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Most modern films are shot using the "open matte" technique. The camera sensor records a taller, more square image (often 1.78:1 or 1.33:1). During post-production, black bars are added to the top and bottom to create a cinematic, widescreen aspect ratio—typically 2.40:1 for theatrical distribution.

The standard version uses a widescreen "widescreen" format. It features black bars at the top and bottom of a standard modern television screen. watchmen 2009 directors cut open matte 1080 exclusive

An "open matte" version of a film removes the top and bottom artificial black bars (letterboxing) found in the standard 2.35:1 or 2.40:1 theatrical aspect ratio. Instead, it utilizes the full 16:9 (1.78:1) frame, revealing more of the vertical picture that was captured by the camera but masked off during theatrical release or standard blu-ray mastering. Most modern films are shot using the "open matte" technique