The “Superwide Open Matte” also reveals composition secrets. When you see the T-rex break out of the paddock, the open matte version sometimes shows more of the rainstorm above the car or more of the Rex’s head inside the frame. Some argue this ruins the intended composition; others argue it enhances the primal terror.
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The Ultimate Relic: Rediscovering Jurassic Park Through the 35mm "Open Matte" Scan Cinema DTS (DTS-ES) is a high-end audio format
Preserving the textural depth of the 1993 theatrical experience. known for his "Ozu" vertical compositions
Cinema DTS (DTS-ES) is a high-end audio format that offers an immersive, discrete 6.1-channel sound experience. For Jurassic Park, this means that the film's iconic score and dynamic sound effects are presented in a way that closely approximates the original cinematic experience. With a greater number of discrete channels, the audio presentation is more nuanced and engaging, drawing the viewer deeper into the world of the film.
But the 35mm prints shown in non-scope theaters (some drive-ins, some European cinemas) were often flat (1.85:1) Open Matte. This version argues that Spielberg, known for his "Ozu" vertical compositions, actually composed for the full negative to allow for TV "pan and scan" safety.