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@sketchtherapy1218

Жыл бұрын

I think they have no cuts.

@sketchtherapy1218

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time.

@freyjasvansdottir9904

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you as a filmmaker should mention your fellow filmmaker Samuel Perry-Falvey who makes all of REN’s videos. They are also friends

@sketchtherapy1218

Жыл бұрын

@@freyjasvansdottir9904 That would be a great interview yes good idea I would love this kind of interview.

@jamieroberts5158

Жыл бұрын

It’s a one take video

It is one whole take. He’s talked about it several times in interviews and community and instagram posts. It took them hours and hours to keep running it until they got it.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

unbelievable! thanks for the detail :)

@trubblebubble1

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanhiller_ Apparently they started at 7pm and finally got a clean take at 4am

@anniedh600

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he joked about his poor friends having to keep doing the whole thing over when just one thing wasn’t quite right. It was 1 whole continuous shoot, no splicing.

@mart2carl

Жыл бұрын

Also, I think that last shot, going from a lit interior to a dark exterior, it took a second for the camera to adjust to the new light level so it was dark for a second as the camera adjusted.

@grategorbony

Жыл бұрын

​@@mart2carlI absolutely agree. That's exactly what happened.

Ha! I've never felt so appreciated for my cinematography 😌♥️ had a smile on my face watching through this. Would love so much to have more than a day to recce the location and plan camera & lighting next time 😆 But a joy to work on and practically zero budget does make you innovate (though I would love to have a bit of a budget to work with one day!) Props to the tireless cast and background helpers 🙌🏼

@AndaraBledin

Жыл бұрын

Dude! You did a smashing job on this shoot! Props to you and everyone else involved on keeping on it until you finally stuck the landing. ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

@a_wretch_like_me9665

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work

@saltlight5689

Жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant

@jonathanhiller_

11 ай бұрын

thanks so much! you did an absolutely incredible job!

@ish441

9 ай бұрын

You are amazing!

It's a one take video. Ren is obsessed with the challenge of shooting them. He also ups the challenge by increasing the number of participants with each new video. This took from 7pm until 4am to get the final take.

The genius to all of this is in the DIY nature of REN. In everything he does. The practical nature of everything. He goes into real detail speaking about this particular video on his live stream and in interviews and stuff…this was a one take shot (Ren signature), this was filmed in one day from 7am until 4am…they used his friends apartment to film this…they cut down actual plants from around the neighborhood to decorate the apartment…everyone in the video is a friend or a friend of a friend. Ren is just a creative genius and won’t stop until his vision comes to life…and the way he does it is so unique and REAL.

Ren commented about this and said it was a one shot, filmed in his friend's apartment, and friends in the masks. Ren also said the concept is an homage to George Orwell and Animal Farm, going as far as to incorporate the 7 Laws on the wall in the first few seconds of the video. He said the video took about 9 hours to shoot, because they had to keep starting over, but it is an amazing vision and a shining testament to Ren's creativity. His visual game is fire.

I would love to see your reaction to Ren's "the Tales of Jenny and Screech (full)" if you haven't seen it yet! it's 3 one take videos, ren and his guitar.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

will look into it!

@CelticFrost666

Жыл бұрын

​​@@jonathanhiller_ You have to 😊. The story will evoke similar excitement in you as Hi Ren. You won't know which piece of art is better.

@serendipitish

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I think there's so much to be analyzed in these three videos about the camera choreography choices, and camera-as-storyteller. Would love to see an in depth look!

@jonlev5911

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanhiller_ it’s next level storytelling and a MUST WATCH

It's all one scene

If you could interview Ren and/or his videographer, that would be so interesting! I would for sure watch that.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

would love to!

@DenTweed

Жыл бұрын

A Sam & Ren interview focused on the video's would totally be amazing. And I think something Ren would be quite up to probably, for him the video's are a big part of the art and going further into combining videography & music is what he's aspiring to (see Justin Hawkins & Knox Hill interviews with Ren)

@75jvs

Жыл бұрын

@@DenTweed Yeah their big dream is to be able to make some kind of series for something like Netflix, I read somewhere.

@Parula06

Жыл бұрын

@jonathanhiller_ Just a note, in case you try to set up an interview: The videographer on Animal Flow wasn't his usual camera boss (Samuel Perry-Falvey, who did Hi Ren, Sick Boi and lots of others) but his other Brighton-based videographer pal, Luke Flegg, who is obviously also a major talent. Ren just seems to attract massively talented people into his orbit.

