This Is Spinal Tap Movie Barcode
1984 · dir. Rob Reiner · 82 min · 1.85:1 · comedy
Amber / Teal palette · Dark · 328 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 82 minutes of This Is Spinal Tap 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 Rob Reiner in 1984 and framed at 1.85:1, the comedy palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A mock documentary follows a fading heavy metal band on their disastrous concert tour across America. It satirizes the rock and roll lifestyle and the inflated egos of musicians. The look is grainy and flat, mimicking the style of an amateur film crew.
Key colours
#296D7A
#338098
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Film details
- Release year
- 1984
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85:1
- Average shot
- 5.6s
- Genre
- comedy
Categories
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