The Abyss Movie Barcode

1989 · dir. James Cameron · 140 min · 2.39:1 · sci-fi, thriller

Blue / Teal palette · Dark · 325 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 140 minutes of The Abyss 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 James Cameron in 1989 and framed at 2.39:1, the sci-fi / thriller palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A deep sea diving team searches for a lost submarine and encounters a mysterious alien species. The story focuses on the tension of the crew and the hope for peace between worlds. The color palette is dominated by dark blues and neon glows from the deep water.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1989
Director
James Cameron
Runtime
140 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
5.2s
Genre
sci-fi, thriller

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