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How to Light A Scene in 'Minority Report' Like Spielberg

Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time, but you can light a scene like him. We promise. Minority Report is a masterpiece that I don't think got enough recognition when it hit theaters. The film is gripping and exciting, pulling us along while Tm Cruise tries to solve a mystery where he's the only suspect. While the story is incredible, intricate, and exciting, the cinematography stands out among the best in Spielberg's filmography. In fact, when they were planning the shoot, Spielberg told his longtime cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski, that he wanted Minority Report to be the “ugliest, dirtiest movie” he had ever made. One shot that everyone talks about in the movie is the long take through the hallway and into the elevator. Here's the original long take: How can I recreate Spielberg lighting? Rubidium Wu of Intellytech Lighting asked this question and then became determined to answer it. So, he put together this helpful tutorial documenting all the tips and tricks Spielberg uses in this scene. Check it out below: Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 2 May, 2019

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