2K resolution is a generic term for display devices or content having horizontal

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of approximately 2,000

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s. In the movie projection industry,

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is the dominant standard for 2K output and defines 2K resolution as . For television and consumer media, is the most common 2K resolution, but this is normally referred to as

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In the cinematography industry, 2K resolution traditionally refers to a digital scan of 35mm film with a resolution around 2000 pixels wide. Typically this is done at , but the exact dimensions vary based on the aspect ratio and size of the scan area. Another common 2K resolution in cinema is . This is the resolution of the 2K container format standardized by DCI in their Digital Cinema System Specification in 2005. The resolution of the encapsulated video content follows the SMPTE 428-1 standard, which establishes the following resolutions for a 2K distribution: * (full frame, or aspect ratio) * (flat crop, aspect ratio) * (CinemaScope crop, aspect ratio) However, the term "2K" itself is generic, was not coined by DCI, and does not refer specifically to the DCI 2K standard. Usage of the term "2K" predates the publication of the DCI standard. The resolution has also been referred to as a 2K resolution by other standards organizations like

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and ITU Radiocommunication Sector (which were involved in the standardization of 1080p HDTV and 4K UHDTV). Another resolution that is often referred to as 2K is 2560 × 1440 (

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) however that is a common mistake in marketing and is called QHD by the DCI.

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