UNEMPLOYED To WORLD-CLASS Cinematographer: Hoyte van Hoytema

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In today’s cinematographer's insight, learn from Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC as he discusses some key principles to becoming a successful cinematographer. Some of his high-profile work include Tenet, Interstellar, Let the Right One In, The Fighter, Her, Spectre, and Ad Astra.
Hoyte shares his unbelievable story of being unemployed for years to becoming a complete world-class cinematographer.
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00:00 Intro
00:46 Be patient and proactive when opportunities arise
02:56 Embrace things outside of your control
04:19 Form your own career path
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@linusfotograf 3 жыл бұрын

I identify so much with this man. Late bloomer and selfdoubter realising you've gotta get pro active and just do it.

@kalmanta1824 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too, I wasted so much time just thinking about things, now I just try to realize them.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Now is the time to take action - “the path to success is to take massive determined action.” - Tony Robbins

@randycarrillo7810 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the exact same way. I sit there at my job that I'm unhappy at, And I say I have so much vision, creativity, and ideas that are just sitting there waiting to be brought to an audience. Remember me I will bring my vision into your world.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

@@randycarrillo7810 The world is waiting to see your creativity! Just make sure to take it in steps

@nieluxk1984 3 жыл бұрын

@@kalmanta1824 hello me

@blackbird8837 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been that kid that found his dad's 8mm camera in the attic and started shooting film since childhood, my road was for more messy. Thank you, sir, this is really motivating to see and hear.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has different career paths and no matter where you come from, you can create your own! Good luck

@GeoZero 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great insight. Much respect for Hoyte.

@lucashames1681 3 жыл бұрын

Same for me. Feel exactly the same, inspiring to see

@theempire00 3 жыл бұрын

I think many people can relate to that! Sometimes I feel that the ‘dads old 8mm camera’ story is just a Hollywood cliché.

@TheCompleteGuitarist Жыл бұрын

Always helps if you Dad has an 8mm in his attic.

@dipingoitalia 3 жыл бұрын

1. Be patient and proactive when opportunities arise. 2. Embrace things outside of your control. 3. Form your own career path. 4. Don't be afraid to start before you are ready. 5. Be flexible and focus on building relationships with directors.

@DingoTheDog 7 ай бұрын

6. Be lucky. 7. When luck gives you chance: work you ass off and give the best creative side of yourself to the film.

@CineGlobe-ej1on 11 ай бұрын

It's fascinating to hear Hoyte van Hoytema distill the essence of his journey and career into key principles. The transition from unemployment to being one of the most sought-after cinematographers in the world is a testament not only to his talent but also to his resilience and vision. His filmography, spanning works like "Interstellar," "Tenet," and "Her," showcases a wide range of visual storytelling techniques, from the nuanced to the grandiose. One thing that strikes me is how Hoyte emphasizes the importance of collaboration and dialogue with other creators, reinforcing that filmmaking is a team endeavor. His work has a particular knack for communicating the emotional core of a story through visual language. Whether it's the expansive celestial visuals in "Interstellar" or the intimate human moments in "Her," Hoyte has an incredible ability to adapt his skills to serve the narrative. This adaptability, paired with his wisdom on taking risks and learning continuously, offers invaluable advice for anyone looking to excel in not just cinematography but any creative field. The beauty in Hoyte's story is the inspiring reminder that setbacks and hurdles are not roadblocks but stepping stones to mastery and eventual success. Thank you for this profound insight into the world of a master craftsman.

@Winduct 3 жыл бұрын

He should win an Oscar for his name.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Hopefully soon, but he probably doesn't care in the end

@fancypigeon1031 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlterCineYT wooosh

@jaschowdhari3463 Жыл бұрын

He is above oscars

@Gleebi 3 жыл бұрын

imagine filming interstellar.....and then watching it in the cinema thinking......I was part of that.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

That is the dream for many of us :)

@petrub27 3 жыл бұрын

why dreaming in vain? do whatever and be happy. i am film school student. doing documentaries. it's fun and if you do it properly you feel like a pro anyway. it's all a state of mind. i bet most of those Hollywood cinematographers are not happy

@waflletoast11 3 жыл бұрын

@@petrub27 i bet you 100 million that they are happy, because i can tell you no one is in it for money or fame.

