Editing & Empathy in Big Little Lies

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A video essay on how editing helps us empathise with the characters in Big Little Lies.
Jean-Marc Vallée's new TV show is HBO's Sharp Objects based on Gillian Flynn's novel.
With four Golden Globes and eight Emmys, HBO's Big Little Lies is one of the best received TV series of 2017. Most of the praise goes towards the outstanding performances by Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern but in this video I'd like to focus on something less obvious - editing. The show takes a unique approach to storytelling which uses editing to evoke feelings and help us empathise with the characters.
This video is spoiler-free.
WARNING: Big Little Lies contains profanities and sexual assault.
Footage:
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-2013) - Rob McElhenney
Friends (1994 - 2004) - David Crane and Marta Kauffman
House of Cards (2013 - present) - Beau Willimon
You're the Worst (2014 - present) - Stephen Falk
The Dark Knight (2008) - Christopher Nolan
The Room (2003) - Tommy Wiseau
Rick and Morty (2013 - present) - Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon
Game of Thrones (2011 - present) - David Benioff and D. B. Weiss
Big Little Lies (2017) - Jean-Marc Vallée
Cinema Paradiso (1988) - Giuseppe Tornatore
Nightcrawler (2014) - Dan Gilroy
Under the Shadow (2016) - Babak Anvari
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - Stanley Kubrick
The Night Manager (2016) - Susanne Bier
The Simpsons Movie (2007) - David Silverman
Sherlock (2010 - present) - Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss
500 Days of Summer (2009) - Marc Webb
Fight Club (1999) - David Fincher
C.R.A.Z.Y (2005) - Jean-Marc Vallée
Wild (2014) - Jean-Marc Vallée
Music:
Heinz Kiessling - Captain's Table
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - With Suspicion
Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart
Big Brother & The Holding Company - Ball and Chain
Boy Names - Fox Mobility
Jeff Beal - House of Cards Theme
Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit
PH Harvey - The Wind
St. Paul & The Broken Bones - Grass is Greener
Brent Amaker and the Rodeo - Man in Charge (Tilson Remix)
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - Complications with Optimistic Outcome
Antonio Sanchez - Doors and Distance
Death in Vegas - Hands Around My Throat
Ituana - You Can't Always Get What You Want
The Flaming Lips - Silver Trembling Hands
Agnes Obel - September Song
Babe Ruth - King Kong
Leon Bridges - River
Frank Ocean - Super Rich Kids
Created by Michal Zak
Instagram: @the_mzak
Twitter: @the_mzak
mzak.co.uk

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@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

I'm excited to share with you guys that HBO reached out to me a few months ago asking if I'd like to make a similar video on Sharp Objects. The answer was obvious. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5jwZSycyauw.html

@RachaelAHughes 5 лет назад

I checked this video because I knew I recognized your voice from the Sharp Objects video. Congratulations -- your work is excellent.

@reng935 5 лет назад

That is so cool! HBO is the best (so are you).

@ulizez89 4 года назад

I was about to write "is this the guy that did the sharp objects featurette?" I guess you already answered my question.

@fluffnight 2 года назад

I saw the Sharp Objects video a while ago without knowing anything about the series and still not having watched it. (I just like film essay videos.) Came across this video as I needed to watch Big Little Lies S1 for class and wanted to see what analysis videos I could find. Imagine my surprise! (Also, awesome to see some recognizable RU-vid channel names for your inspiration in your credits!)

@CRFSUIGENERIS 6 лет назад

“Thoughts don’t make the world go away. They exist on top of it.” Well said!

@elsagreen1476 3 года назад

This is a truly beautiful show. I hadn't noticed how often characters are looking at other characters, which is significant given that a major plot point hinges on someone seeing things that others thought they didn't. Brilliant video.

@paperfl0w3r 6 лет назад

waiting for an analysis of Sharp Objects when it's finished! great video!!

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

Your wait is complete - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5jwZSycyauw.html

@r.p.6452 День назад

was thinking the same, he used the same techniques; diegetic music, "thought cuts", etc.

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

I just wanted to say thanks for the incredible support and great feedback I've been getting. It's been a humbling experience and the best reward for months of hard work I could have hoped for. I appreciate every like and share so if you know someone who's still on the fence about the show then you know what to do :)

@jacobanderson5767 6 лет назад

"Thoughts don't make the world go away, they exist on top of it." This made my eyes widen. Very well said.

