Skyfall Cinematography Discussion
#1
Posted 10 October 2012 - 06:17 PM
Didn't see any discussion topics like this. So, discuss away.
#2
Posted 10 October 2012 - 06:23 PM
#3
Posted 10 October 2012 - 06:31 PM
#4
Posted 10 October 2012 - 06:44 PM
I agree Vauxhall, I believe getting Deakins was a perfect choice. What we've seen with pictures, clips, trailers etc, I'm blown away at how beautiful the film looks.
#5
Posted 10 October 2012 - 06:53 PM
#6
Posted 10 October 2012 - 07:24 PM
I'm particularly looking forward to the Shanghai tower scene. The shots that Greg Willams captured in Bond on Set of the flickering blue lights are sick. Lord knows how it's going to look in the motion picture!
Edited by PPK_19, 10 October 2012 - 07:25 PM.
#7
Posted 10 October 2012 - 07:48 PM
#8
Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:02 PM
#9
Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:03 PM
Deakins is a master of the art of cinematography, and I'm actually excited that it's being shot in Digital. The one sequence I'm really looking forward to is the Lodge scenes.
#10
Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:18 PM
And I agree with Ace, I´m dying to see those shots at the lodge. That helicopter approach was awesome.
#11
Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:35 PM
#12
Posted 10 October 2012 - 09:25 PM
#13
Posted 10 October 2012 - 09:51 PM
I remember counting down the minutes left for the launch of the Skyfall teaser on 007.com . Expecting a trailer that was more Beautiful than Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace (If that were ever possible!). I still remember how dissapointed I was with everything the gimmicky techno, the downright depressing suits,as univex puts it "The TinTin Hair " and mainly the cinematography
My main problem with Skyfall is how badly the colour is done, Its not smooth and its uneasy to the eye
The Orange is just disturbing IMO
Even the bellow picture is just plain ugly
And Another one , The Eve scene
When I first saw the bellow scene I was shocked! After getting two classy previous enteries in the series ,why would they use such neon lights,It just doesent fit with a Bond movie
Now take Quantum Of Solace on the other hand
Everything is presented in a very classy Manner,No matter the movie is 4 years old , you visti it again , it still feels elegant sophisticated and classy. It Doesent feel dated
http://imageshack.us...01023h28m36.png
Do you see How much more beautifull it is!
#14
Posted 10 October 2012 - 09:56 PM
#15
Posted 10 October 2012 - 10:05 PM
To say I disagree with the choice of Deakins would be an understatement!
I remember counting down the minutes left for the launch of the Skyfall teaser on 007.com . Expecting a trailer that was more Beautiful than Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace (If that were ever possible!). I still remember how dissapointed I was with everything the gimmicky techno, the downright depressing suits,as univex puts it "The TinTin Hair " and mainly the cinematography
My main problem with Skyfall is how badly the colour is done, Its not smooth and its uneasy to the eye
The Orange is just disturbing IMO
Even the bellow picture is just plain ugly
And Another one , The Eve scene
When I first saw the bellow scene I was shocked! After getting two classy previous enteries in the series ,why would they use such neon lights,It just doesent fit with a Bond movie
Now take Quantum Of Solace on the other hand
Everything is presented in a very classy Manner,No matter the movie is 4 years old , you visti it again , it still feels elegant sophisticated and classy. It Doesent feel dated
http://imageshack.us...01023h28m36.png
Do you see How much more beautifull it is!
Wow. Just wow.
#16
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:01 PM
The helicopter approaching the lodge as Univex mentioned.
This scene I'm looking very forward to seeing in IMAX. The angle, the lighting, etc
This is a great one. I love how the audience are able to focus on Bond, and the destruction/chaos in the background as it sets the mood perfectly. Also, love the ROT in this scene.
There is a major difference in terms of style, atmosphere, and direction between QOS and Skyfall.
I'm loving Deakins approach to Bond.
I'm just ecstatic of the Yan'an Highway being in the film.
#17
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:20 PM
To say I disagree with the choice of Deakins would be an understatement!