@clarissathompson

Жыл бұрын

@@Parula06 Ren said on a post the other day that Sam is heading to Canada for a visit, I'm sure they will have quite a brainstorming session, the way things are blowing up right now

The initial 7 rules from Animal Farm are on the wall of the first room (and in the video description), the walking stick and costume are a nod to Clockwork Orange, the tricycle in the hall is a tribute to the Shining, and there are numerous other references to Animal Farm in the video even though Ren said it wasn't really planned until they started setting up the location. There's never a dull moment with Ren 😀

@SolidSkow

Жыл бұрын

I was just about to mention all of this. So many good Easter eggs in this one. Another great one was in the first room when the camera turns around, there are the dogs playing poker which was a nod to the painting "A Friend in Need" by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge. Just an incredibly executed video.

@denalinde

Жыл бұрын

@@SolidSkow And the fact that they hunted down the exact lamp used in “dogs playing poker” added both the gorgeous red color to the shot & an attention to detail for those familiar with the painting. So fun! 💜

@TrismegistusMx

Жыл бұрын

He stands beside room number 5, a discordian number. The girls in the background have strings on their fingers, like puppets come to life. He's also incorporating aspects of Willy Wonka. Watch your step or end up on the serving plate.

No professional actors all just friends and friends of friends too.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

so good!

@RenMakesMusic I really hope Ren sees this! Would love to see an interview about his visual concepts with you!

So much Kubrick in this.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

totally...

Nah it’s really one take. The actors are all friends and his friend Luke is following him around with a camera.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

that's wild! i can't believe this was coordinated in one take. amazing

@distractjen

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanhiller_ this short is about his friends that help out with his crazy ideas kzread.info7HcGKgtoxl4

@jeffwilson3205

Жыл бұрын

I think he said it took about 9 hours to finally get THE take.

@jeffwilson3205

Жыл бұрын

He even joked about how the headlights at the end were a total cop out because they didn’t have the budget for real lighting…I think it actually improves it…but imagine if he got a budget? He mentioned in the Just Hawkins interview that his ultimate goal was really to direct…specifically some kind of musical/horror series for one of them streamers. Let’s hope Amazon it Netflix or somebody else takes him up on it.

Very interesting to see the video from a filmmaker's point of view. I've seen psychothrapists, psychiatric nurses, voice coaches, rappers, producers, poets, metal singers, guitarists, an AI and even a pastor react to Ren's music videos. It's great!

Would be awesome to hear your thoughts on REN’s Trilogy of Jenny and Screech. (Just don’t pre-read 😊)

thanks for the reaction! Ren said on his twitch stream that this was filmed over a year ago in his friend's apartment in one take. they started filming (if I remember correctly) at like 7pm and finished at 4am trying take after take :)

Another great reaction! As someone that messes around in photography I've always been fascinated by all the ways one can be creative with light. So I always find your comments on lighting to be most interesting. I'd love to see your reaction to Ren's song Crutch ft Bibi, as the lighting throughout the video seems simple but is so beautifully done.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

nice! will look into it! and thanks :)

Ren is very creative, Talented and very brave Man for this Time :) Respect to him

I love hearing your analysis of the filming. In his interview he said he was focused on every detail. Perfectionist.

This is a fantastic demonstration of a brilliant, interesting and stimulating video that has been done on a tiny budget. A lot of musicians who’ve been in the biz for a long time bemoan the fact that labels are rarely willing to budget big videos in the way they would in the early MTV days. This is an example of how you can today, with skilled technicians create stunning art without needing a helicopter, a mountain top and a million dollar + budget. It’s not the money that counts it’s the determination, creativity and talent that makes it happen.

The face in the thumbnail get's me every time,especially bcs I know you are never that animated so it makes it funny as hell 😂

@papacarl2002

Жыл бұрын

so true 🙃

They also did it on a shoestring compared to 'commercial ,' artists , and it was one one take ! Agreably till he got it right !! Ren is a genuine genius! Huge respect ✌️

Not only was this one shot, but this was shot by Ren's friend Luke Flagg, rather than Samuel Perry-Falvey. Samuel is the genius behind most of the other Ren one-shot videos.

Its clock work orange mixed with willie Wonka and animal house ...it the mix of the mind and I love how he brings back nursery rhymes ...something we don't say much to our kids anymore

No no no, mom is wagging her finger. Ren is known for, and has explained it also, this one is a one-take. I´am sure it cost him a few friendships 🤣, cause they had no idea what it would take to help Ren in this video. Nothing hidden there, just Rens brilliant ideas and ambitions to do his longest one-take-video. I love to see it through your eyes. Hugs 🥰 from Denmark. Lene61/🇩🇰

I love hearing reactions from people with different backgrounds and expertise. Before seeing this video, I didn't notice how the final scene (Ren standing with the animal people behind him) is backlit by the car headlights, with the long shadows of their bodies cast forward like that. I don't think I would have noticed it without seeing it through the eyes of a filmmaker. Or so many of the other lighting details. Great reaction!

