Alien Movie Barcode
1979 · dir. Ridley Scott · 117 min · 2.35:1 · sci-fi
Teal / Green palette · Very dark · 331 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 117 minutes of Alien into a single image: every shot is averaged to one colour and laid down as a vertical stripe, left to right, opening frame to end credits. Directed by Ridley Scott in 1979 and framed at 2.35:1, the sci-fi palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A space crew discovers a deadly life form on a dark planet and brings it onto their ship. The story explores themes of survival and fear in a confined, industrial setting. The film uses deep blacks, harsh blues, and gritty metallic tones to create a sense of dread.
Key colours
#244645
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#112623
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Film details
- Release year
- 1979
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35:1
- Average shot
- 8.6s
- Genre
- sci-fi
Categories
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