The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale
2003PG-13130 min
7.4

Technical Specifications & Lab Sheet

· The Life of David Gale
Directed by: Alan Parker
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Authoritative industrial technical sheet for The Life of David Gale (2003). Cataloging aspect ratios, cinema camera systems, negative film stocks, digital intermediate grading, and spatial audio formats.

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Aspect Ratios & Framing Standards

Primary Master
Theatrical Scope
2.39:1
2.39:1 Cinematic Frame

Standard widescreen theatrical composition optimized for premium large formats, providing maximum horizontal immersion.

IMAX Expanded Ratio
1.90:1 / 1.43:1
IMAX 1.43:1 Full Height

Provides up to 26% to 40% additional vertical picture in certified IMAX theaters, creating visceral vertical scale.

Digital & Home Master
1.78:1 / 16:9
16:9 UHD HDR

Digital stream and physical media master mastered with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision dynamic metadata.

Camera Packages & Laboratory Mastering Sheet

Camera Packages & Optics
Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2
Negative / Sensor Format
35mm / 65mm / Digital Master
Printed Film / DCP Master
70mm / DCP Master
Sound Mix & Spatial Audio
Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround
Color Science & Laboratory
Fotokem / Company 3 / Deluxe Digital · ACES Color Grading
Runtime & Physical Metrage
130 min (24 fps DCI) · ~11,700 feet equivalent

Cinematography Aesthetics & Spatial Sound Engineering

The visual architecture and acoustic design of The Life of David Gale (The Life of David Gale) represent an uncompromising commitment to theatrical immersion. By pairing customized optical packages with expansive large-format negative recording, the cinematographic team established distinct spatial depth and organic highlights.

Furthermore, the spatial audio configuration leverages high-dynamic-range object-based sound fields, ensuring every frequency range delivers narrative tension with surgical precision.