{"id":169287,"date":"2022-06-06T14:21:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T19:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=169287"},"modified":"2022-06-06T14:30:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T19:30:36","slug":"robert-eggers-the-northman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/robert-eggers-the-northman\/","title":{"rendered":"How Robert Eggers Handled the Filming of The Northman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-out-these-camera-movement-tips-and-tricks-from-director-robert-eggers-and-producer-actor-alexander-skarsgard\"><span id=\"check-out-these-camera-movement-tips-and-tricks-from-director-robert-eggers-and-producer-actor-alexander-skarsgard\">Check out these camera movement tips and tricks from Director Robert Eggers and Producer\/actor Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may now be buried under headlines from summer blockbusters, one of the year&#8217;s best films might be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm3211470\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Robert Eggers<\/a>&#8216; epic historical film <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11138512\/?ref_=ttco_co_tt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Northman<\/a><\/em>. Starring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0002907\/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd<\/a> and based on the medieval Scandinavian legend <em>Amleth<\/em>, this Viking-era film might be best classified as an indie thriller. It features some of the most fascinating acting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/breaking-the-4th-wall-in-creative-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">storytelling<\/a> of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oMSdFM12hOw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It also was one of the most innovative films in terms of how Eggers\u2014an indie filmmaker with some specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/icontent-creator-starter-kit-folk-horror-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">folk horror<\/a> roots\u2014was able to bring audiences into this epic world of Vikings, murders, pillaging, and revenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore how Eggers and Skarsg\u00e5rd were able to handle their camera coordination and choreography in one of the best scenes of the film with this cool behind-the-scenes featurette . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-the-scene-with-static-shots\"><span id=\"setting-the-scene-with-static-shots\">Setting the Scene with Static Shots<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wiok2I3al7E?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as you can see in the anatomy of a scene-style breakdown in the video above by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/VanityFair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Vanity Fair<\/em><\/a>, there&#8217;s a lot of information to dissect, which Eggers and Skarsg\u00e5rd discuss. However, while they give some fascinating insights into the fonts, spellings, and titles, we&#8217;ll focus on this pivotal long-take action sequence which they begin to discuss around the three-minute mark of the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In it, we&#8217;re introduced to the next chapter of the film, which re-introduces the audience to Skarsg\u00e5rd&#8217;s hero character several years in the future. The scene begins with a static shot of the banks of a peaceful and serene flowing river. The shot holds for quite some time in the theatrical experience, putting the audience slightly at unease as they anticipate what might come next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggers&#8217; also cast an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/when-and-why-film-at-12k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">interesting framing<\/a>, creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/paul-thomas-anderson-frames-within-frames\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">frame-within-a-frame<\/a> as the audience&#8217;s focus is drawn into this window, anticipating what it might reveal. This leads us into the action and motion contained within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-putting-the-camera-into-motion\"><span id=\"putting-the-camera-into-motion\">Putting the Camera into Motion<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oiFSUmRsJBs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As Eggers and Skarsg\u00e5rd discuss, the timing of a shot like this\u2014even from its original static standpoint\u2014is quite challenging to pull off. However, it becomes even trickier as Eggers elects to put the camera into motion as we (the audience) begin to follow along after the boat as it passes across the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggers has a knack for informed filmmaking, which he developed in his A24 breakout folk horror hit <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4263482\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Witch<\/a><\/em> and developed even further in his follow-up <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/recreating-the-look-of-the-lighthouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Lighthouse<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These films are stellar examples of motivated camera work as his lens\u2014even when static\u2014is always leading the viewer to anticipate the move or action that it will catch next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scene in particular is an excellent example of how a filmmaker can offer a piece of visual information to entice the viewer, then follow up on the enticement by giving the audience what they want\u2014which is to see more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This camera move is also quite difficult. Not only have we established the ground in front of the camera (so it can&#8217;t be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/agito-electronic-dolly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">dolly track<\/a>), but we also seem to float over across the bank and through the air as we go from the land onto the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-working-with-historically-accurate-props\"><span id=\"working-with-historically-accurate-props\">Working with Historically Accurate Props<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/musicartsculture_movies2-1-b47aea98808bdafc.jpeg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Epic fight scene in <\/em>The Northman<em> starring Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusfeatures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Focus Features<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This sequence is fascinating to explore as Eggers and Skarsg\u00e5rd share more