The Kubrick Files Ep. 5 - Where does Stanley Kubrick's style come from?

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I’ve often wondered, why is it that Stanley Kubrick’s visual style seems to stand out as one of cinema’s most interesting eyes for storytelling? Kubrick’s unique style was formed in his photography. Today we are going to take a journey around New York City where much of Kubrick’s photographic work for Look Magazine was captured to see if we can recreate some of his photos. We’ll take a look at some of his photographic techniques that would later help him as a filmmaker and we'll look at his influences and hear his thoughts on photography in order to better understand how Kubrick became one of the most visual filmmakers in cinema history.
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This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen.
Sources:
Kubrick’s Kaleidoscope - Kubrick Exhibition by Alexandra Von Stosch/ Rainer Crone
mcny.og
blog.mcny.org/2011/06/21/the-...
blog.mcny.org/2012/04/24/a-ri...
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“Camera Quiz Kid: Stan Kubrick,” The Camera, October 1948
Henri Cartier Bresson - The Decisive Moment: bit.ly/2BTOySh
Kubrick at Look Magazine By Philippe Mather
Weegee Tells How: bit.ly/2l3kTLZ
Music:
Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod

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@scentline 6 жыл бұрын

I have loved SK's movies since I was 14 year old. It's not just about morals and his viewpoint about human society and essence. I loved his images. My father was a journalism photographer and I used to read a lot of photo magazines since I was a kid. Bresson was one of my favorites. I just knew how amazing his movies were when I saw the famous violent ballet scene clips from "Clockwork Orange(!)" on a art movie TV program. One day, I saw a notice of some underground college film students' study group cinematheque would show all of SK movies in Seoul, Korea in the 90's on a movie magazine. I went there for days wearing my high school uniform and I watched all of them with joy and wonder. What a genius he was!

@CinemaTyler 6 жыл бұрын

What a cool way to be introduced to his films! Thanks for sharing!

@SpyanLord Жыл бұрын

I know the feeling. I was one of the kids you barely see in FMJ, the saigon scenes. Actually the guy that drives the bicycle is my uncle. I'm totally lying. It's pretty easy for losers to make shit up to get attention.

@SpyanLord Жыл бұрын

"kubrick was such a genius !" did you actually watch any of his films ? Because people like you find he's pretty boring and shining is too scary to watch. Do you think the end of 2001 meant the next step of human evolution that STAN meant to wake up in every human beings, and human beings just went "meh" ?

@scottpatonlevin2686 6 жыл бұрын

This channel is a hidden gem

@JindieProductions 6 жыл бұрын

This is like, free film school. Thank you so much.

@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat 4 жыл бұрын

You mean useless?

@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat 3 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Miller I am a filmmaker. I'm not watching this video again to figure out what was useless about it however.

@jackruefli8163 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to finish film school and everything they teach you there can be learned for free on KZfaq and by making your own projects

@hstrangemusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat lol one year later and still only you liked that comment

@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat 2 жыл бұрын

@@hstrangemusic Jokes on you then, I'll like my own comment right now to bring the number of knowledgeable people to a whopping TWO.

@mitchellpowers5749 6 жыл бұрын

Finished the your Kubrick series today. Specifically the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey and I found it tremendous. I have always wanted an in depth series of the film, and it delivered. Fantastic. So, when I saw in my subscription feed another Kubrick file, I clicked instantly.

@ChubbyChecker182 5 жыл бұрын

I just saw Paths Of Glory for the first time last week...it is SO impressive 'for it's time' and feels incredibly modern. Really Great movie.

@TheKitchenerLeslie 4 жыл бұрын

Watch Lolita again and realize Peter Sellers' Clare Quilty is a pitch perfect impression of Stanley Kubrick's voice. It's elusively obvious!

@tonywords6713 4 жыл бұрын

hidden in plain sight! so is much of eyes wide shut (kubricks father was a doctor for instance)

@SpyanLord Жыл бұрын

oh look, an actual fan. I thought "the killing" was way ahead of it's time and I never saw Barry Lyndon. I think strangelove is sk's best film because he's obviously having such a fun time with it.

@TheKitchenerLeslie Жыл бұрын

@@SpyanLord I really want to see Barry Lyndon, but I strongly dislike Ryan O'Neal.

@SteveSmith-ze5mw 7 ай бұрын

Watch it anyway. It’s a period masterpiece, probably the best cinematography in history arguably, and O’Neal plays a total douchebag so you’ll have an excellent time hating him more than usual.

