Aspect Ratios & Resolutions

An easy cheat sheet to see the aspect ratios for various resolutions.

4K UHD

RESOLUTION ASPECT RATIO
2880 x 21601.33:1 (4:3)
3840 x 21601.77:1 (16:9)
3840 x 20761.85:1
3840 x 20211.90:1
3840 x 16342.35:1
3840 x 16072.39:1
3840 x 16002.4:1

4K DCI

RESOLUTION ASPECT RATIO
3072 x 23041.33.1 (4:3)
4096 x 23041.77:1 (16:9)
4096 x 22141.85:1
4096 x 21601.90:1 (Pocket 4K)
4096 x 17332.35:1
4096 x 17162.39:1 (scope)
4096 x 17072.4:1

2K

RESOLUTION ASPECT RATIO
1536 x 11521.33:1 (4:3)
2048 x 11521.77:1 (16:9)
2048 x 11071.85:1
2048 x 10781.90:1
2048 x 8712.35:1
2048 x 8582.39:1
2048 x 8532.4:1

1080p

RESOLUTION ASPECT RATIO
1440 x 10801.33.1 (4:3)
1920 x 10801.77:1 (16:9)
1920 x 10381.85:1
1920 x 10111.90:1
1920 x 8172.35:1
1920 x 8032.39:1
1920 x 8002.4:1

What is Scope Format?

Scope format in digital cinema refers to a widescreen aspect ratio of 2.39:1, also known as Cinemascope. This aspect ratio is one of the two common formats used in digital cinema, where it is called "scope". It creates an immersive, panoramic visual effect.

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