Close Encounters of the Third Kind Movie Barcode

1977 · dir. Steven Spielberg · 138 min · 2.39:1 · sci-fi

Blue / Teal palette · Dark · 328 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 138 minutes of Close Encounters of the Third Kind 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 Steven Spielberg in 1977 and framed at 2.39:1, the sci-fi palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A power worker experiences a strange meeting with a UFO and becomes obsessed with a specific mountain shape. The film explores the wonder and mystery of first contact through a suburban lens. The visuals feature bright lens flares and deep night blues that build toward a glowing finale.

Key colours

#44C5C6
#B67C47
#926A3F
#1E2D4E
#57A1AD

Film details

Release year
1977
Director
Steven Spielberg
Runtime
138 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
7.8s
Genre
sci-fi

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