J.J. Abrams admits that he uses too many lens flares in the Star Trek films and Star Wars will have much less lens flares than his other works. Although the lens flares did add to his Star Trek's futuristic tone, he way over did it and his lens flares have virtually become a joke. Thankfully, Abrams will try and keep the lens flares to a minimum in Star Wars, and keep the movie from being "Star Wars Episode 7: Attack of the Lens Flares," especially since Star Wars has a more lived-in, gritty tone than Star Trek (at least the Original Trilogy did). Episode 7 is also said to be shot on actual 35mm film rather than digital film so that the new movie will a more retro look, unlike the Prequels, which where filmed in digital. This is a great move because these new Star Wars films need to be more like the Original Trilogy, especially since the film will include the original cast members.
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That's good to hear- while they worked in Star Trek for me, they definitely would be out of place in Star Wars.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the movies will be good :D
Great upcoming post list- I'll be looking forward to it! :D Also, I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the most recent Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode.
Hopefully the movies will turn out well! :D If anyone can do it (other than Whedon) its Abrams. :D
Delete-James
I don't really mind the lens flares, but they shouldn't be in Star Wars, if only for the sake of their being different. But those pics are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI generally do not mind them in Trek, but Star Wars is an entirely different universe. I am glad you liked them!
Delete-James
There were too many lens flares in Into Darkness and I'm glad he's not going to do any in Star Wars. So this is good news all around, I'm happy to see another humble director admitting he has a problem--so much respect to the man for that--and those pictures are really funny, especially the Toy Story one!
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Me too! I agree, all too many directors will ignore everyone and continue making the same mistakes because he is vain.
Delete-James
I don't mind the Star Trek lens flares because of Abrams's reason: the futuristic feel. But I'm glad he admits it would be ill placed in Star Wars. The pictures are hilarious too! I like the following his addiction has, it's so funny sometimes! xD
ReplyDeleteAgreed, they worked for Trek, and I am glad that Star Wars will not have many of them. I am glad you liked the pictures!
Delete-James