Apple Cinema Tools 3 - Manual (Page 201)

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Background Basics
Before you use Cinema Tools to edit your film, it’s helpful to have a general
understanding of a few film properties and be familiar with the traditional film editing
method. This appendix provides basic background information on film and how it is
edited, both traditionally and digitally.
Most of this information is very general and is not intended to be a complete guide (or
the final word) on the film process. There are a wide variety of resources that can
provide detailed information on the subject.
Film Basics
There are a number of things that differentiate the various film standards. The most
common are
 frame size
 perforation arrangement (how many sprocket holes per frame)
 film edge codes, including key numbers and ink numbers
 speed (how many frames per second)
The following sections discuss these points as they relate to Cinema Tools.
Frame Size
Cinema Tools supports two common film frame sizes: 16mm and 35mm. The aspect
ratio (height versus width) of each size is different.
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