The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio

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TitleThe Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio
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7.8

Release dateJun 21, 2013
GenreDocumentary
DirectorJohn P. Hess
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesFilmmakerIQ
Run time18 min.

John Hess traces the evolution of the screen shape from the silent film days through the widescreen explosion of the 50s, to the aspect ratio of modern digital cameras. This lesson is part of the FilmmakerIQ course: "Everything You Need To Know about Aspect Ratio".

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