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Aspect Ratio is an important criterion to consider. There are two primary ratios, 4:3 and 16:9. The current standard is 16:9, or 'widescreen'.<ref>http://documentation.apple.com/en/dvdstudiopro/usermanual/chapter_4_section_4.html</ref> There are other less-used ratios, primarily used in film.<ref>http://www.red.com/learn/red-101/video-aspect-ratios</ref> | Aspect Ratio is an important criterion to consider. There are two primary ratios, 4:3 and 16:9. The current standard is 16:9, or 'widescreen'.<ref>http://documentation.apple.com/en/dvdstudiopro/usermanual/chapter_4_section_4.html</ref> There are other less-used ratios, primarily used in film.<ref>http://www.red.com/learn/red-101/video-aspect-ratios</ref> | ||
====HD / Widescreen==== | ====HD / Widescreen==== | ||
=====Ratio 16:9===== | =====Aspect Ratio 16:9===== | ||
* Modern Television | * Modern Television | ||
The current standard for television and High Definition video created by consumer-grade cameras and software.<ref>http://www.projectorcentral.com/build_home_theater_screen_aspect_ratio.htm</ref> | The current standard for television and High Definition video created by consumer-grade cameras and software.<ref>http://www.projectorcentral.com/build_home_theater_screen_aspect_ratio.htm</ref> | ||
====Standard Definition==== | ====Standard Definition==== | ||
=====Ratio 4:3===== | =====Aspect Ratio 4:3===== | ||
* Legacy Television | * Legacy Television | ||
This is the size, or ratio, of 20th century televisions.<ref>http://filmmakeriq.com/lessons/the-changing-shape-of-cinema-the-history-of-aspect-ratio/</ref> The aspect ratio of 4:3 is slightly rectangular but much more box-shaped than widescreen formats. Many older camcorders and webcams output to the 4:3 ratio. | This is the size, or ratio, of 20th century televisions.<ref>http://filmmakeriq.com/lessons/the-changing-shape-of-cinema-the-history-of-aspect-ratio/</ref> The aspect ratio of 4:3 is slightly rectangular but much more box-shaped than widescreen formats. Many older camcorders and webcams output to the 4:3 ratio. |