DP/30: Inception, cinematographer Wally Pfister

[se7enred]

pls closed caption

[BeingDS]

You'd think that a camera op worthy of being in a room with an ASC cinematographer would know how to pick a framing and stick with it. I'm not even out of film school and this is painful to look at...

[monoseb]

Inception is the best! Awesome script.

[shanelawless86]

The camera operator hasn't a clue. Stop adjusting the frame like that. Idiocy...

[factthanolder]

Man, I was looking for this guys name, because he just does cinematography that just astounds me.

[Raymint]

@factthanolder I have seen NOTHING that looks like 'Inception'. I think, just like 'Citizen Kane' is the 'Citizen Kane' of black and white cinematography, 'Inception' is the 'Citizen Kane' of colour cinematography.

[jamiswallis]

Stop fucking saying "mmm" "mmm" after every word, if you wanna agree with what he says just nod your head-fucking amateur.

[koubl]

a re-release right? What a dope.

[DannyBoy443]

Great interview. It's bits and pieces like this that help us build the character of the Nolan family and how they operate. Am I the only who thinks it's kind of ridiculous to get an entire hotel suite and trick it out like a conference room just for a one man interview? lol

[r3i6nm8n]

I've had the pleasure to work with Wally a couple of times and it's pretty surreal watching someone who's so good at what they do, actually do it. In terms of great DPs, Wally's gotta be up there with Deakins, Janusz Kaminski and Matt Libatique.

[reptongeek]

@r3i6nm8n I was looking at the trailer for 'Moneyball' and thinking how lucky Bennett Miller was to get him for that movie because it looks amazing.

He still operates on films he photographs doesn't he?

[ketchups]

"I don't stylize light" prestige it's the most incredible yet stylized photography

[xxbluejay21]

LOL "personally i don't watch pornography" LIES

[Cinemills]

Nice job! Inception has one of the best cinematography ever! Keep up the good work!

[destructo1977]

yep i'm jumping on that wagon: STOP INTERRUPTING THE MAN! what the fuck is so hard about it! what' your problem? but then again TheHotButton has the most comprehensive video with Wally Pfister! it happens sometimes that annoying interviewers get in touch with really talented people but can't fucking handle it properly & everybody gets pissed off. guess we have to wait till someone cool does it...we do could get our lazy asses up & do it ourselves! until then, STOP FUCKING INTERRUPTING THE MAN!!

[destructo1977]

@destructo1977 oh & yeah KEEP POSTING THOSE VIDEOS!

[NewAgeDirector]

Great video keep up the good work.

[AdamPPrice]

Christopher Nolan deserved a nomination at least.

[j2daosue]

really good interview..

[ColtynSeifert]

From Porn To Nolan. Badass!

[Fathom216]

Sometimes he talks like he's acting.

[torenveda]

I think it's meant to be a conversation more than an interview. Gtfo noobs

[kagho2]

the guy wort studying

[RokhuStar]

@IMAZ3D sorry about that but it just bothers ..when an interviewer wants to become part of the show..its not about them its about the subject...Cheers

[proTennisPhotos]

I thought the movie was a mess. So the cinematography, while quite nice, can't save it.

[Mudbisonfanpage]

Stop with the zooming!!

[rondz1234]

love this guy his composition always amazing. thanks for putting this up

[Jscottprice]

What a classless interviewer. I am thankful we got to hear Wally say so much, however. Such a genuine and inspirational character.

[whattheBuckinc]

Nothing beats 35mm film, and this mans knows it. 35mm is easier, better, and will be around for a long time to come. better color better.... just better.

[jcarrig]

can't believe the guy is 50 years old, looks like mid 30s with early greying hair

[goshhyss]

what did he say at 17:50? something like " so are you looking for *blank* movies"?? or something like that.

[tykjen76]

never ever constantly interrupt a subject like that again. wow..how amateurish

[Raymint]

@tykjen76 Eeeeeeyeah, I think he comes off as more eager and over interested, than inconsiderate - notice that he'd interrupt Pfister with questions in the context of what is being said at that point. It's not quite aimless "answer all the questions I have set out before me so that I may meet my criteria and not lose my job" conduct you see a lot from media moguls.

[3dfilmmakers]

much better shot starting at 18min



[taybabe201]

Fuck he's cool. Personal hero

[RokhuStar]

what a stupid interviewer ...shut the fuck up and let theman talk...FUCK SAKE !

[IMAZ3D]

@RokhuStar That's mean.

[2505994]

thank you for uploading

[niallvan]

My buddy.

[helloimelliott]

Chuck Norris was impressed by Wally's work.

[BMAnnArbor]

hahahahahahahaha if one is interviewing a cinematographer I feel like the least you could do is frame him correctly :)

[jonasulrich]

congrats for the oscar! 

[ShootinCA]

Who does these interviews?

[letusdrinkmilk]

Thanks for posting.

Not only is he a great DP but he seems like a really cool guy.

[reptongeek]

@letusdrinkmilk He's also a traditionalist. He will only shoot on film not digital

[sixamsedna]

@letusdrinkmilk he really is. Back in 2008, I went on his site which was still in development at the time and had only his email... I emailed him at that address and a day later got a response, albeit short but the fact he responded was awesome. I love it when it fame doesn't get to people's heads

[kemalettinsert]

huge thanks