Aspect Ratio Imaging Device

J

JTmoney

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How about a matte box filter that has an aspect ratio "window", an Aspect Ratio Imaging Device or ARID for short, etched into its surface. Or an overlay with the same "windowing" feature?
The ARID would be like a window-within-a-window, in that what lies within the window would be the aspect ratio that you would desire to have. While what lies outside of the window, would be the specific aspect ratio of that filter's window, i.e. 4:3, as well as the thickness of the overlay or filter.
The ARID would then be editted out in post.
At the risk of revealing my ignorance, the ARID matte box filter could not only act as a lens protector but also as a shim-like device that could help eliminate any slippage, caused by a poorly fitted filter, during panning, tilting, or other camera movements, thus reducing any "visual aberations" from shooting through an angled filter.
The ARID could come in a handful of favorite aspect ratios and thicknesses at first, and could grow to include more in the future if the tool proved practical or beneficial. Any comments, suggestions, or otherwise polite feedback would be appreciated. Thank you.
 
From what I understand you saying, you are talking about placing an etched filter in front of the lens? Unfortunatly, if place this filter in front of the lens you would never see any of the etched surface unles you set your focus at that point. You would never see the lines unless you used a very wide angle lens, and then if you were to zoom not only would you lose your focus on the etched surface, but you would zoom past it, and it would completely leave the frame.
Unless I missread your post, I don't see any physical way that this could be implemented except through digital means.
 
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