Hard Eight Movie Barcode

1996 · dir. Paul Thomas Anderson · 102 min · 2.39:1 · crime

Amber / Red palette · Very dark · 327 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 102 minutes of Hard Eight 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 Paul Thomas Anderson in 1996 and framed at 2.39:1, the crime palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

An experienced gambler takes a young man under his wing and teaches him the ways of the casino. The story focuses on guilt and the way people try to make up for past mistakes. The visuals use low light and the warm, grainy glow of old Vegas hotels.

Key colours

#7B342A
#8C422C
#866233
#782E32
#904E42

Film details

Release year
1996
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Runtime
102 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
7.0s
Genre
crime

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