Watchmen — 2009 Directors Cut Open Matte 1080 Exclusive

The "Open Matte" legend began when rumors surfaced of a rare 1080p master—originally intended for HDTV broadcast or internal studio use—that "opened" the frame. Because the film was shot on Super 35mm film, the cameras actually captured a much taller image than what was shown in theaters. In an version, those black bars are removed to reveal the hidden footage at the top and bottom, filling a modern 16:9 television completely. The Hunt for the "Exclusive"

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Watchmen (2009) Director’s Cut "Open Matte" 1080p Exclusive The "Open Matte" legend began when rumors surfaced

Have you seen the Open Matte Director’s Cut? Does it ruin the composition or save it? Sound off in the comments below (or on the forums where this file lives). The Hunt for the "Exclusive" : As tensions