How Aspect Ratio Affects Storytelling | Writer/Director David Lowery on A Ghost Story

We sat down with writer/director David Lowery to discuss how different aspect ratios change the way an audience experiences a story.

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[Dhunter]

It's a shame how low the view count on these videos are. Wanted to leave a comment to let you know for an aspiring film maker and film school student. this helps a ton!

[gleu]

Watching these videos has actually made us shoot our dissertation film in 4:3 for narrative + aesthetic reasons <3

[joltofjulia]

Why did this channel not take off? It's next to perfect.

[theprpshow]

You guys are fabulous. Love from India. Please keep em coming.

[pollitorsiones]

One of the best movies i have ever seen

[PianolasonMars]

Wonderful and helpful video. Thank you.

[nifeab]

4:3 is the the because it's versatile.. simple

[cas]

Hey! First of all I want to say thanks for the great video and the good explanation with examples. I really want to use 16:9 as well as 21:9 in one film I'm currently editing but I am wondering how to achieve this effect (editing in FCPX), the footage is all shot on the same camera with the same lens tho. Is there any way you can help me?

Kind reagards,
Cas

[allaboutcineeema]

can you please mention the films you used for those video?

[grzyruth]

I guess what I should take away from this is that you gotta use the right tool for the job. I like the analogy that a wider aspect ratio can EMBRACE the audience versus a taller image towering over people, in an intimidating sense. Maybe its just me but I really don't like too much letterboxing because I almost feel like I am being cheated from the film, like I'm not getting the full image but I don't get that feeling with a 4:3 picture.

[StereoChimps]

what are the movies names in the video ??

[naveenrockz]

can someone please!!! please!! tell me how to edit that boy opening aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9

[waynedevonald]

I really hate 4:3 ratio! I find it really off putting!x