Sir Roger Deakins Breaks Down His Most Iconic Films

Sir Roger Deakins Breaks Down His Most Iconic Films | GQ

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"I'll never talk to you again if you don't direct it." Oscar-winning cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins breaks down his most iconic films, including '1917,' 'Prisoners,' 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'Sicario,' 'The Big Lebowski,' 'No Country for Old Men,' 'Skyfall,' 'Fargo,' 'The Assassination of Jesse James,' 'Empire of Light' and 'Blade Runner 2049.'
Director: Graham Corrigan
Director of Photography: Matt Krueger
Editor: Robby Massey
Talent: Roger Deakins
Executive Producer: Traci Oshiro
Producer: Kristen Rakes
Associate Producer: Sam Dennis
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production and Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash
Talent Booker: Mica Medoff
Gaffer/ Camera Operator: Shay Eberle Gunst
Audio: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
00:00 Roger Deakins' Most Iconic Films
00:14 1917
03:04 Prisoners
06:16 The Shawshank Redemption
07:49 Sicario
10:15 The Big Lebowski
12:32 No Country for Old Men
16:17 Skyfall
18:43 Fargo
20:15 The Assassination of Jesse James
23:09 Empire of Light
25:29 Blade Runner 2049
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@arhan- Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins is quite literally the GOAT. I once asked him for a bunch of lighting advice for a project I did in high school on his forum and the dude deadass drew lighting diagrams just to help me out.

@NeRo84 Жыл бұрын

This makes me very happy

@38kdoncorleone Жыл бұрын

You spoke to Roger Deakins?

@siiodn Жыл бұрын

@@38kdoncorleoneroger deakins has a website, anyone can ask him a question there, and roger himself will answer some of them

@richarddrake4740 Жыл бұрын

@@38kdoncorleone He responds to most of the questions on his website’s forum. It’s crazy 😂

@drram8837 Жыл бұрын

Great story, thanks for sharing!

@zeigbert1743 Жыл бұрын

Blade Runner 2049 is eye candy, I can't think of a film more beautifully shot.

@dball_94 Жыл бұрын

Deakins + Villeneuve is a GOAT level partnership

@Jumsut_ Жыл бұрын

@@dball_94consider them the cinematography version of Nolan + Zimmer

@SixSioux Жыл бұрын

Watch Barry Lyndon if you never did. However both Blade Runners have astonishing cinematography

@ios16art Жыл бұрын

Had to live up to its original

@taywil4496 Жыл бұрын

Barry lyndon looks better.

@Dexter26958 Жыл бұрын

The greatest cinematographer to ever walk this earth. This man is nothing short of a genius.

@LuisSierra42 Жыл бұрын

FACTS!

@Theomite Жыл бұрын

Whoa whoa whoa....he's at least tied with Lubezki and Cronenweth.

@ligmaballs8385 Жыл бұрын

You know he's a brilliant cinematographer when casual moviegoers know his name

@Sam_Francis Жыл бұрын

@@Theomite Lubezki is great but kinda gimmicky, not in the same league as Deakins.

@commanderkeen3787 Жыл бұрын

Nope. Conrad L Hall, Owen Roizman, Adam Greenberg, and about 50 others, all in the same league

@heygerald Жыл бұрын

What a humble dude. These films are staples and will live forever!

@techtt6213 Жыл бұрын

The way he lights his scenes, you can pause most of his films at any point and it be like a painting or a photograph, really rare.

@jonnbridges Жыл бұрын

...Well yeah, a photograph is a still of film.

@natatatt Жыл бұрын

Beautifully shot, but not too perfect or overly polished looking either. Still looks genuine and real.

@tobiasrieper6640 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnbridgesyou know what they mean

@jonnbridges Жыл бұрын

@@tobiasrieper6640 I do but it's still funny lol...

@tobiasrieper6640 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnbridges nah it’s not

@AkshaySinghJamwal 7 ай бұрын

It speaks volumes that this series has actors and directors, and then Deakins. What a legend.

@saintjimmy456 Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins gives off 60s psychaedlic rock guitarist vibes.

@nickdow7020 Жыл бұрын

Literally Jimmy Page's lookalike😂

@jumainhandayani2907 Жыл бұрын

What if Roger Waters works on movie sets rather than stages

@SixSioux Жыл бұрын

Looks like he's Roger Daltrey's lost brother! Always thought that

@davidjames579 Жыл бұрын

He reminds me a bit of Paul Weller

@alexpilgrim8248 Ай бұрын

Yea, I was reminded of Robyn Hitchcock.

