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Re:Approved Cameras by glandium on Saturday January 08, 2022 @07:18PM (#29858258)
> Hell, they shot 35mm film for SD for decades

They shot 35mm for the big screen.

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Re:Approved Cameras by dylan604 on Saturday January 08, 2022 @07:22PM (#29858289)
Primetime TV shows were shot 35mm. Lower budget was shot on 16mm.

They weren't doing for screen size considerations. It's just what they had. You shot 35/16 or you shot video (shudder).

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