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Martino · 03-28-2008, 10:33 AM

" The definition of HD, as set forth by the DVD forum is, 720P or higher with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9. The 16 x 9 was a compromise based on 4 x 3 and various aspect ratios for movies. 4 x 3 programming would be stretched and movies 2:35 or wider would show black bars on the top and bottom to makeup the 16 x 9 aspect ratio. And that is just how DVD are manufactured."

Just give me the Original Aspect Ratio (OAR) for all programming - if it was shot in 4 x 3 - go ahead and pill box the sides....I don't agree with the "4 x 3 programming would be stretched "

Most 16 x 9 sets will offer some sort of "stretch" mode themselves - so if you like the stretch, you can do it yourself - but don't force me to watch a stretched image because someone doesn't like black bars...

In my DVD player - if a move is shot in 4 x 3, the pill bars are included on the sides, so I'm not sure about your statement of "that is just how DVD are manufactured"....

03-28-2008, 10:33 AM	#2 of 4
Martino Member Join Date: May 1999 Local Time: 10:37 AM Local Date: 10-13-2008 Posts: 294	Re: High Definition Popularity " The definition of HD, as set forth by the DVD forum is, 720P or higher with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9. The 16 x 9 was a compromise based on 4 x 3 and various aspect ratios for movies. 4 x 3 programming would be stretched and movies 2:35 or wider would show black bars on the top and bottom to makeup the 16 x 9 aspect ratio. And that is just how DVD are manufactured." Just give me the Original Aspect Ratio (OAR) for all programming - if it was shot in 4 x 3 - go ahead and pill box the sides....I don't agree with the "4 x 3 programming would be stretched " Most 16 x 9 sets will offer some sort of "stretch" mode themselves - so if you like the stretch, you can do it yourself - but don't force me to watch a stretched image because someone doesn't like black bars... In my DVD player - if a move is shot in 4 x 3, the pill bars are included on the sides, so I'm not sure about your statement of "that is just how DVD are manufactured".... Last edited by Martino : 03-28-2008 at 12:54 PM.