Intro

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg is a visionary force who has transcended the ordinary. As the cinematic titan turns 77 on Monday, we unravel his game-changing trademarks. 

'Spielberg face'

The "Spielberg face" is a technique that involves strategically cutting to close-up reactions of characters. Spielberg masterfully deploys it, as seen in 'The Color Purple' (1985). 

Harmonic mastery

Another trademark of Spielberg's films is its background score. American composer John Williams (91) orchestrated an unparalleled collaboration with the filmmaker. 

'Spielberg fraction'

The storytelling finesse of Spielberg includes the use of fractions (no, not the mathematical ones), but tiny snippets that capture audiences' attention. 

'Spielberg oner'

Spielberg's masterful long-take technique—famously known as the Spielberg Oner—revolutionized filmmaking. Coined by Tony Zhou, the term refers to one-take scenes with camera movements.