TED-Ed: Why the shape of your screen matters - Brian Gervase

The video tutorial discusses the challenges of fitting movie aspect ratios onto standard 4:3 TV screens. It explains the historical context of TV aspect ratios and the mismatch with cinematic screens. Various solutions are explored, including stretching, cropping, and the pan and scan technique. The tutorial also compares different aspect ratios mathematically and discusses the emergence of widescreen TVs, which offer better but still imperfect solutions. The video concludes by highlighting the trade-offs between full-screen viewing and preserving the entire movie frame.

What dilemma do full-screen TV lovers face regarding movie viewing?

What is one method mentioned for preserving the entire movie screen while watching on a TV?