@jamesraffoul1909 Жыл бұрын

What a roll call of films. Seriously. And this isn't half of them. Legend.

@nerd26373 Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins has pretty great insights. God bless him.

@sudevsen Жыл бұрын

One of his best works not covered is The Man Who Wasn't There. Some of the most stunning and expressive b&w cinematography.

@s.l.dixononline Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Love that movie.

@TheKillingTreeTT Жыл бұрын

Underrated

@KayButtonJay Жыл бұрын

It’s sad no one ever mentions that movie. Love the cinematography

@Georgeirfx Жыл бұрын

Came here to say the same, what an overlooked masterpiece it is

@JohnnyNiteTrain 2 ай бұрын

Great film. A bit of trivia, it was actually shot in color and later printed in black & white... and ended up getting Deakins one of his 16 oscar noms for cinematography.

@philsibayan9815 Жыл бұрын

He deserve more than 2 Oscars

@drdre4397 Жыл бұрын

I'd say the fact he only has 2 is testament to what the Oscar's value and represent.

@Jumsut_ Жыл бұрын

@@drdre4397This and the fact that Animated movies rarely get Best Picture nominations prove that most of the Oscar voters are full of crap.

@mralexlex Жыл бұрын

@@drdre4397 true, well said sir!

@KillerLettuce Жыл бұрын

@@Jumsut_ A few years ago there were some interviews with some of the lead Oscar people admitting to not even watching most of the animated nominees that year. One said he voted for a Pixar movie only because he knew the name Pixar and his 8 year old son told him he liked it, never saw it himself.

@Jumsut_ Жыл бұрын

@@KillerLettuce What the heck? Really? That happened in one the biggest award shows in the world?

@KTK44 Жыл бұрын

THE GOAT! Deakins is an incredible filmmaker. His vision and visuals are unmatched.

@4deleDaz33m Жыл бұрын

Considering how good he is at making beautiful shots, i'd love to see him make a directorial debut. I think he has the potential to be a good director

@bmanmango Жыл бұрын

The humble master. He'll go down as the greatest of all time.

@kennya6921 Жыл бұрын

This is the finest of these "Breaks down [their]" clips that I've seen. More of this type and people, please.

@romilrh Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins has such a legendary resume that you could EASILY make a part 2 of this. In fact, I demand it! We need to see him talking about O Brother, Where Art Thou, Rango, A Beautiful Mind, Jarhead, The Village, and How to Train Your Dragon!

@danielkharlak539 Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins is so chill. Like a cinematography buddha. Comes with being at the top of his game for over 30 years.

@JohnnyNiteTrain 6 күн бұрын

For real!!! So wise and laidback. The zen DP.

@sdot5389 Жыл бұрын

I like that he says his biggest compliment is that for Shawshank when his colleagues couldn’t tell he actually used lighting instead of natural light.

@hellotmrw Жыл бұрын

21:42 - I've seen probably every video of Deakins online and I've never seen him do this. The best.

@SJ23982398 6 күн бұрын

What did he say?

@LoadedGunn47 Жыл бұрын

The best in the business, him and Denis are a filmmaking dream team, fascinating to see how he’s reached the point of recognition where the films he makes are almost as much considered “his” as they are the director’s with how much his input is respected and displayed.

@kebab723 Жыл бұрын

And the ironic thing is that Deakins would hate the idea of the films he makes being 'his'.

@tomalexander4327 Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins is the finest cinematographer of his generation.

@StephenNormal Жыл бұрын

He's not a Londoner.

@ploopy8780 Жыл бұрын

he's a Devon man mate

@al201103 Жыл бұрын

I would argue that he's the finest cinematographer of about three generations....

@gaylord_focker Жыл бұрын

@@al201103 Emmanuel Lubezki

@user-zv7lm8uk7h Жыл бұрын

Hes 98 years old, so what generation is he? Orson welles's?

@Mr.D34 Жыл бұрын

Brad Pitt and the rest of cast's acting, Andrew Dominik's direction, Roger Deacon's cinematography with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' music "The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford" is a masterpiece.

@tezeu84 Жыл бұрын

I just wished we could see the 4h cut.

