What are the different screen aspect ratios? How do I know which versions are on each disc?
The screen aspect ratio is the ratio between the width and height of an image or display screen. There are two basic screen options: • Widescreen most movies are made for the wide screen of a theater, and are originally displayed at the wider ratios of 1.85:1 or 2.35:1. Widescreen versions are preferred by many film buffs and videophiles because they keep the director’s original vision intact. • Standard picture that’s reformatted to fit a regular direct-view TV (4:3 aspect ratio). With this option, some of the original picture is lost. DVD’s huge data storage capacity makes it possible to include multiple versions of a movie on a single disc a Standard (4:3) version on one side and a Widescreen version on the other. Although not every mobile monitor is capable of Widescreen viewing, some offer up to 5 selectable aspect ratios, so you can choose the best format for your screen size. Your DVD’s packaging should say which versions are on the disc. On the data-free center area of each dis
