"You're already in the top 10% cause you've already written it." - best advice ever
@johnnyherman46578 жыл бұрын
Wow. "It's more important to find what story to tell than to actually learn how to shoot them" -best thing ever
@hulkhatepunybanner8 жыл бұрын
He says that every time he finds a movie he can remake. That's why his movies turn out lousy.
@TheGeorgeD137 жыл бұрын
He's not plagiarizing and NONE of his movies are remakes at all. That's an actually lazy ass criticism that makes ZERO sense when you really think about it. And I can't honestly say any of his films are lousy at all.
@carlsagan22993 жыл бұрын
You killed the Star Trek franchise and the Star Wars franchise. Way to go!!!! 👍
@senornihilist1865 жыл бұрын
Jar Jar Abrams
@ISCREAMFORSCREAMO19 жыл бұрын
Once you notice his nose you can't look away.
@Starfals9 жыл бұрын
Salivating Salamander Thanks! Now i can't stop doing that aswell lol.
@danyarstudios9 жыл бұрын
Salivating Salamander ugh!
@SpookyJuice9 жыл бұрын
+Salivating Salamander Nooo Why would you do this to me?!!!!!!!!
@alkevinzmedia9 жыл бұрын
+Salivating Salamander lol I love your profile pic!! {{{xD xD
@johnpx949 жыл бұрын
+Salivating Salamander His nose looks like butt cheeks... nice
@hunterbartley7071 Жыл бұрын
This man got me and my friends into movie making when we accidentally walked onto the set of Star Trek years ago. He came up to us and met us and inspired a couple of 10 year olds to pursue something they’d never thought of before. Great guy.
@thecloudtherapist Жыл бұрын
I sincerely hope you're making better films than the destroyer of beloved franchises. The man who will have mystery box and lens flare written on his tombstone 🤦♂️
@Zodroo_Tint Жыл бұрын
Do you want to make crap with empty mystery boxes too?
@SpaghettiFace28 жыл бұрын
Thank you J.J. Abrams for making the best Star Wars movie in 30 years. I'm looking forward to the next one.
@Jakenbake988 жыл бұрын
+Spaghetti He's not directing the next one :/
@LevCallahan8 жыл бұрын
+JLun Productions He's not directing, true. But he carefully collaborated with Rian Johnson, the new director, and apparently added certain elements into Episode VII that set up for the next film. Abrams was also reported to have said after reading Episode VIII's script, written by Johnson, "It's so good, I wish I were making it." I think it's safe to say it'll be as good, if not better, than Force Awakens.
@idrinkmilk2828 жыл бұрын
yeah thank god for jj abrams man. force awakens is awesome
@davidv40188 жыл бұрын
+Spaghetti He is executive producer for the next starwars. In a way, is more important. Because he supervises everything, and he can watch the movies in a bigger franchize perspective. And i think he caught where the series are going, so better of this way: and we get Johnson, which i think, is gonna do a great job.
@Niven426 жыл бұрын
Spaghetti: Ohh, if only J.J. had directed Episode 8.
@stevensong87846 жыл бұрын
5:48 - 6:36 Mr. Abrams. My dad offered me an advice that I treasure to this day. Creativity comes from imitation. Not copy someone else's work entirely, I study it and add my ideas.
@blunew4673 жыл бұрын
The face of a man, a man that has no problem destroying childhoods.
@darklazerx79134 ай бұрын
Its a textbook abrahms movie but even worse, not an especially good director.
@HPfan30188 жыл бұрын
For me, I've always wanted to be a director, but my mindset was always, "there are thousands of kids who are just like you who could probably do a way better job, and have more resources to do it so what's the point." But I want to go to film school still! And I'm starting to write a script for a short film that I want to put on KZfaq, so to hear J.J Abrams, who is one of my favorite directors, say that that is the best first step you can take, makes me feel so much more confident.
@Rounderyathecruel4 жыл бұрын
Tip 1 don’t copy other people’s stories Tip 2 world build Tip 3 don’t make Mary Sues or Gary stues Tip 4 develop characters in a way that makes sense.
@himanshugautam32244 жыл бұрын
Hey man, after 4 years you wrote this comment, and i am here asking the same question to myself as you wrote. I am curious to know how and what are you doing now?
