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How can I shoot my short film in a different aspect ratio?

What are the main factors taken into account by a director/producer when deciding whether to shoot a film in either 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 aspect ratio?

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    Aspect ratio should always be determined by what's best for story. This is a conversation that producer, director and cinematographer should have early on. The decision effects all departments, from camera and production design to editorial. If you're making a movie at a studio there are of course specific guidelines they will have. But the end all be all factor that decides aspect ratio should be what best serves your story.

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It is my understanding that this comes down to equipment and the target media.  Crews with large budgets will shoot the wider format for cinema, while framing action/title safe for 1.85:1 on DVD/TV (you will notice that there is rarely if ever any critical information at the extreme left and right of the frame, to allow for pan & scan). Low budget crews will have more equipment limitations and may be constrained to 16:9 etc.

James Radvan

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