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​Explanation of Aspect Ratios

What is the Right Aspect Ratio for you?

​Simply put, aspect ratio is the shape of a screen. The screen could be square, rectangular or a really stretched rectangle so aspect ratios define that shape so that the screen and projected content will match with one-another.  
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The aspect ratio defines that for any set number of horizontal units of measurement, there will be a specific number of corresponding vertical units of measure that are equal.
In other words, a 4:3 aspect ratio means that for every 4 units of horizontal measurement, there will be 3 equal units of vertical measurement. 
With a 16:9 aspect ratio, for every 16 units of horizontal measurement, there will be 9 equal units of vertical measurement.
Using this logic, a 1:1 aspect ratio would be squared, whereas a 2.35:1 screen would be 2.35 times wider than it is high.
All of them have a valid purpose.
Ratio
Value
1:1
1:1 or “Squared” screens are still used by commercial operations, research and educational facilities. These are especially suitable with overhead projectors since the projector and screen have matching aspect ratios.​
4:3
4:3 or NTSC is the original TV format. It is based on the actual field of vision that a pair of human eyes have. They are also used mainly with commercial and educational facilities.​
16:9
16:9 or HDTV is the most common aspect ratio in use today. It is the standard aspect ratio of most TV flat panels and projectors on the market today.​
​2.35:1
​2.35:1 or Cinemascope, or “Widescreen” is based on the original 35mm format of motion picture production. This is the typical format used in the movies shown in today’s theaters.
​Formatting your projector’s aspect ratio with a matching format of your projection screen is important.  While 1:1, 4:3, and 16:10 aspect ratios are ideal for commercial applications, 16:19 is ideal for home theater and it can “letterbox” 2.35:1 content when needed.  But for the dedicated movie enthusiast, a widescreen format would be best. 

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    • Manual Projector Screens >
      • Manual Series
    • Electric Projector Screen >
      • Electric Motorized Projector Projection Screen
    • Fixed Frame Projector Screens >
      • Fixed Frame Movie Projector Screen
      • Edge Free® Fixed Frame Projector Screens >
        • CineWhite UHD-B
        • CineGrey 3D
        • CLR3
        • CLR4
    • Outdoor / Indoor Projector Screens >
      • Portable Fast Fold-Away Projector Screen
      • Dual Front/Rear Portable Projector Screen
    • Portable Projector Screens >
      • Portable Tripod Projector Screen
      • Dual Tripod / Wall Hang, Ultra Lite Portable Projector Screen
      • Portable Tripod Tab-Tension with Carry Bag
    • Ambient Light Rejecting Screens
    • Accessories >
      • L-Bracket Wall Mount Plate Hook Kit
      • RF Remote & Wireless 12V Trigger
      • RF Remote for Z Type
      • LED Backlight Kit
      • Hardware Pack for Fixed Frame Screens
      • End Cap for all AKIA Screen series
    • Projection Screen 101 >
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      • Explanation of Aspect Ratios
      • How To Mount a Projector Screen
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