In mathematics and the arts, two quantities are in the golden ratio if the ratio of the sum of the quantities to the larger quantity is equal to the ratio of the larger quantity to the smaller one.
Many 20th century artists and architects have proportioned their works to approximate the golden ratio especially in the form of the golden rectangle, in which the ratio of the longer side to the shorter is the golden ratio--believing this proportion to be considered "the most aesthetically pleasing" aspect ratio in the world.
So why isn't film presented in this format?
The golden rectangle has an aspect ratio of 1.61803398875 so I decided to make a 1920x1080 film matte equivalent to it. After doing some calculations, the exact resolution turns out to be (in meters) 19111x11811 pixels (1.61806:1) which adjusts to 1748x1080 pixels. In GIMP, I created a 1920x1080 film matte that has a transparency at 1748x1080.
I'm now giving this matte away for free on my website http://www.LoudOrangeCat.com if you'd like to try it. Let me know if you use it in your project, I'd love to see it.
Many 20th century artists and architects have proportioned their works to approximate the golden ratio especially in the form of the golden rectangle, in which the ratio of the longer side to the shorter is the golden ratio--believing this proportion to be considered "the most aesthetically pleasing" aspect ratio in the world.
So why isn't film presented in this format?
The golden rectangle has an aspect ratio of 1.61803398875 so I decided to make a 1920x1080 film matte equivalent to it. After doing some calculations, the exact resolution turns out to be (in meters) 19111x11811 pixels (1.61806:1) which adjusts to 1748x1080 pixels. In GIMP, I created a 1920x1080 film matte that has a transparency at 1748x1080.
I'm now giving this matte away for free on my website http://www.LoudOrangeCat.com if you'd like to try it. Let me know if you use it in your project, I'd love to see it.
