HDTV and the 1: 77 aspect ratio

[oldasdirt]

It seems eminant that if anything is going the way of the dinosaur it's the old 1:33 aspect ratio.I'm told regular 16mm is dying because of this in favor of super 16 that will accomodate the HD aspect ratio.
16mm can do this because the now obsolete optical or magnetic track space is no longer needed and single perf film can be used.
Super 8 has no such option.How then can the format survive?Could there be an anamorphic alternative somewhere?
Marty
Marty

[rollemfilm]

It ain't over till it's over. Standard 16mm is not dead yet, and I might add you can check here for the newest format, Ultra 16:

www.tfgtransfer.com

Just scroll down the text a bit, you'll find it.

Super 8 will be around as long as there is a demand and creativity. There are plenty of ways to use obsolete formats such as split screen. Take a look at Woodstock. Do you think that film would be any better if it had been shot on Super 16? I don't. Just be creative and not worry till there is a real need.

[oldasdirt]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rollemfilm:
[QB]It ain't over till it's over. Standard 16mm is not dead yet, and I might add you can check here for the newest format, Ultra 16:

I agree,however,there could be a way to accomodate the 1:77 aspect ratio with a special anamorphic lens.Not a full squeeze, just enough to cover the new aspect ratio.You could compose for that in your shooting I suppose (much the same as if you shoot 35 mm spherical for 1:85 theatrical),but then,wouldn't your center be off a little too?There would also be some added grain,but that would be negligable.Perhaps a matte in the VF.
Marty