The promotional materials are out for the new Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another, and by now, I'm sure you've heard everyone urging you to see the movie in VistaVision.But One Battle After Another is just the latest in a new wave of movies resurrecting the old format.So, what is VistaVision?And why is it being resurrected now, and what does it mean that PTA is not only shooting on it but projecting on it in four select theaters worldwide?Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comSo, What Exactly Is VistaVision?VistaVision is a 35mm format where the film stock runs horizontally through the camera instead of vertically. Each frame is eight perforations wide, creating a much larger negative with roughly double the surface area of a standard 35mm frame.The reason filmmakers love this is that it allows them to get much more information on a single cell of film.The result is a stunningly high-resolution image with incredibly fine grain and clarity that punches way above its 35mm weight class. - YouTubewww.youtube.comThe 1950s Widescreen WarsDuring the golden age of Hollywood, movies were in a battle with TV. Execs watched people go to the theater (much like today), so they were constantly trying to make the screens bigger and make that a selling point.VistaVision was Paramount's high-fidelity answer. It was a spherical (non-anamorphic) format that achieved its widescreen look through sheer image quality.It was on display in White Christmas, which was released in 1954. And when that movie did well, it made everyone excited...
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