A roundup of breakdowns of the DP’s distinctive look.
First, an overview of the style of Robert Richardson‘s cinematography (via Nosearmy):
Learn Cinematography from Rob Richardson — Working with Tarantino, Scorsese, and Oliver Stone (via StudioBinder):
Try It Yourself
From 6:24, Lewis Potts demonstrates how he achieves a Richardson-style shot of himself, by himself:
Crimson Engine shows how to Light Like Robert Richardson using techniques such as having your talent hold a bounce board just outside of the frame:
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