Artistic filmmaking techniques behind the 'Saving Private Ryan' beach scene

15 days. 1500 people. No storyboards.
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Artistic filmmaking techniques behind the 'Saving Private Ryan' beach scene
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Many have said Saving Private Ryan is the most realistic representation of war ever on screen, and this has much to do with the teams in front of and behind the camera.

From Steven Spielberg's filmmaking techniques to the costumer creating 3000 authentic uniforms, the war drama's beach scene is intense and iconic, and CineFix's Art of the Scene dove into exactly how it was created.

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Mariya Abdulkaf

A lover of satirical debate, wine and a good bowl of guac. Originally from Ethiopia, Mariya received a B.A. from Vassar College, where she studied international relations, with a regional focus on the Middle East and concentrations in political science, history and film.


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