Posted by Richard C. on 10/22/05 00:46

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<normanstrong@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> It may be necessary to letterbox a movie in order to see the entire frame,
> but it isn't a good thing. I've never seen a letterboxed picture in a
> movie theater.
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Then you have not been paying attention.
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> I'd certainly ask for my money back if a movie were to be presented that
> way. Apparently theater owners agree with me, since they always fill the
> screen, regardless of what difference there might be between the aspect
> ratio of the screen and that of the film.
>
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You should pay attention to how they use the curtains and maskings when
showing a movie.
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> When I watch a 2.35:1 letterboxed picture on my 4:3 television I'm acutely
> aware of the arbitrary cut in the vertical direction. When you see a head
> cut off that clearly could have been shown in its entirety you have a
> slightly unpleasant reaction. At least I do.
>
> Norm Strong

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Then you have no knowledge of composition.

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