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The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio

TMDb7.82013-06-21· 18 min
Documentary

John Hess traces the evolution of the screen shape from the silent film days through the widescreen explosion of the 50s, to the aspect ratio of modern digital cameras. This lesson is part of the FilmmakerIQ course: "Everything You Need To Know about Aspect Ratio".

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.

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