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The classic Hollywood films of the silent era used a standard frame size in which an image had an aspect ratio of 4:3, so four units wide to three units tall. In 1932, the standard Academy format was adopted to conceal physical splices in prints. The standard aspect ratio of the 35mm film frame is 1.37:1. The current widescreen images on televisions, computers and in cinemas have a wider and shorter aspect ratio than this Academy ratio. These widescreen images mostly come in a ratio of 1:2.5.

Recently, various methods have been developed in order to shoot widescreen images especially for the purpose of theatre screening. Anamorphic lenses, super gauges, large gauges and multiple camera projectors are some of the ways in which widescreen images are captured and projected. Since widescreen viewing has become increasingly popular in most countries, many films are now made in the widescreen format.

Widescreens are usually associated with the viewing of images on the screens of television sets, computers and mobiles. Other electronic products such as the Sony PlayStation Portable, a video game console, also come with a widescreen for a better viewing experience. The screen sizes of these products incorporate the aspect ratios of the widescreen format. Nowadays, several DVDs and television shows are specially made in the widescreen format. There are also many widescreen satellite channels offered in Germany, Austria and some other European countries.

Widescreen televisions sets are offered by numerous manufacturers in various specifications, sizes and styles. They are usually compact flat screen LCD or plasma television sets that save a lot of space in the room. Some popular manufacturers of widescreen televisions sets are Sony, Toshiba, Philips, Samsung and Sanyo. Their television sets feature high resolution images for a realistic viewing experience. There are also widescreen computer displays that are mainly used for watching movies and playing games. These widescreen computer displays usually come in the 16:10 ratio. Widescreens are perfect for home theatre systems as well as they offer a cinema experience in your own home.

You can purchase a wide range of widescreen TV sets and widescreen computer displays from online stores and shops selling electrical products. There continues to be a growing demand for these products.