@petrub27 3 жыл бұрын

@@waflletoast11 stop smoking

@vladimirhorowitz 3 жыл бұрын

But he wasn't just part of it, he was a MAJOR contributor. An assistant camera loader is "part of it." The cinematographer is a vital role that can make or break a film.

@kalmanta1824 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the movies Nolan made with Wally Pfister, but there is something about the work he did with Hoyte..... he understands how Nolan envisions the IMAX format as a totally different medium to enhance both the look/feel and story. They are pushing it further with every single movie they collaborate on.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah their collaboration seems to be getting better and better. Hoyte talked about how they are getting used to working with the IMAX, and when they shot Tenet, they were the most comfortable with it

@kalmanta1824 3 жыл бұрын

AlterCine I‘m so excited for the first Nolan flick completely shot in IMAX.

@navinsabban6521 3 жыл бұрын

But I really dnt like the use of IMAX camera in action scenes. He does not move Camera much

@henrik1743 2 жыл бұрын

Tenet is a masterpiece, I wouldn't hate for it to become a trilogy

@chrisjfox8715 Жыл бұрын

@@henrik1743 thematically, I foresee Oppenheimer as a prequel to Tenet

@DelightLovesMovies 3 жыл бұрын

I like how u took his talk from the Cinematographers Roundtable and combined it with shots of his work and him working. Thanks for sharing.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tonycullen3342 3 жыл бұрын

Sitting at home smoking cigarettes in my underwear... That line might inspire more people to chase what they love. I don't think he intended to inspire, he was just being honest. Seems like a cool chap

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

He is one of the most genuine and honest dudes without an ego. Truly inspirational quote indeed haha

@henrik1743 2 жыл бұрын

with being honest he inspired

@travisspazz1624 3 жыл бұрын

Interstellar and Ad Astra were not nominated for cinematography Oscars. WTF?!

@travisspazz1624 3 жыл бұрын

@Guled Darman I love Ad Astra. Interstellar is great until the 3rd act for me.

@uk7769 3 жыл бұрын

Because the The Academy and Oscar's are a corrupt bigoted racist pile of pederasts.

@klausvanzanten 4 ай бұрын

It feels like for the most part the academy doesn't like giving the bigger awards to sci-fi movies. Sci-fi films usually pick up the more "technical" awards. Editing, visual effects, sound design, and then maybe production design. Out of all the Oscar winners/nominees there's not a lot of sci-fi movies that take home Best Picture, Cinematography, Best Director.

@adityabhattacharaya4044 3 жыл бұрын

This man has a very profound visual literacy. His works are visually stunning. Love his cinematography. I wish to meet a friend who's works are heavily inspired by him.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! We'll soon hear from many that their favorite cinematographer and inspiration comes from Hoyte

@MattAitia 3 жыл бұрын

Hoyte is so humbled and gives me hope as a DP! Thanks for putting this together

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

@elvismathew9614 3 жыл бұрын

Hoyte, Lubinski, Deakins are the 3 kings of Cinematography.

@Winduct 3 жыл бұрын

Lubezki

@soulstars7481 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Doyle is amazing... He has his own tune.... Same as pc shreeram

@orionv75 3 жыл бұрын

@@soulstars7481 while I love all the work of those mentioned above, Doyles work on Hero left me stunned at the cinema.

@foglias 2 жыл бұрын

Lubinski = Emmanuel Lubezki/Janusz Kaminski?

@hassancamara9175 3 жыл бұрын

He‘s certainly one of the best that the industry brought out in the last decade.

@flippert0 9 ай бұрын

"Let the right one in" is something Hoyte still should look at with pride.

@ghostviggen 3 ай бұрын

It was the movie that opened the door for him. I’m sure he has a special place for that movie.

