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Prometheus (2012)

Directed by Ridley Scott · Cinematography by Dariusz Wolski

R124 min76 frames

Science FictionAdventureMystery

The search for our beginning could lead to our end.

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Prometheus (2012) movie still: closeup — An alien creature stands inside a dimly lit industrial spaceship corridor with metallic walls. The entity…Prometheus (2012) movie still: medium — A spacious observation deck overlooks a desert landscape with large architectural structures. An elderly man…Prometheus (2012) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot focuses on a man's eyes and upper face in extreme detail. The skin appears moist and the…Prometheus (2012) movie still: establishing — A dark, expansive outer space environment features a curvature of a cloud-covered planet below. A…Prometheus (2012) movie still: wide — A row of futuristic, orange-accented cryogenic pods is mounted against a dark metallic wall. A woman rests…Prometheus (2012) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a chandelier and mid-century furniture. Three men in military uniforms converse…Prometheus (2012) movie still: establishing — A view from high altitude looking down at dense layers of thick clouds. The dark sky is illuminated by…Prometheus (2012) movie still: wide — A dark, metallic, organic-shaped spacecraft floats through a debris-filled expanse of deep space. Smoke curls…Prometheus (2012) movie still: establishing — A dark, curved alien spacecraft lies embedded in a barren, rocky crater surface. Smoke and debris…Prometheus (2012) movie still: closeup — A rugged outdoor setting with a dark, textured background of natural rock formations. A pale, hairless…Prometheus (2012) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot focuses on the face of a woman lying down. The background is indistinct and dark.Prometheus (2012) movie still: wide — A rugged, dark planet landscape features sharp rocky formations under a cloudy grey sky. A small,…Prometheus (2012) movie still: medium — A dimly lit, metallic corridor features stark directional lighting on the subjects. A woman in tactical gear…Prometheus (2012) movie still: wide — A complex, circular technological chamber features a central holographic interface and orbital atom models. A…Prometheus (2012) movie still: medium — A dark, industrial spaceship interior features a large glowing holographic table displaying complex data. A…Prometheus (2012) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows the detailed, textured orifice of a multi-eyed creature. Rows of sharp, pale teeth…
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Prometheus — official trailer

What is Prometheus about?

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Where can you watch Prometheus?

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What does the cinematography of Prometheus look like?

Across 75 sampled frames, Prometheus builds its coverage from medium shots (36% of the sample), with close-ups (33%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski keeps 67% of it in soft, low-key light. 60% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Focus stays shallow in 67% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Prometheus?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Prometheus (2012) are #2f3332, #0d1111, #4e5451, #18262b, #0d1b26, #8b928e — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #2f3332
  • #0d1111
  • #4e5451
  • #18262b
  • #0d1b26
  • #8b928e

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