PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID (1973)

Director: Sam Peckinpah

Cinematographer: John Coquillon

Sunset Scene

James Coburn Scene

TECHNICAL SPECS

Camera: Panavision Panaflex
Format: 35mm, 2.35:1 anamorphic
Lenses: Panavision anamorphic lenses
Film Stock: Eastman 100T 5254
Key Innovation: Natural light western cinematography

COQUILLON'S APPROACH

Philosophy: "Let the landscape speak for itself"
Signature: Golden hour silhouettes and natural light
Innovation: Documentary-influenced realism in westerns
Style: Naturalistic lighting with dramatic compositions

LIGHTING SETUP

Exteriors: Natural light with minimal enhancement
Sunset Scenes: Golden hour silhouettes
Interiors: Practical sources with minimal fill
Night Scenes: Firelight and practical sources

VISUAL STRATEGY

Landscape as character in the narrative
Silhouettes against dramatic skies
Dusty, textured atmosphere
Contrast between harsh daylight and warm interiors

RECREATION NOTES

Shoot during golden hour for silhouettes
Use natural light whenever possible
Create dusty atmosphere for texture
Employ practical sources for interior scenes
Frame characters against dramatic landscapes