@Dyzlegdyg 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so proud he attended film school in my city! Greetings from Łódź, Poland

@dallasdandigitalproduction393 Жыл бұрын

Hoyte is So relatable. I admire his craft and his humility. Bravo

@hwcentertainment 3 жыл бұрын

So inspiring, now I see that Cinematographers go through same pressure of expectations at every project.

@adichakravarty 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the Oscar!! Very, very well-deserved!

@cobymarcum1442 11 ай бұрын

One of the most inspiring videos on filmmaking I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing this. Thank you also to Hoyte for sharing your story. 👍

@AllThingsFilm1 11 ай бұрын

Wow. I love the work of Hoyte van Hoytema. After watching this, I realize how much I relate to his experience. Very inspirational.

@jothishprabu8 3 жыл бұрын

The Opening scene of Spectre is a Technical Marvel!

@sudershenstinson6307 3 жыл бұрын

That long shot is dope

@ieh6 3 жыл бұрын

Ending is so dope , i have seen nothing like it.

@Hectordirector 3 жыл бұрын

He is one of the greatest now

@storylitfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly inspiring, I admire his incredible work and his genuine honesty and modesty.

@rosebudkanebergman Жыл бұрын

The intro with the action shots is nice, but the quiet impact of the camera in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is Hoytema´s masterpiece.

@sollapse4595 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this interview of his eventual path towards discovering his passion. I can relate to the feeling he mentioned at 4:45.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Totally, I think a lot of people come up in many different ways, and it really doesn't have to be this one way to make it there. Also the fact that he is so honest and open about his struggles made these interviews amazing. Thanks for watching!

@sollapse4595 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlterCineYT Thank you for posting.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

@@sollapse4595 Just posted an extensive Bradford Young video, check that out as well!

@JuganautTimelapse 3 жыл бұрын

A really inspirational insight. This was 10mins worth watching. Inspired.

@arindamchatterjee1145 3 жыл бұрын

Hoytema and Roger Deakins both are ultra legends.

@benjamincorteslyon6777 3 жыл бұрын

Looking to Roger Deakins, I can see his thought like "I feel the same"

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

It seems they do think alike in many ways from seeing their interactions together. Especially when it comes to the film VS digital discussion, they were the only ones comfortable saying they'll shoot on anything

@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa74 3 жыл бұрын

I respect them both so much 😍🤩😮

@crweewrc1388 11 ай бұрын

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa74 Same!

@sca8217 9 ай бұрын

I know nothing about cinematography. But to see Hoytema's work in Oppenheimer was the equivalent of seeing an beautifully oil portrait. Each shot was not necessarily accurately focused, nor was there a lot of camera movement. But the lighting, arrangement and confident persistence of each shot was the equivalent of a confident brush stroke, hundreds of which make a beautiful portrait.

@sebastt1759 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this kind of videos, thank you so much!

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you got some value from this! Will definitely have more great content like this in the future :)

@eastcamp_ 11 ай бұрын

6:13! I think everyone in that room felt this as this is something every succesful person or someone focused on self-growth knows

@aravinndsingh1 3 жыл бұрын

It would be v interesting if someone asks him how he got introduced to Nolan and how he landed his first big film. Because here, getting great projects/scripts is what makes the cinematographer shine out from the others. And almost everytime there will be someone who would influence a director against hiring us.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Hoyte actually mentioned the story of how he met Nolan many times, we just left it out because it got a little too long. The short story is that Nolan's DP Wally Pfister wanted to pursue directing and Nolan was looking for a new DP. He started interviewing people and he wanted to meet Hoyte. After their meeting he got the call to shoot Interstellar

@aravinndsingh1 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlterCineYT wow thats great. Pardon my ignorance. Il probably watch those interviews then.. :) wally was a great cinematographer. His directorial debut was rather disappointing.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

@@aravinndsingh1 no worries! Yeah Wally was amazing, we'll see what happens with his career I guess. We'll likely do a video on him later

@jamiequinlan 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlterCineYT And how did he get thee interview with Nolan?

