Discussion Should all SD channels adopt 16:9 ratio broadcast?

[Bulgari]

DD Retro is in 4:3. But just because they show old programs doesn't mean they have to make the whole feed in 4:3. Then can put 4:3 shows on a 16:9 canvas and broadcast that canvas. Ads are mostly shot in 16:9. They can show ads full screen by using a 16:9 canvas.

 

[Salim916]

Nat Geo, NGC, sony bbc earth

 

[Bulgari]

What about 9xm, 9x jalwa and music india?

I am getting those channels in US in 16:9. Are they 16:9 in India as well?

 

[satyajeet]

What about 9xm, 9x jalwa and music india?

I am getting those channels in US in 16:9. Are they 16:9 in India as well?

Only 9xm

 

[dino29]

Only 9xm

wrong. All of these broadcast content in wide screen AR barring some exceptions

 

[Bulgari]

wrong. All of these broadcast content in wide screen AR barring some exceptions

Diffrent people are saying different things. Why the confusion?

Which channels are you absolutely sure are in 4:3?

DD retro 100% confirmed is in 4:3

 

[satyajeet]

wrong. All of these broadcast content in wide screen AR barring some exceptions

That's why i told 9xm only. Either you do or not do. I saw 9x jalwa having stretched screen. Not sure about music india but in jiotv/mx player it is stretched.

 

[Bulgari]

That's why i told 9xm only. Either you do or not do. I saw 9x jalwa having stretched screen. Not sure about music india but in jiotv/mx player it is stretched.

Only way to confirm is get the actual feed using C-band dish.

These DTH and OTT streamers may be stretching it at their servers.

 

[Bulgari]

The MIB rule is that DTH and MSO should not modify the actual signal. Are they breaking that rule?

If it is 4:3 in actual signal, it should be retransmitted in 4:3 itself.

 

[satyajeet]

Only way to confirm is get the actual feed using C-band dish.

These DTH and OTT streamers may be stretching it at their servers.

I dont think so. Jalwa sometimes looks perfect 16:9 widescreen, sometime black bar added at top/bottom + stretched. Intermediaries like dth/ott won't keep flipping their setting.