Martin Scorsese was a product of the American New Wave in the 70s. He rose to prominence with his crime thrillers and became a household name with classics like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and a myriad of other titles over the decades.
One of the things Scorsese has been amazing at is molding the story to the budget he's able to raise for the movies. He can stretch a dollar and build a world that draws the audience in.
When I saw this video breaking down Scorsese's approach to shooting Mean Streets, Goodfellas, and Gangs of New York, I knew our audience would love to see the way he allocated his resources and maintained his vision no matter what.
Check out this video from In Depth Cine, and let's talk after the jump.
How Scorsese Crafted Films Around 3 Different Budgets
Working on different budget scales shows a director's versatility and understanding of what kind of money gets what done on screen.
