[Interview] How ‘Kingdom’ Director Seong-hun Kim Makes use of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 for Filmmaking

In a scene from the Galaxy Book4 marketing campaign video, Seong-hun Kim, director of Netflix’s first authentic Korean collection “Kingdom,” adjusts particulars of the set’s composition with the assistance of the Samsung Galaxy Book4. Utilizing the laptop computer’s AI expertise, he settles on a super form as his crew seems to be on in fascination earlier than taking to their stations to renew filming.

Samsung Electronics lately launched two movies that showcase the excellent efficiency and connectivity of the Galaxy Book4 collection. The movies characteristic Seong-hun Kim, who has directed TV collection and movies akin to “Kingdom” and “Ransomed,” and Konsta Punkka, a Finnish wildlife photographer. Each artists present how the Galaxy Book4 collection frees them to deal with artwork.

Samsung Newsroom sat down with Seong-hun Kim to find out how he makes use of the Galaxy Book4 in his productions and workflow.

Q. Within the video, you reveal multitasking with the Galaxy Book4 collection’ AI options — summarizing a gathering in a single second and responding to requests from the artwork crew within the subsequent. How did you’re feeling about utilizing all these new options throughout filming?

▲ Seong-hun Kim, the director of “Kingdom” and “Ransomed”

Previously, I’d work on my laptop computer at residence or from a resort to enhance the script and put together for the day’s manufacturing — earlier than switching to a extra transportable system on set. After I related the Galaxy Book4 Professional to my pill and smartphone, I used to be blown away because it felt like I now had a single system. I may hardly imagine the seamless integration, permitting me to regulate every little thing from one system, and the user-friendly interface, becoming my wants for each state of affairs.

Q. What benefits does the related expertise of the Galaxy Book4 collection supply on a film set?

Whereas filming the film “Ransomed,” the placement scouting crew had been utilizing smartphones to take images round Morocco. Because of the poor web connection, it wasn’t straightforward for the crew to add and share their images. As well as, we had bother connecting the smartphones to screens as a consequence of gear compatibility points. We ended up losing a lot time and needed to endure lengthy intervals of ready.

▲ “Ransomed” film set in Morocco

In locations with unreliable web service, it could possibly take endlessly to share information throughout gadgets. Nonetheless, the Galaxy Book4 will be seamlessly used with a number of gadgets so long as they’re on the identical community. They will mainly operate as a single system for one cohesive and streamlined workflow. For instance, I can go to the highest of a mountain and shoot pictures with my smartphone — after which take out my Galaxy Book4 to edit the main points. After that, I can instantly share the photographs with my crew to assist them perceive the course of the scene.

Q. What do you often search for in a laptop computer? What had been your first impressions of the Galaxy Book4 collection?

I primarily use my laptop computer to work on scripts and paperwork and for easy modifying. However truthfully, the very first thing I have a look at in a laptop computer is the design. After I unboxed the Galaxy Book4 with my household, we had been shocked by how stunning it’s — plus, it’s transportable and simply the proper dimension for watching movies. I assumed it managed to stability all these factors sublimely.

With my new laptop computer, I instantly imported some high-quality footage I shot with my Galaxy S24 Extremely and began modifying. I used to be very happy to see that there was no noticeable loss in image high quality, and the laptop computer’s high-definition show made the visuals look even higher. The show can be a contact display screen which is totally new to me.

Q. It’s vital to speak new concepts to your crew. How does the Galaxy Book4 collection assist?

The longer I work on this business, the extra I understand how a lot range of thought there may be — that’s why it’s a must to worth respect and be prepared to hear to each particular person you’re employed with. Irrespective of how sensible the director is, there are limits to at least one individual’s creativeness. Sharing concepts with the crew is the right technique to brainstorm. You uncover so many issues simply by bouncing concepts off of different individuals.

▲ One of many Galaxy Book4 marketing campaign movies

The Galaxy Book4 Professional is a centralized system that integrates varied gadgets, facilitates communication and saves time. I’d arrange info after conferences and enhance workflow effectivity utilizing Notice Help, one in every of Galaxy AI options. The Second Display characteristic was invaluable when sharing supplies with others on an prolonged show throughout conferences.

Q. Are there any options of the Galaxy Book4 collection that you just plan to make the most of in filmmaking?

On set, there’s a script supervisor who makes certain the actors persist with their strains and marks any modifications to the script. Often, the script supervisor takes notes by hand — which will be time consuming and result in errors. Because the Galaxy S24 collection’ Transcript Help characteristic can be accessible on the Galaxy Book4 Professional, we are able to produce a full script for every actor on website. The script supervisor can merely report the strains and edit them on the fly, saving effort and time.

▲ Director Seong-hun Kim speaks about his expertise utilizing the Galaxy Book4 collection.

Q. Which kind {of professional} will discover the Galaxy Book4 collection most helpful?

I extremely suggest the Galaxy Book4 to video editors who typically edit footage on set, subsequent to the director — they make sure that all of the footage is shot in keeping with the storyboard and that the lighting and performing match what the director had in thoughts. With the connectivity and compatibility that the Galaxy Book4 collection gives, they will begin modifying the second a scene is filmed. Moreover, the Second Display characteristic permits administrators and editors to check two completely different takes facet by facet.

Generally modifying have to be achieved open air or on brightly lit units, the place it’s tough to see the footage clearly. The Galaxy Book4 collection’ show has excellent visibility with low-light reflection, so I’ve been in a position to edit footage in any setting.

Q. How can the Galaxy Book4 collection evolve going ahead?

The largest query for individuals when shopping for a laptop computer boils all the way down to dimension. Do I desire a mild 14-inch laptop computer or an enormous 16-inch laptop computer? It’s a basic dilemma, isn’t it? Think about a laptop computer that may increase from 14 to 16 inches. I’d be thrilled to have a Galaxy E-book with that type of flexibility — light-weight and compact for on-the-go use, but able to freely altering form and dimension for extra concerned duties.

With its eye-catching design, light-weight construct and excellent efficiency, the Galaxy Book4 collection goals to turn out to be a great tool for professionals in movie and TV manufacturing. Samsung Newsroom seems to be ahead to director Seong-hun Kim’s subsequent work as he prepares to embark on a brand new venture.