Widescreen

July 23, 2012

See also: Letterbox

CIMM DEFINITION: A term used generally to describe an aspect ratio wider than 4:3. For television, this refers to the 16 x 9 aspect ratio. A TV signal with a wider picture of 16:9 aspect ratio instead of conventional 4:3 . A preferred term vs. “letterbox”, as it is more well-known to consumers.