Film Formally
Film Formally
Willa Harlow Ross & Devan Scott
Large Format Myths (Film Formally is back!)
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Jun 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
– The Return of Film Formally!07:31 – Format Size Discussion13:26 – Breaking Down the Physics: What is Format Size?24:50 – Depth of Field and Image Blur Circles37:58 – Editing Influences: Errol Morris and the "Vlogging" Aesthetic46:21 – Resolution Talk
Intro
Format Size Discussion
What is Format Size?
Depth of Field
Editing Influences: Errol Morris and the ”Vlogging” Aesthetic
Resolution Talk
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Show notes
Film Formally returns! What's changed?
1. We're a video podcast now! 2. We're a monthly podcast now!
Otherwise, you know the drill:  Devan Scott and Willa Harlow Ross - and sometimes a guest - dive deep into the formal building blocks of cinema. Or sometimes preservation. Or sometimes even more niche academic topics! All the stars are here.
This week: Devan went and made a video essay debunking myths about shooting format size, and it stirred up some controversy! We're here to sift through the pieces and and answer some questions about exactly we talk about when we talk about format size. We'll discuss the finer points of image formation, perspective distortion, rectilinearity, and why industry icons inadvertently perpetuate misconceptions.
Welcome back!
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Shownotes and Resources: https://www.filmformally.com
WORKS CITED:
Devan's video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nqa-OBV5ikSteve Yedlin's display prep demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suZtYPIADHMCine Lens Manual: https://store.ascmag.com/products/the-cine-lens-manual