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Information: Most modern theatrical films are created in a shape that is different from the shape of a standard television set. A standard TV is 1.33 times as wide as it is tall; in other words, it has an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. Movies are much wider, with a
Widescreen Sites:
The Letterbox and Widescreen Advocacy Page The Letterbox and Widescreen Advocacy Page: Organization defending the visions and intentions of filmmakers. Aspect ratio explanations, examples comparing images of widescreen and pan-and-scan versions of many films, sound and video clips, and commentary. (Widescreen) http://www.widescreen.org/
Letterbox Format Explanation Letterbox Format Explanation: Images demonstrating the various formats in which movies are displayed. (Widescreen) http://www.firsttvdrama.com/show2/letterb.php3
Widescreen Advocate Widescreen Advocate: Information resource for those wishing to participate in a grassroots education effort. Flyers, brochures, petitions, and list of DVDs not in original aspect ratio. (Widescreen) http://www.widescreenadvocate.org/
The Swedish Widescreen Pages The Swedish Widescreen Pages: History of different widescreen formats and disadvantages of pan-and-scan. (Widescreen) http://www1.tripnet.se/~adler/wide2.html
In 70 mm In 70 mm: Newsletter about 70mm cinemas, films, history and technology. (Widescreen) http://www.in70mm.com
Widescreen vs. Pan & Scan Widescreen vs. Pan & Scan: Images comparing the two formats. (Widescreen) http://dvd.ign.com/news/16377.html
Hong Kong Fanatic: Intro to Widescreen Hong Kong Fanatic: Intro to Widescreen: Images showing various aspect ratios, demonstrating letterbox, pan-and-scan, and open-matte formats, explaining anamorphic DVDs, and comparing standard and widescreen TVs. (Widescreen) http://hkfanatic.com/widescreen/
Widescreen Information Page Widescreen Information Page: Movie screenshots illustrating the benefits of viewing films in their original aspect ratios. (Widescreen) http://www.twowiresthin.com/aspect/
Ryanwright.com Ryanwright.com: Flash animation demonstrating the pan-and-scan and letterbox processes. (Widescreen) http://www.ryanwright.com/ht/oar.shtml
Widescreen Resources and Information Widescreen Resources and Information: Example images of movies in widescreen and pan-and-scan or open-matte formats, pros and cons of the formats, and explanations of aspect ratios and filming processes. (Widescreen) http://home1.gte.net/res0mrb7/widescreen/
Additional
Information: Most modern theatrical films are created in a shape that is different from the shape of a standard television set. A standard TV is 1.33 times as wide as it is tall; in other words, it has an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. Movies are much wider, with a
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