information about just how much thought and effort they put into striving for historical accuracy in the film. Not only are the boats in the film recreated relics of the past, but every piece of the costumes, props, and sets were also created (or sometimes even borrowed from museums) to be as historically accurate as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is quite helpful for world immersion and fascinating for audiences with an interest in history, it&#8217;s indeed quite problematic at times for modern filmmaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the duo discussed, it required a great deal of effort to time this sequence out so that the boats are passing in just the right time and speed in coordination with the camera moves\u2014and without many of the prosthetic elements you might find on other sets to &#8220;cheat&#8221; the shots with unrealistic objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choreography-and-action\"><span id=\"choreography-and-action\">Choreography and Action<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"431\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?w=1024\" alt=\"Alexander Skarsgard rowing on viking boat\" class=\"wp-image-169631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=300,126 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=768,324 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=1024,431 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=1536,647 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=277,117 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=359,151 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=543,229 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=865,364 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=994,419 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=560,236 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alexander-Skarsgard.jpeg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Beautifully choreographed and lit. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusfeatures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Focus Features<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The shot is made even harder still as Eggers and Skarsg\u00e5rd chose to continue to build to the scene by adding choreographed action to the sequence to further immerse the audience into this world. For a shot that started from a quiet and still picturesque river bank, we&#8217;ve now traveled right into the heart of the action as we, too, are voyagers on this murderous Viking boat. Eggers mentions this scene was particularly difficult to score because of the pacing of the scene that follows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s fun to hear Eggers and Skarsg\u00e5rd talk and joke about the choreography. It takes a good deal of planning and timing to pull off what ultimately became precision dance moves, as the actors must play dual roles of performers in addition to actual rowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/reed-morano-cinematography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">camera itself is also a character<\/a> in the scene, which requires all the mechanics and crew members to move in coordination with the rest of the scene elements to create an active and realistic shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-your-own-camera-work\"><span id=\"tips-for-your-own-camera-work\">Tips for Your Own Camera Work<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yWES59EoE-k?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, while it&#8217;s quite entertaining to watch Eggers and Skarsg\u00e5rd break down one of their favorite scenes from the film, it&#8217;s genuinely a masterclass to put your camera into motion in your own film projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When first starting in film, it might feel more natural to just run around handheld to get whatever shot you want. However, as you begin to learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/youtubers-for-creative-cinematography-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">basics of cinematography<\/a> and start understanding the myriad of principles behind even a static <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-tips-keeping-tripod-shots-stable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">tripod shot<\/a>, you&#8217;ll realize there are more techniques behind putting a camera into a smooth control circuit than you thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should also lead you to constantly question what you&#8217;re trying to achieve with any camera shot or sequence. Are you trying to draw the audience deeper into the river of your story? Or do you want them to feel like they&#8217;re watching from the shore?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These decisions can help define how much time and resources you might want to put into a complex shot like this, versus a safer one from the riverbank. Plus, you&#8217;ll learn just how a shot with a good deal of focus and work can be beneficial to your story overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these additional articles below for more filmmaking tricks and tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/bring-your-storyboards-to-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Actually Bring Your Storyboards to Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-preparation-tips-directing-your-next-commercial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Preparation Tips for Directing Your Next Commercial<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-tools-mount-camera-vertically\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Your New Best Friend: 5 Tools to Mount Your Camera Vertically<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/favorite-focal-lengths-of-famous-film-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Favorite Focal Lengths of Famous Directors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/understanding-filmmaking-camera-movement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Which Camera Movement Should You Use \u2014 and When and Why?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cover image via Aidan Monaghan \/ <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusfeatures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Focus Features<\/a><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out these camera movement tips and tricks from Director Robert Eggers and Producer\/actor Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":169633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[79],"tags":[536],"class_list":["post-class-post-169287","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-inspiration","post-class-tag-filmmaking"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v21.5) - 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