01-03-2003, 02:55 PM
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Should DVD's take up the full screen on Widescreen (16x9) TV's?
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To reiterate what's already been said, the correct answer is "sometimes". Taking into account overscan, movies shot in 1.85:1 like E.T. will fill the screen. Movies filmed in wider aspect ratios (2.35:1 and wider) like Braveheart will contain small black areas at the top and bottom. Don't try to adjust your player or your set to make a 2.35 film fill the entire screen. You'll either end up distorting the picture or chopping information off the left and ride sides.
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