I feel the exact same way. I sit there at my job that I'm unhappy at, And I say I have so much vision, creativity, and ideas that are just sitting there waiting to be brought to an audience. Remember me I will bring my vision into your world.
I've never been that kid that found his dad's 8mm camera in the attic and started shooting film since childhood, my road was for more messy. Thank you, sir, this is really motivating to see and hear.
1. Be patient and proactive when opportunities arise. 2. Embrace things outside of your control. 3. Form your own career path. 4. Don't be afraid to start before you are ready. 5. Be flexible and focus on building relationships with directors.
why dreaming in vain? do whatever and be happy. i am film school student. doing documentaries. it's fun and if you do it properly you feel like a pro anyway. it's all a state of mind. i bet most of those Hollywood cinematographers are not happy
But he wasn't just part of it, he was a MAJOR contributor. An assistant camera loader is "part of it." The cinematographer is a vital role that can make or break a film.
It's fascinating to hear Hoyte van Hoytema distill the essence of his journey and career into key principles. The transition from unemployment to being one of the most sought-after cinematographers in the world is a testament not only to his talent but also to his resilience and vision. His filmography, spanning works like "Interstellar," "Tenet," and "Her," showcases a wide range of visual storytelling techniques, from the nuanced to the grandiose. One thing that strikes me is how Hoyte emphasizes the importance of collaboration and dialogue with other creators, reinforcing that filmmaking is a team endeavor. His work has a particular knack for communicating the emotional core of a story through visual language. Whether it's the expansive celestial visuals in "Interstellar" or the intimate human moments in "Her," Hoyte has an incredible ability to adapt his skills to serve the narrative. This adaptability, paired with his wisdom on taking risks and learning continuously, offers invaluable advice for anyone looking to excel in not just cinematography but any creative field. The beauty in Hoyte's story is the inspiring reminder that setbacks and hurdles are not roadblocks but stepping stones to mastery and eventual success. Thank you for this profound insight into the world of a master craftsman.
I really love the movies Nolan made with Wally Pfister, but there is something about the work he did with Hoyte..... he understands how Nolan envisions the IMAX format as a totally different medium to enhance both the look/feel and story. They are pushing it further with every single movie they collaborate on.
Yeah their collaboration seems to be getting better and better. Hoyte talked about how they are getting used to working with the IMAX, and when they shot Tenet, they were the most comfortable with it
This man has a very profound visual literacy. His works are visually stunning. Love his cinematography. I wish to meet a friend who's works are heavily inspired by him.
Sitting at home smoking cigarettes in my underwear... That line might inspire more people to chase what they love. I don't think he intended to inspire, he was just being honest. Seems like a cool chap
It feels like for the most part the academy doesn't like giving the bigger awards to sci-fi movies. Sci-fi films usually pick up the more "technical" awards. Editing, visual effects, sound design, and then maybe production design. Out of all the Oscar winners/nominees there's not a lot of sci-fi movies that take home Best Picture, Cinematography, Best Director.
Totally, I think a lot of people come up in many different ways, and it really doesn't have to be this one way to make it there. Also the fact that he is so honest and open about his struggles made these interviews amazing. Thanks for watching!
It would be v interesting if someone asks him how he got introduced to Nolan and how he landed his first big film. Because here, getting great projects/scripts is what makes the cinematographer shine out from the others. And almost everytime there will be someone who would influence a director against hiring us.
Hoyte actually mentioned the story of how he met Nolan many times, we just left it out because it got a little too long. The short story is that Nolan's DP Wally Pfister wanted to pursue directing and Nolan was looking for a new DP. He started interviewing people and he wanted to meet Hoyte. After their meeting he got the call to shoot Interstellar
@@AlterCineYT wow thats great. Pardon my ignorance. Il probably watch those interviews then.. :) wally was a great cinematographer. His directorial debut was rather disappointing.
exactly. I don't understand the gap between sitting on the couch and not doing awesome stuff to getting a call from nolan. I mean that's the most interesting part which was kinda left out of this otherwise beautiful story. @@jamiequinlan
It seems they do think alike in many ways from seeing their interactions together. Especially when it comes to the film VS digital discussion, they were the only ones comfortable saying they'll shoot on anything
I know nothing about cinematography. But to see Hoytema's work in Oppenheimer was the equivalent of seeing an beautifully oil portrait. Each shot was not necessarily accurately focused, nor was there a lot of camera movement. But the lighting, arrangement and confident persistence of each shot was the equivalent of a confident brush stroke, hundreds of which make a beautiful portrait.
This is so inspiring, but read all the comments with different people that are and were in the same problem it's both reassuring and worrying. Reassuring because I'm not alone, worrying because this field it's very competitive and it's tough to show that your talent can come out.
Yeah it's an extremely difficult profession but definitely rewarding. Not everyone necessarily needs to be filming feature films, and is unlikely that we all will, but there's lots of demand for DPs on many other jobs and that's something a lot of people can definitely do. Like Hoyte said just keep shooting and being as proactive as possible!
He explained it in the video. “A friend of mine”, which is how it mostly is in the industry; networking, connections, etc. His second gig was my teacher/mentor’s movie, also in Norway, and then she recommended him forward, and so on.
I'd really like to have his final luck. Because I am making home-made and low-budget films during one decade (since I was 17 years old....) and I am still waiting for the big step Well, like him...someday will happen.....
Great content, so much to be learned and almost really applicable to everyone who has aspirations to do great(er) things, not matter their field of specialty, especially late bloomers ;-) Definitely subbed!!! 👍
thank you for your informative interview. It encourages people to fulfill their dreams, no matter what age you are, because creative ideas are always the beginning of something big. thanks for your inspiration👩🚀🚀
that makes me feel good about smoking cigarettes in my bedroom while being unemployed ; now I'm confident after listening to him that I'm gonna make it happen (just tell me when)
Hey really love your content this is amazing. What is your preferred camera you use for videomaking , I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different ways in telling stories through film!
@@AlterCineYT thanks for replying. and yeah. you're totally right. I'm assuming now its some sort of acoustic casing surrounding the mic. Probably to reduce the sound from the crew. Never seen that before tho. thanks
