SCOPE Chapter One – Anamorphic Lenses in Cinema with Theory & Poetry – Epic Episode #15

An epic journey of discovery into the world of anamorphic lenses. SCOPE Chapter one is about the background of anamorphic. We show you the different flavours of widescreen cinema from Cinerama, over Cinemacope to 70mm and Techniscope. We show you why anamorphic fell out of hollywoods favour, and why it made it back. We explain the physics behind anamorphic lenses and what makes the image so diffrent to normal spherical lenses, what problems come with the process, practically and optically, we explore principles different lens designs, the fashion of anamorphic throughout cinemas history. And while we are at it… we debunk some common misconceptions. Please join the ranks of the Media Division: Lynch or Kubrick members can download their action pack here: Instagram/IGTV: mini tutorials, whats cooking, and updates: Facebook Group: Community, discussion, help... ask everything Shop the gear we use in our Episodes: Check out our partners: Tito Ferradans/Anamorphic on a Budet: Max from ExoOptic: CineOne Rental: Check out ARTLIST and get 2 free months with an annual subscription using this affiliate link: EPISODE Information List of anamorphic trade names MUSIC To get the music from this episode, subscribe to Artlist. With this referral-link, you’ll get 2 month for free: #anamorphic #scope #lenstest The Media Division is dedicated to the art of filmmaking and sharing knowledge about it. Tests, Reviews, Gear, Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, Techniques, Experiments, Behind the Scenes, Experience & Knowledge… for work, for fun, for the love of the craft. For beginners and professionals. 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Blade Runner Spoof Part I - What is anamorphic all about? 05:44 - 1. What is an anamorphic lens 09:13 - 2. The road to widescreen 09:50 - Fox Grandeur 10:40 - Color & Sound 11:14 - Cinerama 12:37 - CinemaScope 14:20 - VistaVision 15:08 - Todd-AO 16:06 - CinemaScope 55 16:25 - Ultra & Super Pananvision 70 17:55 - Technirama 18:50 - Panavisions Dominance 19:35 - Techniscope 21:16 - Super 35 22:22 - Interchangeability of formats 23:25 - The end of the golden era & Rebirth 25:56 - 3. Anamorphic Characteristics – What makes an anamorphic image different 27:08 - A unique perspective 28:37 - Oval Bokeh 32:13 - A wider field of view 33:33 - Flares 36:10 - Distortions 38:09 - Asymmetrical lens breathing 39:09 - Softness 40:43 - Anamorfake 43:15 - 4. Lens Design 44:14 - Double Focus 44:44 - Mechanical Synchro 45:56 - Panavision Gottschalk 46:57 - Todd-AO 47:24 - Vari diopters 48:45 - Placement of Elements Part II - The Poetry 5. The fashion of Anamorphic 50:47 - Styles of anamorphic shooting 54:16 - To mix or not to mix 57:51 - Composing for widescreen 1:00:26 - 6. No love lost 1:01:10 - Is anamorphic more cinematic? 1:04:00 - Anamorphic is unpractical? 1:05:42 - A matter of taste 1:07:29 - Stretch factors and the middle road 1:09:20 - Preview chapter two 1:10:35 - Thank you to all Partners & Team 1:14:21 - Kubrick Members