Watch this BEFORE shooting WIDESCREEN (History of Aspect Ratio)

The seemingly random dimensions of 35mm motion picture film not only determined the shape of the first motion picture aspect ratio, but its legacy still influences cinema today. Learn how the changing shape of cinema has shaped the way films are made, considering topics such as composition, blocking, staging storytelling and editing. Video Essay - Written, Recorded and Animated by Leon Barnard Team 2 Films Ltd © 2020