Aspect Ratio
Default Screen Aspect Ratio nowadays are 16:9 (1.78) or 16:10. We focus on the 16:9 screens with the aspect ratio of 1.78. To make it more cinematic, wide screen format, we squeeze the vertials.
Aspect Ratio 16:9 Link to heading
Aspect Ratio of 1.78 (16:9) for screen standards.
| Format | Aspect Ratio | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 720p | 1.78 | 1280x720 |
| 1080p | 1.78 | 1920x1080 |
| 2K | 1.78 | 2048x1152 |
| 3K | 1.78 | 3072x1728 |
| 4K-UHD | 1.78 | 3840x2160 |
| 4K | 1.78 | 4096x2304 |
| 5K | 1.78 | 5120x2880 |
| 6K | 1.78 | 6144x3456 |
| 8K-UHD | 1.78 | 7680x4320 |
| 8K | 1.78 | 8192x4608 |
Cinema DCP (DCI Scope) Link to heading
| Format | Aspect Ratio | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 720p | 2.39 | 1280x536 |
| FHD | 2.39 | 1920x804 |
| Cinema DCP 2K | 2.39 | 2048x1080 |
| Cinema DCP 4K | 2.39 | 4096x1716 |
| 5K | 2.39 | 5120x2144 |
| 6K | 2.39 | 6144x2574 |
| 8K | 2.39 | 8192x3432 |
The choice of format and aspect ratio is not only a matter of preference and likness, but also an important aspect of visual story telling.
Our reference for this list is unravel. The Aspect Ratio Tool - You choose, the tool calculates: Aspect Ratio Tool Aspect Ratio Cheat Sheet
You can download the Cheat Sheet as well from our website: Download Cheat Sheet
Note Link to heading
- 2.35:1 was common in films before 1970.
- 2.40:1 is just 2.39:1 rounded up incorrectly.
- 2.39:1 is the modern standard, often tied to Digital Cinema Scope (calculated as 2048/858 = 2.39).
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