16mm
AKA
Safety film
Era
1923–
Format
analog
Developed by
Kodak
(Max) Capacity
1.37:1
Size
16mm
Perforations
1 or 2
Frame size picture area
10.25 x 7.5mm
Fun facts
- Originally silent, this format was fitted to include recorded sound in 1932 by RCA
- This format could have perforations on both sides or just one side, with the latter adding space for a sound track
- This was a common format for home movies, recording for television, and the educational and industrial sectors
