vaakakuormat
Vaakakuormat, in Finnish, refer to image, video or print formats that are oriented horizontally, meaning their width is greater than their height. They are the opposite of pystykuormat (portrait formats), where height exceeds width. Vaakakuormat are described by their kuvasuhde (aspect ratio), which is typically greater than 1. They are widely used in photography, cinema, television, and printing because they fit human horizontal viewing habits and common display devices.
Common vaakakuormat include aspect ratios such as 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 21:9. Some media also use wider
In practice, vaakakuormat are favored for landscapes, cityscapes, wide group scenes, and cinematic storytelling, where a
Notes: The term is primarily used to distinguish horizontal formats from vertical ones in Finnish media discussions.