Learn as Roland Emmerich Breaks Down Some of His Most Iconic Scenes
Some men just want to watch the world burn.
I will always rally to support original filmmakers. With the world relying so much on intellectual property, it’s so much fun to see people like Roland Emmerich putting it all on the line for original stories. Especially ones that go big.
In this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” Emmerich breaks down scenes he’s directed throughout his film career, including science-fiction classics Stargate, Independence Day, and his newest original venture, Moonfall.
Check it out and let’s talk after.
Learn as Roland Emmerich Breaks Down Some of His Most Iconic Scenes
Emmerich is one of the best directors at using practical effects on a big scale. He started with Stargate, where they actually used water to create the effects at the center of the portal. When water didn’t work for the straight angle, he adopted one of the first digital shots. That’s sort of been the story of his career and his biggest lesson in filmmaking—be daring, but be willing to adapt when necessary.