The Morning Watch: ‘Joker’ Cinematography Explained, VFX Artists React To ‘Children Of Men’ & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, learn about the creative decisions behind the cinematography for the box office sensationJoker. Plus, watch as visual effects artists react toLawnmower Man, Godzilla(1998),Children of Men, and others. And finally, listen asAvengers: EndgameandDark WatersstarMark Ruffalobreaks down the most memorable characters from his career.
First up,Jokeris the surprise box office sensation of 2019, and there’s a lot of awards buzz behind the DC Comics origin story for Batman’s most notorious villain. Adding to the awards season campaign,JokercinematographerLawrence Sher(The Hangover, Garden State) talks about his use of color, saturation, light and more in trying to create a certain mood and style for this dark comic book movie.
Next, the VFX artists over atCorridor Crewhave some fun laughing at the computer animation used inLawnmower Man, give some surprising kudos to the visual effects of the 1998 remake ofGodzilla, and look in awe at a certain sequence fromChildren of Men. There are some enlightening observations made here that give you a deeper understanding of the art of visual effects.
Finally, Mark Ruffalo is having a good year by starring in the highest grossing movie of all-time,Avengers: Endgame, as well as getting some Oscar buzz in the Lead Actor category withDark Waters. So there’s no better time for him to provide a career breakdown forGQby looking at some of his most memorable characters over the years, includingSpotlight, Shutter Island, 13 Going on 30, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Zodiac, andThe Kids are Alright.
