Indiana Jones: 2.35 or 1.85??
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Indiana Jones: 2.35 or 1.85??
I know the widescreen debate is cut-and-dry for many of you here, but in my house, it's an argument that could lead to divorce. I don't mind the widescreen, but on my 50" 4:3 HDTV, I'd rather watch 1.85:1 widescreen DVD's than 2.35:1. On the other hand my wife HATES letterboxed films. She believes it's a waste of space on the TV and NOTHING I say will change her opinion of that.
Recently, I've become severely disillusioned by the packaging used for both Matrix:Reloaded and the Indiana Jones Trilogy. They've now decided "oh, it's not important to tell what aspect ratio it is, we'll just say widescreen version enhanced for widescreen TV's". Which left me standing in Best Buy last night saying what the h*ll aspect ratio is this Indiana Jones??
Could someone please fill me in on why they've decided it's no longer necessary to put the aspect ratio down? And what aspect ratio Indiana Jones is in??
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Recently, I've become severely disillusioned by the packaging used for both Matrix:Reloaded and the Indiana Jones Trilogy. They've now decided "oh, it's not important to tell what aspect ratio it is, we'll just say widescreen version enhanced for widescreen TV's". Which left me standing in Best Buy last night saying what the h*ll aspect ratio is this Indiana Jones??
Could someone please fill me in on why they've decided it's no longer necessary to put the aspect ratio down? And what aspect ratio Indiana Jones is in??
Thanks
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This probably goes without saying, but Spielberg uses the whole frame in all three movies. The pan and scan transfers look really really ridiculous and mute the action quite a bit.
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Your wife is pretty much out of luck. The movies are at 2.35:1. They are also selling a fullscreen version at 1.33:1 Those are the only options. I guess your best bet would be to buy the Full Screen version and set your TV to stretch it to 1.85:1
I've refrained from including a lecture on OAR (if you post here, you've heard it a thousand times before), but feel free to tell your wife that a bunch of strangers on the internet think she's crazy.
I've refrained from including a lecture on OAR (if you post here, you've heard it a thousand times before), but feel free to tell your wife that a bunch of strangers on the internet think she's crazy.
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Originally posted by JasonFliegel
but feel free to tell your wife that a bunch of strangers on the internet think she's crazy.
but feel free to tell your wife that a bunch of strangers on the internet think she's crazy.
I really honestly wish they'd have just released it in widescreen only, then it would be a moot point.
Either that or put both versions on one disc. Is that really too much to ask??
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Re: Indiana Jones: 2.35 or 1.85??
Originally posted by aggiebg97
50" 4:3 HDTV
50" 4:3 HDTV
As to the solution to your problem, consider upgrading to a 16:9 set.
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Usually, you can find this out on the net. You didn't check any websites about the aspect ratio before you went to the store?
These days, you can't be too careful.
P.S. You need to remind your wife who holds the remote in your family.
Usually, you can find this out on the net. You didn't check any websites about the aspect ratio before you went to the store?
These days, you can't be too careful.
P.S. You need to remind your wife who holds the remote in your family.
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heres the deal - have you shown her the difference (i.e. like at widescreen.org) to see what she is missing?
if so, does she not care - i.e. i prefer a full screen even if i miss half the action, or the way it looks?
if she doesnt care, you've lost - you married a jane six pack.
if so, does she not care - i.e. i prefer a full screen even if i miss half the action, or the way it looks?
if she doesnt care, you've lost - you married a jane six pack.
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Divorce her.
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Re: Re: Indiana Jones: 2.35 or 1.85??
Originally posted by Yakuza Bengoshi
I didn't even know there was such a thing. Why would an HDTV be made in 4:3 when most HD broadcasting is in 16:9?
As to the solution to your problem, consider upgrading to a 16:9 set.
I didn't even know there was such a thing. Why would an HDTV be made in 4:3 when most HD broadcasting is in 16:9?
As to the solution to your problem, consider upgrading to a 16:9 set.
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Indy is 2.35:1 but in the future you can look up the aspect ratio before you buy at www.imdb.com and looking under Techical specs of the movie on the menu to the left. They are usually right.