@sandros94 6 лет назад

Just, wow! I'm speechless, this was an amazing breakdown. I'm really interested to see more, about anything that you are able and want to analyse.

@karuzelastudio7858 5 лет назад

Sometimes clever editing can be distracting. I'm in such owe of the level of craft in this movie and how it pushes the narrative. What a gem. Thanks for this essay !

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

Racja! Dzięki za komentarz :)

@lucasguido5127 5 лет назад

i can't barely choose words to express how marvelous this video is bro, honestly, it was one of the most incredible content that i saw here on youtube. I don't no how i could be more grateful for that a Brazilian thank you 🇧🇷🇧🇷💥💚

@lawvos1 6 лет назад

That was a superb breakdown, glad I'm not the only one who notices the Big Little Details that put the best programs & films into a different league. Look forward to more of your content.

@danau668 3 года назад

watch this for several tines and i m still impressed

@TarzoEzio 6 лет назад

I love watching videos about editing for shows and movies. Thank you for this.

@phoenixmoon3 4 года назад

Came across your channel through Sharper Objects. Also, I loved both shows because of these aspects. I love when it feels so real

@CitizenMike 6 лет назад

I dont even watch this show, but this video was amazing, high quality and well done

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Citizen Mike I'm so glad that you enjoyed it even without knowing the show. Thanks for your comment!

@natalieking2780 6 лет назад

I know your comment is from a while ago but I hope you found the time to watch the show! It’s an absolute gem :)

@onib9112 Год назад

Wow! The show brilliant yes, but this video was like a condensed masterclass on filmmaking. What a breakdown and what insights man. Thank you for making this!!

@reyham6637 3 года назад

This is the best analysis video I’ve ever seen. You are brilliant!!!!

@dee8163 5 лет назад

This is one of the best essays I've seen. Can't wait for more!

@Jakefuller 6 лет назад

Outstanding! You have done some excellent work here. Looking forward to your next project.

@davesoto1120 4 года назад

I have watched this over a couple of times and I am amazed by the narrator's points and tips. Truly succinct.

@danielokhomina3654 5 лет назад

Absolutley amazing video; so well done. Just saw your analysis on Sharp Objects as well - incredible.

@andrewschundler2474 5 лет назад

Bro, this is the best done video essay I have ever seen, and I love video essays! Well done.

@The_Guth 5 лет назад

Wow great content my guy! Definently want to see more of your work!

@deathstarkiller 6 лет назад

Very insightful and brilliantly made video. Would love to see more

@user-sd7is8yk1m 5 лет назад

I dont do comments on youtube usually, but i cant walk by this essay. It's very well edited and this graphics are top spot. I hope you will continue your craft. Thanks a lot. Hello from Pudovkin native here)

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

Thanks! I'm not one to comment on RU-vid videos either so I really appreciate the fact that you did :)

@enzoduhau5744 5 лет назад

YOUR EDITING IS AMAZING YOU DESERVE A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS, I ALREADY LOVE U

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

For those who wanted me to make another video essay - I thought I'd never do it but here we are. An exploration of summer and memories in Call Me By Your Name and The Florida Project ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SE7_v2oLGBs.html

@iamcalderon363 6 лет назад

This was an amazingly told and edited analysis, and you just gained another subscriber (For what it's worth). Keep up the good stuff!

@littlebitaver 4 года назад

This video about editing is so well edited, I'm astonished that it doesn't have more views!

@DainDenham 5 лет назад

this video is a masterpiece! The graphics are incredible. Great job.

@elenafreck9250 5 лет назад

Oh man, this video was AWESOME. I hope you put out more content like this soon!

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

Thanks! There's a similar video on Sharp Objects in the works. Keep an eye out on the HBO's YT channel in the new few weeks :)

@HighOnDots 6 лет назад

What an incredible, in-depth analyses! I'm sooo subscribed to your channel!

@imfrancisvarela 6 лет назад

Awesome analysis and video! Learned a lot too! Great job man! 😊👏🏽

@kylewyss3991 6 лет назад

Well done, mzak. This is a spot on and insightful video. . . . . . . . . . . . . Except for the part at 2:56 where you call Monterey tropical.

