Team Deakins REFLECTIONS: ON CINEMATOGRAPHY - written by Roger Deakins
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Nov 5, 2025 Cinematographer Roberto Schaefer, known for his work on films like Monster's Ball and Finding Neverland, leads a captivating discussion with Roger Deakins about Roger's memoir. They explore the art of lighting, balancing naturalism and storytelling. Roger shares insights from his documentary roots, revealing how that experience shaped his cinematic style. He reflects on creative decisions across iconic films, his preferred methods over technology, and the deep importance of collaboration with a trusted crew. Get a glimpse into Roger's world of cinematography!
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Document Choices With Simple Visuals
- Rely on memory plus drawings and lighting diagrams when you lack journals.
- Keep simple visual references to reconstruct technical choices later.
Documentary Shapes Cinematic Vision
- Documentary work trains you to see and understand people and natural light quickly.
- Those documentary experiences later inform cinematic choices in fiction.
Use Natural Light As Expression
- Use natural-looking light as expressive shorthand rather than strict recreation.
- Shape light to serve story and character, not photographic authenticity alone.