@Rounderyathecruel4 жыл бұрын
Himanshu Gautam just icing tips to be a good writer, it’s everything JJ did wrong
@himanshugautam32244 жыл бұрын
@@Rounderyathecruel good to hear that man, best of luck for whatever you do.
@brianscli95673 жыл бұрын
@@himanshugautam3224 hey there, are you an aspiring filmmaker yourself? Please reply if you see this!
@stard941310 жыл бұрын
All of you who are criticizing JJ Abrams need to grow up. He didn't "ruin" Star Trek, he made it his own and I find that amazing! Just because YOU don't like it, doesn't mean its bad, it just means it's not your kind of film. I look up to JJ Abrams and he is the reason I want to become a film writer and director (Im a high school student. Im the only one in my class who has that dream). If he was a bad director, he wouldn't be where he is today. Plus Star Wars hasn't even come out yet. The trailers haven't even been released and so many of you are already insulting him for it? Does that really seem right? What would you do if everyone criticized your work before you could show your skill? Anyway, what I wanted to comment before I read the negativity.... Great advice. Go out and make a film... Theres what I plan on doing. Its like he said. So many people talk about their dreams but never act on them. The moment I realize my dream I started watching all the behind the scenes videos of my favorite movies, researching how to write screenplays, etc. I want to be like JJ Abrams someday. :)
@deadpaul64725 жыл бұрын
JJ is a shining example of everything wrong with the world. Star D could you please tell me of an original idea that has come out of that anti christs head
@senornihilist1865 жыл бұрын
@@Cloudus91 he ruined star wars too dont forget 😡😡
@aiyahuntacheimumbi2364 жыл бұрын
You need to stop being critical and demanding of others for having opinions. See how you don't give two s***s about what I have to say about what you have to say? Who really cares? It's not that serious 😂
@rosvel92 Жыл бұрын
his Star Wars already released and both were derivative dull remakes, due to JJ Abrams fault. And before you blame Disney, Star Trek Into Darkness was also a dull derivative remake and it didn't include any of the Star Wars staff or writers... He really messed up all potential for the Sequel Trilogy to tell true Sequels, not derivative remakes that repeat the whole story with slight changes.
@CabbytheBostonTerrier8 жыл бұрын
J.J. Abrams is right. Don't just talk about writing a screenplay actually write it.
@CabbytheBostonTerrier8 жыл бұрын
If you have a legit contract with the company that owns the rights to the story then there is nothing to worry about.
@CabbytheBostonTerrier8 жыл бұрын
I have to agree to that one
@j-zenberg41817 жыл бұрын
I'll do it tommorow.
@gkay88896 жыл бұрын
EsechavaHD JJ was the perfect director for Star Wars..you must be clueless..jj is awesome
@0x7774 жыл бұрын
Unless of course it's on par with JJ's writing. Then the world is better off if you just don't.
@Jakenbake988 жыл бұрын
This comment section: 95% comments about his nose 4% comments about his filmmaking abilities 1% comments by actual amateur filmmakers
@Niven426 жыл бұрын
Jake I’m gonna say, 40% film making ability, 10% nose, 3% comments by actual amateur filmmakers, then 47% complaining about lens flare.
@idrinkmilk2828 жыл бұрын
thanks jj, force awakens was amazing. hope the next director is as good... back to the tension and apprehension i guess.
@luxurybuzz36815 жыл бұрын
It had some narrative problems
@Max_motivation624 жыл бұрын
It was a fucking bad copy of A New Hope what
@SarcyseTiranin9 жыл бұрын
Well time to write a screenplay!
@soph74806 жыл бұрын
did you write it yet?
@DXCary105 жыл бұрын
Did u write it yet?
@josephdocherty79194 жыл бұрын
Did you write it yet?
@Renecide4 жыл бұрын
Did you write it yet?
@SarcyseTiranin4 жыл бұрын
@@Renecide Nope. Dream is still alive but it's on life support.
@timespace.productions751310 жыл бұрын
The dramatic-arc that results in a series-finale has been mastered by the old school masters of storytelling. Most of the problems of this dilemma comes from the pre-emptive closing of a series before it's been resolved (Lost), or if the concept warrants it, (Seinfeld), or the prolonging of a series that's lost its steam but still looks to take advantage of its following (Dexter). Take into account Dickens or Tolstoy who produced serialized-novels that were broken up into magazine short-stories. Each magazine-article satisfied the subscriber, all the while the completed-novels were considered masterworks. No excuse for protracted-structures...
