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Anamorphic DVD transfer? - A Newbie question

Discussion in 'Fan Films, Fan Audio & SciFi 3D' started by R2D1000, Feb 19, 2004.

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  1. R2D1000

    R2D1000 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Please excuse this newbie question.

    A friend of mine received a DVD screen cap of the Star Wars trilogy, made by someone from a laserdisc source.

    The picture appears squashed, horizontally.

    Why is this the case? Is it an anamorphic DVD? Is it because its being played on a DVD-rom? Will it appear unsqashed on a regular TV or will that need a digital TV?

    Thanks in advance.


     
    R2D1000, Feb 19, 2004
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  2. SilverFox0440

    SilverFox0440 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    The aspect ratio is incorrect. It would not appear correctly on a normal tv.
     
    SilverFox0440, Feb 19, 2004
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  3. R2D1000

    R2D1000 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    the source was the laserdisc which isnt anamorphic so why is the picture squashed horizonatally?

    I was wondering if it was an error he made while burning or if it would expand to the correct 2.35: 1
    by adjusting the DVD player?

    I have a comparison shot. I can send it to you if you want. Can you advise me?


     
    R2D1000, Feb 19, 2004
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  4. SilverFox0440

    SilverFox0440 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    He probably exported incorrectly. If you can compensate on your dvd player, why don't you?
     
    SilverFox0440, Feb 19, 2004
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