Jack Langlois // Cinematographer

Written By Hannah Driscoll
 

Deep dive with us into two John Wick car scenes that perfectly bookend John Wick one. Start with the airport tarmac scene, then jump to the final showdown scene to compare. We discuss lenses, color temps, rodeo driving, and much more. Happy listening!

QUICK FACTS

Airport tarmac scene start and end times:

START TIME: 12:21

END TIME: 13:29

Final showdown “rodeo” scene start and end times:

START TIME: 01:25:04

END TIME: 01:28:49

GUEST SPEAKER

Jack Langlois is a Los Angeles based cinematographer. We met on an independent feature a few years ago called Lost Transmissions, and have been hanging ever since.

In this episode’s scene breakdown, Jack and I compare these two driving scenes, discuss the tiniest of details in each, and much more.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

  • the symbolism of the book the guard is reading

  • the choice and resulting effect of the different types of lenses used

  • why shot size and camera placement matters

  • the importance of an establishing shot

  • comparing John’s relationship to his car like a cowboy to his horse

HOW TO FIND JACK

Website: HERE

IG: HERE

IMDb: HERE

Hire him: HERE

Thanks for listening, and let me know what part of this episode was your favorite.

Be seeing you.

 
Hannah Driscoll
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