@CanAslan8 жыл бұрын
"You're already in the top 10 percent because you have actually written it." Nice.
@ilishmaach2 жыл бұрын
All style, sod all substance
@MrBrad8985403 жыл бұрын
JJ rambles on indicating just how much in person as on screen how little he knows about what he is doing, and how bad his movies really are. The guy should be selling real estate, not movies.
@Vizor88 Жыл бұрын
In 1998 on a Thursday, I and an actor friend of mine walked onto the Amblin' Entertainment lot to go meet Bruce Cohen working on the Flintstones, and in our walk we met many (later to be) well known people, one of them was JJ Abrams who was in the editing room, we then met on the weekend for am late dinner at Spielberg's home on Amalfi drive and he was there again, shy and unassuming - it was a great evening; it wasn't until Cloverfield that I realised it was the same youngster I'd met.
@savedfaves9 жыл бұрын
Just noticed recently he co-wrote Taking Care of Business at 24. I love that 80s movie!!!
@adamthompson726211 жыл бұрын
I am in the process of getting an hvx200. J.J. is an inspiration to me. I cant wait to finally put my scripts to screen. Thank You J.J.
@TheMajorPipes11 жыл бұрын
Some of the most valuable advice I have ever received on making films. Wow, mind is blown.
@GenericUsername-qp1ww6 жыл бұрын
I' a question: J.J, ever thought about making a film with an actual decent original plot?
@martinmegazor11 жыл бұрын
I couldn't do a better lizard imitation if I wanted to but JJ makes it look so easy, at 2:57!
@43nostromo10 жыл бұрын
Bless J.J. Abrams. Carrying on Spielberg's legacy and improving on it. That makes me very happy.
@sauronbaggins18334 жыл бұрын
Improving WHAT?. HA! Nice one!
@0x7774 жыл бұрын
Have you seen any of the things he made? Care to point out the improvement?
@sauronbaggins18334 жыл бұрын
0x777 how on earth he IMPROVED Spielberg’s legacy?????. Spielberg is Spielberg! And Abrams is Abrams!!!! PERIOD! Go home
@0x7774 жыл бұрын
@@sauronbaggins1833 Dude, I was replying to the original poster, not you. In case you didn't notice it, we ask the same question.
@sauronbaggins18334 жыл бұрын
0x777 well shit!. I did not see that. I’m sorry!
@LexModding8 жыл бұрын
Thank you JJ Abrams.
@hulkhatepunybanner8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, JJ Abrams for helping to DESTROY Hollywood. We'll never see anything worth watching from that town again.
@hulkhatepunybanner8 жыл бұрын
EsechavaHD In 2001, he helped with Joyride, a remake of The Hitcher (1986).
@jproductions24668 жыл бұрын
Dude have you even seen 'Lost' or 'ALIAS'? How can you possibly say there's no originality in this guy?
@hulkhatepunybanner8 жыл бұрын
J Productions Abrams says he had no input on LOST. He only directed the pilot.
@adamtherock20087 жыл бұрын
Star Wars has been a cash grab long before Disney bought it. Are you forgetting all of the toys, video games, books, and expanded universe junk since Jedi was released? Lucas let it all happen and he continued that trend with those godawful prequels.
@Caleb-lu3zl4 жыл бұрын
How does it feel ruining the two most beloved science fiction movie trilogies of all time ?
@laughingcrows11 жыл бұрын
Please, tell us more about deep, character driven stories like Mission Impossible III or Armageddon, two of your greatest filims.
@SolitaireNZ11 жыл бұрын
You obviously have no idea how long it takes to do computer graphics and sound and editing or post production in general.
@cory82428 жыл бұрын
already in the top ten..... keep it up guys want to see your guys movie... we all are here to create and learn.
@kookookachu266 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons that I was so excited about JJ Coming back for episode IX was the fact that he's one of the only directors to be a star wars fan just like us. He grew up watching the movies, and studying the structure of every scene. The biggest complaint that I've heard about TFA was that it resembled episode IV too much. And in a lot of ways it did. However, I feel like JJ opted for it to be both an homage to the original trilogy that he grew up loving so much, and for it to be his own universe. Not to mention he masterfully used all $300 million of the budget for TFA. For episode IX after The Last Jedi, I really feel like JJ is going to knock us out of the park. We're leaving the age of comic book movies, and entering the age of star wars movies!!!!!!!
