Jurassic.park.1993.35mm.1080p.cinema.dts.superwide.open.matte.v1.0 -
The Holy Grail of Preservation: Jurassic Park 1993 35mm Superwide Open Matte
The terms "Superwide" and "Open Matte" in this context refer to the unique way the film was shot. Spielberg used a 1.85:1 aspect ratio The Holy Grail of Preservation: Jurassic Park 1993
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How to your screen to view film-grain-heavy content. | ✔️ | ❌ Not for you if
For you if...
| ✔️ | ❌ Not for you if... | | :--- | :--- | | You want to see the raw film as it ran through a projector in 1993. | You want a pristine, grain-free, "perfect" digital image. | | You are fascinated by film preservation and how movies are physically made. | You get distracted by boom mics or visible rigging. | | You hate the teal/orange color grading of modern Blu-rays. | You believe the director's intended crop is the only valid version. | | You want the original DTS cinema audio dynamics. | You only watch 4K Dolby Vision discs. | | | You are fascinated by film preservation
Sourcing a clean print:
Finding a 1993 reel that hasn't faded or been scratched to ruins.
Jurassic.Park.1993
Open Matte
: Shows more vertical image (top and bottom) that is usually cropped out for the 1.85:1 widescreen home release.
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