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Dec 22, 2021 · Cinematographer Janusz Kamiński reveals how he used flares and shadows to create drama in Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story.'
- Jazz Tangcay
Mar 9, 2022 · “It’s a very beautiful story with a dramatic twist,” says cinematographer Janusz Kaminski. “We were making a live version of a Broadway show that needed to look glamorous and enticing.” In a...
- Daron James
- 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 ...
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.
Sep 6, 2023 · Oscar-winning Polish cinematographer Janusz Kamiński, best known for his decades-long collaboration with Steven Spielberg, and Stephen Lighthill, who shot the Oscar-nominated doc Berkeley, will...
Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński (Polish: [ˌjanuʂ kaˈmiɲskʲi]; born June 27, 1959) is a Polish [1] cinematographer and director of film and television. He has established a partnership with Steven Spielberg, working as a cinematographer on his films since 1993. [4]
Jan 17, 2023 · Cinematographer Janusz Kamiński darkened the tones for more serious scenes in “The Fabelmans,” starring Gabriel LaBelle.
