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Knives Out (2019)

Directed by Rian Johnson · Cinematography by Steve Yedlin

PG-13130 min64 frames

ComedyCrimeMystery

Hell, any of them could have done it.

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Knives Out — official trailer

What is Knives Out about?

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

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What does the cinematography of Knives Out look like?

Across 64 sampled frames, Knives Out builds its coverage from close-ups (39% of the sample), with medium shots (39%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Steve Yedlin keeps 52% of it in soft, low-key light. 42% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Focus stays shallow in 80% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Knives Out?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Knives Out (2019) are #2f2e2c, #151212, #47362d, #4f4e4b, #251b15, #8c6f50 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #251b15
  • #8c6f50

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