@prottentogo 6 ай бұрын

exactly. I don't understand the gap between sitting on the couch and not doing awesome stuff to getting a call from nolan. I mean that's the most interesting part which was kinda left out of this otherwise beautiful story. @@jamiequinlan

@nelwinrivera3446 Жыл бұрын

Hoyte is a certified legend one of the greatest cinematographers of all times

@rominaferreyrayromey5091 Жыл бұрын

He is so right about everything he says. Very warming.

@Orion225 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this i wanna be a cinematographer.

@JoaoSilva22222 11 ай бұрын

I love those down to earth docs and cuts about the movies craftmen. They seem to detach from the Hollywoodian excess.

@tallcorbs 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks dudes! Words that should become a creative mantra for a lot of us.

@life-tainment6666 3 жыл бұрын

This man is an example of belief of "I Can".

@sakshamrao6581 Жыл бұрын

His cinematography in Oppenheimer was astounding

@s.ebright7620 3 ай бұрын

what an inspring story! great talent remains hidden in many individuals; thankfully, Hoyte is recognized now.

@Micksowagger 3 жыл бұрын

An absolutely brilliant artist.

@coleurs Жыл бұрын

Met him one time he's really down to earth and humble.

@fledits Жыл бұрын

So great to have someone from my country to look up to

@Leotique 3 жыл бұрын

loved him since HER

@Beraksekebon21 3 жыл бұрын

Loved him because of Her

@NostalgiNorden 3 жыл бұрын

Loved him since The Laserman

@vladimirhorowitz 3 жыл бұрын

Hoyte is a great artist and seems like a really cool dude. Would love to meet him or work with him at some point.

@justinmabry711 9 ай бұрын

I met Hoyte on NOPE he was such a nice humble guy. Everyone was excited he was there.

@senshai1267 3 жыл бұрын

Give this man all the awards ...I mean I don't care, this man is legend .

@Santafefashionweek 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous, thank you for sharing

@RickJoaquim 3 жыл бұрын

These are great - Keep them coming :)

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! Will do, next one should be super useful :)

@ai-man212 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work and story.

@Rwienemann2944 3 жыл бұрын

His Style is beautifull! And Tenet is his most beautifull movie

@Flushmaster0312 Жыл бұрын

After watching "Her" I had to figure out who was doing the cinematography. His best work so far.

@mainmaines 3 жыл бұрын

Needed this.

@hyperborea7202 3 жыл бұрын

Rooting for this guy

@xdraog 3 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful

@lightyearsawaythejourneyaf6144 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your informative interview. It encourages people to fulfill their dreams, no matter what age you are, because creative ideas are always the beginning of something big. thanks for your inspiration👩‍🚀🚀

@rushabhjain 2 жыл бұрын

I admire him so much ❤️❤️

@BigTrixxx 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, so much to be learned and almost really applicable to everyone who has aspirations to do great(er) things, not matter their field of specialty, especially late bloomers ;-) Definitely subbed!!! 👍

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this, and welcome to the family :) We have lots of great content in the making!

@AbdulQadir-dc8se 3 жыл бұрын

Plz show the footage of the discussion as well, its difficult for us to know who is talking

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Most of this is from a podcast and was audio only, so there were no footage available.

@meditaion-bv5zz Жыл бұрын

Connections hands down most important for getting the opportunities!

@nemanjalazic7383 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Greetings from Austria

@devendrapisda3528 3 жыл бұрын

I thank you for this

@sufjanfloofens 3 жыл бұрын

Really well edited video to add to what everyone said already down here!

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Linus!

@Bizarro69 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@prashanthb6521 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome guy. My thinking process is a bit similar.

@houseofvalue 3 жыл бұрын

VERY DOPE ! thank you sir for sharing. And cheers from chocolate country Switzerland.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

@whatsgoingon7970 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Keep going...

