Movie formats

[robfosters]

Why do most of the older films in HD show full screen without bars?

I know this is basic stuff, so can anyone point me to a website that clearly explains everything about widescreen, ratio's, anamorphic and all that old cobblers.

Cheers

 

[sbowler]

http://www.dvdaust.com/aspect.htm

 

[robfosters]

Thanks.

I found this one as well. Nicely written article:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/764