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Deakins: Oscars Winner Still Feels Terrified on Set
26 Jul
Summary
- Acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins still feels nervous on new film sets.
- Deakins attributed his anxieties to new people and unfamiliar situations.
- He believes stress and pressure help him to perform at his best.
Acclaimed British cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins, known for his work on "The Shawshank Redemption" and "1917," still feels nervous when beginning new film sets.
Deakins, a recipient of two Oscars and five Baftas, revealed on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" that he encounters uncertainty with every new project due to unfamiliar people and situations.
He believes that this stress and pressure are essential for performing at one's best, stating he wants to create work that feels personal.
Deakins also discussed his preference for operating cameras himself, which has led to disagreements with some directors, including Sir Ridley Scott.
The cinematographer also touched upon the traumatic death of his mother from multiple sclerosis when he was nine years old. She had been bedridden for her final years, and he was not permitted to attend her funeral.
His father remarried shortly after, but his stepmother left soon after arriving, leading Deakins to immerse himself in his work.
