Univisium in Use
In just over a decade since Storaro presented his format proposal, only he has put portions of the proposal to practical use with the exception of a single film. Working with Technovision and Clairmont Cameras, both equipment providers have altered Arriflex 435 and 535B cameras for use on Storaro's films that use the Univisium aperture and 3-perf pull-down. In addition, Technicolor laboratories in Rome, London and Los Angeles also have the means to support the Univisium format. Although no film has utilized the full aspects of the proposal, especially with regard to the projection standards which have not been publicly adopted, Storaro has photographed a handful of recent films in the Univisium format.
- Tango (1998)
- Goya in Bordeaux (1999)
- Picking Up the Pieces (2000)
- Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)
- Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
- Zapata: El sueño del héroe (2004)
- Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)
- Fair Trade (2006) - only Univisium film not shot by Vittorio Storaro
- Caravaggio (2007)
- Dare to Love Me (2010)
Additionally, Storaro has reframed many of his earlier widescreen releases for the 2:00:1 ratio upon DVD release, including Apocalypse Now, Reds, and The Last Emperor. This has however proved controversial with many film enthusiasts, who believe that regardless of Storaro's attempt to unify all aspect ratios, films should be viewed in the ratio they were filmed in, without any cropping.
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