rec.arts.movies.tech FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about projection issues in theaters, film and sound formats and aspect ratios, equipment used in film production and presentation, and, occasionally, visual effects used in motion pictures.

This FAQ about rec.arts.movies.tech was compiled and written by Scott E. Norwood snorwood@nyx.nyx.net with numerous contributions by others.

Copyright ©February 14, 1998, by Scott E. Norwood

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