Always Shine (2016)
Directed by Sophia Takal · Cinematography by Mark Schwartzbard
85 min59 frames
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What is Always Shine about?
On a trip to Big Sur, two friends, both actresses, try to reconnect with one another. Once alone, the women's suppressed jealousies and deep-seated resentments begin to rise, causing them to lose their grasp on not only the true nature of their relationship, but also their identities.
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What does the cinematography of Always Shine look like?
Sampled across 59 frames, the coverage of Always Shine leans on medium shots (39% of the sample) and close-ups (29%). Cinematographer Mark Schwartzbard keeps 44% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Night and dusk account for 47% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 75% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.
What is the color palette of Always Shine?
The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Always Shine (2016) are #312f2f, #d2c9b5, #53514d, #131214, #928a78, #b0a794 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.
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