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Record 1 2007-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Video Technology
  • Cinematography
DEF

A video film format (mostly 16:9 ratio) converted from the original movie theatre formats (e.g. 1:78, 1:85 or 2:35).

OBS

Digital DVD's are now made with the widescreen format and can be watched on corresponding television screens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Format vidéo issu d'une conversion se voulant la plus fidèle possible du format large de la version cinéma originale (notamment les ratios 1.78, 1.85 ou 2.35).

OBS

Les DVD numériques que l'on peut visionner sur les écrans de télévision de dernière génération respectent le format cinéma d'origine.

Spanish

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