@anotheryoutubeuser Жыл бұрын

@@tezeu84 Seems unlikely. Even Criterion turned down the request to acquire the film rights and release the four-hour cut.

@sckitiz Жыл бұрын

@@anotheryoutubeuser why tho?

@kieranmasuda-morgan769 Жыл бұрын

amen

@anotheryoutubeuser Жыл бұрын

@@sckitiz I don't remember the exact reason but the guy in charge of Criterion basically said they weren't interested.

@SilentRONIN26 Жыл бұрын

This is the best one yet of this series. Love every film Roger Deakins has worked on,

@tristenmoles7933 Жыл бұрын

I met him a week ago and I almost passed out lol. He was so genuine And open about his methods.

@badinfluence3814 Жыл бұрын

Did he give you any special tips?

@Laura-nl8df Жыл бұрын

Tell us more.

@dylangill4927 8 ай бұрын

i love Deakins i think the way he runs his forum is so generous

@multigodslayer1760 Жыл бұрын

The train robbery scene in Assasination of Jesse james gives me goosebumps every time i watch it.

@kieranmasuda-morgan769 Жыл бұрын

amen

@adam3647 Жыл бұрын

That's not a scene. That's a moment in time - a time and place you visit and enter into.

@nickoldjoy656 Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins paints with light. Astonishing artist.

@nubianfx Жыл бұрын

the gasp i let out seeing his name.. this man is a legend, an icon, and any cinephile should be a stan by default.. i know i am! I love how chill and relaxed he is, and how he laughs often. thank you for this!!

@loloice401 Жыл бұрын

17:07 so glad this scene in Skyfall was shown, just the way the neon billboard illuminates and obscures Bond sneaking up on the assassin in the beginning of the scene was simply gorgeous

@gaylord_focker Жыл бұрын

@@ruffmadman It wasn't a complete fail. It may be not as good as the Skyfall scene but it still looked aesthetical.

@fettfan91 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for talking to him about Sicario, it’s one of the most beautifully shot films I’ve ever seen.

@fuiers Жыл бұрын

I love that every movie he has shot, he has like a little scene that is favorite to him. Also I could literally watch No Country for Old Men every day of the week. Such a classic film. And now that he said it I probably never noticed the no music thing and just natural sounds.

@ashjonah32 Жыл бұрын

I thought the same, I’ve never actually noticed there isn’t any music playing throughout the entire film.

@erbman99 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t realize that Sir. Deakins was responsible for being the cinematographer behind so many of my favorite movies

@burlhorse61 Жыл бұрын

he's one the best tbh

@Major98 Жыл бұрын

Non-film buffs don't realize how legendary this man is

@rishiwinner8561 Жыл бұрын

Actually I feel he is the only cinematographer who has some fame.

@MrGenexxx Жыл бұрын

@@rishiwinner8561 He's literally the only one. It even makes me feel he been overhyped a little.

@rishiwinner8561 Жыл бұрын

@@MrGenexxx but I don't think he is overhyped, people are really hyping for him because he did not get his deserved Oscars

@hugotheswe Жыл бұрын

@@MrGenexxx You can't overhype Roger Deakins. The man is a living legend

@Your_President_Kanye_East 7 ай бұрын

That's why we need more videos like this, featuring people working in the movie industry other than actors and directors. In regards to cinematographers, GQ could invite Janusz Kaminski, Wally Pfister, Emmanuel Lubezki, Jeff Cronenweth, and Dariusz Wolski.

@emiliog.4432 Жыл бұрын

Deakins is a master of his craft and that he seems so congenial is such an added bonus. I will watch any film where he is cinematographer. He’s that good.

@johannkwanlaw Жыл бұрын

This man has been an absolute gift to the art of cinema.

@makinto Жыл бұрын

imagine how nervous the DP was lighting this interview 😭

@anshumananshu667 Жыл бұрын

1917, Blade Runner and Skyfall are something else, the way the scenes( one-shots especially) and colour grading everything works so well. Denis Villenue and Sam Mendes know how to bring the best out of Legend.

@jesper_tberg4119 Жыл бұрын

Simply the greatest cinematographer of all time!

@potterpotty01 Жыл бұрын

it's amazing how this artist makes every genius thing he comes up with sound so simple and matter of fact. it's just a job, you figure out how to do it, and then you do it. so humble.

