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feature · 2016

Arrival

2.39:1·ARRIRAW ALEXA·Theatrical

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Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cinematography: Bradford Young
Primary camera: ARRI ALEXA Mini
Primary lens: Zeiss Master Anamorphic 35mm T1.9
Format: 2.39:1 · ARRIRAW ALEXATheatrical

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Paramount Picturesdistributor

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Bradford YoungDirector of Photography

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Denis VilleneuveDirector

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First Contact in the ShellINTday

lens_setA-CamZeiss Master Anamorphic›Zeiss Master Anamorphic 35mm T1.9a_cam_lens

camera_bodyA-CamARRI ALEXA family›ARRI ALEXA Minia_cam

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