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They had 17 million dollars and minimal locations
(though they did make good use of their clearly limited time in major NYC landmarks). They didn't shoot 16 because they couldn't afford 35. That's ridiculous. The man is one of the preeminent film artists of our time and he was working on the most easily marketable film of his career starring an actual STAR, a well respected character actor, and an up and coming actress. It had sex appeal and a genre hook. He could have gotten the money to shoot 35.
He CHOSE to shoot 16 because the smaller cameras were more mobile and easier for the complex, non-steady cam, handheld camera movements. Plus, the grainy quality of the image alludes to the horror films of the 70s that at least partially inspired Black Swan.
Question regarding Black Swan: Why did Aronofsky shoot in 16mm instead of 35mm? Dec 24, 09:11
How much more expensive is it to shoot in 35mm? {nm} Dec 24, 09:19
For the average Joe buying it, stock is about double, processing about the same. I dunno how many 100s of feet he shot. {nm} Dec 24, 09:48
They had 17 million dollars and minimal locations Dec 24, 11:04
budget they wanted and funding kept collapsing for a year. Final sequence was shot in 2 days! {nm} Dec 24, 11:20
Yes, that's where my question was coming from. Dec 25, 06:59
Probably wanted a specific look... I have to admit that it's only noticeable in a few sections. {nm} Dec 24, 09:21
I think in some parts, he was trying to recreate the look of The Wrestler to create more realism but it isn't all 16mm {nm} Dec 24, 09:49
I didn't know he shot any on 35? {nm} Dec 24, 09:51
He shot The Wrestler on 16 too. Makes it grittier--gives it that documentary feel, IMO. {nm} Dec 24, 09:50
I'm sure the look was the main reason, but also it's a much smaller camera allowing for freedom of movement. {nm} Dec 24, 10:13
I think it's what The Hat said, it's about manouevrability. Cheaper helps. Subway sequences shot in DSLR to avoid permits {nm} Dec 24, 10:53
What's the size difference between a 16mm camera and a 35mm one? Dec 24, 14:27
It's not just size, it's weight. Dec 24, 14:53