Kaminski has worked with Spielberg as a director of photograph on eleven films with another two having just been announced. This strong relationship the two have built up shows in their dynamic, strongly visual work, since 1993 when first making Schindler's list to the recent forth Indiana Jones. Kaminski's work is fairly noticeable with his heavy use of sepia or near black and white tones for more serious historical work or using bright, unusual vibrant colours for the more surreal or quirky film. He often shoots following the rule of thirds, or central framing to emphasis a point in the story and burnt out whites and strong blacks are a prominent trademark.
Kaminski has had a huge influence on this film, using techniques that have given the film a strong visual impact. Audiences remember the unusual photography as it had not been done like this for many years. He poured so much creativity into the visuals that he was nominated for 13 awards in this film alone, winning 6 of those one of which was the 1999 Oscar for Best Cinematography.
ROBERT CAPA
The surviving D-day photographs from Robert Capa bear such a striking resemblance to shots in the film although not exactly shot for shot, it is obvious that they have been heavily influential in this scene. The following photos were taken by Capa as he arrived on Omaha Beach on the 6th June 1944 with the 16th Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division. Only ten photos were developed properly and survive to the present day. And as such are among the most well recognised photographs in war history.
Photograph 1 and 2
Photograph 3 and 4
Photograph 5 and 6
