Very few cinematographers, other than the Europeans, know how to light women like they used to in the old days.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that most modern cinematographers, or people who control the lighting in movies, do not know how to properly light or illuminate women in the same way as cinematographers from Europe did in the past. The quote implies that the lighting techniques used for women in old movies were better or more skilled compared to the lighting techniques used today, at least according to the perspective of the actress Jennifer O'Neill.
About Jennifer O’Neill
Jennifer O’Neill is a Brazilian-born American author, model, and former actress. She gained fame as a teenage model and spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics, and later had a breakthrough role in the film ‘Summer of ’42’. O’Neill has since written a memoir, founded an equine therapy foundation, and continued to make occasional appearances in film and television.
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