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Tyson Persall · May 10th, 2005, 11:15 PM

I was watching eyes wide shut and I love the way it looks photography wise... What is it that gives it its unique look? Is it a wide angle lens? Is it that Kubrick used 70-mm posed to 35? Is it something else?
Furthermore, If I wanted to make my digital film look as close to it as I could. What should I do with my XL2 to achieve as similar as possible?

Anyone have ideas?

Mike Minor · May 11th, 2005, 12:18 AM

Well, for one thing it's OAR is 4:3...but I dont think that's what you're talkinga bout.

John Jay · May 11th, 2005, 08:03 AM

The late great Mr Kubrick had a strong affection for 10mm -ish lenses, usually shot from slightly lower than normal height. In XL2 terms this would equate to 2.0- 2.5mm. The best lens attachment you could possibly get to achieve this is a Zeiss Distagon Aspheron

Tyson Persall · May 11th, 2005, 12:57 PM

What is OAR 4:3 ?

Joshua Provost · May 11th, 2005, 01:08 PM

Tyson, that's the aspect ratio of the frame. 4:3 in this case, same as a normal TV set. In other words, it was standard 35mm, not panavision or superscope, which would be much wider than it is tall.

John Sandel · May 11th, 2005, 01:24 PM

Probably, by "OAR," he meant "Original Aspect Ratio."

May 10th, 2005, 11:15 PM	#1
Tyson Persall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Hollywood, Atlanta Posts: 437	How to Acheive the Eyes Wide Shut Look I was watching eyes wide shut and I love the way it looks photography wise... What is it that gives it its unique look? Is it a wide angle lens? Is it that Kubrick used 70-mm posed to 35? Is it something else? Furthermore, If I wanted to make my digital film look as close to it as I could. What should I do with my XL2 to achieve as similar as possible? Anyone have ideas? __________________ Tyson X

May 11th, 2005, 08:03 AM	#3
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	The late great Mr Kubrick had a strong affection for 10mm -ish lenses, usually shot from slightly lower than normal height. In XL2 terms this would equate to 2.0- 2.5mm. The best lens attachment you could possibly get to achieve this is a Zeiss Distagon Aspheron __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

May 11th, 2005, 12:57 PM	#4
Tyson Persall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Hollywood, Atlanta Posts: 437	What is OAR 4:3 ? __________________ Tyson X

May 11th, 2005, 01:08 PM	#5
Joshua Provost Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 493	Tyson, that's the aspect ratio of the frame. 4:3 in this case, same as a normal TV set. In other words, it was standard 35mm, not panavision or superscope, which would be much wider than it is tall. __________________ Owner/Operator, 727 Records Co-Founder, Matter of Chance Productions Blogger, Try Avoidance

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May 11th, 2005, 12:18 AM	#2
Mike Minor Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 32	Well, for one thing it's OAR is 4:3...but I dont think that's what you're talkinga bout.

May 11th, 2005, 01:24 PM	#6
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	Probably, by "OAR," he meant "Original Aspect Ratio."