Iconic Las Vegas Films and the Cameras Used to Shoot Them

The Hangover (2009)

This comedy, known for its wild antics and memorable scenes, was captured through the lens of the Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL Camera and Panavision Primo Anamorphic Lenses. The precision of these cameras contributed to the vivid portrayal of Las Vegas' chaotic energy.

Ocean's 11 (2001)

A heist film that redefined the genre, used the Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL and Panavision Primo Lenses. This choice helped in capturing the sleek and stylish essence of the casino world.

Casino (1995)

Martin Scorsese's masterpiece about greed and deception in Vegas used the Panavision Panaflex Platinum and Panavision Primo Lenses, as well as the Panavision Panastar. These cameras adeptly captured the gritty and glamorous sides of Vegas life.

Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

A deeply moving drama, it was filmed using the Aaton XTR Prod and Panavision Ultra Speed MKII 16mm, bringing a raw and intimate perspective to the story.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Captured with a range of cameras including Arriflex 535, Arri 35-iii with Zeiss Standard Primes, ARRIFLEX 35 BL4s, ARRIFLEX 35 III, and ARRIFLEX 535, the film is a psychedelic journey mirroring the visual extravagance of Vegas.

Jason Bourne (2016)

This action-packed thriller utilized various cameras like Aaton Penelope, Aaton XTR Prod, ARRI ALEXA Plus 4:3, ARRI ALEXA XT, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema, Canon EOS-C500, Codex Action Cam, and Red Epic Dragon. Lenses used were Angenieux Optimo Zoom, Canon, Fujinon Premier ZK Cabrio PL Compact, Kowa Cine Prominar Spherical, Panavision, Zeiss Super Speed, and Zeiss Ultra Prime. This array provided the dynamic and intense visuals characteristic of the Bourne series.

Swingers (1996)

Shot with an Aaton 35-III, this film offered a more grounded and personal view of the city, diverging from the usual glitz and glamour.

Rain Man (1988)

This classic used Panavision Panaflex cameras with Panavision Primo spherical lenses, adeptly capturing the emotional depth and the contrasting bright lights of Vegas.

Mars Attacks! (1996)

This quirky sci-fi comedy was shot using Panavision Panaflex Platinum and Panavision Primo Lenses, perfectly aligning with its over-the-top and vibrant aesthetic.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

The groovy spy comedy embraced the Panavision Panaflex Gold and Panavision Primo Lenses to reflect the vibrant, retro aesthetic of the 60s, infusing each scene with a colorful, dynamic look that enhanced the film's playful tone and cheeky humor.

References

1. "Mars Attacks!" (1996) - Technical Specifications. IMDb. Available at: IMDb - Mars Attacks! Technical Specifications

2. "21" (2008) - Technical Details. ShotOnWhat. Available at: ShotOnWhat - 21 (2008)

3. "Rain Man" (1988) - 4K UHD Review. The Digital Bits. Available at: The Digital Bits - Rain Man 4K UHD Review

4. "Swingers" (1996) - Cinematography Details. The American Society of Cinematographers. Available at: ASC - Beyond the Frame: Swingers

5. "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998) - Wikipedia. Available at: Wikipedia - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

6. "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998) - Technical Details. ShotOnWhat. Available at: ShotOnWhat - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

7. "Casino" (1995) - IMDb. Available at: IMDb - Casino Technical Specifications

8. "Casino" (1995) - Cinematography Analysis. The American Society of Cinematographers. Available at: ASC - Beyond the Frame: Casino

9. "The Hangover" (2009) - Technical Details. ShotOnWhat. Available at: ShotOnWhat - The Hangover (2009)

10. "Ocean's Eleven" (2001) - IMDb. Available at: IMDb - Ocean's Eleven Technical Specifications

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