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ANAMORPHIC PROJECTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anamorphic projection
1, record 1, English, anamorphic%20projection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] projection in which the image on the film is optically compressed (squeezed) in the horizontal sense and expanded to correct proportions by projection with lenses giving greater magnification laterally than vertically. 2, record 1, English, - anamorphic%20projection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term Cinemascope may sometimes be used as a synonym for "anamorphic projection" although it represents one type of anamorphic projection. 3, record 1, English, - anamorphic%20projection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- projection anamorphique
1, record 1, French, projection%20anamorphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- projection anamorphosée 2, record 1, French, projection%20anamorphos%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de projection des films dans lequel les images subissent une compression optique horizontale et une expansion en vue de corriger leurs proportions au moment de la projection en faisant appel à des lentilles qui grossissent les côtés du film. 3, record 1, French, - projection%20anamorphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On attribue parfois le synonyme «Cinémascope» à la projection anamorphique car elle est la plus connue mais il faut savoir que d'autres types de projection furent expérimentées. 3, record 1, French, - projection%20anamorphique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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