@zacharyheller1313 Жыл бұрын
What an optimistic comment….
@rosvel92 Жыл бұрын
Ironically, Star Wars Rise of Skywalker turned out to be one of the worst films of all time. Every TV show of Star Wars has been received better too.
@Zodroo_Tint Жыл бұрын
@@rosvel92 Because Jar Jar was forced to finish a story what he never did before because he is unable to do it.
@johannestiger6 жыл бұрын
I can´t help it. JJ Abrams always reminds me of the director - or rather: the caricature of an director - from "Mulholland Drive"
@darklazerx79134 ай бұрын
In terms of looks yes, in terms of personality he reminds me more of tarantino.
@Backwardmail10 жыл бұрын
Those last couple of seconds had the best advice. Don't talk about being a filmmaker, actually do it!
@askaflamininja11 жыл бұрын
"No one who knows exactly how the end of a series is gonna play when they make the pilot." The ending to Lost explained in one sentence.
@darklazerx79134 ай бұрын
Clearly bad advice. An amazing storyteller has it planned out.
@rebeccaward63928 жыл бұрын
Thankyou j.j Abrams for fringe !!!!
@7KADAMS3 жыл бұрын
Let me save you ten minutes. The answer is lens flares and rip off better filmmakers.
@AaronTheAwesome30310 жыл бұрын
JJ Abrams use of lens flare is a style.
@pri0n11 жыл бұрын
Best thing of value he said was right at the end. Like 99% of filmschool is kids talking about how they want to make movies, then the only work they do is the class work. Go make a freaking movie, don't wait for someone to tell you what to do. If you're not producing and constantly learning by doing, you're not going anywhere. You will only be destined for starbucks.
@DuplicitousDark8 жыл бұрын
best take away. get actual shit done.
@JarJarAbrams8 жыл бұрын
+mang kanor I guess that explains why his movies are shit
@DuplicitousDark8 жыл бұрын
JarJar Abrams people like eating shit I guess.
@JarJarAbrams8 жыл бұрын
mang kanor Unfortunately yes, ever been to McDonalds?
@RJCooper28 жыл бұрын
Shooter McGaven had pieces for breakfast.
@hulkhatepunybanner8 жыл бұрын
He's the Remake King. No originality necessary.
@tornoofo172 жыл бұрын
"Yeah you just write a bunch of crap that asks a lot of unanswered questions and you leave it at that. Oh it also helps when you work on an established franchise and rehash the same formula that made it good to begin with."
@FilmIndustryNetwork9 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest directors of our time.
@Zodroo_Tint Жыл бұрын
He made the worst Star Trek and worst Star Wars ever.
@ghosterdude4 жыл бұрын
the mistery box is... why is he a guru?
@ABDULLAHAAK110 жыл бұрын
his father advice is really helpful d
@cs58425 ай бұрын
Trek one was a friggin great ride.
@TIPCEE10 жыл бұрын
A great Director, very inspiring!
@Grubse10 жыл бұрын
i like JJ style
@Joseph-Mamma Жыл бұрын
Next you should interview the guy who built the titanic on ship building
@themcdougalbugle11 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but the quality of this video is absolutely incredible, does anyone know what camera they used for this?
@karlzone210 жыл бұрын
I like the guy. He's very honest and takes critique seriously.
@embee31788 жыл бұрын
that finally bit really hit home
@computerjantje9 жыл бұрын
This guy killed so many movies. He is the only person in the film business who I really hate. Mostly because I saw the new star wars trailer and he is going to kill my most favorite film with his always shaking camera. GRRRRRRRRR
@thomasgonzales536710 жыл бұрын
I don't really understand why everyone is saying that J. J Abrams will ruin Star Wars. Um what the hell could the possibly do that could be worse than The Phantom Menace. I seriously feel that all that they could possibly done that would have been stupid was I. That movie. I think J. J Abrams is a good director. I mean there are some parts of his movies I think could have been done better but for the most part I think he's fine.
@AintEzBeinCheezy11 жыл бұрын
That is up to you to find out.
