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- #1650210
- Topic
- OPEN MATTE - Master List
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1650210/action/topic#1650210
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Whole open Matte movies are quite new experiences for me. My comparison list (regular vs open matte versions) is actually limited to Blade Runner 2049 and the whole Harry Potter Series. The feeling is quite different: you feel much more immersed in the movie.
It’s intentionally used by some directors in certain parts only for a few movies. The examples I have in mind are TRON: Legacy, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Top Gun: Maverick. It’s a mean to trigger a substantial ‘wake-up’ for the spectator during specific depicted events.
Concerning whole open matte movies I have a different feeling: I love both versions, but the ‘regular’ pan/scan ratio makes it much more ‘cinematographic’ and enjoyable in my opinion.
I’d be curious to hear about various debates on this topic, both technical and emotional.