you how to focus on creativity! I always say that real filmmakers wouldn’t never starting by the gear because this is only a tool and depends on choices you make to tell you story
Images should speak for themselves. Trust your audience. Assume it will fail (really).
Ang Lee
Sam Mendes
Wes Anderson 😁
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Yes!
It is necessary to get rid of the illusion that what makes us who we are is other people's judgments about us and the obsession with success.
@TatianaHopper
Ай бұрын
Very interesting! I also think we need to let go of the societal construction of success and realise that success is not material.
Tatiana, you are doing a great job. If I get rich I will send you lots of money. Do not hold your breath, though, and I am sure someone with your talents will be okay.
In NOVA tive? I believe the word is innoVAtive. Is this an AI voiceover?
Maybe I'm getting old, but in Nolan I see a sophisticated tool of cultural manipulation. Well, in Nolan and in any US big productions. I also understand why they charge more than Fauci.
3:30 this cant be heard more...I can't stand some smug "artist" preaching to me their gospel of ultimate truth
Oh yeah!