Aspect Ratio

List the four most commonly used aspect ratios and explain what medium they are best suited for.

1.33:1 (4x3) was the standard format of television programming.



1.78:1 (16x9) has become the standard format for high-definition displays, such as modern televisions and computer monitors.


1.85:1 is the widescreen format that has been the predominant film ratio since the mid-1950s and is still widely used today.


2.39:1 is typically used for big-budget blockbusters and has been the standard anamorphic widescreen format since the early 1970s.




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