@VonBlade 8 ай бұрын

You need to do the rest of his CV. I could listen to him for hours. No ego, just depth.

@KidFresh71 Жыл бұрын

What a great personality: chilled out, affable charisma. Quiet confidence. You can see why ever production team in the business wants Sir Roger Deakins on their movie shoot. Edit: I really want to see the 3 hour version of The Assassination of Jesse James now; what a masterpiece that flick is.

@05ginOski05 Жыл бұрын

Now I know why I loved almost all of the Coen brothers' movies, their movies always has an 'ambience' feel to it, thanks to this guy.

@Jack-iu7pw Жыл бұрын

I'd love to sit down and talk with this guy for hours. Seems like a genuine bloke, and obviously very intelligent. GOAT cinematographer.

@shailendradas117 Жыл бұрын

An episode on Emmanuel Lubezki would be awesome.

@sofkitty878 Жыл бұрын

Greatest cinematographer of all time

@Original-Juice Жыл бұрын

I don't know the names of any others. I do know these are some of my favorite films of all time because of the visual aesthetics. So by default...I agree!

@HOT_SAUCE_ADDICT Жыл бұрын

@@Original-Juice Greig Fraser (Rogue One, The Batman, Dune) is slowly but surely catching up and is already one of the best but yeah I agree that Deakins is the greatest of all time.

@RyanBCreative Жыл бұрын

Roger Deakins, has such a calming presence, I hope every director finds their Deakins

@siphillis Жыл бұрын

Deakins is so instrumental to modern cinematography that films are either trying their best to emulate his style or deliberately trying to avoid comparison. He's the measuring stick for the entire industry.

@idanlewenhoff2295 Жыл бұрын

so many iconic visuals and the way he explains his use of lighting and camera set up is very intresting

@ultralightpablo Жыл бұрын

The greatest cinematographer ever for me. His collaborations with Villeneuve are all amazing, he’s one of the main reasons why Skyfall is one of the greatest films ever and my favorite Bond, and he understands lighting like nobody else. A real genius

@Julia-gc9ns Жыл бұрын

Let's not forget that this legend was also a visual consultant for How To Train Your Dragon trilogy. Without him, those films wouldn't look as beautiful and be as immersive as they are.

@benjaminbock5758 Жыл бұрын

This Man is literally the best Cinematographer ever! His Movies alwqys look so beautiful, calm and almost peaceful no matter the situation. The way his movies are shot made me fall in love with Movies to begin with….

@NinjaBooKitty 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you include people like this because I do pay attention to things like camera angles, set production, composition, lighting, etc. I'm the one that sits and watches the credits for every film for that very reason.

@leandromamute03 Жыл бұрын

I could easily watch a 4-hour cut of any interview of Sir Roger

@bbgunsdj Жыл бұрын

This guy is so humble. Thank you.

@PhantomFilmAustralia Жыл бұрын

One of the very few old-school cinematographers to embrace the digital age. He's shot some of the greatest films of all time. Deakins along with John Toll, Darius Khondji, and Gordon Willis, are the best of his generation.

@danielkharlak539 Жыл бұрын

Gordon Willis is the father. Deakins, Knondji and Toll are his children. He wrote the book on understated naturalism.

@marc-antoinemarcoux697 Жыл бұрын

The man that Quentin Tarantino called "lazy". Incredible career and he did everything. Amazing cinematographer.

@Davidsworldtravels Жыл бұрын

What? Why would he call him lazy? He’s worked on some of the best films of the last few decades.

@jamesburke4358 Жыл бұрын

Was that Tarantino comment over Deakins converting to digital? Think I remember.

@brown22sugar25 Жыл бұрын

@@Davidsworldtravels Deakins shoots digitally rather than with film which is more difficult to use

@dMAXDAZ Жыл бұрын

So detailed in his explanations, man wants to share his knowledge and wisdom. Makes him more of a legend

@badhollywoodscience Жыл бұрын

Deakins is a master. Get more people like this. Great interview.

@ARZZiO Жыл бұрын

Blade Runner 2049 is one of his best works if not the best, every frame of that movie can be a wallpaper

@MANIAKRA Жыл бұрын

My favourite cinematographer, I could listen to a 4 hour version of this! Thx

@lordhoot1 Жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of meeting Sir Roger and his wife a couple of years ago, and spending a little time with them. He's an absolute gent, exactly as he seems here. Has the presence of a retired 70s rock star.

