VistaVision
AKA
(None)
Era
1954–1961
Format
analog
Developed by
Paramount
(Max) Capacity
1.5:1
Size
35mm
Perforations
8 horizontal
Frame size picture area
1.485x0.991"
Fun facts
- This format had a natural aspect ratio of 1.5:1 but could be further cropped and set to a range of ratios, with motion pictures set in 1.66:1, 1.85:1, and 1.96:1
- This format's frames were captured on the film reel horizontally, instead of the traditional vertical
- This format provided a higher quality image but used a lot more film, so it struggled to compete with other anamorphic or 70mm formats of the era
