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.
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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

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Very happy to hear that you liked it so much BigShooter. It is our pleasure to produce this for an audience with people like you. Thanks man… glad to have you around

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That is beautiful..... I wish, I wish..... thanks for your kindness

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Fincher and most other legendary directors / DPs don't use it either nowadays. Anamorphic is a pain in the butt.

[@artistandcamera3245]

@@jesseyules If you record externally to something like an Atomos, I expect you could have the files pre-de-squeezed

[@colinmichels3061]

@@artistandcamera3245 not if shooting raw, which is likely if youre shooting with an atomos. the desqueeze comes in the NLE, but the pain part comes mostly from the quirks. the uneven squeeze through the frame, the flaring, aberrations, ect.

[@artistandcamera3245]

@@colinmichels3061 True, the uneven squeeze is probably the biggest problem. You'd probably have to slate what the focus distance is, and desqueeze accordingly. But everyone knows that flares are the only reason to shoot anamorphic :)

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@@artistandcamera3245 flares and bokeh ;)

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We’ve been waiting for so long!!!

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I know Alex.. 6 month of hard work for me. Hope it was worth it for you guys

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Thanks Malcolm!

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Thanks Nick… flattered about the promotion 😉 Now KZbin needs to do the same. Pleasure man

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I've been waiting for it for a long time))

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Inddeed.. 6 month of hard work for me. Hope it was worth it for you guys

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Bob Ross… good one. I will create a "connect the dots" sheet for filmmakers. If your school is willing to pay me… I'm all for it. Why don't suggest it to them?!

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Thank you so much Scapaflow.... always trying to improve. It is our pleasure, especially if one enjoys it so much. We would love to welcome you as a member for sure. See you on deck!

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Thanks a lot Bohus… appreciated. Guess how many complaints about typos I get ;-)

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Hardly... they are bonkers already

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Thanks a lot Alexander.... appreciated. We are all for it!

[@kenallen2gmailcom]

'Rare Window' at 15:01 lol. It's Rear Window. Besides that, this is completely awesome! Loving this so far! The composite into Blade Runner is nearly seamless- excellent job!

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Thanks man... appreciated. Wish this one would be more popular.... it surely deserves it more than others

[@CarloTimothy]

i waited until i could get in front of my 77” OLED to experience this masterpiece. you guys are amazing. wow wow wow! - the anamorphic nutcase -

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I watched it after the kids and wife went to bed on my 55" frame. Fanstastic.

[@MediaDivision]

always best on a biiiiig screen.... glad you enjoyed. Envy you for that TV though ;-)

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Nice :)

[@MediaDivision]

Finally... hoffe Dir geht es gut

[@OfficialWilly]

There is no way this content is just for KZbin, this must be a reupload from TV or a professional Documentary series - insane quality. Thank you so much for your work

[@MediaDivision]

I am all for any TV station to use this... and pay us ;-) thanks a lot will... it is definitely our pleasure.

[@Elreddo]

The view counts on Media Division's content is CRIMINALLY low for the production values, knowledgeability and just sheer demonstration of the ability to explain any concept to the such an incredible depth of without ever becoming confusing for the less knowledgeable or over-simplified for the more knowlegeble. A really unique ability. As always, stunning, STUNING work. can't wait for the next one!

[@MediaDivision]

Yeah.. we are not too happy with this one. The views are half of what they usually are. A niche within a niche doesn't help I guess. Glad you enjoy

[@leroykincaide]

I feel another bad case of G.A.S. coming. just like after the canon FD series. #LETSGO

[@leroykincaide]

@@peaxoop - Just like the Canon FD ssc's several months ago. The media division have a lot to answer for :)

[@MediaDivision]

Hardly our fault. We don't make trends… we just make pieces about trends. Ok… the aspherical thing was ridiculous?!?! If we knew before we would have bought all lenses on the market

[@MediaDivision]

@@peaxoop naaaaaahhhhhhh

[@leroykincaide]

@@MediaDivision - Its is rather insane. Currently there is an aspherical i see yesterday going for £7k. Like, wooowwwwwwww. That’s insane but completely worth it of course.haha. Thank you for always smashing it with what you do.🙏🏽🔥🔥

[@godboy159]

Can't wait for Chapter 2.. I thank you for causing me to go down this rabbit hole. Now I want to shoot anamorphic like, yesterday!

[@MediaDivision]

Of course… we all do… because it is just awesome. Good luck testing the waters! Don't spend ALL your money ;-)

[@Shiznaft1]

This channel deserves way MORE subs. I don't often look forward to a feature length explanation of the history and principles of cinematography, but when it is Media Division I always enjoy it.

[@MediaDivision]

Very glad we can hit your taste .... we are all open for more Subs. Unfortunately KZbin sees it another way 😢

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Watching this video and taking some notes literally saves you days of exhausting research. One of the best I have seen so far.

