The Making of Joker with Cinematographer Lawrence Sher, ASC

Joker cinematographer Lawrence Sher, ASC visits the historic ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood to discuss his work on the critically acclaimed psychological thriller.

Producer / Editor: Samantha Dillard
Producer: David E. Williams
Interviewer: Jim Hemphill
Cinematographer: Dennis Flippin
Location Sound Recordist: Ricardo Mejia
Special Thanks: Lawrence Sher, ASC; Warner Bros. Pictures; Rachel Aberly; Gabriella Belzer; Brian Golding
Shot on location at the ASC Clubhouse in Los Angeles, CA

Joker
Footage property and courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Score Composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir
Unit Photography by Niko Tavernise
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

The Hangover
Footage Property of Warner Bros. Pictures

Old School
Footage property of DreamWorks Pictures

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Footage Property of NBC Studios

Additional Music
"Rock and Roll"
Property of Bell

"Live! with Murray Franklin Theme"
Ellis Drane and his Jazz Orchestra

"Algorithms ", "The Chorus Ceases", "Elipsis", "Illustrated Novel", "Moonrise", "Negentropy"
Podington Bear

[ethanjen]

This movie is such a masterpiece. I literally could not speak for an hour after seeing it in the theater.

[Oswald_Thatendswald]

This is one of those classic masterpiece movies that I really don't want them to make a sequel for but I really really want to see a sequel for.

[ralph]

It's absolutely overwhelming when you see how much technical and artistic input goes into making a movie.

[angellacanfora]

At the end of the film, I sat there in the theater, stunned and speechless. I felt like I'd witnessed something truly special. I've since seen it 3 more times and that feeling has only gotten stronger. It's more than just a genius movie - it's an experience!

[S.A.N.]

This film really is a masterpiece. Thank you Larry, Todd, and Joaquin! This is easy the best movie of the year, and one of my favorite films period! It actually might be my favorite.

[si]

I’ve never watched a movie that I can’t stop thinking about to this level. It was really something special.

I’ve watched it 4 times, still want to watch it again and I’ve watched lots of videos like this. And I still don’t know why

[AyeAyeRon]

The cinematography was amazing. The dancing in the bathroom after the three murders because he’s transforming into Joker. One of my favorite parts will always be after he kills Murray he laughs for the first time with no pain. Absolute genius acting by Joaquin all the way through.

[xinastella]

I understand this is too much info but I humbly wanted to share this. Before my older brother’s passing he said “let’s watch the joker, you’ll understand how I feel” & my heart aches in so many ways I wish I could take away his pain sucks knowing that you can put in so much work & effort into someone to be happy & have faith that there is good people out here just for another human being to ruin it for you within seconds. Amazing movie with a powerful message & I’m just glad he came to me to speak out 💚 if you guys ever feel that way I promise someone out there is listening! Amazing movie, amazing piece & I can seriously watch this history behind it all day everyday!

[OpheliaDarkling]

It's been over 3 months since I saw this movie the the theater & I'm still obsessed with every single aspect of it. Great interview with so much technical info to soak in. Such a fantastic job Mr. Sher did on this. Looking forward to his future works. Hope he rakes in many awards..fingers crossed for an Oscar or at the very least, the nomination.

[koninginvictoria]

Thanks for this beautiful film. Just saw it for the 4th time in Amsterdam. The theater was sold out, and it’s been out for 3 months. Joker is still getting lots of love in Europe.

[davids]

It's shit like this that makes me love the internet - being able to just see how things are done at the click of a button. Awesome video, thanks for the

[banjarqueenee]

I was speechless after I watched this film. It is a magnificent work of art.

[sign]

What’s so great about these filmmakers is that they care for the craft, using cinematic techniques and giving a lot of care to the filming even when it’s a comedy like The Hangover. They care about the process, the product they are delivering...they can be trusted to handle your film or script with care. True artists.

[ChannelProductions]

This was a really good interview. Deserves more views for sure.

[forevermetal]

The artist is everywhere...in front of the camera, behind and everywhere surrounding. The artist in ALL these people participating in their own capacity, is what creates, and ultimately, the final product is over the top Beautiful and indeed something to be extremely proud of. Thank ALL OF YOU for this amazing movie.🤘

[hectorcastro]

So much value in this interview. Could watch a full hour of this and would never lose focus

[SouthernSkeptic]

This movie is beautiful to watch. Stunning.

[bigyote]

A true masterpiece... deserves Best Picture and Best Actor at a minimum, but I don't think the Academy has the balls to vote it in as Best Picture. Greatest movie in 10+ years!

[Professorkenneth]

Hes brilliant 👍🏻 very cool man, he's one of my favourites. His work on joker 1 and 2 was shot beautifully..smh..in joker 2 the end when arthur is put in the backseat of the car, that whole ONE, shot, was absolutely amazing. And the bathroom scene in joker was amazing with everything, Joaquin and hildur's music 👍🏻💯 that film is a masterpiece. Did Larry get a nod for the oscars? I forgot. Another brilliant film with great Cinematography....

The crow (94) (Dariusz Wolski) is brilliant as well. Almost black and white like the graphic novel..same with the film sev7en David Fincher and Darius khondji made a great film with colour. I use this same concept with my art and comicbook/graphic novel 👍🏻💯

Black and white on certain films, is always the best and my favourite. This scene Lawrence was explaining about arthur when he went into the fridge, looked really sick.

Anytime I watch the Crow, Batman 89, those old comic book films, even 7 i watch in Black and white... I love the noir look. Makes the film(s) look and feel more intense. Lawrence is very inspiring.

[vanillabuzz]

Literally a masterpiece. A film that left me breathless and with goosebumps. Amazing.