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THREE NIGHTS AT THE CONTINENTAL
Tech Specs: 2.40:1
Cameras | Arri Alexa Mini LF, Alexa LF (for high speed)
Lenses | Panavision B, T, G Series; Panaspeed Spherical Lenses
(primarily for action unit)
Deming notes that the show's shadowy style consciously
differs from the " flashy, high-tech lighting " that became a
trademark of the John Wick features.
more organic feel, with a full-spectrum falloff that's just more appealing
on skin tones. The exception to this would be Astera's Titan Tubes,
which blend with tungsten really well. We used them a lot on The Continental
- along with traditional tools like paper lanterns - because we
were often in tight spots and had to hide units. I mostly used LEDs for
background lighting, occasionally adding 20Ks. "
Finishing Touches
Blending the work of two cinematographers - or five, counting 2nd
unit - fell to senior colorist and ASC associate member Maxine Gervais
at Picture Shop in Hollywood. The Continental marks her third collaboration
with Hughes, after The Book of Eli and Alpha.
" Maxine is my partner in visual storytelling, " Hughes says. " It's not
a traditional relationship where the cinematographer is in [the final
grade] every day and I come in for a day or two. No, I'm in the whole
time. But she's my right hand, and I won't do a film without her. "
Gervais begins her grading process with Hughes by brainstorming
and looking at art references, then confers with the cinematographer to
understand their vision before making her first pass in Baselight. Notes
are given and applied before Hughes joins her for the finishing work.
" What was fun about The Continental was the '70s feel - good blacks
but not overly crushed, good contrast and a good color palette, " says
Gervais.
A single film-print-emulation LUT was developed with input from
Rokseth and carried across the whole series. Special LUTs were created
for black-and-white flashbacks and for subjective shots that align viewers
with the POV of a still camera - with an aim to add grit and texture.
" When I was in film school, we were taught you shouldn't notice the
cinematography if a story is good, " Hughes reflects. " But look at early
cinema - it's purely visual! A picture tells a thousand words, you know?
Cinematography is what makes the audience feel whether they are in
good hands. It's something that absolutely should be noticed. "
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