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September 29, 2005
Anamorphic and Non-Anamorphic DVDs
Many of the questions being raised by beginner editors in discussion forums, referring to Anamorphic and Non-Anamorphic video, arise from the fact that they don't have a clear understanding of some of the big terms that are being thrown around today. Words like: Non-Anamorphic (Letterboxed), Anamorphic, and possibly just as equally as important, they do not know how to distinguish between them.
Before you make that DVD you're thinking about, Check out this visual representation of Anamorphic and Non-Anamorphic video being played back on various televisions that are 4:3 and 16:9. It will definitely give you clarity as to the appearance you are looking for.
We've all walked into Best Buy and seen an Anamorphic image being improperly played back on a 4:3 screen, not a good way to sell tv sets. Check out the tutorial Anamorphic VS. Non-Anamorphic DVD.
Posted by MovingPicture at September 29, 2005 04:41 PM