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RE: "Note that most commercials are still in 4:3, even the ones shown on "HD" channels."

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In Reply to: RE: "Note that most commercials are still in 4:3, even the ones shown on "HD" channels." posted by David Aiken on May 06, 2008 at 00:27:08

Hi there

I agree. I haven't actually counted, but I think at least half the commercials are 16:9 (on OTA HDTV in the Los Angeles market). I am also including the numerous "widescreen" commercials that are letterboxed for 4:3 and then pillarboxed for 16:9. The past year has brought more commercials in 16:9 aspect ratio with surround sound and LFE. Some of the commercials have PQ as good as, if not better, than some of the regular shows (esp compared to filmed dramas).

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That's something of an unfair benchmark - racerguy 22:17:05 05/07/08 (0)
When it comes to television content, Los Angeles (home of the major TV studios) may be a bit farther along than those of us out here in fly-over country, don't you think?

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