Illustrated Media Format Guides

Bioscop

AKA
Bioskop, Bioscope
Era
1895–1900s
Format
analog
Developed by
Max Skladanowsky
(Max) Capacity
1.33:1 (4:3)
Size
54mm
Perforations
none/4 (see Fact1)
Frame size picture area
Fun facts
  • This format used two loops of 54mm filmstrips with no side perforations during filming and 4 perforations during projection
  • This system worked by projecting one frame from each strip of film in rapid succession
  • Footage from this camera debuted in July 1895 and Skladanowsky was awarded a patent in November 1895