Video of Why Anamorphics Boost Production Value – Anamorphic Cookbook – Module 1 Episode 02 Anamorphic lenses have been a staple of cinema for the best part of 70 years, and they’re still as desirable today as they have always been. But how did they come about, what makes them special, and why do people still use them? Before I ever picked up a camera, I liked certain films because of how they looked. I didn’t put any thought into what exactly about them I liked, in fact, I didn’t even really formalize a thought. I can only predict what I would have said, but it would likely have been the “mood” the visuals gave. If pressed further, I imagine I would have said the colors. But looking back, many of my favorite films (in terms of appearance at least) from when I was a child or teenager, were shot using anamorphic lenses. It’s only now that I realize how big a part it played in the visuals I was so attracted to. Films like Pulp Fiction and Blade Runner are two that come straight to mind. It’s only since I’ve begun my transition into more video work that […]
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