Sunday, April 20, 2008
Member since:
October 2007
October 2007
bladerunner1, I don't think you get it. The aspect ratio of old standard TVs was chosen because that WAS the aspect ratio of movies at the theater during that time. When that happened, everyone was saying how movie theaters would go out of business. The widescreen aspect ratios were then chosen for movies in order to allow theaters to differentiate the product from home TV in order to compete. Even though colour even came to TV, theaters are still with us and represent a significant percentage of revenue for studios.
Going forward, I think theater technology will continue to differentiate its product from the experience provided in your own home theater. History of the last 50 years have held that true so far, and I don't see that changing any time soon.
In addition, I should add that since the adoption of aspect ratios other than Academy, directors and producers have used various formats to artistic effect. Saying that they should only use a single aspect ratio is like saying painters can only use one specific brush, or photographers can only use a single lens. Film is an art form, and the aspect ratio is one tool among many to impress the viewer as intended.
Going forward, I think theater technology will continue to differentiate its product from the experience provided in your own home theater. History of the last 50 years have held that true so far, and I don't see that changing any time soon.
In addition, I should add that since the adoption of aspect ratios other than Academy, directors and producers have used various formats to artistic effect. Saying that they should only use a single aspect ratio is like saying painters can only use one specific brush, or photographers can only use a single lens. Film is an art form, and the aspect ratio is one tool among many to impress the viewer as intended.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Member since:
March 2008
March 2008
Skyhawk,
I know what you are saying man(I really do) But you are also talking about "history". If you have not noticed...we move at the speed of sound now. These kids today don't know what in the hell we are talking about when we are talking about aspect ratios. Talk to people that buy widescreen televisions and 9 out of ten will tell you that they want the whole screen to be covered with picture. And what the mass wants....the mass gets. I can give you one reason to go to the movies. Screen size! I could give you about 50 not to. Will they adapt and change with the home theater boom? Well thats left to be determined. They should seriously consider it though,don't ya think. How is the weather in the U.K.?
-blade
I know what you are saying man(I really do) But you are also talking about "history". If you have not noticed...we move at the speed of sound now. These kids today don't know what in the hell we are talking about when we are talking about aspect ratios. Talk to people that buy widescreen televisions and 9 out of ten will tell you that they want the whole screen to be covered with picture. And what the mass wants....the mass gets. I can give you one reason to go to the movies. Screen size! I could give you about 50 not to. Will they adapt and change with the home theater boom? Well thats left to be determined. They should seriously consider it though,don't ya think. How is the weather in the U.K.?
-blade
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Member since:
June 2006
June 2006
bladerunner... I only content that you can realistically expect to see all the time in "16x9 fullscreen" (1.78:1) is HD-filmed programs of TV Shows, Made-for-TV movies, HBO movies/specials, Concerts etc. However, MOTION PICTURES are filmed in many different film ratios, with the most popular being these... 2.20:1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1, 2.45:1 etc - as directors want a WIDER image than what's possible with 1.78:1 (or 1.85:1).
-JIMI LOVE (the Voodoo Child)
-JIMI LOVE (the Voodoo Child)
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Member since:
March 2008
March 2008
This will be my final thought on aspect ratios:
I know all about them. I am not some "rookie" you are typing to. So stop trying to explain them to ME. Instead use that time wisely,and explain them to your parents,grandparents,aunts,uncles,bros,sis,neighbors,priest,mailman,and your dog. Your just wasting your time here.
BTW-The new issue of Home Theater just arrived and they still say PS3 for BLU-RAY.
-blade
I know all about them. I am not some "rookie" you are typing to. So stop trying to explain them to ME. Instead use that time wisely,and explain them to your parents,grandparents,aunts,uncles,bros,sis,neighbors,priest,mailman,and your dog. Your just wasting your time here.
BTW-The new issue of Home Theater just arrived and they still say PS3 for BLU-RAY.
-blade
