![]() The only added equipment needed for filming is the special lens attached to a regulation camera plus two extra microphones, which pick up sound for the stereophonic sound system.Ī unique lens which restores to its proper proportions an image previously distorted, makes possible the compression onto 35mm film of wide-angle panoramic scenes, and is the basis of the new CinemaScope system of widescreen motion pictures developed in Hollywood by 20th Century-Fox studios. When the film is projected through a companion lens the distorted image assumes its former normal dimension, just as a trick mirror in a carnival fun house would straighten out its distorted reflections if placed before a mirror having compensating distortions.ĬinemaScope is not stereoscopic movies - not the same as the 3-D films also causing a flurry in Hollywood. But the result on the screen, which does present an illusion of three-dimension pictures, is said by many to be superior to 3-D films.ĬinemaScope films do not require the use of viewing spectacles, do not require special dual motion-picture cameras and dual projectors. Like the Cinerama process, CinemaScope pictures are panoramic and have stereophonic sound. The wide screen used for CinemaScope is a solid screen having great reflectance, and is curved slightly but not to the extent of the Cinerama screen. How CinemaScope works: Panoramic scene of marching Indians at left is photographed with an anamorphoscope wide-view lens in front of camera lens. This compresses image within the full aperture of 35mm film. Three microphones (X) placed strategically to cover In projection, another anamorphoscope placed before projector lens expands compressed image to full scale so it appears on screen as shown above, lower right. The full range of the set or scene record three separate tracks to provide stereophonic sound, an important factor in CinemaScope system.ĬinemaScope is a simple, inexpensive process applicable to either color or black-and-white films, which simulates three-dimension to the extent that objects and actors seem to be part of the audience, while its stereophonic sound imparts additional life-like quality as it moves with the actors across the screen.įrom its panoramic screen, two and a half times as large as ordinary screens, actors seem to walk into the audience, ships appear to sail into the first rows, off-screen actors sound as though they are speaking from the wings. This article originally appeared in AC, March 1953. Note: Webster’s dictionary defines anamorphoscope as: “A cylindrical mirror or lens which restores to its normal proportions an image distorted by anamorphosis.”) Some images are additional or alternate.ĬinemaScope is a simplified improvement of an anamorphoscope lens (which he called a Hypergonar) developed by Frenchman Henri Chrétien with whom 20th Century-Fox recently closed arrangements for its use and other patented improvements. The anamorphoscope is fitted before the regular camera lens and functions to gather up a wide field of view and funnel it, compressed, through the camera lens, leaving a distorted image of the scene on the film. In projection, a similar anamorphoscope placed before the projector lens unscrambles the image so that it reaches the screen exactly as filmed and completely without distortion. They smell pink to me, and of this I am certain.In describing the Hypergonar anamorphoscope lens, Chretien said: “The Hypergonars which we have built are of two types: for photography, and for projection. Here is the opening sequence from the Disney Channel series 'Mousterpiece Theater'. Caissop: The first cave is up a hill with tall, thin-leafed flowers. Mouseterpiece Theater opening.mp4 - YouTube. Its time for a brand-new episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, and the first of the post-Disney+ era.Caissop: Would you turn your back on a blind man?! I need you to give me an accurate description of them! Once you have found one, come back and describe it to me exactly!.I need you to find them and describe them to me! Caissop: For me to do my work I need to imagine them! That's where you come in.Caissop: I actually know their location, but unfortunately, I am.blind. ![]() I need your help to find three legendary creatures that are hiding in caves around the swamp. Perhaps you can help me? I am looking for a new assistant. Welcome to Mousterpiece Cinema, a weekly movie podcast hosted by Josh Spiegel and Scott Renshaw.
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