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How a $15 Amazon Filter Helped Cinematographer Nail 'Project Hail Mary's' Stunning Visuals
When a Mega-Budget Film Relies on Bargain-Bin Solutions Here’s something that’ll make you feel better about your gear closet: one of the most visually stunning blockbusters of the year was partially shot through a $15 Amazon filter. I’m not making this up. Project Hail Mary, which has absolutely demolished the box office with over $420 million in earnings, looks like every penny of its budget went into making it gorgeous. The cinematography is chef’s kiss—the kind of work that makes you think, “Well, that took a crack team of specialists and millions in equipment.