What Is VistaVision?

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Despite its vintage roots, VistaVision has quietly re-entered the modern filmmaking landscape through an influx of new movies shot on this 35mm film format. What is it, why did it disappear, and why is it suddenly popular again?

Source: American Cinematographer, November 2025
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0:00 Introduction
0:52 History Of VistaVision
3:09 What Is VistaVision?
4:49 Squarespace
5:48 Visual Characteristics
8:34 Practical Considerations
11:37 Conclusion

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