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feature · 2018

First Man

1.78:1·Kodak Super 16mm (home / training sequences)·Super 16 sequences2.39:1·Kodak 35mm 4-perf anamorphic·35mm anamorphic1.43:1·IMAX 65mm 15-perf (Moon sequences)·IMAX Moon sequences
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Director
Damien Chazelle
Cinematography
Linus Sandgren
Primary camera
IMAX MSM 9802 (65mm 15-perf)
Format
1.78:1 · Kodak Super 16mm (home / training sequences)Super 16 sequences
Locations
IMAX — Moon (set)

Production

Studios

  • Universal Picturesdistributor

Department

Camera

  • Linus SandgrenDirector of Photography

Department

Direction

  • Damien ChazelleDirector

Production

Scenes & Equipment

Lunar Surface LandingEXTday

IMAX — Moon (set)

camera_bodyIMAX-CamIMAX 65mm Film Cameras›IMAX MSM 9802 (65mm 15-perf)a_cam
X-15 Test FlightINTday
camera_bodyA-CamARRI 416 (Super 16mm)›ARRI 416 (Super 16mm)a_cam

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