PHOTO CREDIT : By the amazing Adam Pass
EMMANUEL LUBEZKI
Wish I had a chance to meet Emmanuel Lubezki (Chivo).
He’s one of the best Cinematographer in the world. His recent work with the film ‘The Revenant’ shows the master of persistence. If the blocking or mood isn’t just right, it’s done over and over again, to achieve that prefect balance.
You also need a director who believes in his Cinematographer, giving him the freedom to do his magic. And, Alejandro (Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ) really does believe in Emmanuel. Together, both envision the mood they want the viewers to see and experience. That’s what film is all about. What do you experience? How do you feel? What emotions are released ?
The Cinematographer could be said,”Seeing is believing”.
We see a scene and right away feel an emotion. And, if the emotion is intense, it really hits home. What we see and feel makes the movie experience something we will never forget. In fact, the movies that stay with me emotionally, I’ll remember them as long as I live. It could be specific dialogue, the mood or the incredible action scenes. Whatever hits home, I relish the experience, filing it like the most valuable treasure of them all.
It made me feel, and that’s good. It’s Gold.
As humans, we love to express what we see, feel and experience. Captivating the mood in the film is one of the hardest things to do. And, sometimes, it takes persistence and determination to achieve it. Sometimes you fail, and that’s the key.
Failing moves you forward.
As said in the interview with Emmanuel,” In [The Revenant], we had many moments where we completely failed. There’s a scene at the beginning of the movie where the Native American warriors attack. You see arrows flying in the air and [the fur trappers] are lost and don’t have any idea where the attack is coming from. We probably shot that scene four times because we failed a couple of those times. The blocking was wrong. The camera was in the wrong position. More than anything, the tempo of the scene was wrong. We were hitting it very fast and weren’t able to capture the emotion Alejandro wanted. It took a couple of tries to build it to where it is right now in the movie, which is haunting and scary and mysterious. That’s something I love about Alejandro”
Conclusion:
Meeting Emmanuel Lubezki (Chivo) and learning his masterful camera techniques would be an invaluable experience.His ability to create specific moods and atmospheres through cinematography is truly inspiring.
While my journey began as a screenwriter with limited filmmaking experience, I’ve produced a few works, including the science fiction thriller Black Angels. Writing is my true passion. It allows me to express my thoughts, emotions, and visions, taking you on a journey through reality and dreams, where the possibilities are endless.
This is how I see it,” I envision a story and bring it to life.”
READ more about how Emmanuel’s failing might explain his three oscars.
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