How have film aspect ratios evolved?!
Question: In the early days, the aspect ratio commonly used was 1.33:1 - which is the same square shape as a TV screen.
When TV became popular in the 50's, movies responded by making the screen wider - often to a "cinemascope" ratio of 2.40:1.
Today, 2.40:1 (scope) and 1.85:1 (flat) are the standard aspect ratios.
Answers: In the early days, the aspect ratio commonly used was 1.33:1 - which is the same square shape as a TV screen.
When TV became popular in the 50's, movies responded by making the screen wider - often to a "cinemascope" ratio of 2.40:1.
Today, 2.40:1 (scope) and 1.85:1 (flat) are the standard aspect ratios.