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Damn, I should have paid more attention in geography classes

@UZI1231 6 лет назад

Amazing job! Hope more is coming in the future, would love to see more :)

@yikesforever6006 6 лет назад

This series is Amazing I fell in love with it. Great video!

@MasterTheWorkflow 3 года назад

Brilliant work. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

@josersandoval 5 лет назад

I have never, ever enjoyed a TY video so much. I still cannot believe the flawless beauty of it. It took me less that 10sec to know that I had to hit that subscribe button! Thank you for such an amazing video analysis and editing!

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

Wow, that's a lot of praise. Thanks!

@chrisbredesen 6 лет назад

Very insightful and spot on! Thanks for this.

@FlavioColombini 5 лет назад

Really awesome! Thank you giving us this wonderful video essay!

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@daniel_netzel 6 лет назад

I've never seen the show but this definitely makes me want to check it out. This video is incredible, honestly, in a few months you'll be passing me up! Subscribed and excited to see more!

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Film Radar It's surreal to see someone you've been following for a while comment on your own video. It means a lot, dude

@daniel_netzel 6 лет назад

I appreciate you sharing it with me! It's hard for me to imagine people being inspired to create their own work because of my videos, so this was really cool to see, and honestly your editing is some of the best I've seen!

@KatieEpner 6 лет назад

Your motion graphics are absolutely incredible. Saving this for inspiration!

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Katie Epner Thank you, I wanted to make sure the essay feels as smooth as possible :)

@umnia4316 6 лет назад

This video was absolutely brilliant! I feel like I just learnt so much in a mere 14 minutes, and appreciate this show so much more... its just beautiful and Jean Marc Vallee is a genius. The directing/editing are what made this show so special, I was sad to hear he won't be returning for the second season

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Me too! But 'Sharp Objects' is out soon and most of the production team from Big Little Lies has been working on it :) I'm also curious to see what Andrea Arnold will do with season two

@umnia4316 6 лет назад

YES so excited for Sharp Objects!! I loved David Fincher's gone girl and I'm so excited to see what jmv does with one of Gillian Flynn's stories Also thought I'd share, your video inspired me to rewatch Wild, one of my favourite movies, and I appreciated the details of his craft so much more. Again, amazing video!

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

That's awesome! I watched 'Wild' as part of my research for the essay and was just blown away with Reese Witherspoon's performance and the storytelling - great stuff. Have you seen C.R.A.Z.Y?

@umnia4316 6 лет назад

No I haven't, but I'll definitely add it to my watch list!

@DMMDDMMD 6 лет назад

Amazing work! Please make more videoessays, you are good at it! :)

@romie0204 4 года назад

The only video that I observed very cinematic in editing. PRAISE YOU MAN. I IS SO FUCKING NICE!

@solveiglanglois6201 8 месяцев назад

You are really talented! This is a beautiful video!

@FuLong1997 3 года назад

Stunning video! Thank you for your work you put in analyzing, creating and uploading these videos. I already fell in love with you explanation on "Sharp Objects" over a year ago and am lucky to find now another analysis on one of my favorite shows. By watching Jean Marc Vallées movies and shows so many times I could already notice some special ways he and his team used to make us feel how we feel and capture these incredible masterpieces, like the way music was used, the editing or the way he always showed the character in a mirror for example. I was glad to find you who explains all this and more in such an perfect way! I've never seen a movie/ series been analyzed like this before. Would like to see more from your work. I just subscribed your channel, but then I've noticed that you barely/never upload something. You have potential and if you change your mind, I would love to see more analyzes and videos on movies! Thanks a lot and greetings from Austria :)

@KwapiPL 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your comment! It's unlikely I will post any more content on this channel as I'm trying to focus on other things editing-wise at the moment but there's a few more video essays that I've released in the past that you might like. There's one on Call Me By Your Name & The Florida Project (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SE7_v2oLGBs.html), on Watchmen (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L9F5N3C2nm0.html) and Succession (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NujDfuIoTRk.html)

