I watched the special featurettes on the new Aeon Flux DVD tonight. There was a segment on the costumes (2-4), which were designed to portray a post-apocalyptic utopian society in the year 2415. A fusion of historic and contemporary styles were used. The fashion designer also described how they pulled colored stockings over the extras' shoes and boots to economically create a fresh appearance (4). Another segment described how futuristic locations (5-7) were used throughout Berlin, including Hitler's aircraft testing windtunnels (5). The last featurette was unique: the set photographer described the contents of his equipment case, and talked about how his still shooting style differs from that of the cinematographer. He has shot publicity stills for 40-50 films. The Nikon D1x was the camera he showed. His favorite lens is the 85mm f/1.4. Because digital SLRs still have mechanical mirrors that make noise, he often has to enclose his camera in a sound muffling foam blimp (9).

- mike lee - wheaton, md