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Film types are usually described by their gauge, or approximate width. The 65-mm format is used chiefly for special effects and for special systems such as IMAX and Showscan. It was formerly used for original photography in conjunction with 70-mm release prints; now 70-mm theatrical films are generally shot in 35-mm and blown up in printing. With some exceptions the 35-mm format is for theatrical use, 16-mm for institutional applications, and 8-mm for home movies. The more frequently encountered film formats are illustrated in Figure 2. There are some minor differences in the shape of the sprocket holes in 35-mm ...(100 of 19892 words)

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