In Reply to: "Note that most commercials are still in 4:3, even the ones shown on "HD" channels." posted by David Aiken on May 6, 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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- RE: "Note that most commercials are still in 4:3, even the ones shown on "HD" channels." - blue_z 01:25:34 05/06/08 (1)
- That's something of an unfair benchmark - racerguy 22:17:05 05/07/08 (0)