@pierrerienier3214 Жыл бұрын

amazing video. didn't realise this one person was the thread connecting so many of my favourite movies. thank you

@elichilton7031 Жыл бұрын

One of my cinematography heroes. Thanks for posting.

@vsreedattasarraju Жыл бұрын

Such a great cinematographer. Every frame in Shawshank redemption was a masterpiece. Saw many of his movies . The way he speaks about light is amazing.

@J3SSE 11 ай бұрын

Literally every single film is a classic; outstanding!

@ddada7022 Жыл бұрын

Roger always finds the picture of what the story needs. It brings me pure joy and admiration to stare at these magnificient artworks. Thank you😇

@RafidW9 Жыл бұрын

Dennis Villeneuve+Roger Deakins = guaranteed masterpiece.

@jylyhughes5085 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Enpamonhado Жыл бұрын

Love how excited he is talking about his craft.

@burnbobquist8999 Жыл бұрын

What an absolute Legend, i could have listend to him explaining all the different tricks he used to creat some of the all time best looking movies. His appreciation for the people around him and his motto of how to film and giving the actors a safe space is such a nice touch. He could be a diva, but he seems to be very down to earth and is an absolute master of his craft.

@vikki5804 Жыл бұрын

Blade runner 2049 is seriously underrated and under appreciated

@SamuraiShampoo77 Жыл бұрын

It’s become one of the most beloved films of the passed decade tbh, but sadly no it’ll never have the same popularity of Marvel junk or something

@burlhorse61 Жыл бұрын

i was amazed-when i saw that film.didn't think it'll be as good as the first one

@DNSchank Жыл бұрын

Deakins loves the art of film and he expresses it in every frame. I´m glad he´s appreciated. He´s a real artist.

@coolstorybro6076 Жыл бұрын

Never knew that some of my favorite movies were creatively blessed by one man.

@Supersticio 6 ай бұрын

It can't be a coincidence that every film Roger worked on, is a classic.

@jase276 Жыл бұрын

Bless this man. He's had a hand in creating so many legendary pieces of art. Absolute lad

@BaconbuttywithCheese Ай бұрын

The intro to the casino in Skyfall is compelling and simply beautiful. Deakins has the eye, undeniably so.

@HieronymusLudo Жыл бұрын

This man's list of Most Iconic Films could've been 50 long... What a career, and probably one of the greatest contributors to cinema, period.

@bubediscuss Жыл бұрын

Every director should hear this, and then hear it again; "I don't think you should move the camera, unless there's a very important reason for doing so."

@Terry_Boyeer Жыл бұрын

This guy is an inspiration to anyone who wants to do great movies! Every shot is a perfect photography. And every take tells a story. Amazing guy. Legend

@TheJerbol Жыл бұрын

Every single one of these films is an eternal classic. Few have a resume as stacked as his

@503unavailable Жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk about lighting and camera all day. what a legend

@bev9708 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely FASCINATING!!!!! OMG I had no idea the incredible number of my all-time favourite films were actually shot by the same man and his team... 🤯🤯!!!! I always knew he was a phenomenal talent but I'm totally blown away!!!!

@bluebellbeatnik4945 Жыл бұрын

love his dreamy 60s rocker voice

@jb8280 Жыл бұрын

The master of his craft…approachable and lovely chap. I’ll watch anything this man shoots.

@Helixium08 Жыл бұрын

This man is absolutely amazing, and so chill. I love the very slight but very playful shade he threw at 21:35 😂

@marcjohnson3553 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating interview of a man who is a true master of his craft. Great stuff.

@techtt6213 Жыл бұрын

For those wanting an additional video that focusses more on the technique and tech, in depth cine also did a great video on his style

@triplr3777 Жыл бұрын

He really is a one of a kind. Insanely talented and greatly humble.

@bostria 2 ай бұрын

Very relaxing voice. I could listen the whole day.

@TheDondoran Жыл бұрын

One of the most brilliant people ever to be involved with film. He elevates everything he's involved with. Absolute legend.

@dignusdingus3709 Жыл бұрын

The Shawshank prison interior being a set is amazing. Today I learned!

@D25Bev Жыл бұрын

Most people go & see films when a certain actor or director is attached. For me, knowing Deakins is attached has been the reason why I've seen so many films that i probably wouldn't have seen without him.