The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio

Ever wondered what those black bars are on Hollywood films or how to get the same cinematic look for your videos? Well, join Tom as he takes you on a journey through film history and discover everything you need to know about aspect ratios. ► Download all the assets used in this video: https://elements.envato.com/collections/W8MSRPHF3X?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_i48KFJGx8DM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description 00:00:00 Introduction to aspect ratios 00:00:58 What is an aspect ratio? 00:01:48 What is letterboxing or cinematic black bars? 00:03:02 The early history of the aspect ratio 00:04:02 The academy ratio 00:04:39 Widescreen madness in the 60s 00:05:02 What is Cinerama? 00:05:37 Alfred Hitchcock and VistaVision 00:06:32 J.J. Abrams' anamorphic lens flare obsession 00:07:02 Anamorphic aspect ratios and CinemaScope 00:08:09 Large format film: what is 65 or 70mm film stock? 00:08:56 Panavision and large format with spherical lenses 00:09:45 Aspect ratios for TV: what is 4:3 and 16:9? 00:10:21 Why was 16:9 chosen to be the modern standard? 00:10:54 The aspect ratio as a storytelling device 00:11:25 The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson 00:12:03 How to choose what aspect ratio to use 00:13:49 What I learned about aspect ratios + your homework! ► Read more on Envato Tuts+: https://photography.tutsplus.com/the-fascinating-history-of-the-aspect-ratio--ytc-53c ► Download unlimited photos, fonts, and templates with Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_i48KFJGx8DM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Read free photography and video tutorials on Envato Tuts+: https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_i48KFJGx8DM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Envato Tuts+ Discover free how-to tutorials and online courses. Design a logo, create a website, build an app, or learn a new skill: https://tutsplus.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_i48KFJGx8DM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Envato Elements All the creative assets you need under one subscription. Customize your project by adding unique photos, fonts, graphics, and themes. ► Download Unlimited Stock Photos, Fonts & Templates with Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_i48KFJGx8DM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description ► Subscribe to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tutsplus ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutsplus ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutsplus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -