Illustrated Media Format Guides

Todd-AO

AKA
(None)
Era
1955–1970s
Format
analog
Developed by
Mike Todd, et al
(Max) Capacity
2.2:1
Size
70mm
Perforations
5
Frame size picture area
2.072x0.906"
Fun facts
  • This format used 65mm film for its production negative and 70mm for its distribution print
  • This format, created to compete with Cinerama and CinemaScope, was a combination of 70mm film stock mixed with a curved screen
  • This format had six printed audio tracks