Let's dive into the 4:3 format and discuss why it works as an aspect ratio. From the dawn of cinema, Hollywood has debated aspect ratios. While it has changed with different projectors and types of film stock, the original aspect ratio has survived and is still used today. I'm talking about the 4:3 format. It was what they shot the first movies on, and what shook everyone up last year when they saw Zack Snyder's Justice League broadcast in the same ratio. Hollywood has been talking about aspect ratios since the very first film. People had to determine the size, project, and what parts of the story actually happened within the frame. Today we want to focus on just one. What does 4:3 aspect ratio mean? Why was it chosen, and why has it withstood the test of time? Let's dive in. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 17 August, 2021