LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (2008)

Director: Tomas Alfredson

Cinematographer: Hoyte van Hoytema, FSF, NSC, ASC

Snow Scene

Night Scene

TECHNICAL SPECS

Camera: Arriflex 535B
Format: 35mm, 1.85:1
Lenses: Zeiss Master Prime lenses
Film Stock: Kodak Vision2 500T 5218
Key Innovation: Telephoto compositions in snow environments

VAN HOYTEMA'S APPROACH

Philosophy: "Cold, detached observation with emotional undertones"
Signature: Telephoto compositions with shallow depth of field
Innovation: Naturalistic lighting with subtle stylization
Style: Muted color palette with emphasis on blues and whites

LIGHTING SETUP

Snow Exteriors: Natural daylight with reflectors for fill
Night Exteriors: Practical sources with subtle enhancement
Interiors: Practical sources with minimal augmentation
Pool Scene: Underwater lighting with blue gels

VISUAL STRATEGY

Telephoto lenses (85mm-135mm) for compressed perspective
Static, formal compositions with minimal camera movement
Framing characters in architectural elements
Shallow depth of field for emotional isolation

RECREATION NOTES

Use telephoto lenses for compressed perspective
Employ static, formal compositions
Shoot in overcast conditions for diffused light
Use snow as natural reflector for fill light
Maintain muted color palette with emphasis on blues and whites
Frame characters within architectural elements