« There is no such specific image captor format that can be proclaimed full frame or format ».
This is a modern controversy that has been started with the introduction of the digital cameras. During the film era we use to call small, medium and large formats as a reference to the actual dimensions of the film. |
| Frame at work |
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| Frame at door |
There has
been and still is a debate regarding the level of quality needed for an image
to be accepted as an artistic or professional true accomplishment. We know that
the quality of a final artistic or commercial product not only depend on technical
data but is also related with the quality of composition, the choice of
subject, the moment of expression and more as they apply in the final nature of
the picture.
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| Frame gong |
So you
cannot dissociate the purpose of doing and diffusing an image with the level of
quality it is generating. Moreover the exceptional pictures of the past are
staying exceptional even after the big technologic advancements.
“Full
frame” in my book refers at first to the full use of the picture taking frame.
It was a technique that was popular during the film era especially with the medium and small formats by presenting the negative frame or part of it on the final print. .
It was a technique that was popular during the film era especially with the medium and small formats by presenting the negative frame or part of it on the final print. .
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| Leaves on frame |
So you can
conclude that “Full frame” is in fact available in every existing or past photo
captor formats which is including the medium or larger formats, 24 X 36 mm, 15
X 24 mm, M4/3, 1” and so on.
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| Frame me |
We can
imagine many artists using photography as a basic canvas that will be use as an
expression tool as painters do. Digital photography is an art representation like
others art forms of representation.
End of Frame.
End of Frame.
