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Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński (Polish: [ˌjanuʂ kaˈmiɲskʲi]; born June 27, 1959) is a Polish cinematographer and director of film and television. He has established a partnership with Steven Spielberg, working as a cinematographer on his films since 1993.
Dec 22, 2021 · Cinematographer Janusz Kamiński reveals how he used flares and shadows to create drama in Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story.'
- Guiding Philosophy
- A Dancing Camera
- Lighting A Musical
- The Future
So what does it look like to be up inside a Hollywood version of a Broadway musical? For Janusz Kamiński and company, it meant a sense of uniform beauty. When asked about his guiding philosophy for the film’s look, the cinematographer recalled that he told himself to “make it as gorgeous as you can.” Drawing from the romance between lead characters...
In the Hollywood that birthed West Side Story 1961, cameras were still relatively restricted in their movements; the fast-moving, high-tech techno cranes and adept camera rigs of today were in their infancy. Since then, however, directors and cinematographers have seen many new gadgets added to their arsenal. “The nice thing about making a movie wi...
The swirling camera and powerful performances aren’t the only things awe-inspiring about these big dance numbers, though. With the help of gaffer Steve Ramsey and key grip Mitch Lillian, Janusz Kamiński was able to bathe these scenes in flattering, beautiful light. “[Lighting those scenes] is very difficult and I have no idea how I do it,” the cine...
In spite of all this, with Spielberg by his side, Janusz Kamiński isn’t slowing down yet. The duo’s next collaboration The Fabelmans began filming in July 2021 and is currently set to come out this Thanksgiving. “It’s a very emotional movie that tells the story of Spielberg from the age of seven to eighteen,” Kamiński revealed, who is returning as ...
Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński is a Polish cinematographer and director of film and television. He has established a partnership with Steven Spielberg, working as a cinematographer on his films since 1993. He won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Spielberg's holocaust drama Schindler's List and World War II epic Saving Private ...
Mar 4, 2022 · Janusz Kamiński, Oscar-nominated for everything from Schindler’s List to West Side Story, revisits his most iconic films—and the stories behind them. By David Canfield. March 4, 2022. Photos ...
Sep 15, 2023 · Janusz Kamiński is a true luminary in the world of cinematography. His remarkable journey from Poland to Hollywood exemplifies his passion, talent, and unwavering dedication to his craft. Category: Polish Culture By Phil Forbes September 15, 2023
Polish-American cinematographer and film director; five-time Academy Award-nominee and two-time winner for Spielberg pictures Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan.
