Letterbox Example 1



This is another image from David Lynch's "Wild At Heart". Notice how much of the background we see in this image. The building on the far left of the screen may seen insignificant,but it serves a purpose. A cinematographer carefully chooses camera angles that best portray the director's intentions. In this scene, the building on the left serves to add depth to the picture -- something that is lost with the pan and scan version.



Theatrical Image


Theatrical Image as presented in original 2.35:1 aspect ratio




Pan & Scan Image


Pan & Scan cropped image
Letterbox Image


Letterbox image in original 2.35:1 aspect ratio




Well, I'm still not completely convinced, I want more examples!