How Did Using a Digital Camera Impact the Way Eastwood Shot “American Sniper”?
American Sniper is the second film that Clint Eastwood has shot in digital (using an Alexa camera). Compared to film, digital requires much less time to reload the camera. Eastwood was reportedly pleased by this as he believed it helped preserve the rhythm of the scenes as they were shot. Eastwood is known for a very quick production schedule and shooting few takes. Eastwood believes that this approach keeps actors fresh rather than wearing them down.