Aspect ratio
The aspect ratio of an image is essentially its shape. Movies in theaters, for example, are wider than video on traditional, projection screen televisions. Specifically, a video's aspect ratio can be found by dividing its width by its height. Common aspect ratios for still photography are 4:3 and 3:2. Standard definition video (the kind broadcast on older, cathode ray televisions) generally has a 4:3 aspect ratio while high definition videos use the standard of a 16:9 aspect ratio. Motion picture aspect ratios are denoted differently. The height of the image is recorded as “1” and the remainder is based on that measurement. So, for example, North American screens are generally 1.85:1 or 2.40:1 aspect ratios.
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03/06/09 3:00pm Computing MSI announces cheap, green CR400, CX600, CX700 16:9 laptops
All three feature MSI's ECO power management technology to save energy. dig deeper
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02/16/09 11:34am Mobile Sony Ericsson Idou phone has 12-megapixel camera, is coming in second half of 2009
The company is also adding movies to its PlayNow phone content download service. dig deeper
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01/31/09 6:00pm Home A/V Philips Cinema 21:9 TV won't see U.S. release
The U.K. and Europe are still a go for watching movies without black bars. dig deeper
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01/29/09 7:25pm Home A/V Philips Cinema 21:9 TV caught on video in London
The TV is closer to the screen shape used in many action movies and epics. dig deeper
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01/26/09 6:00pm Home A/V, Computing feature Directory: Digital living room features and guides
Check out all our original features and guides in the digital living room category, including home theater, HDTV, IPTV and more. dig deeper
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01/15/09 5:00pm Computing, Gaming feature CES 2009: MSI E and G-series entertainment and gaming laptops hands-on
These new laptops are more traditional than MSI's other big products, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider picking them up when they become available. Get your first look here. dig deeper
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01/15/09 12:31pm Home A/V Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV is super-wide for movie playback
CinemaScope films will display without letterboxing on the new set, wider than traditional HDTVs. dig deeper
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01/08/09 7:58am Computing feature Sony Vaio P hands-on
Get your first look at Sony's unusual, ultra-wide, ultra-light laptop from CES. dig deeper
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12/30/08 4:24pm Computing BenQ Joybook Lite U101 netbook gets a hands-on review
Reviewers have finally gotten their hands on the BenQ Joybook Lite U101, which we looked at back at the beginning of December. The… dig deeper
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12/05/08 10:23am Home A/V Open Air Cinema's 16-foot inflatable movie screen now shipping to your backyard
Utah-based Open Air Cinema is trying to bring back the outdoor movie-watching experience with a 16-foot inflatable projector… dig deeper
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11/10/08 4:53pm Home A/V feature HDTV 101: Aspect ratio basics
Need to figure out why your video looks so stretched? We break down the basics of HDTV aspect ratios. dig deeper
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