Mini bio 1 daniel kleinman is a prolific british television commercial and music video director who has designed several title sequences for the james bond film series. I especially like the moment at the end of the casino royale titles when daniel craig walks towards the camera and stares right at you. Daniel kleinman born 23 december 1955 is a british television commercial and music video director who has designed every title sequence for the james bond series of films since goldeneye 1995, with the exception of quantum of solace 2008 which was. The 2015 release of sam mendes spectre marked another winning collaboration between framestore and daniel kleinman, who brought together their years of past experience on bond to create yet another stunning title sequence for the franchise. The interview took place soon after the uk release of skyfall, but interestingly he says the perfect title sequence has to have the gunbarrel. Daniel kleinman interview the official james bond 007 website. Im a big fan of his work in the brosnan movies and casino royale, i believe is the best title sequence for any bond movie. Daniel kleinman already has appeared on this list for goldeneye, and he came up with another top opening title sequence with casino royale. Based on the book by graham greene, directed by otto preminger, starring nicol. Daniel kleinman directs the title sequence in spectre 2015 this will be his 007th time to direct bond title sequence. Daniel kleinman back for bond 25 the james bond dossier. Since then, he has directed more than 100 videos for artists such as zz top, fleetwood mac, prince, and madonna. As did fan favorite daniel craig for his fourth superb outing as 007.
Daniel kleinman talks about how he goes about creating the title sequences for the james bond films, including the elements that must be. Jul 7, 2014 daniel kleinman skyfall sam mendes, 2012 stay safe and healthy. Producing the opening title sequences for the bond movies involves beautiful women, international film stars, highend graphics and photographic technique, and will be seen by millions of adoring fans as part of a spectacularly successful blockbuster franchise. Saul bass, bill gold, robert brownjohn, wayne fitzgerald, daniel kleinman, maurice binder, pablo ferro. Maurice binder was succeeded by daniel kleinman as the title designer for 1995s goldeneye. Daniel kleinmans spectre opening title sequence press. Every bond movie immediately starts off with a thrilling opening action sequence, followed by a theme song to capture the mood.
Skyfall title sequence daniel kleinman video dailymotion. The james bond films have set moviemaking standards for action, adventure and have often been the first to pioneer new and fantastic. Mi6 compiles a comprehensive analysis of the 24 james bond title sequences by maurice binder, robert brownjohn, daniel kleinman and mk12 by mi6 staff. After maurice binders death in 1991, he was known the man responsible for transporting the classic james bond visual iconography into the 21st century. Its very early days for my process, there is no title or song as yet, but im already. Ben radatz, partner and creative director at design studio mk12, details the history of the james bond title sequence from maurice binder to robert brownjohn to mk12 and finally daniel kleinman, here interviewed about his involvement with the franchise famed british writer roald dahl recalls a meeting he once held with original bond producers cubby broccoli and harry. He was also title sequence designer for the james bond series of films from 1995s goldeneye until 2008. The opening title sequences for all 4 craig bond movies. Dec 5, 2012 casino royale title sequence designed by daniel kleinman. A lot changed when daniel craig was introduced in terms of.
That someone is daniel kleinman, a prominent director of commercials and music videos. Daniel took over the dream job of becoming the next bond title designer from veteran designer maurice binder with goldeneye in 1995. Apparently, kleinman wisely went back to the roots of the franchise and found an old first edition copy of the ian fleming book casino royale and based the sequence on its cover. Daniel danny kleinman is recognised as one of advertisings most established directors. Daniel kleinman is a british commercial and music video director and title sequence designer. For this project we were asked to make a james bond title sequence.
Clips from daniel kleinman s latest bond title sequence for the biggest and boldest 007 film to date, skyfall. Brosnan also arrives much like his predecessor, clad in a tux and wielding his pistol with one hand. Kleinman has directed title sequence of previous bond films. Daniel kleinman has designed the title sequence for every bond film since goldeneye with the exception of quantum of solace speaking recently to film journalist morten steingrimsen, who runs james bond norway, kleinman confirmed he is back for bond 25 in a post above on james bond norways instagram account, kleinman is quoted as saying. Daniel kleinman has confirmed that he will once again direct the title sequence for the new james bond film, spectre. James bond 007 news site with skyfall film coverage, discussion forums, podcast and indepth reports on everything related to ian flemings. Redshark news inside sonys made for bond tv advert. The worlds greatest spy returned to theaters last november in the edgy spectre. Daniel craigs performance in this title sequence ending with a final defiant stare into the lens is his absolute top performance as james bond, and in its own way matches up with any performance by sean connery, roger moore or any of the other bonds. Let the skyfall title sequence play on your computer. Music video and advertising director daniel kleinman has been creating the complex and abstract opening credit sequences for the james bond movies since 1995s goldeneye. Daniel kleinman, skyfalls title designer, explains how the credits sequence was created. Watch over 200 title sequences, video interviews with title designers, and in depth making of articles about the worlds most iconic main titles. Story behind sam smiths oscarnominated song writings.
