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Black and white format killed it

posted 9 years ago by obtec2001
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It's said that the first Sin film had a very low budget and that they saved a fortune using a black and White format; they didn't want to have to make budget by skimping on a decent cast. On this second film, they should have eliminated a couple of the more over rated high dollar actors and shot in full color. So many of the potential ticket buyers didn't want to see another black and white film and just didn't go. There is a reason why less than 1% of full feature films are attempted in black and white.

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[–] LetThemEatCake01 9 years ago

It's not the 1950's anymore, color or black and white has no incidence in the budget.

[–] Gabe1972 9 years ago

Used black and white to save money? Good lord.

The first film being in black and white had nothing to do with the budget, either. Duh.

Time wounds all heels.

[–] AgentSniff 9 years ago

You do realise the first film was shot in color?

[–] Rooney_Mara_Lover 9 years ago

It's said that the first Sin film had a very low budget and that they saved a fortune using a black and White format

Please, tell us where it was said. Because its absolutely not true.

[–] Buzz-Duh 9 years ago

The mostly black and white is a style choice. I enjoy the lack of color with touches here and there.

[–] MaximumMadness 8 years ago

Guys, he's obviously trolling, just ignore him.

And FURTHERMORE, this is my signature! SERIOUSLY! Did you think I was still talking about my point?

[–] Gruesome28 (102) 3 years ago

It was always intended to be like that with color splashes when needed, have you read the source material?