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3D film

Genres

A 3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception, creating an immersive experience where objects appear to extend out from the screen.

3D

Filmmaking

3D, or stereoscopic, filmmaking is a technique that creates the illusion of three-dimensional depth in an image by presenting two slightly different perspectives to the viewer's eyes.

3D

Genres

A stereoscopic technique creating the illusion of depth in film projection.

35mm

Industry

35 mm is the most widely used film gauge for theatrical motion pictures, known for its balance of image quality and equipment portability.

35mm

Filmmaking

35mm is the standard gauge of photographic film that was the dominant format for motion picture photography and projection for over a century.

2K Scan

Filmmaking

A 2K scan is the process of digitizing a motion picture film frame at a standard resolution of approximately 2048 pixels horizontally, a cornerstone of the digital intermediate workflow.

22.2 Mix

Filmmaking

A 22.2 mix is the ultra-immersive, 24-channel surround sound format developed by NHK for Japan's 8K 'Super Hi-Vision' broadcast standard.

20th Century Studios

Industry

A historic film studio famed for landmark releases and genre‑defining classics.

16-bit RAW

General

Sixteen-bit RAW captures the full 65 536 tonal steps per channel that high-end sensors can output, anchoring future-proof HDR workflows.

120 fps

Genres

120 fps is an extreme form of High Frame Rate (HFR) filmmaking that captures motion with unprecedented clarity and smoothness.

12.1 Mix

Filmmaking

A 12.1 mix is a channel-based immersive audio format, associated with the Auro-3D system, that adds a distinct height layer to traditional surround sound for a three-dimensional effect.

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