A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Cinematographer: John Alcott, BSC

Alex Close-up Scene

Korova Milk Bar Scene

TECHNICAL SPECS

Camera: ARRIFLEX 35 BL/35-III
Format: 35mm, 1.66:1
Lenses: J-D-C Scope Anamorphic
Film Stock: Kodak 5254
Key Innovation: Natural lighting techniques

ALCOTT'S APPROACH

Philosophy: "Let the practicals do the work"
Signature: Extreme wide-angle lenses with minimal lighting
Innovation: Using only available light and practicals
Style: High contrast with strong directional lighting

LIGHTING SETUP

Korova Milk Bar: Practical lighting from milk bar fixtures
Home Scenes: Minimal lighting with strong practicals
Writer's Home: Single source lighting with strong shadows
Exteriors: Natural light with minimal fill

VISUAL STRATEGY

Extreme wide-angle lenses for distortion
Strong single-source lighting
High contrast ratio between light and shadow
Symmetrical compositions

RECREATION NOTES

Use wide-angle lenses (9.8mm, 18mm) for distorted perspective
Employ strong single-source lighting with minimal fill
Allow practicals to create natural pools of light
Embrace high contrast ratio between light and shadow
Utilize symmetrical compositions for psychological effect