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Can anyone explain the relationship between 4:3 and 16:9? I know 16:9 is each number in 4:3 squared, but is there a geometric reason/interpretation for this ch
by captainobvious 18y ago
Can anyone explain the relationship between 4:3 and 16:9? I know 16:9 is each number in 4:3 squared, but is there a geometric reason/interpretation for this choice?
- Shamiq 18y agoDo us a favor and delete any leading spaces in your comment. The two or more space you have is causing... the word wrap to mess up. Please have a heart!
- aston 18y agoThe squared relationship is actually pure coincidence. The dude who proposed the next popular ratio took all of the common presentation ratios (like 4:3 for TV, 1.85:1 for film, etc.) and laid them all on top of each other. The overlapping sweet spot was just about 16:9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(image)#Why_16:9.3F http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(image)#Why_16:9.3...