Roger Deakins & Denis Villeneuve: Why This Is Their Best Shot | A Cinematography Video Essay

Опубликовано: 30 Апрель 2026
на канале: Patrick Tomasso

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In this video we examine how Denis Villeneuve and Roger Deakins utilize insert shots to convey tension, mood, and an uneasy feeling in their films. We specifically look at one scene from PRISONERS starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman. A shot that in my opinion is the best shot by Roger Deakins and Denis Villeneuve.

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00:00 - Intro Thesis
00:44 - Denis Villeneuve & Prisoners
01:28 - Example One
02:19 - The Best Shot
02:53 - Why It’s The Best
03:28 - James Deakins Soundbite
04:01 - Sponsor
05:00 - SICARIO
05:35 - Josh Brolin Soundbite
06:02 - DUNE
06:31 - My Practical Example
07:09 - Short Film Example
08:42 - What I Learned
10:17 - Gear I Used
11:03 - Free Pizza

Films Mentioned:
ZODIAC - David Fincher
SE7EN - David Fincher
THE BIG LEWBOWSKI - The Coen Brothers
PULP FICTION - Quentin Tarantino
PRISONERS - Denis Villeneuve
SICARIO - Denis Villeneuve
ARRIVAL - Denis Villeneuve
DUNE - Denis Villeneuve