How-To’s

Facts, Figures, Charts and Information.

ARRI Groundglass, Gate and Format Guide

Almost every groundglass and gate available for ARRI cameras

4 MB PDF file


ARRI CSC Framing Guide

35mm Framing Charts for 35mm formats. Shoot these framing guides for consistent composition and framing from pre- through post production.

4 MB PDF file


Fujinon 3-Perf & Micro 4/3 Angle of View Calculator
(Excel .xls download)

To compare angle of view of 35mm 3-Perf with Micro Four Thirds (Lumix GH-1) format, enter data in Red. Answer appears in Blue.

14k Microsoft Excel Document (compressed ZIP file)


Fujinon Online Angle of View Calculator

To calculate angle of view of sensors from 1/1" to 1/4" in 16:9 and 4:3. Also calculate object size and focal length. From Fujinon Europe.

Canon Angle of View Calculator (Javascript Online)

To calculate and compare angle of view online (Javascript):
35mm Still, 35mm Movie, Super 16 Movie, 2/3" 16:9, 2/3" 4:3 Cross Over, 2/3" Stndard, 1/2" 16:9, 1/2" 4:3 Standard, 1/3" 16:9, 1/3" 4:3 Standard.

Abel Cine Tech Field of View Comparator

Andy Shipsides created this helpful online tool that graphically compares the results of different sensors on image size. For example, it instantly shows how a wide 10mm lens on an ALEXA is a telephoto lens on a 1/4" HD camera.

Abel Cine Tech 35mm Digital Sensor Comparison Chart

Mitch Gross has published a downloadable PDF chart comparing 35mm 3-Perf format with popular 16x9 digital sensors. Read more...click here.