One of the challenges of owning a dedicated home theater room with projector and screen is how to manage all the various aspect ratios of your content. Many Blu-ray discs and streamed movies include films presented in their original theatrical aspect ratios ranging from, for example, the almost square 1.19:1 dimensions of The Lighthouse (2019) to the expansively wide 2.76:1 vista of Ben-Hur (1959). If those dimensions can be framed within a black light-absorbent border, then the projected image can exhibit improved contrast and better black levels. You will also have a chance to wow your audience with that extra layer of professionalism on movie night. Most casual moviegoers and, surprisingly, some seasoned film experts have limited understanding of the mechanics of aspect ratios.
Many of the home theater screen manufacturers, including Stewart Filmscreen, Carada and Da-Lite, produce attractive motorised masking systems with electronic presets for 2.40:1, 1.85:1, 1.78:1 and 1.37:1...
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