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Brigham · 25th Jan 2021, 6:19 pm

The BBC didn't regard 16mm as a BROADCAST standard long beyond the 1950s.
It was acceptable as an EXPORT medium firstly. I believe the advent of 'Super 16' helped its credibility for drama and the like.

25th Jan 2021, 6:19 pm	#46
Brigham Octode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK. Posts: 1,117	Re: "Converting" 4:3 to 16:9 (Aspect Ratios) The BBC didn't regard 16mm as a BROADCAST standard long beyond the 1950s. It was acceptable as an EXPORT medium firstly. I believe the advent of 'Super 16' helped its credibility for drama and the like.