The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio

18m
Documentary
7.8

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".

Cast

John P. Hess
Narrator

Crew

John P. Hess
Director

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