Letterbox vs. Widescreen
Difference Between Letterbox and Widescreen
Letterboxadjective
(film) Transferred to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, having black bars above and below the picture area.
Widescreennoun
A screen with a wider aspect ratio than the ordinary 35-millimeter frame, making more effective use of the human field of view and producing a more immersive view experience.
Letterboxnoun
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
Widescreenadjective
(film) Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio.
Letterboxnoun
A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
Widescreenadjective
(of a motion picture) Presented in the original aspect ratio; presented in letterbox orientation.
Letterboxnoun
A hidden container that holds a logbook and rubber stamp, found by following clues.
Letterboxverb
(film) To transfer a widescreen motion picture to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, with the placing of black bars above and below the picture area.
Letterboxverb
To hunt for letterboxes (containers with logbook and rubber stamp) by following clues.
