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anamorphic widescreen Last modified: Monday, June 16, 2008

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. Home Theater Magazine Featuring news, spotlights, product descriptions and reviews of today's Home Theater equipment.