[Released] Batman (1989-1997) 4:3 Open Matte DVD Preservation

[gameacer23]

Hi everyone

I am currently working on preserving all of the 4:3 Open Matte DVDs in my collection and the four original Batman films are the first ones up. They are also arguably my favorites to watch in this aspect ratio since I grew up on the VHS copies, which are the same master as the "flipper" DVDs. These are 1:1 copies of the DVD files so all of the menus are in tact. I also took the liberty to make 600dpi scans of the cover art.

Here's a screenshot comparison so you know what to expect for framing (slightly cropped sides with top and bottom opened up):
https://i.imgur.com/Ff8oSo2.png
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PM me for a link!

[kgbeast]

thats great news, ive tried to do the same but my dvd driver in my laptop does not read flipper discs in any form, i dont know why. i miss the static menus with the warner logo, the production notes , and the jump to scene screen. With Batman 89 and Batman Returns we get a washed old transfer, full of dirt and scratches, i´d love to see it again. Also Blade Runner Pan & Scan, if you have it by any chance. Keep the good work and effort, much apreciatted.

[Beber]

That screen comparison might not be the best example you could have found as you lose more horizontally than you gain vertically.

[BDgeek]

Nice, thanks a lot gameacer23!

[spaceboy710]

As long as it has the original Batman Diet Coke and Warner Brothers Catalog promos before it.

[Kynch]

As long as it has the original Batman Diet Coke and Warner Brothers Catalog promos before it.

"What are you?!"
"I'm… on a diet."

[dwalkerdon]

As long as it has the original Batman Diet Coke and Warner Brothers Catalog promos before it.

"Just For The Taste Of It, Diet Coke! Ahh!"

[gameacer23]

As long as it has the original Batman Diet Coke and Warner Brothers Catalog promos before it.

I wish it did! The VHS rip that's on the Spleen has it though 

[gameacer23]

That screen comparison might not be the best example you could have found as you lose more horizontally than you gain vertically.

I took a few more screencaps here, at least in the case of Batman 89, it doesn't seem like you gain all that much image at the top and bottom.

https://imgur.com/a/1tRB5kM