In video terminology, anamorphic widescreen is a process that horizontally squeezes a 16:9 image
into a 4:3 space. For the signal to appear with correct geometry, the display
must either horizontally expand or vertically squish the image. Anamorphic video
is also called "Enhanced for Widescreen" on DVD packaging. [Adapted from
Home Theater Magazine]
DVD File: WHAT THE HECK IS ANAMORPHIC? DVD's single most significant improvement to the NTSC video format is anamorphic widescreen capability. Knowledgeable DVD buyers demand it.
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