@FuLong1997 3 года назад

@@KwapiPL Thanks a lot! I just saw the one about Call Me By Your Name & The Florida Project (one of my favorite movies; love Sean Baker) and loved it as well like the other ones. Great that you mentioned "Ma" which we can see for example in the train scene in "Spirited Away" and makes us feel so much but is just filled with peace and time passing by. Such an art! I understand that you may not have much time right now to create some other video essays, but if you change your mind or feel like it I would like to see some more :) Maybe one on the show "Euphoria" (after the second season comes out): I really believe that HBO will work with you again since you did such a great work on Sharp Objects, on Andrea Arnolds work which is also special and amazing (maybe a come back to "Big Little Lies" since she worked on the second season as the director), on Xavier Dolan or maybe Rhichard Linklater...? Of course you have to like the material to work with in the first place, but these are some of my many favorite suggestions. Thanks a lot again! :)

@KwapiPL 3 года назад

@@FuLong1997 I'd love to to a video on Euphoria. Who knows? Big fan of Linklater and Dolan too (Matthias & Maxime was beautiful)

@Arttective 5 лет назад

Probably the best video essay I've ever seen

@aakarshmayank4117 2 года назад

Incredibly well done essay

@TorbenEC 6 лет назад

Loved the video! Very good job, made me wanna watch the show. You definitely gained a subscriber, and deserves a lot more of them! :)

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Thorlegs thank you, every like and share matters :)

@TheAoristTense 6 лет назад

Nice video. It is refreshing to see a unique editing style in a video essay. Keep at what you are doing, and success is almost assured. The text transisotions are a little awkward at times, but other than that, the video was enjoyable. Good job.

@sabrinashannon4459 5 лет назад

Still have to realize how much I learned from this video. Thank you, looking forward to getting inspired again!

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

Still can't belive there's people who've learned from my work. Thank you so much!

@Radrugan 5 лет назад

Amazing video. Thank you. So well done. I bet it took a bunch of time. Jean-Marc despite his little obsession with feminism and liberalism have become my favorite director this year. I love his movies and BLL and I was stunned by Sharp Objects. I watched it probably 7 times. It's so amazing and so underrated. Every time I'm watching Sharp Objects I'm finding something new and incredible. Some big little details that didn't saw before. This man is genius editor but also genius director. And he has unusual directing techniques. Like he doesn't know words like "and action!" and "cut", he doesn't do pre rehearsals, he doesn't use lighting and etc. Whatever his working on now I buy it.

@brapsey 5 лет назад

Excellent!

@erica2912 6 лет назад

Wonderful essay! Jean-Marc Vallee uses a lot of the same techniques in Sharp Objects as well. I can appreciate these shows on a whole nother level now. Btw thanks for including your inspirations. Will subscribe to those as well!

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

I remember watching the first episode of Sharp Objects and just freaking out internally - the driving, the diegetic music, 'thought cuts', blocking the scenes based on where people look...Such an incredible evolution of the BLL style!

@alceulibanori6778 6 лет назад

13:35 I've paused at this point to read all that "crap" of this brilliant video, before saw that message. So, thank you. ;)

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Alceu Libanori aaaand we have a winner

@elchudox 5 лет назад

What amazing video! I loved it!!!

@letsd0good 4 года назад

brilliant, keep on creating !

@claudiocruz8960 5 лет назад

Thank you for this piece!

@Silviasi22 6 лет назад

Very good video and point of view of this amazing show!

@Cristobels-Green-Boots 5 лет назад

Wondrous!!! Many thanks from Brighton UK🙏🏼🌹🙏🏼

@KwapiPL 5 лет назад

You're welcome from Norwich, UK :)

@GammaRayTV 6 лет назад

Beautiful

@nross23 6 лет назад

hey great work. just wait for sharp objects!

@Syenitee 6 лет назад

Loved this video!!!!

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Thank you! I appreciate every share :)

@paulfairchild8942 6 лет назад

Very informative, thanks!

@ginomo 6 лет назад

Exactly what I needed to start cutting a second version of my assembly today. Well done! F*cking awesome!

