“Images, not words, capture feelings in faces; nothing can ruin the atmosphere as easily as too much light.” FeelingsLightFacesToo MuchRuinsAtmosphereCapture Author:Sven Nykvist
“Sometimes I feel ashamed at my lack of interest in all the new techniques of modern filmmaking, but I prefer to work with as little equipment as possible. If I have a good lens and a steady camera, that's all I need.” IfsNeedsFeelsLittlesSometimesInterestModernCamerasTechniqueAshamedSteadyFilmmakingEquipmentLenses Author:Sven Nykvist
“Sometimes, I think having less money can lead to more artistry.” ThinkingSometimesArtistry Author:Sven Nykvist
“Light can be gentle, dangerous, dreamlike, bare, living, dead, misty, clear, hot, dark, violet, springlike, falling, straight, sensual, limited, poisonous, calm and soft.” LightFallDarkClearDangerousHotCalmSensualGentleCinemaVioletPoisonousMistyCinematographyCameraman Author:Sven Nykvist