Widescreen TV owners: Do you set 4:3 aspect ratio shows to display as widescreen? - GoFuckYourself.com

Expo_Vids · 07-25-2005, 05:42 PM

I prefer to shoot in 4:3 aspect ratio because in most situations it is better for framing the scene if you are shooting one or 2 people at a time.

But as widescreen TV's become more common place I am noticing that many people are setting their widescreen TVs to stretch 4:3 (normal) aspect ratio shows to stretch out and fill up their entire widescreen TVs. This makes people look distorted and fat. Of course this is the only reason I would ever want to shoot a scene in widescreen because I don't want models to look distorted.

Do you set your widescreen to stretch all 4:3 shows?

Project-Shadow · 07-25-2005, 05:44 PM

I do tend to stretch it out, usually I can't really tell the difference. If it really becomes an issue I switch it back.

tony286 · 07-25-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Project-Shadow

I do tend to stretch it out, usually I can't really tell the difference. If it really becomes an issue I switch it back.

me too the 4:3 looks weird

07-25-2005, 06:29 PM

Most widescreen sets have the option to stretch a 4:3 image out so that the image in the centre of the screen isn't distorted as badly...most of the stretching occurs near the sides of the screen. It still looks funky if someone's face happens to be near the side of the screen, but it works better than a normal stretch. They sometimes call it "panorama" mode.

That's what I leave mine set at. I don't like the black bars on the sides of the screen if you try watching it in 4:3 mode.

SykkBoy · 07-25-2005, 06:34 PM

I'll generally watch it stretched unless it's shot poorly and looks bad when stretched...in that case, I'll watch it in "Normal Mode"

DateDoc · 07-25-2005, 06:38 PM

Mines set to display at whatever aspect ratio it was shot in.

The Truth Hurts · 07-25-2005, 06:44 PM

depends...

regular tv...4:3 (black bars set at cable box) (of course not counting the HD channels)
FS DVD's i tend to let em stretch.. cause my tv has white/grey sidebars which is kind of annoying)
tv has 3 or 4 different stretch modes..

Expo_Vids · 07-25-2005, 07:23 PM

Thanks guys, that is exactly what I have been hearing from other people. Of course pretty much every bar, casino, health club, etc have widescreen TVs and they all seem to set the 4:3 shows to stretch.

I think it looks like shit but I guess I just have to shoot more stuff in widescreen so it does not look distorted on the TVs of future.

I just ordered another widescreen camcorder from Sony.

Sosa · 07-25-2005, 08:10 PM

I leave my 65" widescreen on default settings. It is stretched but I can't really tell the difference after having it for a while.

wha wha wha · 07-25-2005, 08:13 PM

Will you not have the same exact problem if you shoot in 16:9? Meaning your newly shot widescreen scenes will look squished in 4:3.

(I'm pretty sure this is why most new DVDs have both

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07-25-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
Expo_Vids Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,162	Widescreen TV owners: Do you set 4:3 aspect ratio shows to display as widescreen? I prefer to shoot in 4:3 aspect ratio because in most situations it is better for framing the scene if you are shooting one or 2 people at a time. But as widescreen TV's become more common place I am noticing that many people are setting their widescreen TVs to stretch 4:3 (normal) aspect ratio shows to stretch out and fill up their entire widescreen TVs. This makes people look distorted and fat. Of course this is the only reason I would ever want to shoot a scene in widescreen because I don't want models to look distorted. Do you set your widescreen to stretch all 4:3 shows? __________________ Squirting pussies convert like mad!!! @ Suirting 101

07-25-2005, 06:34 PM	#5
SykkBoy Jesus loves bacon Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sin City, Motherfucker Posts: 19,969	I'll generally watch it stretched unless it's shot poorly and looks bad when stretched...in that case, I'll watch it in "Normal Mode" __________________ Support my new movie “The Second Coming”

07-25-2005, 06:38 PM	#6
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Mines set to display at whatever aspect ratio it was shot in. __________________

07-25-2005, 07:23 PM	#8
Expo_Vids Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,162	Thanks guys, that is exactly what I have been hearing from other people. Of course pretty much every bar, casino, health club, etc have widescreen TVs and they all seem to set the 4:3 shows to stretch. I think it looks like shit but I guess I just have to shoot more stuff in widescreen so it does not look distorted on the TVs of future. I just ordered another widescreen camcorder from Sony. __________________ Squirting pussies convert like mad!!! @ Suirting 101

07-25-2005, 08:13 PM	#10
wha wha wha So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 367	Will you not have the same exact problem if you shoot in 16:9? Meaning your newly shot widescreen scenes will look squished in 4:3. (I'm pretty sure this is why most new DVDs have both ) Last edited by wha wha wha; 07-25-2005 at 08:14 PM..

07-25-2005, 05:44 PM	#2
Project-Shadow Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,340	I do tend to stretch it out, usually I can't really tell the difference. If it really becomes an issue I switch it back.

07-25-2005, 06:29 PM	#4
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	Most widescreen sets have the option to stretch a 4:3 image out so that the image in the centre of the screen isn't distorted as badly...most of the stretching occurs near the sides of the screen. It still looks funky if someone's face happens to be near the side of the screen, but it works better than a normal stretch. They sometimes call it "panorama" mode. That's what I leave mine set at. I don't like the black bars on the sides of the screen if you try watching it in 4:3 mode.

07-25-2005, 06:44 PM	#7
The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,306	depends... regular tv...4:3 (black bars set at cable box) (of course not counting the HD channels) FS DVD's i tend to let em stretch.. cause my tv has white/grey sidebars which is kind of annoying) tv has 3 or 4 different stretch modes..

07-25-2005, 08:10 PM	#9
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I leave my 65" widescreen on default settings. It is stretched but I can't really tell the difference after having it for a while.