Neat breakdown. I loved how you picked up on how the lighting affects things and used great movies to highlight your points. The fact that Ren and Sam shoot most of their videos as one takes is amazing, or with the appearance of being one takes is so cool.

Hi ! Stray Kids just dropped a new album with one music video called "S Class" and it is trully amazing and a pure pleasure for the eyes ! You'd probably love it !

Thank you so much for another wonderful take on a Ren video. Apparently, this was done on a shoestring budget. The flat at the beginning belonged to a friend, the laundry is communal, the animal masks are bulk buy online retailer, and every person in there is a friend. The neighbours might no longer befriends of the flat owner, though.

#Ren 🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥

I love the way you picked up on the color temperature!

You've done these Ren videos, but the Ren video that most deserves to have a filmmaker reaction is the Jenny and Screech trilogy.

I love the explanation you gave about the camera lens differences, it seems every reaction video you do I learn something, so it's entertaining & educational.

❤

I love how you looked like a kid in a candy shop through this entire video!

Very interesting to hear from the visual professionals, perspective, and insight.. would love to hear some description and analysis about this message, which is based off Georges Orwells, animal farm, which is in the opening scene , the seven rules from animal farm on the whiteboard on the back wall….

Great reaction - given your background you will have picked up on things that many of us will have missed. Thank you

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

Ren would love to see your reaction to the video aspect of this. someone needs to point him to this.

Ren is the master of one takes

Ren does 1 take videos all the time and yes this whole things a 1 take. He just asks some friends to help with being the animals and he said its one of the hardest one takes he ever did... he just released an acoustic version of this, also a 1 take... on a mlving BUS!?

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

incredible!

Someone else mentioned The Tale of Jenny and Screech. It’s a trilogy so it must be the full version. Like Hi Ren, it’s a small movie. I hope you get to that one. I love your take on the cinematography of videos.

It is a one take video. It took them from 7PM until 4AM until they got the take they wanted.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

so cool.. i can’t believe it was all one take

How have you not checked out the tales of jenny,screech and voilet? amazing story telling, defiantly worth a reaction :)

Many of his videos are one take. Its totally amazing, and has to be planned out to the T. Genious

Please please do Ren ‘The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full)’ The full story together is cinematic gold and needs your reaction/input. Love your channel bro!

Fascinating reaction to specifically focus on the lighting and tech aspects of it. Well done!

Ren!!!

It's one take. Ren talks about it in the making video and interviews. They did four takes, and then chose the best one for the video. I think that all of his big videos are one take, with the exception of Sick Boi.

You really need to get to the Trilogy of "Jenny's tale", "Sceech's tale", and "Violet's tale". They are also all done each in a single shot with amazing use of the environments in the sound design and the storytelling of the songs and the videos is phenomenal.

great content my friend and as a visual studio editor I sincerely appreciate your input!

The Goat known as Ren has many one take videos with a wide variety of sounding music. A true artist, he’s the modern day Van Gough. Go down the Ren rabbit whole if you haven’t already Jenny screech and violets tales, I shot the sherif cover, both money games, sick boi, hunger, god I can go on and on with that guy/genius

I love the wood framing in your house/place, it is just so aesthetically pleasing! Also the brickwork is nice! Love your reactions as well! This was a 1 take, almost all of his videos are!

Ren is a creative genius ... big up.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

so much so!

Another great video by you I was waiting for this 12 hoping you would do it cheers keep up the great content. I'm pretty sure it was a one take as well.

He has said it was a legit one take and iirc almost 24 hours to get the final take

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

so incredible..

The use of colors reminds me of Dario Argento in Suspiria.

Yep all one take took about 7 hours to perfect it!

Even if you don't film a reaction for it, watch the MV for Badflower - Family.

Even though it’s in German, I’d love to see your reaction on Rammstein - Deutschland

Great insight, thank you 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

No trained actors are used in his videos, just friends and when needed (like this video) friends of friends. All is paid out of pocket. The Plants came from gathering them from around the neighborhood. It was also shot in a friend's apartment.

He just release the acoustic version of this..its really good.

