Isaac Vila chooses Cooke S7/I Full Frame lenses to film Netflix's Below Zero
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The full frame format bring a spacious feel to a confined setting for this action thriller.
For cinematographer Isaac Vila, the choice of lenses is the most important decision of all when planning a feature film. For his latest project, Netflix's Below Zero, which has quickly become a breakout hit globally, he chose Cooke S7/i Full Frame lenses, creating the perfect atmosphere for this action thriller.
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For the most part, the action in the film takes place inside a truck, with some additional scenes around Madrid and a variety of smaller towns, including the ancient city of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Full frame lenses were not the first choice, as Vila explains: At first we wanted to shoot the movie with anamorphics. Then we realised that maybe it was not the best option seeing how small the space in the van was. So, we opted for spherical, but in Full Frame format to get that feeling of spaciousness. The Cooke S7/i's were perfectly suited to what we needed. They offer the quality, and at the same time a minimum of focus, which allowed us to shoot freely inside the van. We also used a T2 diaphragm, which was highly appreciated for the night shots.
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One of the most visually captivating scenes of the film occurs underwater.
Without a doubt, the most challenging shots of all were the underwater scenes. Filming with five actors inside a low water truck had many complications, from the coordination to making sure the right moments are captured. But they are perhaps the most visually striking scenes in the movie, Vila said.
Below Zero was released on 29th January on Netflix and it is globally available on the platform.
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Isaac Vila chooses Cooke S7/I Full Frame lenses to film Netflix's Below Zero 
