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In [[cinematography]], '''full frame''' refers to an image area (today most commonly on a digital sensor) that is the same size as that used by a | In [[cinematography]], '''full frame''' refers to an image area (today most commonly on a [[Image sensor|digital sensor]]) that is the same size as that used by a [[135 film|35 mm]] [[still camera]].<ref>https://pro.sony/ue_US/technology/full-frame-sensor</ref> Still cameras run the film horizontally behind the [[lens]], whereas standard 35 mm [[Motion picture camera|motion-picture cameras]] run the film vertically. Thus, a 35 mm still camera's image is significantly larger than that of a standard 35 mm motion-picture camera. | ||
[[file:135 film perforations.jpg|thumb| | [[file:135 film perforations.jpg|thumb|35 mm still frame]] | ||
[[File:Super35 and Techniscope.png|right|thumb|300px| | [[File:Super35 and Techniscope.png|right|thumb|300px|35 mm motion-picture frames]] | ||
Specialty motion-picture formats have used film running horizontally, notably [[VistaVision]] (which produced a "full-frame" image) and [[ | Specialty motion-picture formats have used film running horizontally, notably [[VistaVision]] (which produced a "full-frame" image) and [[IMAX]]. | ||
Historically, most digital cinema cameras have used [[Super | Historically, most [[Digital cinematography|digital cinema]] cameras have used [[Super 35]] sized (similar to [[APS-C]]) sensors,<ref>https://vmi.tv/blog/learn-help/guide-to-sensor-sizes-and-lens-formats/</ref> largely to maintain compatibility with existing lenses and to produce traditional "cinematic" [[depth of field]] and [[field of view]]. | ||
Full-frame cameras require lenses with larger optics | Full-frame cameras require lenses with larger [[optics]] and produce shallower depth of field than conventional 35 mm cinema cameras.<ref>https://fstoppers.com/education/understanding-how-sensor-size-affects-depth-field-312599</ref> | ||
==Technical specifications== | ==Technical specifications== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Image sensor format]] | *[[Image sensor format]] | ||
*[[35mm format]] | *[[35mm format|35 mm format]] | ||
*[[Full-frame digital SLR]] | *[[Full-frame digital SLR]] | ||
*[[Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera]] | *[[Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera]] | ||
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*[[Silent film]] | *[[Silent film]] | ||
*[[Reframing (filmmaking)]] | *[[Reframing (filmmaking)]] | ||
==References== | |||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Full Frame}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Full Frame}} | ||
[[Category:Film and video terminology]] | [[Category:Film and video terminology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:31, 29 September 2026
In cinematography, full frame refers to an image area (today most commonly on a digital sensor) that is the same size as that used by a 35 mm still camera.[1] Still cameras run the film horizontally behind the lens, whereas standard 35 mm motion-picture cameras run the film vertically. Thus, a 35 mm still camera's image is significantly larger than that of a standard 35 mm motion-picture camera.
Specialty motion-picture formats have used film running horizontally, notably VistaVision (which produced a "full-frame" image) and IMAX.
Historically, most digital cinema cameras have used Super 35 sized (similar to APS-C) sensors,[2] largely to maintain compatibility with existing lenses and to produce traditional "cinematic" depth of field and field of view.
Full-frame cameras require lenses with larger optics and produce shallower depth of field than conventional 35 mm cinema cameras.[3]
Technical specifications
See also
- Image sensor format
- 35 mm format
- Full-frame digital SLR
- Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
- Half-frame camera
- List of film formats
- Silent film
- Reframing (filmmaking)