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Standardized set of characteristics for photographic film
A cartridge of
Kodak
35 mm (135)
film for cameras.
A
film format
is a technical definition of a set of standard characteristics regarding image capture on
photographic film
for
still images
or
film stock
for
filmmaking
. It can also apply to projected film, either slides or movies. The primary characteristic of a film format is its size and shape.
In the case of
motion picture
film, the format sometimes includes audio parameters. Other characteristics usually include the
film gauge
,
pulldown
method, lens
anamorphosis
(or lack thereof), and
film gate
or
projector
aperture dimensions, all of which need to be defined for photography as well as projection, as they may differ.
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Photographic film formats
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