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FORMAT 4:3 CLASSIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Video Technology
OBS

16:9 Video can be stored on a DVD in 4:3 format (standard TV shape) or 16:9 (widescreen). The width-to-height ratio of standard televisions is 4 to 3. New widescreen televisions, specifically those designed for HDTV [High Definition Television], have a ratio of 16 to 9.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Format TV classique dont le rapport entre les côtés est de 1.33 (largeur 4 et hauteur 3), correspond à peu près au format cinéma classique (1:1.37).

OBS

Le terme «format non respecté» est largement utilisé dans l'industrie pour indiquer que le film offert a été recadré pour un écran de télévision standard.

Spanish

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