Netflix: A new (The Talented Mr.) Ripley

[Rrrgcy]

All B&W. Just his last name for title this version. New out yesterday, missed it, to be a brief series.
A fawning article about aesthetics in Vanity Fair, by David Canfield from Apr. 4, 2024. Hi contrast film noir, don’t know how it was filmed, though nice stills and nice locations. Seemingly artistic. Are these (tv) ever in film then converted?

 

[Daniela]

No idea about how it was shot, but it's gorgeous to the eye. I'd just like a touch of grittiness...I still paused to enjoy certain takes a little longer. I like the slow pace of the story too...off to watch the second episode!

 

[Rrrgcy]

First two Reddit comments about it.

“We watched the first four episodes of this last night and nothing has made me itch to shoot black and white film more than this show in a while. It's a solid show - if you've seen the 1999 Matt Damon version, it's the same story, but the vibe is much more Hitchcock. But my god, every other shot feels like it belongs in a gallery.”

”The lighting is unbelievably gorgeous, and the photography is incredible. I love the way they use short static shots and long lenses rather than lots of handheld or dynamic shots. I was barely even tracking the story because of how much I was distracted by how gorgeous all the shots were.”

 

[cmacd123]

Are these (tv) ever in film then converted?

that used to be the standard method. Shoot in 35mm, then present on TV. Now It could be any combination from all digital, to transfer from the cut negative. (kodak actually made a print film with lower contrast at one time so that one could make a full print and then scan for TV - in 1983 - EASTMAN Color LC Print film, 7/5380. Low contrast (minus 15%) for video transfers. )

probably easier to just scan the negative or a master positive.
I have even heard of shooting with a digital Camera, and then transferring to film, (ie with an ARRI Laser) followed by Scanning the edited film.

I am sure that @Kino being in the business may have more Knowledge.

 

[Don_ih]

Are these (tv) ever in film then converted?

Most of The Walking Dead (to cite a relatively recent tv show) was shot on 16mm film.

 

[Daniela]

Currently micro-dosing episodes so it doesn't end as fast

 

[Don_ih]

Currently micro-dosing episodes so it doesn't end as fast

I'm pretty certain that binge-watching renders television shows unmemorable. I think, due to plowing over your short-term memory, nothing has a chance to sink in.

That said, I no longer like waiting week-to-week for episodes. I end up waiting until the run is over.

At least it's better than it was 20+ years ago. You'd watch a show for 3 episodes, three weeks would pass with no episode. Then another episode would air. Then they'd cancel the show....

 

[Kino]

I am sure that @Kino being in the business may have more Knowledge.

Sorry, I have fallen out of touch with current media, but if David Mullen was the DP, it could have been shot either on film or digital.

He hangs out on Cinematography.com, so there's probably some good info on that site...

 

[cmacd123]

if David Mullen was the DP, it could have been shot either on film or digital.

He hangs out on Cinematography.com, so there's probably some good info on that site...

yes, I have not been on that site for a long time. Dabid Mullen ASC is always a great fountain of information.

 

[ant!]

Wikipedia says: "shot with Arri Alexa LF digital cameras"

 

[ChrisLA]

Yes, it is digital.

A useful resource is the imdb site. Pull up a title, click on "Cast & crew" on that title's main page, then on a sidebar on the right click on "Technical Specs".

 

[ant!]

Just started the last episode (probably finishing tonight).
I found it interesting/strange the press photographers with their press cameras just drop the flash bulbs on the street after use...
But yes, beautifully shot black and white!

 

[warden]

No idea about how it was shot, but it's gorgeous to the eye. I'd just like a touch of grittiness...I still paused to enjoy certain takes a little longer. I like the slow pace of the story too...off to watch the second episode!

I agree they could have "dirtied-it-up" a bit. Kudos to the cinematography team on this one for sure.

 

[bags27]

I read all the books and watched the main Matt Damon rendering. I loved this series. There were some major departures or at least developments. The struggle with the murder boat was allegorical--the likes of Moby-Dick or The Old Man and the Sea. The other major struggle Ripley has--I won't mention it because it's a spoiler--is a terrific study of the impediments to spontaneous action.

Wonderful acting, wonderful writing, wonderful cinematography. The ending leaves open the possibility of subsequent years, and I really hope they do that.

 

[Rrrgcy]

I fortunately located a very much less expensive going rate Folio Society 3-book slipcase set of P. Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley/Ripley Underground/Ripley’s Game - ordered from Scotland to ship to Florida… several scenes from the Netflix series churned my stomach in tension. Well Done. But yes the Netflix show can go on given the author’s book(s).

Most of The Walking Dead (to cite a relatively recent tv show) was shot on 16mm film.

I’ve an empty Kodak can from the show: black plastic bag inside and Kodak lot no label inside.

 

[Alan Edward Klein]

Just started the last episode (probably finishing tonight).
I found it interesting/strange the press photographers with their press cameras just drop the flash bulbs on the street after use...
But yes, beautifully shot black and white!

If I recall using similar flash bulbs, they were very hot when shot off. You didn't want to touch them with your hands.

 

[Alan Edward Klein]

I read all the books and watched the main Matt Damon rendering. I loved this series. There were some major departures or at least developments. The struggle with the murder boat was allegorical--the likes of Moby-Dick or The Old Man and the Sea. The other major struggle Ripley has--I won't mention it because it's a spoiler--is a terrific study of the impediments to spontaneous action.

Wonderful acting, wonderful writing, wonderful cinematography. The ending leaves open the possibility of subsequent years, and I really hope they do that.

My wife and I binge-watched it yesterday. Yes, the photography was memorable. The shots are artistic. It's nice to watch a series that actually ends.

 

[brbo]

I admit that when I read topics where people discuss 'beautiful grain' of this and that film and/or developer I don't know what they are talking about, but I did find Ripley a bit too plasticky at times. Does it need a bit of grain?

Beautifully* shot, otherwise. More so, considering that it's a tv show production.


* except that one selective colour shot that was totally unnecessary and serves no purpose at all

 

[bags27]

I admit that when I read topics where people discuss 'beautiful grain' of this and that film and/or developer I don't know what they are talking about, but I did find Ripley a bit too plasticky at times. Does it need a bit of grain?

Beautifully* shot, otherwise. More so, considering that it's a tv show production.


* except that one selective colour shot that was totally unnecessary and serves no purpose at all

Can't remember the color shot. Please remind me.

 

[Arthurwg]

Big Reply fan. I've read all the Ripley books and seen most of the films. Great stuff. This one features a Leica 111A or IIIF as a prop.

 

[ant!]

Can't remember the color shot. Please remind me.

Me neither? Was there one?

 

[brbo]

Can't remember the color shot. Please remind me.

End of E5(?). When blood trail left by the cat's paw is in red colour. I was pretty sure my mind did not invent the red colour, now that two people can't remember it, I'm not so sure anymore...

 

[ant!]

You are right! Yeah, I was tired and it looked somehow normal to me at that moment. And only a very short scene.

 

[bags27]

That's right! Kind of like the (red?) coat in Sophie's Choice.

 

[MTGseattle]

I enjoyed the series quite a bit and agree that it contained a lot of inspiring visuals. I'll have to check out the books at some point.
My only quibble with the show was during the boat scene and the sound effects. they made it sound like it took place on something way bigger than a small-ish runabout.