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Tesla (2020)

Directed by Michael Almereyda · Cinematography by Sean Price Williams

PG-13102 min41 frames

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Tesla

16 of 41 frames — the full set is searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, color and mood with a free account.

Tesla (2020) movie still: medium — A wooden structure with exposed cross-beams faces a bright orange sunset behind the subjects. A man and a woman…Tesla (2020) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit stage is bathed in a warm orange light. A man wearing a suit stands in the center speaking…Tesla (2020) movie still: medium — A light-filled room features floor-to-ceiling windows draped in heavy, layered orange and white curtains. A woman…Tesla (2020) movie still: closeup — A dark outdoor space features an illuminated structure with geometric cross-braced beams behind the subject. A…Tesla (2020) movie still: medium — A man stands in front of a large monochrome projection of a cobblestone street. The backdrop shows historical…Tesla (2020) movie still: wide — A dark field features a tall metal radio transmitter tower against a twilight sky. A lone man stands in the…Tesla (2020) movie still: medium — A man stands centered against a weathered, textured reddish-brown brick wall. He looks forward with a neutral…Tesla (2020) movie still: wide — A vast, open grass field under an overcast sky stretches toward a treeline. A man wearing a waistcoat holds his…Tesla (2020) movie still: closeup — A person wears a white shirt in a dimly lit indoor space. They hold a small black cat close to their chest with…Tesla (2020) movie still: medium — A vast, dark desert landscape stretches under a moody, cloud-filled night sky. A man in period formal wear stands…Tesla (2020) movie still: medium — A dimly lit attic room features wooden rafters casting long shadows across the space. A woman in a white…Tesla (2020) movie still: establishing — A vast, flat golden field sits beneath a massive, dark, threatening storm front. A small structure with an…Tesla (2020) movie still: closeup — A person sits in a darkened room with no background details visible. They look directly at the lens while…Tesla (2020) movie still: closeup — A woman stands in a neutrally colored room against a plain backdrop. She faces the camera directly with a black…Tesla (2020) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a painted brick wall with an exposed practical light fixture. Two men in formal 1940s…Tesla (2020) movie still: closeup — A man stands in a dark environment with a single bright light source present. The subject is partially…
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Tesla — official trailer

What is Tesla about?

The story of the Promethean struggles of Nikola Tesla, as he attempts to transcend entrenched technology—including his own previous work—by pioneering a system of wireless energy that would change the world.

Where can you watch Tesla?

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Who stars in Tesla?

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What does the cinematography of Tesla look like?

Across 41 sampled frames, Tesla builds its coverage from medium shots (54% of the sample), with close-ups (32%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Sean Price Williams keeps 61% of it in soft, low-key light. 61% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 83% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Tesla?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Tesla (2020) are #312f2e, #110f0f, #2a130c, #493a31, #f7f7f5, #4c5051 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #312f2e
  • #110f0f
  • #2a130c
  • #493a31
  • #f7f7f5
  • #4c5051

See the full Tesla colour palette — every hex with its share, plus warmth, saturation and luminance.

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