Hard matte: Difference between revisions

[[File:HardMatteBullwinkle.jpg|300px|thumb|right|In THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE (2000), Shots featuring CGI are printed hard matte and live action only shots are printed open matte.]]

'''Hard matte''' is a term used to describe prints which are masked close to their intended aspect ratio, as opposed to [[open matte]], which is printed to the full height of the frame, regardless of intended projection aspect ratio. This mask may be applied in the camera, printer, or in a digital intermediate.  

'''Hard matte''' prints are rarely printed to an exact aspect ratio. For example, a 1.85:1 matted print may actually be 1.80:1 to allow for some wiggle room for venues with undercut aperture plates.

 

[[Category: Technique]]