@HiddenWen9 жыл бұрын
People give him a lot of flack, and though I agree with some of the criticism, I do believe he's an amazing director for the kind of movies he enjoys. You can just sense the excitement and the understanding of what makes sci-fi like Star Wars the way it is when you watch his films.
@rosecolombo202510 жыл бұрын
"Make Your Own Movie!" Reminds me of kids before 2000 who would "Make their own Plays" using their imaginations, so, in a way, without the new high tech affordable equipment available today, kids did make their own movies in their own neighborhoods and schools live on stage. People can check out the old classics on TMC and AMC as they use to make lots of movies with kids - for example, the old classic TV series, The Little Rascals, the kids in some of the series made up their own plays and costumes....movies and plays - one is live, the other on film, but each tells a story.
@ChilliCheezdog11 жыл бұрын
I found it something of a struggle to wade through a recent magazine feature on J.J. Abrams. Everyone obviously loves him, and I’ve no doubt he is delightful, but I can’t summon up much enthusiasm for grab-a-billion movie franchises whose primary function is to hoover up cash. The new Star Trek trailer looks especially grim. How many times have we seen all of that flash-bang-wallop before? Granted, it’s packaged a little differently, it moves a little quicker, but really…
@noahali842811 жыл бұрын
what kind shows or movie do you like because lost was both critically acclaimed and popular success and was consistently ranked by critics on their lists of top ten series of all time. while alias was an action-packed weekly adventure that outclassed just about every other show in the genre and was alsso ranked on the list of the greatest show list of all time.
@AintEzBeinCheezy11 жыл бұрын
Not everyone can be satisfied with a movie you know. We all have different tastes.
@RaikenXion9 жыл бұрын
I dont consider him to be a great director I think he still has a long way to go yet before can start putting him in that box. To be honest I find JJ. Abrams a really good director when hes left to do his OWN idea, whether that be for a movie or tv series. Look at Super 8 a really good movie, with nice nostalgia and just a perfect tribute to Speilberg especially, it was also a nice kind of introduction of Abrams into Hollywood. Where I think Abrams goes wrong is when he is given these great franchises, he just messes arnd with them too much. Abrams seriously knows how to play toward the mainstream audience of today that is, M.I.3 and Star Trek(reboot) are pure examples, in these movies Abrams has managed to simplify and over-stylize classic franchise series. He has made them into basically fun, "pop corn movies". But I fear the way he has made these movies, they will end up as more forgettable in the future, instead of relevant. I think a great director should always strive to make a "Film", NOT a movie. And to make that film not necessarily with one particular audience/demographic in mind, but to purely focus on that story (especially if it is really good original material) only and to just have the guts to go with it. Ridley Scott and Speilberg have always done this, even before them, Kubrick, all the way bk to Hitchcock. These directors have made films not aimed at any particular audience, but just with a vision and put it out there. Abrams trouble is hes too god-damn conscious of what "he thinks" the audience will want to see and appreciate and I just think this is how he ruins franchises. Abrams should be more like Nolan and other directors of today, not as in copy their directing style, ofcourse he has his own, but I mean more that Abrams should actually try thinking up his OWN stories/ideas for a film. If he could start to do this I would respect him alot more as a director.
@thecloudtherapist Жыл бұрын
Jar Jar Abrams should be arrested for malpractice on Star Wars and the rebooted Star Trek.
@Diggnuts4 жыл бұрын
Bad Reboot... Empty Mystery boxes != story telling.
@P4bloSolis10 жыл бұрын
JJ Abrams rocks!
@Max_motivation624 жыл бұрын
No
@P4bloSolis4 жыл бұрын
@@Max_motivation62 I`m starting to agree. But I still like him somehow.
@TakeZero7 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Thanks for making it. :)
@archiveskywalker11 жыл бұрын
He is going to do awesome things with Star Wars Episode VII. 2015 can't come any sooner.
@LordanARTS9 жыл бұрын
For a college grad, he seems to miss the idea of a central thesis existing in most of his art, instead opting for a string of flashy moments and unfinished thoughts. I don't know if he's aware of all the GOOD he could be doing, instead of just flashing lights in front of our eyes and helping further erode quality writing in Hollywood with gimmicks and narrative tricks. This man is no Spielberg, not by a long shot. Only caring about "tracking characters" and allowing yourself to believe in not understanding your core story's ending (even if it is later changed) doesn't lead to a well developed conclusions, and can damage your brand (looking at you LOST and new Trek films). Is it just me, or do his sentences deviate subject and defy ending themselves? Just like his art.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdCgZ7R4lsrNcp8.html
@soph74806 жыл бұрын
lol he's doing just fine, bud.
