filmstorleken
filmstorleken, or film size, refers to the dimensions of the film emulsion used in motion picture cameras and cameras for still photography. In filmmaking, it traditionally indicates the width of the negative, measured in millimetres, and it strongly influences image quality, depth of field, and the overall aesthetics of a production. Classic sizes include 8 mm, 16 mm, 35 mm and 70 mm, while contemporary projects may also employ 65 mm for a full‑width and 52 mm for anamorphic formats. The choice of film size affects not only the visual texture and grain but also the practical aspects of shooting, such as the amount of light needed and the capacity to run long reels.
The term also applies to the aspect ratio, which is the relationship between the film’s width and
Filmstorleken has played a central role in the history of cinema, guiding decisions from the early days