In an interview with Brooks with regards to The Muse, Gavin Smith wrote, "Brooks's distinctive film making style is remarkably discreet and unemphatic; he has a light, deft touch, with a classical precision and economy, shooting and cutting his scenes in smooth, seamless successions of medium shots, with clean, high-key lighting."
In an interview with Brooks about The Muse, Gavin Smith highlighted Brooks's distinctive filmmaking style, emphasizing its subtle nature, precise execution, and elegant visual language.  He described Brooks's approach as one of smooth transitions, medium shots, and high-key lighting.