Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three has officially begun filming, and the production is making waves with some reports that they're shooting on IMAX 65mm film. This marks a significant departure from the first two films and promises an even more immersive and visually stunning cinematic experience.While the previous Dune films were praised for their visuals, they were primarily shot on digital cameras and then transferred to film after the fact. For Dune: Part Three, it appears Villeneuve is embracing analog filmmaking and shooting the whole thing on film. Adding to the excitement is the confirmation that Linus Sandgren will be taking over as the director of photography, replacing Greig Fraser, who masterfully shot the first two installments. Sandgren is known for his preference for shooting on film, shooting movies like La La Land and No Time to Die in his portfolio. His involvement further solidifies the expectation of a distinct and breathtaking visual style for the final chapter of this epic trilogy.So far, we know that the film will be shot on IMAX 65mm. Now, I assume this is mixed with filming in another format, but that has not been announced yet. This decision, along with the choice of a new cinematographer, signals that Villeneuve is set to finish Dune entirely on film. The initial news caused a stir when IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond suggested that the entire movie would be filmed with IMAX cameras. However, IMAX later clarified that while their cameras will be used, it will be for...
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