Steven Spielberg is arguably the most successful director the public has seen so far. Almost, if not all, of his films are critically acclaimed. He has been dubbed a cinematic chameleon who has produced the masterpieces of Jaws (1975), Schindler’s List (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), The Adventures of TinTin (2008), etc. 
Spielberg is a director who adapts their styles to match the circumstances. He is an “Iconoclast”, never afraid to take risks when directing his films. This characteristic has been seen to work in favor of his career. Take for example the cult classic, Jurassic Park, this film was exceptional because of the revolutionary step in CGI at the time.
This ability of adapting to his time has made many of his critics and fans believe that he is one of the few directors to have no specific style. They claim that the plots differ too far from each other to be recognized as a Spielberg film.
However, Steven Spielberg has produced many commonalities throughout his time in the film industry. His diverse portfolio of films all have the sense of suspense ingrained into their plot. In his 1998 film, Saving Private Ryan, the antagonist was the Nazis, who fought the Americans on a battlefield. His film, Catch Me If You Can (2002), induced adrenaline throughout the audience because the plot focused on a very risky con-artist. The suspense Spielberg nurtures allows for all of his films to become addictive to the audience.
The success of his films is also credited to the new techniques Spielberg was able to introduce. His films began to use the technique of the “Spielberg Face”, a camera zooming into the character’s face while they are looking towards an object off screen. The object they are looking at is not revealed until after the camera has focused on the aforementioned shot. The focus on the face in the shot allows for the audience to experience a more human connection to the film. In modern times this shot is nothing revolutionary. However, during Spielberg’s filming, 
focusing specifically on this type of expression had never been heard of.
He also introduced the “mirror effect” to the film industry. The effect has camera angles focusing on a mirror or window reflection to capture the character indirectly. Through this camera work the audience can see the detail of the scene without taking away from the connection to the character. This effect is also used throughout many of the action scenes in his films. Many times the reflection of the destruction occurring is seen throughout the reflection on a car window. In Jurassic Park, Spielberg modeled this by portraying the T-Rex chasing the Jeep, while showing it in the reflection in the Jeep.
One of his more experimental techniques was his introduction of visual texture in his films. Steven Spielberg paved the way for future directors who would use the technique of having bright lights add an ambiance to the scenes and the plot itself. In his films, attention is focused on the contrast between bright, dark, dreary, and
glowing aesthetics that certain types of lighting offer. Arguably, Spielberg’s most successful use of this technique is through his films that focus on extraterrestrial creatures. In both E.T. (1982) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Spielberg perfected the art of effectively using light to aid the plot through visuals.
A more discernible aspect of his films would be the soundtrack. The songs used in the film can be recognized by a single note being played. The adrenaline inducing 
Indiana Jones theme song and the unsettling Jaws backtracks are among the most recognizable soundtracks in film. These masterpieces are created by John Williams, the composer of all, but one, of Spielberg’s films. Williams is the film equivalent to Danny Elfman, the composer most known for his creation of The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Corpse Bride soundtracks. William’s brilliant take on the composing for each film elevates the action being portrayed by the character and the emotion that each member of the audience experiences.
Steven Spielberg may be an “old-timer” in the film industry. However, the “old-timer” produced a household name that has managed to build a career full of classic movies every household watches. His movies have defined specific eras in film. His cult classics embody the entertainment of a generation.
His films will be studied for years and his mind will be adored long after we have forgotten our own names. The chameleon that is Steven Spielberg is cherished by his cult following, fellow filmmakers, and critics. He has created multiple fantasy worlds that expose the raw fear of the unknown.
I highly doubt that anyone will ever truly grasp the revolutionary mind that is Steven Spielberg. For, his films are their own world and his career, timeless.
I thought your post about Steven Speilberg was very interesting, engaging, and informative, as I did not know much about his personal life or his works. I have watched many of his films but never really thought to go in depth about how his mind works to create such interesting movies.
Steven Speilberg is a master of his art. I swear by his movies as they never disappoint. From Saving Private Ryan, Schindlers List, Catch me if you can, Jaws and so on every movie is a classic. With his following, he is able to accomplish great things through his movies and has even created his own ways to achieve his visions just as talked about in your blog. I love your insight on his visions and processes in order to achieve his cult classic movies.