Step into the world of Stanley Kubrick’s films and you’ll find yourself lost in a maze of enigmatic masterpieces. But, thanks to his go-to cinematographer John Alcott, we can now take a revealing look into the lens of Kubrick’s films. Alcott’s journey began when he was given the chance of a lifetime to fill in as DP for the iconic “Dawn of Man” opening sequence in 2001: A Space Odyssey. From there, he became Kubrick’s right-hand man, mastering advanced cinematographic visual effects, beautiful compositions, and new techniques. Alcott’s contributions to Kubrick’s films will never be lost, as his last collaboration with the famous directorial partner remains one of the most mysterious and fascinating movies ever filmed. Take a look into how John Alcott shaped the future of cinematography with his early contributions in the field of visual effects, his resourcefulness in DIY filmmaking and practical lighting, his artistic eye for picturesque compositions, and his astute attention to detail.
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