The Rock Movie Barcode

1996 · dir. Michael Bay · 136 min · 2.39:1 · drama

Blue / Amber palette · Dark · 324 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 136 minutes of The Rock 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 Michael Bay in 1996 and framed at 2.39:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A chemist and a convict must stop a rogue general from launching nerve gas from Alcatraz. The story explores themes of loyalty and duty while the camera moves rapidly through tight spaces. The film has a high-contrast look with deep blues and heavy orange tones in the action scenes.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1996
Director
Michael Bay
Runtime
136 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
2.6s
Genre
drama

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