Watch: 'The Changing Shape Of Cinema' To Learn The History Of Aspect Ratios

4:3, 16x9, 2.35:1, 1.85:1. Talking about aspect ratios can look like a math problem. Actually, the numbers – which represent different ratios between width and length, have a deep history in the development of film as a medium. Different cameras, lenses, screens, and marketing ideas have all contributed to the changes. A new video by FilmmakerIQ, called The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio, explains that history. In 18 short minutes you'll go from layman to expert when it comes to film aspect ratios. Check it out below.

Thanks to FilmmakerIQ (via Movies.com) for the video. Head to that link for more info on the course "Everything You Need To Know About Aspect Ratio.:

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