I previously said:
> I don't understand your reasoning because no matter whether you
letterbox or center-cut, this still only affects SD 4x3 display, a
dwindling group of viewers.
On Jul 6, 2012, at 9:11 AM, mike cardeiro wrote:
> I work in the commercial world. When we do an HD commercial we are
REQUIRED to build all graphics 4:3 center cut. So now it is affecting
the HD viewer because the graphics that they are seeing have all been
forced into center cut, instead of using the proper 16:9 title safe.
Stations will reject spots not 4:3 center cut.
> It is done for the SD viewer but it does affect all.
I don't disagree:
But I followed my above statement with this - "Granted, the graphics
are tailored for 4x3 viewing, but I'm personally not bothered by the
text placement in 16x9. Maybe I'm used to it, but it looks fine to me."
If 4x3-safe graphics are done right, they can look pretty good in
both 4x3 and 16x9. It is possible to use graphic elements behind 4x3
text that run off the screen left and/or right to fill up some of the
16x9 space. This way, no important text is lost within the 4x3 image
and you still provide a level of graphic interest in the 16x9 image.
It is a compromise, but a good one if done well.
Dennis Degan, Video Editor-Consultant-Knowledge Bank
NBC Today Show, New York
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