@Niven426 жыл бұрын
So now we get to compare everything you just said to Rian Johnson.
@Linknown6 жыл бұрын
Damon was in charge of Lost.. not JJ.
@LiveU2Fan11 жыл бұрын
And your point is? He might have gotten into the business that way but he is lasting because he has talent, whether you appreciate it or not.
@LiveU2Fan11 жыл бұрын
True, I can see how Fringe can be seen to be born from The X-Files but they are very different shows in their over all goals and ideology.
@LeonDeLaMole11 жыл бұрын
Great advice. He's talented and smart enough to make some extraordinary movies and tv shows in the next few decades.
@gustavogutierrez6568 Жыл бұрын
This man pretty much fucked up 3 of the most beloved and recognized franchises on the planet in a row
@McMedia1111 жыл бұрын
guys an inspiration
@dan_hitchman00711 жыл бұрын
He's the Michael Bay of lens flares. :)
@darklazerx79134 ай бұрын
Michael bay makes much better movies.
@dan_hitchman0074 ай бұрын
@@darklazerx7913 I only like "The Rock." The rest are average to junk food. I really don't like any of JJ's films.
@darklazerx79134 ай бұрын
@@dan_hitchman007 Havent seen that one so maybe its better. And i mean hes not a bad director, just not as good as one would expect from how big he is.
@dan_hitchman0074 ай бұрын
@@darklazerx7913 What makes "The Rock" a better action film, even though it's still pretty silly, is Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage. They make the movie.
@saloksingh74 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if you just ask the questions.
@luckyuz879 жыл бұрын
me to ))))) man that noise
@luciddreams754010 жыл бұрын
Yes, he's not the best filmmaker and yes he hasn't made the best choices. But he is talented and intelligent. I agree with a lot of what he said. On writing the pilot knowing how it's going to end, How I Met Your Mother had that. And many fans feel it was a bad idea to stick to that ending because of how much the characters and their relationships grew and changed.
@noahali842811 жыл бұрын
name you top 5 shows i wanna see what you consider to be good tv or well written showes.
@cinematicseth9 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@michaelweinstein27505 жыл бұрын
I met him a while ago...very personal and genuine.
@fusedtoast53676 жыл бұрын
This guy might be my favorite filmmaker today. He's not pretentious. He's personable. He has no delusions of grandeur(or does a good job of hiding them). I love this guy. First and foremost though, his films are reliably good. His worst movies are still pretty okay. His best films are amazing. I know I'll have a good time at a JJ Abrams film. He brings a level of humility to the role of writer/director that is seldom found among his peers. It's refreshing.
@HomelessClownFilms11 жыл бұрын
@jedzejku well you may just have unique tastes. I'm just saying that Abrams is very good with building a narrative, and that's evidenced with the successful reception of most of his films. some may call him "mainstream" where you may be more interested in more indie films.
@morphproducti0ns11 жыл бұрын
My Hero and inspiration as a filmmaker! Just wait for my name "Micah Mahaffey" to hopefully be one day Directing a movie produced by J.J Abrams! :)
@phatnarwhalstudios10 жыл бұрын
I have to admit to not being a particular Abrams fan. He knows how to make movies that make money, though. HOWEVER: I think that he'll do a good job with the new star wars. Everything I've heard on the topic has been generally positive. And there's no way that he can do any worse than the Lucas prequels. We'll just have to see, I guess.
@Captinsaneo2 жыл бұрын
I guess we unfortunately got to see...but at least he made the prequels look good! ? haha
@davekuhn859 жыл бұрын
Q: Describe your directional style... A: I don't care much for the story, or the characters, or trying to explore a complicated idea or issue. I only care about a movie being a spectacle. In fact, I should have been hired by amusement parks to direct their live performances that feature pyrotechnics. But, I make movies, and destroy classics by eeking out a crummy plot line and rushing to filming so I can make things blow up on my computer. Then I go out and find another good idea to destroy. It's easy!
