Characteristics:
– The proportional relationship between the width and height of an image or screen.
– Expressed as two numbers separated by a colon, such as 16:9 or 4:3.
– Helps determine how an image fits on different display devices without distortion.
– Important in photography, video production, and graphic design to maintain visual consistency.
Examples:
– 16:9 is the standard aspect ratio for HDTV and most modern computer monitors.
– 4:3 was common in older television sets and computer monitors.
– 1:1 is a square aspect ratio often used in social media platforms like Instagram.