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Top quality content here. Always found the anamorphic format fascinating and this has blown me away with the amount of detail and production time spent on explaining it all. This channel is a treasure.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks Ultrawide... appreciated!!!! Glad you found it "edutaining" ;-) chapter 2 is very close

[@user111real]

I love cinema and everything about it, and so this brilliant knowledge powers my head so strongly that I don't know how to thank this channel. I subscribed within the first few seconds. This would destroy at a film festival, but it is for me. And terms that are too complex for me to understand are beautifully shown so that even though I might never wield more than a telephone camera, but the joy I get that people who think like me make cinema for cinema is pure bliss. Media Division, keep doing what you're doing. Content like this gives me faith in media, entertainment and storytelling.

[@MediaDivision]

We are very happy you feel that way and we have that same love for cinema. To be able to give you that, is worth all the effort. Thank you!

[@saikatchattopadhyay8263]

I like how this channel comes only once in 3-4 months and blasts things of. Like showing on face that 'see! this is film-tech video and this is how it should be made!' . People will pay loads to watch these gems and you are giving away for free in KZbin . Can't thank enough . (I am a member btw)

[@MediaDivision]

I see you are tyRiOn… and it is very much appreciated. Thank you so much for supporting our mission. It wouldn't be possible without our members. Unfortunately… I don't think that people would pay to watch these. My guess is that if you ask for 5¢ you would get 100 views. Thats just the world we live in. Thanks again man!

[@AxTechs]

I'm so sorry I didn't click on this video instantly, I'd say I didn't have the time, but really I watch like 2 hrs of KZbin every day anyway. Next time I see a video I will click it instantly, and watch it all the way through as I did with this one, your content is higher than netflix quality, tbh it's higher than some features I've seen. If this episode had an IMDB page, I'd rate it a 10/10 and I do that with like 2% of the films I watch. Love you guys and I want more!!!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man... very happy you enjoy. Trying hard to make it educational and entertaining from the first to the last second. Set up that IMDB page please 😜

[@djageel]

Eure Videos sind einfach the next Level KZbin. So qualitativ hochwertig produziert. Macht weiter so. Grüße von einem Filmfan und Cinematechnik Interessierten aus Österreich.

[@MediaDivision]

Danke Dir ganz herzlich.... wir werden es versuchen.

[@abukanoff]

After watching "Shooting Ultrafast" episode I thought nothing can ever surpass it, foolish me. To say that the movie is increadible is to say nothing. I'm afraid that I will have to enrich my vocabulary for compliments for the part 2 of this project. Not only it is masterfully done and very informative, it goes like a movie, I dont know about others, but the time flew by very quickly, it felt like 20-30 minutes at most. I dread to think how many days to shoot and to edit it took from zero to finish..

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot Abukoff... the SCOPE series really took a looong time to produce... and it still does for number 3. Anyhow, this didn't get the resonance we where hoping for, so we will approach subjects in the future, that appeal to a slightly larger audience and try to stay below the one hour mark. While many say they enjoy the feature length, the numbers tell a different story. In any case, nothing close to this would be possible without our beloved members like yourself. So, this is for you... the devision salutes you!

[@erwickdsouza]

1000 likes, 0 dislikes. First I've ever seen on KZbin. Amazing content!

[@lukaskrzyzanowski6027]

Production Level is off the charts!

[@MediaDivision]

We try! Thanks for hanging

[@Nikkro]

I hope this channel only grows, as it's the one I look forward to most for new videos. The attention to detail you put into the videos is a master class in itself.

[@C.C.Cope220]

Great video as always!! Fun fact once the mumps were corrected Frank Sinatra requested all his films be shot anamorphic since he felt it made him look better.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks Chase.... nice little anecdote

[@ShotbyPicto]

Jesus H. Christ, this is mind-blowing, jaw-dropping content. I just can’t fathom the amount of research and effort that has gone into this. It’s incredible. Some of the best content I’ve ever seen, and by far the most comprehensive narrative on the history of anamorphic lenses ever produced. I dread to think how many hours went into this. Some time in the not too distant future, everyone will have heard of Media Division. Thank you for this incredible, much-appreciated content.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot man... really appreciated. Happy you get something out of it. Probably true.... nobody was that stupid ever before 😝 Something like 400 hours? To many for 50K views for sure. Well, you can't win all the time

[@ShotbyPicto]

@@MediaDivision I don’t doubt those hours one bit. The 50k views are simply a measure of exposure of this niche in a saturated digital content medium. In terms of content quality and viewer value, it’s worth a lot more - and I believe the value will come back to you in more ways than views. Stay the course, my friend, knowing above views and anything else, you are doing unique and spectacular work 👊

[@MediaDivision]

Nahh… there are other new and worse pieces by smaller channels making 500K views I don't complain… we have a very special audience… and that is worth a lot to me and the best for our mission.

[@danielhuang2488]

i literally cannot believe the quality of the content here and it being free on the internet. this deserves millions of views.

