2024-03-08
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Soviet photo optics in a Hollywood blockbuster: how “Dune” was filmed through USSR-era lenses
During the filming of the second part of the sci-fi blockbuster "Dune", director of photography Greg Fraser, an Oscar winner, used Soviet photo optics. In an interview, Fraser admitted that this is not his first experience of working with lenses from the USSR era. He previously used them when filming some scenes in the film "Batman" directed by Matt Reeves.
Soviet lenses Helios 44/2 - 1966 and Jupiter-9 - 1951 helped Fraser achieve the necessary visual effect when filming Batman. Helios 44/2 is known for its unique "circle of light" that gives the image a special atmosphere, while Jupiter 9 has soft focus and high contrast.
While working on the second part of Dune, Fraser decided to add another Soviet lens to his arsenal - Mir-1V. This lens was awarded the Grand Prix at the World Exhibition in Brussels back in 1958. Mir-1B is known for its high image sharpness and contrast, as well as its ability to convey subtle shades of color.
According to Fraser, Soviet lenses helped him achieve the desired visual effect when filming Dune. He noted that it was thanks to them that they were able to convey the atmosphere of the desert world of Arrakis, in which the film takes place.
At the end of work on the film, the Americans released reassembled Soviet lenses especially for Fraser with the inscription Dune in gold. This gift became a reminder for the cameraman of the filming of the film and the unique experience of working with Soviet photo optics.
The use of Soviet lenses in Hollywood blockbusters was a real discovery for many filmmakers. They note that Soviet photo optics has its own unique style and is capable of giving an image a unique atmosphere. In addition, Soviet lenses are often significantly cheaper than their modern counterparts, which makes them even more attractive for use in film production.
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