Roger Deakins is an English cinematographer. Deakins is often cited as one of the greatest and most influential cinematographers of all time. He wins the Oscar twice for Blade Runner 2049 and 1917.

In his films, you will often notice his use of a frame, such as doorways and windows, and other scenic elements, to break up the wide frame. The camera will often move through these frames as it approaches the character or the main action in the scene.

Deakins has always preferred to operate the camera himself so that he can naturally respond to what’s happening in the scene, having complete control of the final result. This is also why he prefers to use a single camera set-up and avoid using multiple cameras unless he absolutely has to.