@TheKitchenerLeslie 7 ай бұрын

@@SteveSmith-ze5mw Total douchebag is his wheelhouse. He excels in that talent in Paper Moon... I love that movie. Madeline Khan kills me in that scene when she's climbing the hill.

@backlandlands5793 6 жыл бұрын

I love how you cover the history of how things were done and how it created a style. I have a greater appreciation of Kubrick. I knew he was great , I just didn't know why.

@Uriel.Cinema 6 жыл бұрын

SO MUCH PRODUCTION QUALITY, good stuff Tyler

@sclogse1 5 жыл бұрын

"The ideas have to be discovered by the audience, and the thrill of discovery makes it all the more powerful."

@TheStockwell 6 жыл бұрын

You know you're a Cinema Tyler groupie when you click the thumbs-up button as soon as the video starts. Thank you, Maestro! This latest essay of yours is impeccably written and presented. I'll look into Skillshare - having to hand over my credit card information before a two month trial is one thing; not even knowing what Skillshare is, is another! :)

@olivia1207 6 жыл бұрын

So great to finally learn more about his influences. Love this series!

@patrickclamrod9454 6 жыл бұрын

I might just have to congratulate you on every new video. Amazing insight. Thank you for the care and research.

@erickhernandez6389 6 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this for so long

@10--50 6 жыл бұрын

This is great! I live in Boulder Colorado and live one block away from the location shot at the beginning of the shining where danny and wendy lived. I only had my Iphone but did a pretty good job replicating the same perspective and view from where kubrick stood.. Even the cars were in the same parking spots, unfortunately the trees had grown at least 50 feet, obstructing some of the view of the flat irons. But it was fascinating just to stand there, especially after re-watching the shining one night and suddenly recognizing thats exactly where I live lol

@MoncoField 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! only problem is Kubrick never took that shot in Colorado...he had a crew fly over to the U.S and get all the shots. He was deathly afraid of airplanes. That's still awesome though that you live so close to that location

@bddonovan7818 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this series on Kubrick. Thank you immensely for taking the time to make it for us.

@thomasmacisaac1503 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than losing internet over the holidays and coming back to a new episode of Kubrick Files n_n

@Uriel.Cinema 6 жыл бұрын

Imagine getting to eat lunch with Kubrick

@robinl5549 6 жыл бұрын

Imagine play chess with him

@R0kushi 6 жыл бұрын

If he enjoys the conversation, then lunch will be going till dinner

@Leo-ws6cp 6 жыл бұрын

UrielCinema I wonder wha I would eat....

@stewartbloomfield8035 4 жыл бұрын

and tea and and cake with Stanley at 4 too. stew fmj crew.

@kylecloete676 6 жыл бұрын

Loving the Kubrick files so much. Keep up the good work!

@1CONOCLA5T 6 жыл бұрын

I really love all these Kubrick videos. I appreciate how in depth they are. Lots of really great information I didn't know before.

@pacogh6185 6 жыл бұрын

Great work as always! thanks for taking so much care into making these videos. I'm looking forward for the next episode ;)

@thokeJackass 6 жыл бұрын

Really high production value! Thank you for some thought provoking content.

@gzappoli 6 жыл бұрын

Loved it! So well produced! Professional quality!! I enjoyed how you recreated his pictures... Must have been quit an experience.

@GiveEmHellMCR 6 жыл бұрын

Dude your videos are so well made and insanely insightful. I love how you went out to recreate or experience the train and street photography situations. Great stuff.

@ccalvac18 6 жыл бұрын

This series is awesome brother! Super inspiring, thank you so much!!!!

@arminprinslooprojects4026 6 жыл бұрын

I've been watching Kubrick content on KZfaq for years now and this channel is the the best out there. This is some great work.

@JustinWarrenProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Tyler, please make a new Kubrick files soon. I love your work and just can’t get enough of them.

@CinemaTyler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Writing a video on A Clockwork Orange now, but I'll definitely consider making another Kubrick Files soon!

@joshscobey 6 жыл бұрын

I can see you put alot into this, and it was worth it. This was great.

@Deepbluecat 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Tyler! Great research, editing,music and of course excellent subject! Thanks so much

@SimonBergeron1977 3 жыл бұрын

Kubrick is one of my all-time favorite directors. Discovering this channel has been like uncovering new infos on an old friend. Your work is great! Comments that say your channel is a hidden gem are right. Keep it up, I'll be back for much more.

@bobfish7514 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Such dedication!

@Skanda1111 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!! Amazing! Can't have a better start to my new year!

