Jon Fauer, ASC www.fdtimes.com May 2015 Special Report All About Anamorphic A Review of Film and Digital Times Articles since 2007 about Anamorphic Widescreen Contents Anamorphic Ahead ..........................................................................3 Art, Technique and Technology Anamorphic 2x and 1.3x ..................................................................4 2x or 1.3x Squeeze ..........................................................................4 Film and Digital Times is the guide to technique and 2.35, 2.39, or 2.40 ..........................................................................4 technology, tools and how-tos for Cinematographers, Contempt ........................................................................................5 Photographers, Directors, Producers, Studio Executives, Contempt ........................................................................................6 2-Perf Aaton Penelope .....................................................................6 Camera Assistants, Camera Operators, Grips, Gaffers, Focal Length (spherical or anamorphic) .............................................7 Crews, Rental Houses, and Manufacturers. 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