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

In a scene from the Galaxy Book4 marketing campaign video, Seong-hun Kim, director of Netflix’s first unique Korean sequence “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 great 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 sequence. The movies function Seong-hun Kim, who has directed TV sequence and movies equivalent to “Kingdom” and “Ransomed,” and Konsta Punkka, a Finnish wildlife photographer. Each artists present how the Galaxy Book4 sequence frees them to concentrate on artwork.

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



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

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

Prior to now, I might work on my laptop computer at dwelling or from a lodge 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 consider the seamless integration, permitting me to manage 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 sequence provide on a film set?

Whereas filming the film “Ransomed,” the placement scouting staff had been utilizing smartphones to take pictures round Morocco. Because of the poor web connection, it wasn’t straightforward for the crew to add and share their pictures. As well as, we had hassle connecting the smartphones to displays on account 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 take perpetually to share knowledge throughout gadgets. Nevertheless, the Galaxy Book4 may be seamlessly used with a number of gadgets so long as they’re on the identical community. They’ll principally 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 small print. After that, I can instantly share the pictures with my crew to assist them perceive the course of the scene.

Q. What do you normally search for in a laptop computer? What have been your first impressions of the Galaxy Book4 sequence?

I primarily use my laptop computer to work on scripts and paperwork and for easy enhancing. However truthfully, the very first thing I take a look at in a laptop computer is the design. After I unboxed the Galaxy Book4 with my household, we have been shocked by how stunning it’s — plus, it’s transportable and simply the appropriate measurement 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 enhancing. 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 also be a contact display which is totally new to me.

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

The longer I work on this trade, the extra I understand how a lot variety of thought there’s — that’s why you must worth respect and be keen to hear to each particular person you’re employed with. Irrespective of how good the director is, there are limits to 1 individual’s creativeness. Sharing concepts with the crew is the proper approach 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 might manage data after conferences and enhance workflow effectivity utilizing Be aware Help, certainly one of Galaxy AI options. The Second Display function was invaluable when sharing supplies with others on an prolonged show throughout conferences.

Q. Are there any options of the Galaxy Book4 sequence that you simply 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 may be time consuming and result in errors. For the reason that Galaxy S24 sequence’ Transcript Help function can also be out there 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 sequence.

Q. Which sort {of professional} will discover the Galaxy Book4 sequence most helpful?

I extremely advocate the Galaxy Book4 to video editors who usually edit footage on set, subsequent to the director — they be certain all of the footage is shot in response to the storyboard and that the lighting and appearing match what the director had in thoughts. With the connectivity and compatibility that the Galaxy Book4 sequence presents, they’ll begin enhancing the second a scene is filmed. Moreover, the Second Display function permits administrators and editors to check two completely different takes facet by facet.

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

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

The most important query for individuals when shopping for a laptop computer boils all the way down to measurement. Do I desire a mild 14-inch laptop computer or an enormous 16-inch laptop computer? It’s a traditional dilemma, isn’t it? Think about a laptop computer that may broaden from 14 to 16 inches. I might 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 measurement for extra concerned duties.



With its eye-catching design, light-weight construct and excellent efficiency, the Galaxy Book4 sequence goals to develop into 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.