Definitions
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- n. A screen with a wider aspect ratio than the ordinary 35-millimeter frame, making more effective use of the human field of view and producing a more immersive view experience.
- adj. film Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio.
- adj. Presented in the original aspect ratio; presented in letterbox orientation.
Examples
“When you made the switch from a 4: 3 regular TV to a widescreen at 16: 9 you were probably disappointed to still see big black borders on the top and bottom of your films that were still there … of course they weren't quite as bad … but you probably hoped that all of the screen would have been used now that it's widescreen&# ...”
“On the show, the acclaimed director stressed the importance of watching films in widescreen as compared to the very common (at the time) full-screen format.”
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“But in widescreen you saw the actress, and you saw the hills which were very much alive with the sound of ... well, you get the point.”
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“MGM presents the film on Blu-ray in widescreen (1.85: 1) and in 5.1 DTS-HD.”
“The film is presented in widescreen (2.35: 1) and in 5.1 Dolby Digital True-HD.”
“The season is spread out over five discs with each episode in widescreen (1.78: 1) and in DTS-HD 5.1 surround.”
“The PARANORMAL ACTIVITY DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16: 9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround (theatrical version only) and English, French and Spanish subtitles.”
“Universal presents the film on Blu-ray in widescreen (1.78: 1) and in DTS-HD 5.1.”
“The Blu-ray is in widescreen (2.35: 1) and in 5.1 Dolby Digital TrueHD.”
“The DVD release offers the picture in widescreen (2.35) with 5.1 surround sound.”
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