How Mamoru Hosoda Uses Camera Movements

Yeah, yeah, there's no camera in anime, but for the lack of a better term "camera movement" is what we have. We've seen it all before, but that doesn't mean there isn't a time and place to use them. Hosoda knows when to.

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Ubugoe by Takagi Masakatsu
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The Worst Guys by Childish Gambino
Tane Me Mi Takagi Masakatsu
Atarashii Asa by Takagi Masakatsu
Okaasan no Uta by Takagi Masakatsu

[ionbarbueremia]

you kinda feel like the every frame a painting of the anime community

[OtakuVs]

That...fucking...ending shot... ;-; well done Matt... You win!! Man I think your video has cemented it! Hosoda is bae!

[CARBNMNXD]

In case people don't know the anime films shown they are: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, and The Boy and the Beast.

[lovepotionsinc]

I'm a fan of anime and I've never been able to understand why anime is such an underrated medium. There's so much to appreciate, but apparently, it's so hard to get over the fact that these are "cartoons". Thank you, RCAnime, for shining a light on the artform for anime fans and non-enthusiasts alike.

[punch_ace]

I love how at the end he pans to his end credit type things

[henriiez]

It's so very refreshing to hear the views of someone that isn't just simply a casual viewer, a hobbyist or an enthusiast of anime talk about the medium. The things we focus on from the story's, character's, animation quality and design's, soundtrack's, seiyuu's and enjoyment's point-of-view I feel are never this focused nor explained or even noticed most of the time.

People who read and write stories will more clearly spot and ponder about aspects relating. People who imagine characters and spot themselves into other's shoes are more easily able to see the world that other's live in. People who draw and design characters, backgrounds and the world will understand what colours and level of shading needed within a certain frame. People who listen to music and compose it will be able to hear and understand the hardwork to create such a magnificent track with embodies certain emotions. People who sing or use their voice will know how hard it is to alter the voice to produce different pitches and noises which in-turn help convey emotions of characters. And enjoyment simply stems from one or more of these aspects that we are able to pick up and if we aren't, some might seek to find out what other's have found that we have missed.

So, thanks for spending your time to understand and enjoy these things, and mostly share them with us. :)

[Ranko_oo]

I love the way you write, talk and how you make the illustrations fit perfectly with the meaning of your words.
It's deep and thoughtfull but humble.

Thanks !

[SchmitzCinemaStudies]

I've noticed that Hosoda is a big fan of horizontal tracking shots. There's at least one standout shot like that in every one of his films (Makoto running, the family mourning the grandma's death, the drifting between classrooms as Ame and Yuki grow up, etc).

I was sure when you were talking about him not moving the camera, you were going to talk about Makoto's first intentional time leap, where she walks up the hill and the shot stays still for a long time before she comes back into frame running down the hill. I've always considered that to be one of my favorite shots from his films because of how gutsy it is to do that.

[Shippoyasha]

You're definitely one of my favorite anime analysis creators nowadays. I really dig your sense of optimism and appreciation for the artistry involved in the craft! I really wish more anime fans appreciate the wonders of animation creation.

[veroniksalvi]

Thank you, I never thought that I would find someone with the same passion and the same way of watching animated films.

[gokucrazy]

I really wish live film makers would more frequently employ a lot of these techniques. Many films nowadays just do things for wow factor or to make things impressive but they lack intentional storytelling and through the camera. You can see the intentionality behind many of Hosoda' s shots, choosing to move in ways that benefit the story.

[nicholasvanburen]

I'm a film student at the moment and this has given me a lot to think about in terms of how I view cinematography. Thanks for sharing

[smcdonough]

This is really great stuff. I love Hosoda's work, and I agree with you about "one of the greatest scenes of all time". That scene makes me cry so much. It's so beautiful.

[kissmyasthma]

I kinda feel like you're the voice our anime community doesn't deserve, keep up the great work though :')

[Beeeplaty]

I like the way you edit your videos like short stories. The ending is always really fluid.

[YourWeirdoMJ]

this makes me feel a way i can’t explain

[kyomaryo]

thank you for starting the video with the wolf children intro, i love the movie so much i get a smile and a chill down the spin everytime i hear it and remember hana waking up in the field as the movie starts. thankyou

[pimleentjens]

thank you for making the content that you do.

[tarokwtf]

you're, no doubt, the best anime channel i know.
Your videos are educative and interesting, also, beautiful, really well narrated, and with an almost perfect edition.
keep on dooing your work because is incredible! I love your videos!

[eclipsesonic]

Great video! Being a huge fan of Mamoru Hosoda, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I think you pointed out a very important aspect of good film-making, namely how camera movements can really affect how a scene plays out emotionally. I have noticed Hosoda's style of steady and slow camera movements and I think he does it to marvellous effect as it lets you soak in the mood that the characters are feeling as well as immersing you into the atmosphere and settings, something that a lot of films nowadays are lacking.