Widescreen (16:9) or Standard (4:3) Format?

Standard 4:3 format is the TV screen that most of us grew up with. It is a great format for couples, because two people fit comfortably within the 4:3 frame. Another advantage is that just about everyone has a TV that can show this format. A disadvantage is that people with widescreen TVs who have their set adjusted to stretch standard video, will see a distorted "fat" picture.

Widescreen 16:9 is the new format for digital TV and Hi-Def TV. It is great for many movies and outdoor landscapes. Someday all video will probably be widescreen, but since we have fifty years of standard 4:3 television and movies out there, standard format will probably always be supported - at least, during our lifetimes. A disadvantage is that people who do not have widescreen TV will see your video stretched vertically (skinny picture) or letterboxed.

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