British television commercial and music video director. Prior to bond, kleinman had directed music videos for artists such as madonna, fleetwood mac, paula abdul, simple minds, wang chung, adam ant and many others. Daniel kleinman interview the official james bond 007. James bond films art bibliographies cite this for me. Casino royale title sequence designed by daniel kleinman. Kleinman, who helmed the title sequence for the most recent bond adventure skyfall, entered the crosshairs of bond producers after helming a binderinspired music video for glady knights. Im interested to see what daniel kleinman can do this time around. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. What did you think of the title sequence by daniel kleinman in skyfall. Daniel kleinman on designing casino royales main title. Watch skyfall title sequence daniel kleinman reelgr on dailymotion. After graduating from hornsey art school, he began his career in the 80s as an illustrator, collaborating with music video directors. Daniel kleinman born 23 december 1955 is a british television commercial and music video director who has designed every title sequence for the james bond series of films since goldeneye 1995, with the exception of quantum of solace 2008 which was designed by the filmmaking and design collect.
In a recent interview featured on digit mag, daniel kleinman explains why he went for a new design for casino royale which specified no girls, but instead a harderedged approach. This style was reminiscent of a cartoon comic book style almost which is why it was different from all the drab boring older title sequences. The films title and subject matter were deciding factors in kleinmans approach to. Daniel kleinman directs the title sequence in spectre 2015. James bond title sequences mi6 compiles a comprehensive. The project had not yet been greenlit when the agency approached daniel kleinman, known for his work on james bond title sequences, with the intention of taking him on as a director. The best title sequences have always shown a creative twist on something thats plot relevant or at least a play on something in the film. Designed by title sequence artist daniel kleinman, goldeneyes cg gun barrel still pays homage to the original design, with the reflections in the barrel riffling mimicking those of the binder barrel. Daniel kleinman, skyfalls title designer, explains how the credits. Daniel kleinman born 23 december 1955 is a british television commercial and music video director who has designed every title sequence for the james.
I hope daniel kleinman does return, i like all his titles. Skyfall 2012 one of my favourite title sequences by daniel kleinman featuring a masterpiece by adele. I did the licence to kill music video for gladys knight which was a slight homage to the bond opening sequences, of which i was a great admirer. How james bonds gun barrel opening has changed in each era. Mi6 compiles a comprehensive analysis of the 24 james bond title sequences by maurice binder, robert brownjohn, daniel kleinman and. The films title and subject matter were deciding factors in kleinman s approach to the graphic elements. Daniel kleinman will design spectre main titles spectre. Daniel kleinman will direct the title sequence in spectre daniel kleinman. After looking over the concept pitch and a rough draft of the script, kleinman s immediate impressions were that the idea was fresh, an opportunity to try out. Daniel kleinman on designing casino royales main title sequence. Specifications of film and television title designers. Ben radatz, partner and creative director at design studio mk12, details the history of the james bond title sequence from maurice binder to robert brownjohn to mk12 and finally daniel kleinman, here interviewed about his involvement with the franchise famed british writer roald dahl recalls a meeting he once held with original bond producers cubby broccoli and. Kleinman, who helmed the title sequence for the most recent bond adventure skyfall, entered the crosshairs of bond producers after helming a.
The titles originated and directed by daniel and produced by rattling stick with post. I find it interesting and a tribute to daniel kleinman that my favorite title sequence of the series is set against my least favorite song. Daniel kleinman james bond just a few days after the uk world premiere of skyfall, we paid a visit to main title director daniel kleinman at the rattling stick offices in londons soho district. Daniel kleinman is a prolific british television commercial and music video director who has designed several title sequences for the james bond film series. It makes me remember how he got all that bad press while they were making the movie, but here he walks straight up and stares everyone down as if. The title sequence, designed by daniel kleinman, works in tandem with the films cold open as we see james bond daniel craig literally pulled under and. The best opening credits sequences of the decade 20102019. Check out the new bond title sequence, without all those pesky titles. Daniel kleinman on how to create a james bond title. Kleinman transforms that song and uses it to make one of the most arresting visual sequences ive ever seen, and it tells a story, too. Satellites in orbit becoming diamonds is reminiscent of binders sequence for diamonds are forever. When he agreed to do the most recent bond title sequence, daniel kleinman knew he had a hard act to follow. After graduating from hornsey art school, he began his career in.
Daniel kleinman will direct the title sequence in spectre. In 2006, daniel and fellow director ringan ledwidge founded the production company rattling stick. What did you think of the title sequence by daniel. This will be his 007th time to direct bond title sequence. Daniel kleinman born 23 december 1955 is a british television commercial and music video director who has designed every title sequence for the james bond series of films since goldeneye 1995, with the exception of quantum of solace 2008 which was designed by the filmmaking and design collective mk12. Daniel kleinman on how to create a james bond title sequence. Daniel kleinman on designing casino royales main title sequence one of the highlights of every james bond film is the often visually stunning main title sequence. Daniel kleinman talks about how he goes about creating the title sequences for the james bond films, including the elements that must be included. The crew expected a set crawling with sex kittens but what they got instead was a couple of grizzled stuntmen and a chiseled blond bond.
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