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2017-05-24, 05:56 PM
We all know there are some releases with variable aspect ratio - usually IMAX 1.89:1 or 1.78:1 mixed with OAR 2.35:1 or 2.40:1.
But I still have to see a OAR 1.85:1 (or slightly opened to 1.78:1) mixed with open matte 1.33:1... (am I right?)
And I know for sure there are some fullscreen DVDs with many scenes with have more image details on top and bottom (and few lost on both sides); it would be an interesting idea for new projects.
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Wasn't there an open matte 1.33:1 BTTF which opened up to 1.85:1 for the optical composites (which were hard matted)?
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Not really a technique since its just editting, so don't think it needs a name per say. I just call the results variable aspect ratio but that's not a process, just what it is.
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I've used so far
Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 Open Matte
since now, and I would use
Aspect ratio 1.78:1 Open Matte / Pan & Scan
for Harry Potter.
So, what to write in an eventual cover, to let the user know what kind of video is included?
I think
Variable Aspect Ratio 2.35:1 OAR / 1.33:1 Open Matte (or IMAX?) (for TDK)
Variable Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 / 1.78 Open Matte (for BTTF)
would do, using first the aspect ratio used for most part of the movie.
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Presented in ScreenSwitch for Maximum Image Retention ??
LOL
