Roger Deakins: On Lighting

"I'm constantly obsessed with how to make things look as real as possible... I want [it] to feel very authentic." In the third installment of MEDIALOMA's interview with Oscar-nominated cinematographer Roger Deakins, discover his self-taught (and homemade) use of lighting to set the tone of a scene.
Video produced by MEDIALOMA (medialoma.com)

[@joeytribbiani391]

He is so humble.

[@davidbuckingham435]

This guy is honestly so humble. I've met I've met plenty of smaller DP's that have worked on shorts and some features and some of them are just dicks. So up themselves and are trying to be the greatest. But when Roger here was like "I cant light like the greats" and you're sitting there like, bruh you are one of the greats ahaha

[@lettherebelamp5102]

His cinematography in "Prisoners" inspired me so much.

[@jmalmsten]

out of all the cinematographers I hear in these interviews and lectures... Deakins seems like the most laid back and chill one. He doesn't really bother with the expected traditions of how to light stuff, it's more "does it suit the scene? Ok then". And I'm guessing it's one of the reasons good directors seem to like working with him.

[@apollocobain8363]

was watching the B-roll from "Skyfall" and I see this grey-haired cameraman, wrestling an ARRI while driving a motorcycle through a pedestrian market 15 feet behind Bond on another motorcycle -- it's Deakins doing his own CO.

[@LanaaAmor]

Can you link that video?

[@apollocobain8363]

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[@LanaaAmor]

@@apollocobain8363 where do we see deakins riding a bike?

[@apollocobain8363]

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[@LanaaAmor]

@@apollocobain8363 oh I thought it would be deakins riding the bike

[@ThePikeGuysTv]

love deakins, such a professional

[@davidartreides3932]

As an amateur photographer, I can tell you that this guy is a genius. I have learned so much about lighting by just watching the movies he's been involved with.

[@davidalanmedia]

Watched him speak about 10 times and always surprised by how down to earth and generous Roger is. What a class act!

[@recipiend5711]

He knows things that i will know maybe in 10years.

[@abishaipaul2298]

I doubt we'll be like him when we reach his age

[@rinusworldzm]

I like this man. "I just light the way I like". I think that's what separates us. That's what makes us unique. Yes we have principles but it's an individual art. That's why we know Roger did certain films.

[@SHDEdits]

Bet the gaffer lighting this was shaking balls lmao

[@cb1784]

Seems pretty nicely lit to be fair!

[@linusfotograf]

It was well lit

[@Leeroi132]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@abdullahsaud8937]

Such a down to earth .. u are a legend Mr. Deakins

[@CallMeOpia]

a true legend

[@alex0589]

Thanks for this

[@writershard5065]

Oh gosh, is there some place where I can buy the music you're using for the background? It's very soothing!

[@eanxt1312]

Yes

[@markydark8286]

This guy is a aboustle legend!

[@smackdaddy9802]

Wow you guys did an amazing job lighting the interview of a master :) But he's Deakins so you had no choice ;)

[@sudershanreddy8732]

Great

[@fotomati1]

whats the music please?

[@sanilalkuttimon1755]

😍😍😍😍

[@MrBiswas123]

I wonder what he reads !

[@lauarner3590]

Actually i don’t know..

[@abeaglenamedcoca8441]

Truezt shit ever! Woof!

[@NIKONGUY1960]

The six people who turned thumbs down feel they can light better than Roger Deakins! LOL

[@cmh6690]

Pas très visuel, ce qui est un comble ...

[@charlemarcharlemar2401]

Why don't you cut up the interview a bit more? Also, did the interviewer know it was going on? Perhaps he might tactically mic himself so the question might actually be heard. This whole little series from MAINE Film Festival is CRAP!

[@mustymax5878]

charlemar charlemar go away boomer

[@johnhanle4528]

Yeah I agree, just cut it up and smash it all together so we can't follow what he's saying and lose any focus on his soothing artistry. Great idea.