Interview with Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese and James Cameron in an interview with THR resource discussing the film "Hugo", demonstrated at a private screening in the cinema DGA Theater in Los Angeles and talked about the importance of stereoscopic format.
- Marty, this is your first experience with a stereoscope. How do you use 3D to make the "Hugo" more interesting?
Martin Scorsese: I understand that the staging of our story requests the use of space and depth elements. I had to work with the mechanism of 3D, which creates more than just an image - films, which unite the people. The images that appear on the screen disappear, but the emotional impact they make on the audience, remains.
James Cameron: I think the movie was very emotional.
Martin Scorsese: In addition to 3D, which I really liked - this flying everywhere camera - I was trying to move the viewer in the world invented by us, and above all - the children. When every morning on the floor, I met with my young actors, the first thing I did was hugged and kissed them. And I really wanted the audience to experience the same feeling.
- Do you think that 3D will bring the viewer to what is happening on-screen action?
Martin Scorsese: Yes, we have investigated this aspect by asking: "What are the advantages of stereoscopic version?"
James Cameron (referring to Martin Scorsese): Pay attention to the fact that you favorably took the idea of 3D on an intuitive level. You learned the process of shooting and said, "Oh, I can do this and that alone." You do not have to wait for 3D-specialist, who would have tried to explain that in your power, and that - no.
- Jim, in your opinion, were there moments in the film, which benefited from 3D?
James Cameron: Do not share the film and its format. Of course, this story took a master like Martin Scorsese, working in 3D. It is noteworthy that this story is in some measure destroyed the myth that invented exclusively for 3D high-budget commercial films. With stereoscopy, we are winning in color, composition, camera work, acting. In all.
Martin Scorsese: I think a big mistake to have become fashionable assertion that 3D - a trick bag of tricks. You have to understand that when a director before the first image of the future starts to look like the movie, he realizes that the audience will want to get sound, color, large screen depth. Two films of the Lumiere brothers were stereoscopic.
James Cameron (referring to Martin Scorsese): Your film is about the earliest days of cinema magic. The connecting link is the message. Sitting in the theater, imbued with a sense of mystery. In general, you just incredibly managed to complete your amazing series of original films.
Martin Scorsese: Either way, they would come up with 3D.
James Cameron: Can you imagine Méliès digital gadgets? The guy would have gone mad with joy.
Martin Scorsese: Well, he was a genius and true magician. He understood that this is an illusion. And then he learned to use it in a movie.
James Cameron: It's all a fraud.
Martin Scorsese: Fraud.
- In your opinion, "Hugo" serves as a good example for filmmakers who doubt that 3D is suitable for this genre?
James Cameron: I have been firmer, that doubts about the use of stereoscopy for drama are unfounded. People automatically think that is good only for a 3D shooter and science fiction. And when suddenly a genius, like Marty, takes a similar film, unnecessary stereotypes in the minds of Hollywood bosses can be broken.
Martin Scorsese: Any story is worth stereoscopy. I'm serious. Shakespeare in 3D. Studio Time Warner should convert "In the case of murder, dial" M "in the three-dimensional image. This will only increase the drama of the picture.
- Can other filmmakers get for themselves something to note, guided by your experience?
James Cameron: I can tell you personally about my reaction to this. The fascinating film has made a great director, who applied all the latest technical innovations related to 3D. We will all need to focus and prepare to conduct long conversations about 3D.
Martin Scorsese: I like 3D! This format gives us a delightful opportunity for creativity. All aboard!