Instant AR Detection Meets NLS+ Envy's auto aspect ratio (AR) detection has been the fastest in the industry for quite some time. But why stop there? So, we're excited to share with you that Envy's AR detection speed is now not only fast, but actually instant! In a recent newsletter we asked, "What happens when you combine instant aspect ratio detection and black bar management with our non-linear stretch?" Well, for users who like NLS, they can now seamlessly fill their scope screen all the time, regardless of the native aspect ratio of the content. There will be even more exciting news to share about Envy instant AR detection and next-generation NLS+. In the meantime, please contact Frangioni Media to learn more about the Envy and how it will take your video experience to an entirely new level.
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Subtitle Management with Scope Screens
We recently covered how our non-linear stretch (NLS+) platform makes it easy to fill your entire screen, regardless of its aspect ratio (AR) and the AR of the content. In case you are not familiar, a "scope" screen generally refers to a screen that is wider than the standard HDTV 16:9 aspect ratio.
In today's newsletter, we're changing gears a bit to answer a related question that often comes up about subtitles - specifically how to handle subtitles within the black bars in scope movies.
Understanding the Problem
Subtitles within the black bars of a scope movie are a problem, because when using a scope screen to watch a scope movie (e.g. watching a 2.40 AR movie on a 2.40 screen), the projector is usually zoomed so that the movie fills the entire screen, like this:
Surround Sound: How It Works & Why It’s Superior
In film, sound is just as integral to storytelling as the visuals. Try to imagine Jaws without its signature ‘dun-dun,’ Harry Potter without its heartwarming theme, or The Breakfast Club without the classic fist-pump to ‘Don’t You Forget About Me.’ Whether it’s spaceship sound effects or explosions in World War II, quality audio makes immersion ten times better and is the epicenter of a world class home theater.
So, if you’re interested in home theater services for your Los Angeles, CA, home, be sure to make audio a priority too. While a soundbar or internal speakers may seem like enough, you’ll be greatly depriving yourself of a cinematic experience. Learn how surround sound works and what you’ll need below.