As Jordan succeeds, the film switches to spherical lenses for a pristine, high-clarity image with white light, vibrant contrast, and wide focal lengths.

Key visual markers include gold Rolex watches, Gucci loafers, Ray-Ban wayfarers, and loud, wide silk ties. 3. Visual Storytelling Techniques

Dominated by gold and green tones to evoke "old-world wealth". These scenes use anamorphic lenses with a shallow depth of field and slight edge distortion, reflecting Jordan’s initial instability and awe.

To simulate drug use, Prieto used a 360-degree shutter at 12 fps, printing each frame twice to create a heavy motion blur that feels loose and fluid. 2. Iconic Fashion and Character Design