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do :)

@abroadscape2204 3 жыл бұрын

I am genuinely stuned by the quality of the content you put together. Hat off 🤯

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it :)

@eddieloius4592 3 жыл бұрын

He makes great use of IMAX Equipment!

@FrancescoAltamura 3 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring, but read all the comments with different people that are and were in the same problem it's both reassuring and worrying. Reassuring because I'm not alone, worrying because this field it's very competitive and it's tough to show that your talent can come out.

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's an extremely difficult profession but definitely rewarding. Not everyone necessarily needs to be filming feature films, and is unlikely that we all will, but there's lots of demand for DPs on many other jobs and that's something a lot of people can definitely do. Like Hoyte said just keep shooting and being as proactive as possible!

@dionoliveira4058 Жыл бұрын

i often feel this way, and find when i keep it simple, apply fundamentals and feel it my ability to connect comes alive.

@pupkid8613 11 ай бұрын

Nope should have got the cinematography Oscar. Amazing work.

@vloggggggg6836 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@cobyhizkiya3756 2 жыл бұрын

Super special 💎🐐🦅

@karthikkanapuram3698 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@directormattoliveira 3 жыл бұрын

Legend!!

@dejiomoloja4262 3 жыл бұрын

Inspirational

@NIKONGUY1960 3 жыл бұрын

Like others here, I’m slowly coming on line, figuring things out as I go along.

@prottentogo 6 ай бұрын

I can totally relate with sitting on that couch. What I'd like to understand is how he got his first gig while doing that.

@whengrapespop5728 5 ай бұрын

He explained it in the video. “A friend of mine”, which is how it mostly is in the industry; networking, connections, etc. His second gig was my teacher/mentor’s movie, also in Norway, and then she recommended him forward, and so on.

@contentcreation57 2 жыл бұрын

you can watch it three times, every line is life changer

@saunaboi5866 3 жыл бұрын

he would make a great director

@DavidJReidOFFICIAL 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring

@aryxntiwxri 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@sleuthentertainment5872 3 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to have his final luck. Because I am making home-made and low-budget films during one decade (since I was 17 years old....) and I am still waiting for the big step Well, like him...someday will happen.....

@NoSuRReNDeR001 2 жыл бұрын

my road is similar ... I need my Norway movie now

@Rustincohle88 4 ай бұрын

Hoyte is Oscar winner now

@boyangirginov6043 11 ай бұрын

Never give up on your dreams...and one day they will come true!

@FILMFRAT 3 жыл бұрын

Hey really love your content this is amazing. What is your preferred camera you use for videomaking , I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different ways in telling stories through film!

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We generally use ARRI Alexa Mini's or RED Dragon's at the moment!

@5thingstoday527 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please share which artist composed that background score at 0:28

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

That amazing score is by Kevin Graham - 'Fallen' (From Artlist)

@simarjitkaur3411 3 жыл бұрын

Inspired

@FAKEtrailers2 3 жыл бұрын

6:28 i didnt know they used actual space ships! cool

@davidle4936 3 жыл бұрын

Because Christopher Nolan had a thing for practical effects!

@matthewboyd4638 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a link to this entire round table discussion?

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the link is in the description here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5yWrb2ItZy8l3k.html

@magnuskallas 3 жыл бұрын

My idol.

@grgfrais1866 4 ай бұрын

This guy is a fucking genius.

@whengrapespop5728 5 ай бұрын

His second movie was written, directed and produced by my previous teacher/mentor.

@BobMcRoberts1991 Жыл бұрын

one of my favorite DP's. Hoping he gets nominated for NOPE.

@elvismathew9614 3 жыл бұрын

Can somebody tell me where is the soundtrack from?(The calm music at the end)

@AlterCineYT 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go! Washed Away Ambient Version - David James Terry

@elvismathew9614 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlterCineYT Hey thanks!😌

@hugomalpeyre Жыл бұрын

that makes me feel good about smoking cigarettes in my bedroom while being unemployed ; now I'm confident after listening to him that I'm gonna make it happen (just tell me when)