[@MediaDivision]

ThanksDaniel… we are all for it… and so far away from it.. a bit sad 😢

[@ReachAndTouch]

Every time I watch a new episode, three words spring to mind immediately: PRECISE, EXHAUSTIVE, and COMPLETE. Exemplary delivery. Thank you.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot Mosyukov… appreciated. I usually think of these three: TIRED, EXHAUSTED, DONE 😜

[@roadcrewfilms]

This channel should have 1million followers! It’s a gem! Thanks guys for such a great job!

[@EddiksonPena]

Back at it ... sincerely been addicted and craving a new episode like this. Thank you!!!

[@MediaDivision]

Pleasure.... glad you stayed around

[@jme92685]

I agree that anamorphic is not to be used as a substitute for lousy cinematography but I simply can’t not shoot in 2X anamorphic. The look and feel takes me to a different dimension. Your videos have inspired me to completely remaster my no budget way of achieving this look. Thanks for that.

[@MediaDivision]

Glad we where able to do that for you Joel… if anamorphic helps you to get your fluids boiling… I am all for it!!!

[@samgrima4325]

Media Division is film making and education for the soul

[@MediaDivision]

Beautiful... I love that... thank you Sam and thank you for being a member. Much appreciated

[@samgrima4325]

@@MediaDivision Thanks for putting out great content, more than happy to support you guys!

[@MrTalkingzero]

This production is a level above anything I have seen on KZbin. I can't recommend it enough.

[@MediaDivision]

That is our goal!!! Thanks a lot Egg Boy… and… please !do! recommend it ;-)

[@mmike855]

Some of the finest content on the platform. Can't say it enough.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot Michael... appreciated. Quick, tell KZbin!

[@canman4058]

Media Division, Excellent production and description of anamorphic lenses. I remember, as a child, going to a cinema an Australian country town in late'60s or early '70s and watched a full length film that was "squashed" . Everything was elongated vertical! Apparently the wrong projection lens!

[@MediaDivision]

Shit happens I guess 😂Have you ever seen the impeccable VFX from Turkisch Star Wars? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSkhI2XiZyff5Y

[@aiden5545]

I just wanted to thank you for your channel in general and the service it provides. As a film student it's near impossible to find educational videos of this quality and nonetheless for free. thank you.

[@MediaDivision]

Totally our pleasure Aiden... thanks for hanging and spread the word. It is sad that this episode didn’t perform so good.

[@openheadslt]

Guys, I am amazed on how much work you've done here. REAL LOVE, REAL KNOWLEDGE with taste. Love IT!

[@marcin_szczurowski]

First of all, 49:30 cracked me up so badly, that I have to see the movie now ;) As optical engineer, I totally enjoyed the video. This is excellent content.

[@MediaDivision]

go for it… it was not a hit but it surely is a hidden gem. I am very glad that someone with your expertise can enjoy our work without face palming ;-)

[@YourWurstEnemy]

Probably one of the most underrated channels existing on KZbin! I love the Media Division and they way you make the videos. Or shall I saw movies!

[@MediaDivision]

Yeah… quick, tell KZbin… that might help ;-) Thanks Dr. Wurst

[@elkirysh]

Myyyyy Gooood!!!! every goddamn video is a Masterclass!! I'm absolutely thankful to the universe for letting Media Division exists and deliver this exquisite productions!! Greetings from Mexico. Son una bola de chingones!!

[@MediaDivision]

The universe owes us a hefty amount of money then 😜 Thanks a lot man… Greetings from Germany! Spread the word please!

[@jblackslayer]

Finally!! i was visiting your Channel almost every week to see if there was something new!

[@eobeniche]

I had to wait a week to find enough time to watch it in one time. As usual, epic video. Thanks a lot !

[@MediaDivision]

With pleasure... glad you enjoy

[@davideastham]

Masterpiece !!! Best produced videos anywhere on KZbin or anywhere else. All the information anyone could ever use.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… now KZbin needs to see it the same way 😁 unfortunately it doesn't

[@schmellywittleidiot]

Incredible you have only 111k subscribers, this could easily be behind a paywall and be worth every cent you charge. Thank you for continuing to bring extremely high quality, informative, humorous, and well produced videos to us rubes.

[@MediaDivision]

If it is the 111k right ones I don't mind. We a ´re a niche channel for a niche audience. Totally our pleasure John and thank you for the flowers

[@John_Hudson_922]

this is one of the most in depth, well researched, highest quality documentaries i've ever seen anywhere, much less for free and on youtube!

[@thatdude7170]

Scope was easily my most anticipated movie of 2020 and 2021, and I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. This is hands down the best KZbin channel dedicated to cinema. I am simply astonished by the fact that you manage to outdo yourself in every new episode. Can't wait to watch Chapter Two. Once again, thank you for this great episode, and please, keep up the good work.

[@romanh4459]

Probably the best video on this topic all over youtube. Unbelievable level of production, keep up the good work!