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Filmmaker Invents New Lens for 'Chapter 51'
8 Jun
Summary
- A novel anamorphic IMAX lens system was created for the film.
- The movie features over 20 fictional films within its plot.
- Various historical and invented film formats were utilized in production.
Director Tyler Shields employed an array of film formats for his latest project, 'Chapter 51', including an entirely new one. This innovative anamorphic IMAX system, co-developed with lens designer Dan Sasaki, allowed for previously impossible imagery. The film itself delves into the creation of a Hollywood production where actresses are murdered, with a former FBI agent later investigating the case.
Within the narrative, 'Chapter 51' showcases more than 20 distinct fictional films. Shields meticulously matched each film's aesthetic to specific historical formats, from silent films shot on hand-cranked cameras to 1950s epics using Ultra Panavision lenses. Bringing these diverse visual styles together presented the greatest challenge for the production team.
