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1. Animats · 1790624236 · focus · HN ↗

   Ah, yes, the 1970s, before the invention of color film.

   1. jamesgill · 1790627055 · focus · HN ↗

      In the 1970s color film/development/print cost significantly more than black and white.

      Shooting in b&w was common, because it was much cheaper. But of course, he could've chosen it or aesthetic reasons.

      1. rafram · 1790627587 · focus · HN ↗

         Interestingly, it's the opposite now - B&W tends to be more expensive because it has to be done by hand at most shops, while color development is done by machine.

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