What is the difference between HDTV SDTV?
SDTV (Standard Definition Television) is the current standard TV resolution which has been broadcast since 1963. SDTV’s frame size is equivalent to a still picture at a resolution of 720x480. A well exposed SD frame can produce a marginally  acceptable 4x6 photograph.

In contrast HDTV’s frame size is equivalent to 1920x1080. A well exposed HD frame can produce exceptional 8x10 photographs. While not a substitute for fine photography, our motion picture cameras will produce 400,000+ 1920x1080 images for a typical event.

What is the difference between True Widescreen 16:9 & SD 4:3?
SDTV has an aspect ratio of 4x3 which as you can see below causes important information from your event to be cropped out on the sides. Also not only does SD’s inferior resolution break down when displayed on a large TV set, but to view it across the widescreen aspect of newer TV sets the image is stretched which causes the subjects to look fat and become more blurred. The 16x9 of HDTV shows more of your event at much higher resolution and does not degrade or distort the subjects.

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Beware of Fake Widescreen
Many companies use fake widescreen. This technique may seem to give you a “cinematic feel”, but in reality it is actually removing important information from your motion picture frame and further degrading the potential quality of your motion pictures.
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