Originally Posted by davidweller:
“Raiders being shown in 2.35:1 on both BBC1 and BBC1HD.”
“Raiders being shown in 2.35:1 on both BBC1 and BBC1HD.”
Just had a look myself. ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!
You really care about this stuff don't you?
With me, I don't really mind if it's in 16:9 or the OAR... but 4:3? Come on! I understand though it was a licensing agreement... but I don't think I'd be able to watch a movie like that in 4:3 when I well know I can watch it in HD and in it's OAR on the HD channel. So, thank goodness SD viewers finally get to see a newer, widescreen print.

The image you saw tonight was the one that Douglas Slocombe and Steven Spielberg worked long hours to create, it meant that details did not edge off the screen cos the compositions were maintained by the OAR screening.

The image you saw tonight was the one that Douglas Slocombe and Steven Spielberg worked long hours to create, it meant that details did not edge off the screen cos the compositions were maintained by the OAR screening.
You really care about this stuff don't you?
With me, I don't really mind if it's in 16:9 or the OAR... but 4:3? Come on! I understand though it was a licensing agreement... but I don't think I'd be able to watch a movie like that in 4:3 when I well know I can watch it in HD and in it's OAR on the HD channel. So, thank goodness SD viewers finally get to see a newer, widescreen print.”
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I understand your point. If I'm buying a Blu-ray then yes I would want it in its OAR, but for TV it doesn't matter, although showing a film in its OAR is definitely a better choice.
) If I'm watching a movie by myself, then yes I might not watch the film if it is not in it's OAR. Basically, with me it just depends on the situation or circumstances.
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I understand your point. If I'm buying a Blu-ray then yes I would want it in its OAR, but for TV it doesn't matter, although showing a film in its OAR is definitely a better choice.
) If I'm watching a movie by myself, then yes I might not watch the film if it is not in it's OAR. Basically, with me it just depends on the situation or circumstances.”