Well, the imdb shows what the original aspect ratio is. This is what the DVD's *should* be. Most of the time a widescreen movie is the OAR.
Well, the imdb shows what the original aspect ratio is. This is what the DVD's *should* be. Most of the time a widescreen movie is the OAR.
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Originally posted by aggiebg97
Uhhhhh.....yeah.....sure
Very mature response there......hope that works well for you
She wants to watch the movies as well, not leave the room.
Uhhhhh.....yeah.....sure
Very mature response there......hope that works well for you
She wants to watch the movies as well, not leave the room.
Either way, learn some respect.
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Originally posted by DonnachaOne
I gave you a clear and honest answer, followed by a joke. Then you insulted me. As for the maturity comment, I'm left to wonder are you a pot calling a kettle black, or a glass-house dweller with a hobby of throwing stones.
Either way, learn some respect.
I gave you a clear and honest answer, followed by a joke. Then you insulted me. As for the maturity comment, I'm left to wonder are you a pot calling a kettle black, or a glass-house dweller with a hobby of throwing stones.
Either way, learn some respect.
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Originally posted by aggiebg97
A suggestion, maybe put a smiley or wink at the end so someone who doesn't know you from adam would know it was a joke.
A suggestion, maybe put a smiley or wink at the end so someone who doesn't know you from adam would know it was a joke.
Just because you're Mr "DVD Talk Gold Edition" doesn't mean you automatically deserve respect, just means you spend a lot of time on this message board.
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just hand the remote (and if your player has this feature), point to the zoom feature let her pull the image forward so the borders are gone and voila! full screen.
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Paramount (Indy) and Warner Bros. (Matrix) rarely, if ever print the actual aspect ratio on the back. Fox, Universal/Dreamworks, MGM, and I believe Columbia/TriStar all do this now, but I can't think of one Warner or Paramouny title that mentions specific AR.
Just watched Raiders in all it's glory on a 57" 16:9 set. Awesome. It's a lot of fun to pick out all the specific scenes that would be totally ruined by P&S. This film is framed terrificly for 2.35:1.
Just watched Raiders in all it's glory on a 57" 16:9 set. Awesome. It's a lot of fun to pick out all the specific scenes that would be totally ruined by P&S. This film is framed terrificly for 2.35:1.
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Donnacha . . . aggie . . . you two stop fighting right now or I'll send you both to your rooms and take away you WS privilages for a week!
As for large screen, 3:4, HDTV sets, I've got a 61" one and, while you might not get the movie experience that you get from a WS set, until my cable service gets more than 9 HD channels (most of which only broadcast in HD about 5-10% of the time), I'll enjoy the full screen, 61" experience of college football (with commentators who end up bigger on screen than they would be in real life ). Definately worth it.
As for large screen, 3:4, HDTV sets, I've got a 61" one and, while you might not get the movie experience that you get from a WS set, until my cable service gets more than 9 HD channels (most of which only broadcast in HD about 5-10% of the time), I'll enjoy the full screen, 61" experience of college football (with commentators who end up bigger on screen than they would be in real life ). Definately worth it.
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Originally posted by Rypro 525
question, since you have a 50 inch 4x3 hdtv, can you watch shows broadcasted in hdtv in widescreen?
question, since you have a 50 inch 4x3 hdtv, can you watch shows broadcasted in hdtv in widescreen?
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Originally posted by bunkaroo
Paramount (Indy) and Warner Bros. (Matrix) rarely, if ever print the actual aspect ratio on the back. Fox, Universal/Dreamworks, MGM, and I believe Columbia/TriStar all do this now, but I can't think of one Warner or Paramouny title that mentions specific AR.
Paramount (Indy) and Warner Bros. (Matrix) rarely, if ever print the actual aspect ratio on the back. Fox, Universal/Dreamworks, MGM, and I believe Columbia/TriStar all do this now, but I can't think of one Warner or Paramouny title that mentions specific AR.
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Originally posted by talemyn
Yes you can . . . it displays it just like a WS on a 4:3 . . . black bars.
Yes you can . . . it displays it just like a WS on a 4:3 . . . black bars.