@Jakenbake988 жыл бұрын
Nice lighting change lol
@CiarantheDirector11 жыл бұрын
I don't see why everyone in these comments thinks he's the best director. As much as I like J.J abrams, Steven Spielberg will always be the best.
@vaporized100011 жыл бұрын
best director
@claytonlevibrown6 жыл бұрын
crazy dragon man view
@carrion_man37004 жыл бұрын
Most overrated filmmaker in the modern era.
@blunew4673 жыл бұрын
Steven Spielberg is more overrated.
@himwhoisnottobenamed54272 жыл бұрын
@@blunew467 I don’t recall Spielberg ruining two franchises and still getting work.
@Phil_Mitchell Жыл бұрын
@@himwhoisnottobenamed5427He destroyed his own franchises with Lost World and Indiana Jones 4 😂
@saintbloo3210 жыл бұрын
All of the people talking smack on J.J. Abrams are forgetting one crucial thing: though he may not be the biggest of all directors and yes even though he abuses his acclaimed anamorphic lenses, this guy has done wonders and is extremely successful as a director and writer and producer, and that is why Disney has chosen him to direct Star Wars VII. I can't wait to see what he's gonna do with the franchise 2015 come sooner.
@darrincaruso4368 жыл бұрын
Great video...lots of advice for directing and writing. Thanks!
@douglasstephens669310 жыл бұрын
He is talented AND overrated. But what's cool about the new SW trilogy is that he's only doing the first one, so it's clear that the new SW sandbox is open for play, and I think that's an encouraging sign by Lucasfilm/Disney. Has JJ merited this? Star Trek was slick enough to show the studios he could handle big sci-fi fx event films, Lost was genius, character-driven supernatural story (though he wasn't involved much for the bulk of the series, he's still a co-creator), and Super 8 was fantastic. That movie about a young group of misfits that band together in a common cause and stumble upon something bigger than they could imagine had charming and authentic performances from all its young actors, had a real sense of place, humor and heart, just like...A New Hope! So I say yeah, he deserves it. May the Force be with You, JJ!!!!
@pazslangle11 жыл бұрын
Very interesting advice to new filmmakers..
@WalkingKayne7 жыл бұрын
Idk what you guys are complaining about.. I loved the first ever star wars so I'm glad he decided to remake the entire film! Thanks JJ!! Can't wait to see The First Order Strikes Back! :D
@sjs98695 жыл бұрын
Except that’s not what he did at all - maybe u should dig a little deeper into the meaning of it all
@Zodroo_Tint Жыл бұрын
@@sjs9869 Maybe YOU should dig a little deeper of it! He just remade Star Wars.
@alkevinzmedia11 жыл бұрын
The person who will become successful in filmaking is the person who dosnt post things on facebook, dosnt look at others works but their own ( modernly speaking) dosnt match their work with others. but instead, insist their work is as great as they wanted it to be.
@varunemani8 жыл бұрын
The guy who makes my kind of films. Need to watch Super 8.
@brandonclark25476 жыл бұрын
Appreciated points from a dedicated man. Admiring and never admonishing. So glad your best advice came from someone so familial. Blaring!
@Truth4Power11 жыл бұрын
I love it when rich, connected people's kids dole out advice like, "Just get off your butt and go do it!" Sounds good, feels good, but in reality he himself did nothing of the sort. At 16, he wanted a job in Hollywood and his daddy hooked him up on a composing gig that everybody else has to be stupid talented, work years, and kiss 1,000 asses to get. Instantly his resume now had Hollywood credits on it plus he's Gerald Abrams' son. But as for the rest of you, "Just go out and Make it Happen!!"
@daniohs8 жыл бұрын
This just reaffirms that JJ Abrams needs to direct Animorphs the movie.
@noahali842811 жыл бұрын
the man created lost, felcity.alias and super 8 i think he knows what he is talking about. and is hard to remake something classic and make it good just look at the a team.
@OfficialCHZR11 жыл бұрын
Thank you J.J. You are my inspiration. I have been having Panic Attacks, of fear of passion,you help me.
@leeinqinhuangdao2628 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing Mr Abram's thoughts with us. Science Fiction is a fantastic genre, and he does such a good job bringing it to almost real-life. Finding a friend with a Canon 5Dis not always easily achievable, but I do have a somewhat cheaper Panasonic camcorder. I'm wondering if for amateurs the camera is as important as with what is done with it and how.