<P> Lens flare was typically avoided by Hollywood cinematographers, but when filming Easy Rider, Harrison Arnold was forced to modify a camera car for his Arriflex, which resulted in numerous lens flares as he shot motorcycle footage against Southwestern U.S. landscapes . </P> <P> Costume designer Rita Riggs purposefully would sometimes dress Bea Arthur in Maude in a red that would flare to make a statement, to match Maude's personality as a "red flag". </P> <P> Director J.J. Abrams added numerous lens flares to the 2009 film Star Trek by aiming powerful off - camera light sources at the lens . He explained: "I wanted a visual system that felt unique . I know there are certain shots where even I watch and think,' Oh that's ridiculous, that was too many .' But I love the idea that the future was so bright it couldn't be contained in the frame ." Many complained of the frequent use; Abrams admitted it was "overdone, in some places ." </P> <P> David Boyd, the director of photography of the sci - fi Firefly series, desired this style so much (harkening back to 1970s television), that he sent back cutting - edge lenses that reduced lens flare in exchange for cheaper ones . </P>

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