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.
Filmmaking Terms Starting With a Number
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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.
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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.
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35mm is the standard gauge of photographic film that was the dominant format for motion picture photography and projection for over a century.
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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.
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A 4K scan is the process of digitizing a physical film element at a resolution of approximately 4000 horizontal pixels to create a high-quality digital master.
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A six‑channel surround sound configuration standard in cinemas and home theaters.
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An eight‑channel surround sound system adding rear surrounds for enhanced immersion.
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70mm is a wide, high-resolution film gauge used to create an epic, immersive cinematic experience with superior image clarity and detail.
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A nine‑channel surround configuration adding front wide channels for greater frontstage width.
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