@standrosik 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, you deserve way more recognition for such a great work!

@arsenalrocka16 6 жыл бұрын

I've been finding a lot of video essays tiresome and samey recently, but yours are packed with factual and visual details as well as good editing. Have subscribed!

@artbrutfilm 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Thank you for making this.

@ArnoGoldfinger 6 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, I had no idea that so much of his photographic work had been preserved. Really enjoy the way you've presented all this - kudos to you.

@JenniferM13 6 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Seen many of these Kubrick photos before and it was cool seeing what the locations look like today!

@Halkin85 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing, you can really tell the effort you have put into this video. Thanks for your hard work!

@CoreyMorrison 6 жыл бұрын

This is just wonderful, great work.

@tylereston5264 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos get better and better Tyler! & thanks for the info about the museum :) planning a trip to NY now

@DJAboodiMc 6 жыл бұрын

Man your videos are so good !!! we need more videos about the shining though !

@deckofcards87 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I just want to say this is a great series. I watched this one again a second time and have learnt something about Stanley's work method a second time. What also strikes me is the amount of care you put into your production, the cutting's well timed and it's presented in a clear and tidy manner. And while I've got your attention, what do you think of "Eyes Wide Shut"? Is it a symbolic work that is mostly misunderstood? Or is it more of a disasterpiece? Thank you.

@CinemaTyler 6 жыл бұрын

I loved Eyes Wide Shut! That said, I feel like I'll probably appreciate it much more in a later era of my life (if that makes sense).

@ogier1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice that you showed up in your video! Greetings from Munich.

@somethingaboutthemovies5116 6 жыл бұрын

Very insightful and well-made presentation! Thanks a lot.

@KutWrite 5 жыл бұрын

That was fun! Good idea recreating some of Kubrick's shots. Thanks for the tip on where to find his archives.

@ufffilm5222 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos on Kubrick, much respect for your overall expenduture. I can only imagine how long you work on a video like this.

@Petroocrazy 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for all your work, especially Kubrick related ❤

@lennycarl0099 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, thank you for this!

@toyfreaks 3 жыл бұрын

Great series! I just started a deep dive into Kubrick and love the level of detail you present.

@drewpearson4582 6 жыл бұрын

keep going! your kubrick work is awe inspiring. great recreations!

@dudde1999 6 жыл бұрын

Where does the behind the scenes clip come from at 0:13? The Kubrick files is one of my favorite series on youtube. I love that you go in depth on smal subjects because those are the ones that interest me the most.

@CinemaTyler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That is from the "Kubrick Remembered" doc.

@newenglisharchitecture1012 6 жыл бұрын

I have been getting in film cameras a lot lately, and I have to say this has been a very interesting video to me. And Kubrick is probably my favourite director of all time. Great video, looking forward to the next one.

@twilson90 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video (as always)

@purplestonehenge4501 5 жыл бұрын

This is probably my favourite video of yours, very, very nice.

@hauntedhose 5 жыл бұрын

I love this tribute to SK ! Really well done efforts sir!

@robertzverina7181 3 жыл бұрын

Slightly underrated and slipping into obscurity is Andre Kertesz, a contemporary of Cartier-Bresson whose photos always struck me as being more candid and humane while also highly formal. Some of his most famous shots are of Washington Square in winter.

@chrisperry7963 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent job on this...I'll need to get to that show in May!

@jeffkay2011 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video work...thanks!

@1dbanner 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, Tyler. I'm a massive Kubrick aficionado and this is superb

@JoshuaCraigStrain 5 жыл бұрын

Good job , as usual . Keep up the good work !

@EddieLensweiger 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i can see the photography gave so much influence in kubrick's films, feels like his movies are moving photographies from his skill in selecting the best shot of an ordinary moment. thank you for this analysis.

@jartladder15 5 жыл бұрын

This video really digs into the past of an important artist in an illuminating and evocative way. Thanks!

@veerchasm1 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, a huge Kubrick fan and this showed me aspects of his career I knew little about

@ryanjavierortega8513 4 жыл бұрын

Great, great work you’ve done.

@brosephdudeguy 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos rock man! You really have an eye for film. Love your content. Hopefully in the future you create an amazing film.

@jeremyjohnson8844 4 жыл бұрын

This series is a fine, classy journey. Thank you.

@melpoond2265 6 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal effort and content and production.

