aspect ratio
noun
: a ratio of one dimension to another: such as
a
: the ratio of span to mean chord of an airfoil
b
: the ratio of the width of a television or motion-picture image to its height
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During this time, both the body size of sharks and the aspect ratio of their pectoral fins increased significantly.
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Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
However, larger bodies require more energy to move, reinforcing the selection for higher pectoral fin aspect ratios.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
It will be presented in two separate editions: a Blu-ray edition featuring a high definition presentation of the series in a 1.78 format, and a limited edition 4K Ultra HD edition featuring the entire series presented in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range at its original 1.33 aspect ratio.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Performance The Ace Pro 2 can shoot very stable videos in either default widescreen format or 4:3 aspect ratio (the taller ratio gives more room for vertical cropping).
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
However, larger bodies require more energy to move, reinforcing the selection for higher pectoral fin aspect ratios.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
It will be presented in two separate editions: a Blu-ray edition featuring a high definition presentation of the series in a 1.78 format, and a limited edition 4K Ultra HD edition featuring the entire series presented in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range at its original 1.33 aspect ratio.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Performance The Ace Pro 2 can shoot very stable videos in either default widescreen format or 4:3 aspect ratio (the taller ratio gives more room for vertical cropping).
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Aspect ratio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspect%20ratio. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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