Comments on: Why Are Some HD Shows S T R E T C H E D? http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/ Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Justin http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452810 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:05:56 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452810 You are flat out WRONG if you think stretching anything for any reason is the answer. Stretching is done by people who don’t know what they want, don’t know the difference, and/or are lazy to learn.

To some, the idea that their new TV won’t be “fully used” at times, bothers them, and so they stretch it like a fool. Other than those people, I bet you that half of all the people watching their HDTV on stretch 1. have no idea that they have a choice, and don’t know their own TV settings 2. are the types that can’t tell a difference between SD and HD, or maybe even between a VHS and a BluRay.

It’s just hilarious when people say “Black bars are annoying and dumb, screw that” and then proceed to watch a joke of a picture. Black bars are no worse than having a vase of flowers next to your TV or something. Get used to it, you don’t have a choice. Stretching is not a choice, it’s a joke. HDTV takes research to full understand, just do it so you can enjoy something you spent your hard earned money on.

]]> By: Oliver http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452809 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:08:44 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452809 On my brand new HD TV I get a grey line at the top and bottom of the screen with the HD signal ?? Why ??

]]> By: Rita Reed http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452808 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:40:37 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452808 I just bought a new 32″ HDTV 1080P Sceptre which I am taking back…the remote sucks, the menu and sub-titles are so small you have to stand in front of the TV to read
them.

So what is the big deal with HD? If I have to watch short fat people I’ll stick with my 27″ 5 yr. old TV, which is looking a lot better now that I have seen the NEW technology. If I use the ratio that is normal, it’s smaller than the old TV.

]]> By: Zach http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452807 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:37:23 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452807 They should be stretched. Nothing like having a 50″ TV but onyl using 30″ of it. STRETCH!

]]> By: Ken http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452806 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:30:22 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452806 To the last poster, that is only an option on most HD TV’s if you are not actually getting the signal converted to full 720P or 1080i. True HD signals maintain the 16:9 ratio.
What kills me is when A&EHD plays a classic like “The Godfather” and I see the message that the film has been “altered to fit” the television and then I am treated to a fat, short Marlon Brando.
Original Aspect Ratio please or kindly remove the “Arts” from your name because you obvisouly have no respect for the art of film making.

]]> By: John http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452805 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:50:25 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452805 Well I don’t know if I’m the only one that’s thought of this solution, but with my HD TV, I have the option to choose either a full screen mode (which displays all signals in 16×9 whether it’s broadcast like that or not) or a 4:3 mode. So for instance, right know I’m watching True Lies on A&E HD. The image from A&E is stretched out, but I set my TV to 4:3 and it adjusts the signal back to a 4:3 aspect ration. So I don’t know about anyone else, but this whole to stretch or not debate doesn’t apply to me at all.

]]> By: Miggity http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452804 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:45:03 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452804 Turner and AE-Networks are out of their damn mind. Hey Turner/AE! Take a look around. You’re the only idiots doing this!

STOP RUINING MY HISTORY HD CHANNEL!

]]> By: Miggity http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452803 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:43:08 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452803 ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIOS SHOULD BE LAW!!!

]]> By: John http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452802 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:37:05 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452802 With newer TV and Receivers and the built in Zoom and Stretch features the is no need to STRETCH HD CHANNELS!!!! STOP STRETCHING PLEASE. I can’t stretch vertically with my TV or Sat receiver.

And why is one new show in true hd and the next new episode STRETCHED. Now I know it’s called “central panoramic stretch method.

Thanks for giving me another place to vent. A&E won’t listen…

]]> By: Ben L http://gigaom.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-2/#comment-452801 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:19:59 +0000 http://newteevee.com/2007/12/16/why-are-some-hd-shows-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d/#comment-452801 Because Jerry, some of us actually prefer artistic integrity. Which means no distortion and no cropping. Letterboxing/pillarboxing should not be feared.

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