@patrickblake7296 6 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, well done mate

@aliensoup2420 6 жыл бұрын

One stylistic approach that I have noticed in all Kubrick movies that I have seen, from Paths of Glory on up, is that he continually relies on long, uninterrupted takes, and uses minimal cuts. I imagine this stems largely from his still photography background, in which a single image had to tell the story. A well timed and conceived photograph contains a plethora of information, and so it is with all of the shots in his movies. He always allowed the actors tell the story as much as possible, while his camera filled in the details and the mood. I think it is part of the reason why his films feel so immersive, because the long takes allow the audience to fully absorb the scene and internalize it. Most average directors rely far too heavily on editing, and use it more as a crutch. They rely on editing to create mood or energy for lack of a compelling image.

@Camalamtrom1 6 жыл бұрын

I love this series. Mahalo Tyler!

@Vujo357 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, well done!

@chopin65 6 жыл бұрын

You have a great future. I can't wait to see your movies on the big screen.

@HeathcliffBlair 6 жыл бұрын

Another great insight into Kubrick's work. Thanks.

@duantorruellas716 5 жыл бұрын

If you pause it at 18:37 you will see a diagonal line going across the whole screen , from the upper right corner down across the top of his head , down the awning to the lower left , down the building. As a photographer these are things I have been trained to see. I would have shot this for the angle as well as the off centered subject and contrast . Though many photos and paintings use the rule of thirds as well. To me Kubrick was the pinnacle of those who can see great compositions in the real world and capture them.

@JoaoSilva22222 6 жыл бұрын

aMAZING tyLER!!! Congrats!!!

@CriticalEatsJapan 6 жыл бұрын

Great video ---thanks for your hard work

@madameversiera 4 жыл бұрын

Your explanation on ambiguity is perfect, and that's why most people those trying to impose a theory on his films are wrong, his movies simply didn't have one big meaning! When I saw the shining I thought that was ambiguity itself, the twin remind you of Diane Arbus, but also of the twins tortured by the Nazis. The viewer can see different things in his movies

@ProjectE1even 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Documentary. Here's to you.

@Waxalousgalaxy 6 жыл бұрын

I'm really getting to love this channel

@choozlife2419 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work

@KevinBingham 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thanks!

@Mrmorlam1 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent docu man. Really great to see into this art. Nice use of old cameras. I did something similar with a 70's Olympus ECR camera. Fun isn't it.

@R0kushi 6 жыл бұрын

hey, really amazing content that you putting out, congratulations

@rid71k 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@warholcow 6 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video!

@gedeles4476 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video

@MakeSomeEcho 5 жыл бұрын

The photo at 8:01 is not by Cartier-Bresson, it's actually by Rui Palha, a portuguese photographer. The photo is often attributed to Bresson due to its similarities in style and composition but, in fact, it's not by the french photographer.

@Matt534Dog 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, CinemaTyler! Fantastic work! These are the best film documentaries I've seen on KZfaq, and I am an avid watcher of these types of videos. I was wondering if you would ever do a video on Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket. I am very curious to see what you can uncover from the making of the film -- especially in regards to R. Lee Ermey's performance, and how Kubrick worked with him and allegedly allowed him to improvise most of his lines. Thanks again for the amazing content!

@CinemaTyler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have a folder on my computer for FMJ that I've been throwing resources into for a while. I definitely want to do something on FMJ someday!

@eddienom 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing Video!

@sabritasricas 6 жыл бұрын

Haces un trabajo increíble, porfavor edita más.

@1989Goodspeed 6 жыл бұрын

briliant video!

@patrickbautista5107 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you cinetylr

@robby_skaz2167 3 жыл бұрын

dude i just found you channel and have been nonstop binging while doing tasks on "escapefromtarkov" you make amazing videos dude. had me entertained and constantly tabbing out to watch scenes throughout all these boring ass missions lmao

@bigcrackrock 5 жыл бұрын

To top off his brilliance he was also the godfather of the up-skirt. Wow!

@kenanmorg4677 3 жыл бұрын

I think Stanley Kubrick would be flattered that you hunted down all the locations depicted in this video. Thanks for this.

@sheikhguevara2307 6 жыл бұрын

AMAZING VHANNEL

@zeronightex 6 жыл бұрын

I was wondering where you had gone, nice video.

@gliderpilot8882 5 жыл бұрын

You have become my favorite KZfaq channel.

@CinemaTyler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@robonick3607 6 жыл бұрын

I’m going to a Boston comic expo this summer. And Keir Dullea is going to be Signing there. You guys can bet your bottom dollar I’m going to ask him as many Kubrick questions as possible.