Snell & Wilcox Aspect Ratio Conversion For most of the early years of cinema, the aspect ratio (the ratio of picture width to height) was fixed by the technologies of the time to about 4:3. It was logical to adopt this ratio for the newly-developed television, since it allowed films to become a ready source of program material. Over the years, film technologies were developed to give directors the freedom to shoot in ever-wider aspect ratios that were not immediately compatible with television. With the increasing adoption of widescreen, 16:9 format television, the result is that program material shot for 4:3 will not suit widescreen, and vice-versa. The answer is aspect ratio conversion from Snell & Wilcox. Our range offers truly transparent, bi-directional conversion between 4:3 and 16:9, and all the ratios in between. Providing the user with full control over such items as pan and zoom, the aspect ratio converter ensures that the required is easily achieved. Kudos Plus ARC20:20
Variable Aspect Ratio Converter with Signalling
The ARC20:20 is a 10-bit, bi-directional broadcast quality aspect ratio converter with serial digital input and outputs. A comprehensive selection of fixed conversion modes is available with ultra-smooth adjustment of picture position both horizontally and vertically. In addition to the preset values, horizontal zoom and active picture size can be smoothly adjusted over a 2:1 to 1:2 range.
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