16mm film
Introduced in 1923 by Kodak as a less-expensive alternative to 35mm movie film, 16mm film was the first format to make movie creation possible for the consumer market. 16mm movie film was one of the first formats to use acetate “safety film” which didn’t have the risk of spontaneous combustion like earlier nitrate film. It was originally released as silent black and white film, and new versions were released over the years that introduced sound in 1932 and color in 1935.
- Year: 1923
- Dimensions: film is 16mm wide and found on reels with diameters of 3-15 inches. The frame size of 16mm film is 10.26mm × 7.49mm.
- Capacity: 3-60 minutes, depending on length and frame rate
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