35mm film aspect ratio

These diagrams illustrate the evolution of the aspect ratio of the 35mm film from the silent era through Academy, Flat, Cinemascope and Widescreen formats, with additional examples of post-WWII cinema in Europe, Asia and the former USSR.

• These diagrams illustrate the evolution of the aspect ratio of 35mm film from the silent era through Academy, Flat, Cinemascope and Widescreen formats, with additional examples of post-WWII cinema in Europe, Asia and the former USSR.
• While this article and its use of the word "present" may seem "dated" or "frozen in time" the historic information herein is intended to provide valuable context for students, faculty and technicians who specialize in early and latter day audiovisual technology.