16:9, 4:3, 2.0:1, 2.35:1 – so many numbers, so little time. Here’s what they all mean. Aspect Ratio is a term that defines the shape or relative dimensions of a still image, film or video content. It ...

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With Neil Gaiman‘s highly-anticipated “The Sandman” arriving on Netflix this week, some viewers have been swift to comment on the show’s aspect ratio looking slightly off. “Why does everything looked ...

I love my new LCD/led Sony HDTV. I hate the letterbox format on many movies. I'm still amazed how many movies appear in letterbox format because they use a wide-wide screen aspect ratio of 2:35 : 1.

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'Homecoming' director Sam Esmail explains how the Amazon drama's aspect ratio informs the season's biggest twist. By Josh Wigler Contributor [This story contains spoilers from the season one finale of ...

Fans of 'The Simpsons' can rejoice, as the cartoon is back to its proper 4:3 aspect ratio on Disney+. By Ryan Parker Former Senior Reporter Fans of The Simpsons can rejoice, as the cartoon is back to ...

The aspect ratio states the comparison of width to height and is commonly used to describe the shape of a TV or computer screen. For example, the aspect ratio of an earlier standard-definition (SD) ...