I spent the last week at home with my parents, arguing about what to watch every night before bed. But, a little hack I figured out early on is that if I choose a movie from the '70s or '80s, something from their time, it's much easier to get them to agree to watch. And I have to admit, those movies just look so much better than a lot of movies we have today. I went to YouTube to figure out why that was, and I ran into this incredibly helpful video from In Depth Cine, which taught me all about the world of Kodak 100T 5247, the film stock that dominated Hollywood for nearly two decades and left an enduring mark on the aesthetic of cinema. So, join me as I explore the unique characteristics of this film, its impact on legendary movies, and how it continues to influence filmmakers today.Let's dive in. Kodak 100T 5247 is the Film Stock of a Generation The film stock Kodak 100T 5247, that was widely used in the '70s and '80s and the impact it had on the look of movies from that era. It basically defined the movies of that generation, and has highly influenced the people who grew up watching them. Key characteristics of Kodak 100T 5247 film stock: Punchy and saturated reds, cooler greens with deep shadows, and neutral colors Lower dynamic range compared to modern films: This means that the film stock struggles to capture both the highlights and...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 14 January, 2025