Cinematography technique · used in 1 film

Flashed Film Look

Exposing the film stock to a little light before or after shooting, so blacks fade and colors soften. The image looks washed out and hazy, like a faded photograph.

Examples

Where you can see it

  1. The Long Goodbye (1973) poster

    The Long Goodbye

    Robert Altman · 1973

    Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond gave the film a soft, pastel look in place of the dark, high-contrast feel of old noir. Sunlit Los Angeles looks as casual and sloppy as Marlowe himself. The haze makes the city seem like a place where nothing cuts deep.

    Where to see it: The Malibu Colony scenes: Marlowe visits the Wades in their ocean-front home. The hazy light and shimmering sea make the setting look casual and a little unreal.

Questions

Quick answers

What is flashed film look in film?
Exposing the film stock to a little light before or after shooting, so blacks fade and colors soften. The image looks washed out and hazy, like a faded photograph.
Which films use flashed film look?
The Long Goodbye (1973).
What kind of technique is flashed film look?
It is a cinematography technique. Related cinematography techniques include Real Locations as Character, Handheld Cinema Vérité, Practical In-Camera Effects.

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