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Despite their monumental success with Marvel’sAvengersfilms, the Russo Brothers admire the creator of the DC Extended Universe Zack Snyder for his approach to visualizing his movies. Having worked under the MCU and DC, respectively, both the filmmaking duo and Snyder are renowned for their contributions to comic book movies.
However, their approach to bringing their vision to the screen differs significantly. Snyder prefers to visualize the story through detailed storyboards, a skill that theAvengers: Endgamefilmmakers couldn’t help but envy.
Zack Snyder Reveals the Secret Weapon Behind His Cinematic Magic
During a conversation with Joe Russo and Anthony Russo on thePizza Film Schoolpodcast,Zack Snyder discussed his method of visualizing the stories for his movies. The filmmaker explained that he approaches the process through sketches and detailed storyboards.
“I really try and generate as much art as I can on a sequence, or even the set design and everything,” he said. TheRebel Moondirector shared that the storyboards help in finalizing the details regarding a sequence or the set design. He explained,
When you draw the storyboard… I’m like oh the door really needs to be hinged on the on this side — I think that over time that one part of it as far as the specificity of the drawings, and like look really does need to [be] in order. Because if actually if you flip the door, it kind of everything’s like when he opens it now he’s covered.
However, he also acknowledged that not everyone shares his enthusiasm for these meticulous details in the storyboards.“Everyone would be like, ‘Oh… like how seriously does he take this right,”Zack Snydernoted.
However, Snyder emphasized that storyboards play a crucial role in visualizing sequences and set designs accurately, ensuring all elements are meticulously planned. The detailed planning comes in handy in getting everyone on the same page and anticipating any potential issues.
Russo Brothers Express Jealousy For Zack Snyder’s Talent
Joe RussoandAnthony Russo, the directing duo renowned for helming MCU blockbusters likeAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame,candidly expressed their admiration for Snyder’s approach to story visualization through artistic storyboards
“I’m so jealous because Joe and I are like, we can’t draw to save our lives,”Anthony Russo said, as he praised theArmy of the Deaddirector’s approach.“First of all, you’re able to just see how it translates to your filmmaking how your filmmaking is so elevated because of that process,”he elaborated.
Joe Russo humorously added that they usually rely on“stick figures”when it comes to conceptualizing scenes.“So, it’s stick figures and napkins you know,”he quipped, while acknowledging their dependence on collaborators who assist in visualizing sequences for their blockbuster hits.
The Russo Brothers are known for making some of the best movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fromCaptain America: The Winter SoldiertoAvengers: Endgame. Serving as the culmination of Phase 3,Infinity WarandEndgameare widely regarded as some of the finest comic book adaptations.
The films intricately weave together a decade-long journey of Marvel’s ensemble of superheroes, as they confront a supervillain aiming to eradicate half of the universe. With a perfect balance of drama, comedy, and action, these movies have not only secured their place as top-tier MCU entries but as some of the greatest comic book movies as well.
Avengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgameare available to stream on Disney+.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
