Learn cinematography from one of the most prolific DPs of our time. Cinematographer Rob Richardson shares film lighting tips learned by working with Scorsese, Tarantino and Oliver Stone.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Cinematography of Robert Richardson
02:07 Early Career & Going to War
03:29 First Feature & Working With Oliver Stone
04:45 Precision & Creating a Look With Martin Scorsese
07:12 Composition & Book Lighting With Quentin Tarantino
10:28 Keeping the Eyepiece & Venom 2
Cinematographer Robert Richardson has been shooting some of the most visually dynamic and thrilling pictures of the last four decades. JFK, Natural Born Killers, Casino, Kill Bill, Shutter Island, The Hateful Eight, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — just a sample of Robert Richardson’s career timeline. In this video, Richardson describes his early days working with Oliver Stone, his unique approach to cinematography techniques, and his role in supporting his director’s vision.
Bob Richardson’s career began in documentaries while shooting active combat in El Salvador. This caught the attention of Oliver Stone and their creative partnership yielded such cinematic powerhouse films as Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, The Doors, Nixon and more. The next major collaboration in Robert Richardson’s career came in the form of Martin Scorsese — they’ve made a number of films together, including Bringing out the Dead, The Aviator, Hugo, and others.
In his most recent partnership, cinematographer Robert Richardson has shot nearly every film for Quentin Tarantino since Kill Bill. This list includes Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Despite working with such visionary auteurs, Robert Richardson has been able to bring a unique style to his cinematography. Specifically, cinematography techniques such as bright overhead lighting, balletic tracking shots, and colored lighting.
With zero signs of slowing down, cinematographer Robert Richardson has been an unsung hero working with these mainstream auteurs. But, as he explains, he understands that his job is to support the director’s vision, revealing layers of humility and true collaboration at the heart of his work.
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"Paxton Quigley's Had The Course" - Chad & Jeremy
“Faded” - Red Licorice
"No No Man (Pt. 1)" - Steven Jesse Bernstein
"El Salvador Classic Music Mix - Buenas Epocas/Good Times" - Various Artists
"Runner" - Ryan Taubert
"White Rabbit" - Jefferson Airplane
"Mathaus Passion" - Casino OST
"Compared to What" - Less McCann & Eddie Harris
"Combination of the Two" - Big Brother and the Holding Company
"Blue Hue (Instrumental)" - Falls
"Hector" - The Village Callers
"Treat Her Right" - Roy Head & The Traits
"White Lightning" - Charles Bernstein
"Son of a Lovin' Man" - Cashman & West
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