I remember counting down the minutes left for the launch of the Skyfall teaser on 007.com . Expecting a trailer that was more Beautiful than Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace (If that were ever possible!). I still remember how dissapointed I was with everything the gimmicky techno, the downright depressing suits,as univex puts it "The TinTin Hair " and mainly the cinematography
My main problem with Skyfall is how badly the colour is done, Its not smooth and its uneasy to the eye
The Orange is just disturbing IMO
Even the bellow picture is just plain ugly
And Another one , The Eve scene
When I first saw the bellow scene I was shocked! After getting two classy previous enteries in the series ,why would they use such neon lights,It just doesent fit with a Bond movie
Now take Quantum Of Solace on the other hand
Everything is presented in a very classy Manner,No matter the movie is 4 years old , you visti it again , it still feels elegant sophisticated and classy. It Doesent feel dated
http://imageshack.us...01023h28m36.png
Do you see How much more beautifull it is!
QOS4EVER, are you actually Marc Forster? I can see no other plausible explanation for your undying affection towards all things Quantum Of Solace. Skyfall is quite clearly, from the little material we have so far, a much more aesthetically pleasing film than QoS.
#18
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:22 PM
Oh, and about the tintin hair @Ace, no genious with a cam could fix that
#19
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:29 PM
#20
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:38 PM
I have no major complaints about the cinematography of QUANTUM OF SOLACE; in fact, it may well be my second favourite Bond film in that respect. There are some tremendous locations and it's very pleasing on the eye for the most part. However, I still feel it trails SKYFALL substantially in terms of the creativity and composition of Deakins' shots. The cinematography is undoubtedly in my top five things to look out for and look forward to in SKYFALL. We're very lucky to have someone of Roger Deakins' calibre working on the Bond franchise.
I think they're both great looking films, I haven't seen anything that makes me think: "Wow this one is better than that one." I do however think they both outdo Casino Royale though, I never could get behind the look of that film. Still enjoy it though.
#21
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:40 PM
#22
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:55 PM
CASINO ROYALE actually has one of my favourite establishing shots of the whole series, with the sweep across the Venice cityscape as the yacht enters the Grand Canal. However, apart from the scenes in Venice, I find that the film's a bit hit and miss in that respect. Admittedly filming an extended card match isn't the easiest thing in the world though. I'd put it in third place cinematographically for the Craig era, but still hugely above average for the franchise as a whole.I think they're both great looking films, I haven't seen anything that makes me think: "Wow this one is better than that one." I do however think they both outdo Casino Royale though, I never could get behind the look of that film. Still enjoy it though.
I have no major complaints about the cinematography of QUANTUM OF SOLACE; in fact, it may well be my second favourite Bond film in that respect. There are some tremendous locations and it's very pleasing on the eye for the most part. However, I still feel it trails SKYFALL substantially in terms of the creativity and composition of Deakins' shots. The cinematography is undoubtedly in my top five things to look out for and look forward to in SKYFALL. We're very lucky to have someone of Roger Deakins' calibre working on the Bond franchise.
#23
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:58 PM
#24
Posted 11 October 2012 - 12:06 AM
#25
Posted 11 October 2012 - 12:16 AM
#26
Posted 11 October 2012 - 12:43 AM
You beat me to it, brother. Agreed, verbatim. Freddie Young is the man to beat.The gold standard of Bond cinematography for me will always be Freddie Young's work on YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, though I have no doubts that SKYFALL will impress.
#27
Posted 11 October 2012 - 05:58 AM
This is one of my favorites from the teaser.
The helicopter approaching the lodge as Univex mentioned.
This scene I'm looking very forward to seeing in IMAX. The angle, the lighting, etc
This is a great one. I love how the audience are able to focus on Bond, and the destruction/chaos in the background as it sets the mood perfectly. Also, love the ROT in this scene.
There is a major difference in terms of style, atmosphere, and direction between QOS and Skyfall.
I'm loving Deakins approach to Bond.
I'm just ecstatic of the Yan'an Highway being in the film.
I just dont see whats so beautifull in this direction. IMO There's nothing classy or elegant about it. but yet I see alot of you defending Deakins. I honestly beleive that the pictures of QOS I posted looks better than this in every aspect, I just hope it looks way better in the cinema!
#28
Posted 11 October 2012 - 07:17 AM
#29
Posted 11 October 2012 - 08:56 AM
#30
Posted 11 October 2012 - 09:12 AM