Anamorphic lenses are a must-have for filmmakers, delivering a superior result with their wide aspect ratio and higher resolution. Its optical compression creates an oval bokeh, flares, and distortion like no other lens type, giving projects a stunning 3D effect and unparalleled detail. Professionals everywhere are embracing this elite-level technology.
But if you're new to shooting with Anamorphic-stylized lenses or lens adapters, you might notice how funky the RAW footage seems — that's because it's "squeezed".
Anamorphic lenses have squeezed footage to increase the resolution of a given image. By stretching the horizontal aspect ratio, more information can be captured in the same amount of space. This allows for a higher-resolution image without increasing the size of the camera sensor, allowing filmmakers to capture more detail and create sharper images with wider fields of view.
But how do you do that? Read below our step-by-step guide to de-squeezing anamorphic footage.