Anamorphic Lenses on 16:9 Sensors—What You Need to Know About Crop Factor #cinematography

Shooting anamorphic on a 16:9 sensor? Don’t forget the crop factor. In this short, I break down how anamorphic lenses affect your field of view, aspect ratio, and final image—especially when used on standard 16:9 sensors. 2x anamorphic doesn’t just stretch the image—it changes the math: • Your focal length behaves wider • Your image must be desqueezed in post • And sensor crop affects your final composition Understand the numbers before you roll camera. Download my FREE cinematography guide: 👉 https://www.cnomadic.com/mastering-movement 🔔 Subscribe for bite-sized cinematography breakdowns every week.