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Director Martin Scorsese and cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto used distinct visual phases to track Jordan’s journey:

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

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

The costumes by Sandy Powell serve as a masterclass in 1990s "power dressing":

Direct narration to the camera, often with Jordan placed dead center in the frame , creates an immersive quality that pulls the viewer into his hedonistic world. Boom and Bust: The Wolf of Wall Street

Her wardrobe features high-end couture from Versace, Chanel, and Hervé Léger , emphasizing top-shelf extravagance through skin-tight bandage dresses and patterned sequins.

Defined by single-breasted jackets with wide peak lapels , pinstripe or chalk stripe patterns, and double forward pleats to project dominance.