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RE: black bars explained

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Hornlover

In Reply to: RE: black bars explained posted by Joe Murphy Jr on May 20, 2012 at 09:31:52

I much prefer PBS's habit of showing 4:3 content in 4:3 aspect ratio, rather than like all other channels stretching it to fit 16:9, resulting in a distorted image. That really bugs the crap out of me, and I see it all the time. Either show it in 4:3, or get a new HD camera!

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agree - Joe Murphy Jr 14:14:22 05/21/12 (3)
It's called OAR (Original Aspect Ratio) and that's how all content should be encoded/recorded and broadcast.

Don't like the OAR? Then get a video processor and change the aspect ratio to the flavor you prefer.
- Most new TVs already have that - jedrider 15:40:36 05/21/12 (2)
  I think they have had features for a while. Also, they are getting good at it and they give one enough choices to please everyone -- just a button click away. However, the resolution does limit it and it will always result in an image that is a bit fuzzy when expanding from a 4:3, not to mention that heads are sometimes clipped.
  - dedicated video processors are usually better - Joe Murphy Jr 17:05:37 05/21/12 (1)
    They offer far more choices to reframe the video. You can zoom by percentage or aspect ratio. The better ones will even allow pixel mapping (your own personal aspect ratio).
    
    I have no problem with giving the final user the option to change the picture to his or her liking. However, the OAR should be delivered on the recorded media, stream or broadcast. Change it on your your end: don't influence the picture on the other end.
    - RE: dedicated video processors are usually better - Rod H. 18:47:55 05/21/12 (0)
      I love how my Panasonic TH42PH9UK allows me to incrementally adjust the picture when I can't get it perfect otherwise. Round objects are supposed to be round!
Why it bothers some people and not others?? - jedrider 10:54:56 05/21/12 (0)
I assumed it was an 'audiophile', 'perfectionist' type issue as we generally prefer image sharpness. My wife demands full screen and I am happiest when the image is sharp and true, which on 4:3 material usually means tolerating the sound bars. My wife says she didn't get a full size T.V. to watch a little image ;-) I guess it requires the ability to tune out aspects of the image, such as distracting side bars.

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