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Feature request: Only resize player on theater mode

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Feature request good first issue help wanted up-for-grabs
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Description

Not sure how hard it would be to implement, but it would be nice if the player would only be resized when in theater mode. In normal mode, a Player size: Full window setting would just have black bars on to the top and bottom of the video.

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Research direction

No files or tests are identified in the issue. Start by locating the player sizing and theater-mode entry points, then determine how normal mode can retain its aspect ratio with black bars while theater mode resizes the player; verify both modes manually.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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