With and without color

[Steven Li]

Hello Mr. Deakins,

I have a little questions about the expression of colour and monochrome:

How would you like to regard the constraints of shooting with or without colour respectively? E.g. while shooting a black and white film such as The Man Who Wasn’t There, would you feel very restricted since it is a film without colour, or would you feel rather unleashed since the use of colour is not concerning anymore, therefore, it is easier to achieve a more satisfying and unique expression on the screen?

Thank you very much!

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[Roger Deakins]

I love black and white and I shoot all my stills in monochrome. Color can be a distraction – or just eye candy – if it is not well controlled.

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