在英汉翻译中,letterbox与widescreen这对影视术语的准确区分十分重要,以下是专业辨析:
1. 概念差异
- letterbox(信箱模式):指通过上下添加黑边(black bars)来保持原始宽高比的显示方式,属于一种画面适配技术
- widescreen(宽屏):本质是画面比例概念,特指16:9或更宽的显示规格(对比传统4:3)
2. 技术实现
letterbox作为动词使用时,表示"将画面压缩适配"的处理过程(例:The 4:3 content was letterboxed for HD broadcast)
widescreen则描述内容本身属性(例:This fi ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
Transferred to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, having black bars above and below the picture area.
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
A hidden container that holds a logbook and rubber stamp, found by following clues.
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.
To hunt for letterboxes (containers with logbook and rubber stamp) by following clues.
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.
Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio.
Presented in the original aspect ratio; presented in letterbox orientation.
Transferred to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, having black bars above and below the picture area.
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
A hidden container that holds a logbook and rubber stamp, found by following clues.
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.
To hunt for letterboxes (containers with logbook and rubber stamp) by following clues.
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.
Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio.
Presented in the original aspect ratio; presented in letterbox orientation.