I love your reactions! ❤️ is always such a nice break to hear somebody talk about something other than the musical aspect of a video! And i learn so much, thank you 😊

I love your reactions and breakdowns, they're so different and from a different perspective than most of the other reactors on KZread. I'd really love for you to check out a band called unleash the archers, especially their video for Awakening. Also on the list: Dexcore-brainwashing Spiritbox-holy roller Bloodywood - aaj, and dan a dan

Really cool to hear a filmmaker's take! Great video to learn new things about film 👍

Awesome reaction loved the insights.

I was looking to see if you reacted to this video, glad you did.

Nice reaction, I learn a lot from you. You missed two things though. First his outfit… remind you of A Clockwork Orange? Animal Flow= Animal Farm, George Orwell’s novel.

I think you'd like Ren's new "Money Game 3" video. You might check it out when you have time.

Come back. We need more!!!! 😢

@jonathanhiller_

11 ай бұрын

on my way!

Great review! Amazing song!

Ren puts a little story in the comments on most his videos. Just saying worth the read he's great at telling a story, behind the scenes, how the mood was. Just in case you were wondering? ❤️

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

nice! will check it out!

@Tessimistic420

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanhiller_ not on this video LOL but it is on the community tab for this one.

It Is One Take!!!

Jonathan - as your biggest fan on here (hehe)..NF Why or The Search is great too. Chromeo - Old 45s or Come Alive is great

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

nice! thanks so much :)

🛑 🚨 💡 ⁉️ JONATHAN! The shadow pattern cast onto the roadway from the car headlights behind Ren and his animals actually 'reads' as ANIMALS! 😮 You only see it for a second then the song title ANIMALS superimposes over the shadow word exactly. Unless I'm having hallucinations It's pure genius. Please tell me I'm right. 🤞 😆 ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

You need To see he’s new animated video suicide, I’m sure you will love the animated part and have some comment about the lyrics as well, don’t forget tissues 🤘😎🤘

Congratulations on 50k subscribers 🥳

🔥🔥🤟

This was a friend’s apartment and building.

Fascinating perspective as always, really enjoy your insights!

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

Oh...please please do Money Game pt.1 and The Tale of Jenny&Screech&Violet(full).....pretty please!!! Very visually unique.

Thanks for doing this. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to whatever you've got coming next. I always learn something from hearing your POV.

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching!

Definitely one take 🔥

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

incredible...

I could only imagine how many times they had to take that one take, perhaps 25 or 75 times or more 🤓

You should reach to surround sound by jid, the camera work is crazy

Please please do Ren - The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full) ✨

Great analysis - so insightful and fun.. it's great to watch again focussed on lighting, cause this one is so JAM PACKED full of creativity that I hadn't got much beyond swinging lights (gotta push those each time they stop and re-start) and the black/ white pattern made with lights in washers and none in dryers and how the blue really lights up one of the kitty's eyes.🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Ren said it took 9 hours to finally get this in one take 😊

@jonathanhiller_

Жыл бұрын

unreal...

Pleaaase you gotta check out the Jenny & Screech trilogy!!

Hi ! I love your analysis! I would so love for you to do "Dope D.O.D. - What Happened", there is a lot to say!

I'd love to see your reaction to "Joji" and his works of art. Namely "Dancing in the Dark" by Joji.

Please, I’d love to watch you reacting to the intro of Heroes and Villains (short movie) of Metro Boomin!

I dont think Ren and crew get nearly enough credit for their videos, I guess its understandable given he can overwhelm with all the other talent he has on show, just wanted to say thanks for breaking down his work this way its informative and entertaining

You should react blinding lights by the weekend I been looking a lot for you explaining 😢make it quick

Ren has a great post in his community tab about making this video (and yes, it's one shot). He's very strongly influenced by Stanley Kubrick, as you might be able to tell.

A other video from Ren you Must Do is Crutch! I consider it a HI Ren level Masterpiece! You'll definitely enjoy the Videography!!! It's 7 yo with an insanely Low view count! But Damn... Impressive!

Normally I watch a ren song I always to hear being reacted to so i may get a vocal coach reaction. Psychotherapist, opera singer, random internet people. I saw your face AND animal flow. And realized you aren't being shown just a minimal production video. This will be fun. Just started the video, wanted to leave "that" all too elusive comment now or suffer internet shinys by seeing a "short" with a crazy thumb nail and loose myself for 3 hours.......

Please reaction to Marcin - Kashmir on One Guitar!

Hey Jonathan 👋👋 I would like to ask and know if you could react to Dimash Kudaibergen - The Story Of One Sky!? It is a very interesting video and with a beautiful cinematographic quality. Oh, and Dimash is considered the current best singer in the world! 🌠