DRAFT v0.9 03 Feb 2004

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DESCRIPTION	REFINEMENTS	EXPERTS

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Describe this Element

Name	Format.ImageAspectRatio
Definition	The element FORMAT.IMAGEASPECTRATIO indicates the ratio of horizontal to vertical proportions in the display of an static image or moving image.
Refinements and Encoding Schemes
	Select from a picklist of values. View Image/Video Aspect Ratios - 4:3 4:3 (16:9 letterbox) 4:3 (16:9 anamorphic) 16:9 5.5:3 7:3 (Panavision or CinemaScope) 2.35:1 1.85:1
Guidelines for Usage	Best practice is to select from a picklist of values.
Obligation to Use	Mandatory
Repeatable Element	Apply multiple times, as needed
Type of Data Entry	Text String

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4:3 4:3 (16:9 letterbox) 4:3 (16:9 anamorphic) 16:9 5.5:3 7:3 (Panavision or CinemaScope) 2.35:1 1.85:1

Other Attributes of this Element

Element Label	Format.ImageAspectRatio
Element Version	PBCore v1.1
Namespace Identifier	Public Broadcasting Metadata Dictionary Project [pending]
Registration Authority	PBMD Project [pending]
Language of the Element	eng