Cinematography technique · used in 1 film

Black-and-White Homage

Shooting a modern story in black and white so it recalls classic films. The look adds romance and a sense of memory to everyday life.

Examples

Where you can see it

  1. Frances Ha (2013) poster

    Frances Ha

    Noah Baumbach · 2013

    The film was shot in black and white to evoke an older New York romance, with a look modeled on the work of Gordon Willis, who shot Woody Allen's films. It was filmed digitally on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, a consumer stills camera. The old-movie look sits next to scenes of money worries and awkward dinners.

    Where to see it: Opening in Brooklyn: Frances and Sophie, fresh from Vassar, move to Brooklyn.

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Quick answers

What is black-and-white homage in film?
Shooting a modern story in black and white so it recalls classic films. The look adds romance and a sense of memory to everyday life.
Which films use black-and-white homage?
Frances Ha (2013).
What kind of technique is black-and-white homage?
It is a cinematography technique. Related cinematography techniques include Real Locations as Character, Handheld Cinema Vérité, Practical In-Camera Effects.

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