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A type of [[optical soundtrack]]. It should be differentiated from a [[variable density]] track, though the same equipment can be used for reading and playback of either type of track. | [[File:Single unilateral variable area.JPG|right|thumb|300px|A single unilateral variable area soundtrack.]] | ||
[[File:Dual Unilateral Variable Area.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A dual unilateral variable area soundtrack.]] | |||
[[File:Bilateral Variable Area.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A single bilateral variable area soundtrack.]] | |||
[[File:Pandora and the flying dutchman.JPG|right|thumb|300px|A dual bilateral variable area soundtrack.]] | |||
Variable area is type of [[optical soundtrack]]. It should be differentiated from a [[variable density]] track, though the same equipment can be used for reading and playback of either type of track. Variable area tracks may consist of a single, double, or multiple tracks, and the tracks can be unilateral or bilateral. | |||
[[Category:Sound formats]] | [[Category:Sound formats]] | ||
[[Category:Sound]] | [[Category:Sound]] | ||
[[Category: Film prints]] | [[Category: Film prints]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:23, 3 June 2022
Variable area is type of optical soundtrack. It should be differentiated from a variable density track, though the same equipment can be used for reading and playback of either type of track. Variable area tracks may consist of a single, double, or multiple tracks, and the tracks can be unilateral or bilateral.