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A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D

2017
Movie
15 min
English

Documentary about the use of 3-D technology in Inferno (1953) and the advent of CinemaScope, in 1953 in the film The Robe (1953).

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Director: N/AGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary delves into the unique technical challenges and creative decisions behind filming Dario Argento's classic horror film 'Inferno' in 3D. It explores how the innovative 3D effects were achieved during its original production, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking techniques used.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary focusing on a specific aspect of filmmaking, critical reception is limited. However, it is generally regarded as an interesting and informative piece for fans of 'Inferno' and 3D filmmaking enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a fascinating look at early 3D techniques.

  • Provides valuable insight for fans of Dario Argento's work.

  • A niche but well-executed documentary short.

Google audience: Information not available for this specific documentary short.

Fun Fact

This documentary specifically examines how the 3D effects for Dario Argento's 1980 film 'Inferno' were achieved, which was one of the earliest major films to utilize complex 3D stereoscopic filming techniques.

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