letterboxings
/ˈlɛtərˌbɑksɪŋz/
noun
- The practice or result of formatting a film or video so that it appears with black bars at the top and bottom of a standard-width screen, preserving the original widescreen aspect ratio.
- Many classic movies are released on DVD with letterboxings to keep their original wide format.
- The director insisted on letterboxings for the streaming version to maintain the cinematic look.
- Viewers sometimes complain about letterboxings on their television screens.