In theaters and standard Blu-rays, the top and bottom of the filmed image are cropped out (masked) to create a super-wide, cinematic "Scope" aspect ratio.
: It completely eliminates the black bars on modern displays, utilizing every pixel of a 1080p or 4K television. Kill Bill - Vol 1 -2003- OPEN MATTE -1080p Web-...
An open matte version removes the top and bottom cropping masks used for the theatrical release. This fills a standard 16:9 (1.78:1) television screen entirely. In theaters and standard Blu-rays, the top and
At 1920x1080 resolution, the image delivers sharp details on modern displays. This fills a standard 16:9 (1
Unlike older "Pan and Scan" releases from the VHS era, which awkwardly cut off the sides of the screen, a Super 35 open matte transfer keeps the horizontal integrity of the theatrical release intact while simply expanding the top and bottom. Is Open Matte the Way Tarantino Intended?
