16 mm


Introduced in 1923 by Eastman Kodak, the first 16mm film 'outfit' was a comprehensive package designed to make filmmaking accessible, including a camera, projector, tripod, screen, and splicer, initially costing $335 (equivalent to over $6,000 today). This positioned 16mm film as a viable option for non-theatrical and amateur filmmakers.

⭐ In the context of early filmmaking, the initial 16mm film 'outfit' released by Eastman Kodak in 1923 was notable for what key characteristic?

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⭐ Core Definition: 16 mm

16 mm film is a historically popular and economical gauge of film. 16 mm refers to the width of the film (about 23 inch); other common film gauges include 8 mm and 35 mm. It is generally used for non-theatrical (e.g., industrial, educational, television) film-making, or for low-budget motion pictures. It also existed as a popular amateur or home movie-making format for several decades, alongside 8 mm film and later Super 8 film. Eastman Kodak released the first 16 mm "outfit" in 1923, consisting of a Ciné-Kodak camera, Kodascope projector, tripod, screen and splicer, for US$335 (equivalent to US$6,182 in 2024). RCA-Victor introduced a 16 mm sound movie projector in 1932, and developed an optical sound-on-film 16 mm camera, released in 1935.

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HINT: The first 16mm film outfit included a camera, projector, tripod, screen, and splicer, all for a relatively low price, making filmmaking more accessible to non-professionals and those outside of traditional studio systems.

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