Frequent Steven Spielberg collaborator Janusz Kaminski understands this, and wields his lenses, filters and light sources accordingly. In the video essay below by wolfcrow, “Understanding the Cinematography of Janusz Kaminski,” the “primary characteristic of his style—[that] he doesn’t use light to represent reality, but to create an atmosphere,” is broken down into terms that navigate the staples of the cinematographer’s iconic shooting scheme.
Some key takeaways:
There’s plenty more invaluable insights and information on cinematographic technique throughout the video, which is well worth any DP spending six minutes of their day to mine from. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below. MM
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He's one of my favorite DP's that's out there working these days. It's no wonder Steve Spielberg has him on most of his productions, the guy's great. Thanks for sharing, great video *thumbs up*