filmakerIQ-e14543047767721 The Changing Shape of Cinema

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Release Date

June 2013

Synopsis

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.

The Changing Shape of Cinema

This lesson is part of the FilmmakerIQ course: “Everything You Need To Know about Aspect Ratio”
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