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Lenses & optics · Working

Anamorphic squeeze

ELI5

The horizontal compression factor applied by an anamorphic lens, such as 2× or 1.8×.

Used in conversation

“The anamorphic squeeze changes how space and focus feel, so we should test it early.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Anamorphic squeeze” in camera, lenses & lighting conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.