In Final Cut Express HD, you can capture, edit, and export anamorphic 16:9 media.
Before you shoot or capture this type of video, find out more about how
Final Cut Express HD handles this format to help you determine what settings and
options you need to use.

In the film industry, anamorphic lenses are often used to squeeze a widescreen image
onto a standard 35 mm frame. During projection, the process is reversed: The
squeezed image on the 4:3 film frame is stretched by a second anamorphic lens,
resulting in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio on screen.