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‘Train Dreams’ Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso Shot the Film Using 99% of Natural Light
- Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso shot about 99% of Train Dreams using natural light to achieve an intimate, memory-driven visual.
- The film uses the Alexa 35 to capture a wide dynamic range while keeping a grounded, authentic look.
- Night scenes rely on natural sources, with real fire and candles to preserve authenticity.
- Veloso used smaller cameras and natural settings to mirror characters' memories and the era.
- Forest imagery shifts after a wildfire, with earthy tones giving way to ash and grey.
- The film presents a grounded, intimate vision of 1960s Pacific Northwest life.
- Director Clint Bentley collaborated closely with Veloso to shape the film's visual memory motif.
- The production used real-life locations to enhance authenticity of the period setting.
- Old-era visual research informed the film’s aspect ratio and memory-focused storytelling.
- The photography emphasizes a shift in palette after the forest fire, aligning with the protagonist's life changes.
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