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Cheers! Who knew that splicing dicks into a video essay can be such a powerful motivational tool haha. Make sure to send me the link to your final video, I'd love to check it out

@ginomo 6 лет назад

It's actually a movie! I'm a film editor in Lima, so splicing dicks into a video is pretty much my life (lol).I felt in love with BLL when I saw it, so I was keen on trying some scenes on the movie I'm cutting to actually feel like some key moments in BLL. But first I needed to de-construct their edit, their skills (like I usually do) to really understand how to apply it to my cut. But sir you just masterfully did just that. Maybe I'll send you the cut when it's finished, also your invited to the premier if by some reason you are on SA next year. Here's to more dick splicing, looking forward to the next one. Cheers. G.

@unlovebreather 6 лет назад

I'm jealous, I need your perspective for my film studies classes! Well done. Could you do a similar video fro the show Mindhunter?

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Brenda Charles thank you! It just takes practice :) I loved mindhunter (and anything by Fincher) but I'm not sure what I'm gonna be doing next video-wise

@simcarter1 6 лет назад

WOW! Fantastic look at the show! I'm sharing on my own book2movie website! Incredible.

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! Mind sharing the URL to your website?

@simcarter1 6 лет назад

Would love to! I'm looking forward to diving into more of your work: www.chapter1-take1.com/2018/04/big-little-lies-way-we-watch-it-why.html

@tomisweddable 6 лет назад

Dude, FUCK yeah.

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Fuck yeah to you too! Make sure to share the video if you wanna help me spread the love :)

@venusvisions 2 года назад

RIP Mr. Vallée :(

@venusvisions 2 года назад

thank you for this video. amazing analysis. i learned a lot

@Hugo4424 6 лет назад

Holy shit this is a good video essay subbed and liked

@saramurillo1337 7 дней назад

amaaaaaaaaaaazing video

@ManuelRego 6 лет назад

this is god damn amazingly well done. insta-subscribe, see you at the golden plaque :D

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Thanks! 999 639 subs to go - we're gonna need a bigger boat

@Eladibadi 6 лет назад

What's that piano piece that starts around 11:50 and ends quickly?

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Cap'n Fleeb Agnes Obel - September Song

@blanenoel4231 10 месяцев назад

Right here this what they were doing

@velupalanisamy3847 6 лет назад

Lovely Explained man,what was the GOSSIP Title intro?can you pls share me the title PROJ?

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Thanks dude. All the animations were done in After Effects and I'm happy to tell you how I did the Gossip reveal but I'd rather not share the project files :)

@velupalanisamy3847 6 лет назад

no,no dude I'm asking Name of after effects Title project Name only...

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

velu palanisamy I'm not sure what you mean, the animation was achieved by converting a text layer into a shape layer and adding the Trim Path effect to the whole thing. I keyframed Start and End values to create a reveal and then copied the layer multiple times. Each copy had slightly changed attributes, starting points and timings so that you can see different way of revealing the text. The last bit is just blending the layers together to get a pleasant look. Hope the helps!

@alexlee1518 6 лет назад

I'm not sure if you're a screenwriter too, but how do most screenwriters write in thought cuts? I noticed they used them in Her too.

@KwapiPL 6 лет назад

Oh, interesting. I really need to rewatch Her - I loved that film. I'm not a screenwriter unfortunately and from what I've seen the thought cuts are not in the Big Little Lies script (m.emmys.com/sites/default/files/collateral/BigLittleLies_ScriptCombined_1-7.pdf) but thanks for bringing this to my attention!

@baddiewithafattie2718 Год назад

0:14 what was that in the record scratch…

@oscarpollak6963 4 года назад

Excellent analisis, very well constructed, loved every part of it. . . . Specially the subliminal dick at the beginning 😂 nice touch.

@emircankocatepe9412 4 года назад

13:07 music?

@KwapiPL 4 года назад

It's literally shown in the video :P Leon Bridges - River

@emircankocatepe9412 4 года назад

@@KwapiPL thank you very much :)) but i saw in Madeline's song screen of her car.

@artsym00d 5 лет назад

автор красавичк!

@jamesr2008 3 года назад

don't we call thought cuts flashbacks? Love your breakdown and the show for that matter, but the flashbacks aka thought cuts were the only things that annoyed me

@KwapiPL 3 года назад

The way I see it, 'thought cuts' can be a subset of flashbacks but they could also point to imagined realities or abstract images. And there's also specificity in the way JMV and the team trigger those thought cuts - always close to the character and with sound from the scene.