KIDS (1995)

Director: Larry Clark

Cinematographer: Eric Alan Edwards

Stairs Scene

Street Scene

TECHNICAL SPECS

Camera: Moviecam SuperAmerica
Format: 35mm, 1.85:1
Lenses: Standard spherical primes
Film Stock: Kodak Vision 500T
Key Innovation: Documentary-style approach to narrative fiction

EDWARDS' APPROACH

Philosophy: "Raw, unfiltered documentary realism"
Signature: Handheld camera with natural lighting
Innovation: Blending documentary and narrative techniques
Style: Naturalistic color palette with minimal stylization

LIGHTING SETUP

Exteriors: Natural sunlight with minimal modification
Interiors: Available practical sources with minimal augmentation
Night Scenes: Practical sources with subtle enhancement
Party Scenes: Practical sources with minimal fill

VISUAL STRATEGY

Handheld camera work for documentary-style immediacy
Long takes to capture authentic performances
Natural, unfiltered lighting to maintain realism
Intimate close-ups for emotional impact

RECREATION NOTES

Use handheld camera work with minimal stabilization
Embrace natural light with minimal modification
Shoot with wide apertures for shallow depth of field
Use long takes to capture authentic moments
Maintain naturalistic color palette
Employ intimate framing for emotional impact