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Open matte

Meaning in film & television, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In film & television, open matte means: A version of a film that reveals image areas above and below the intended theatrical frame instead of cropping them.

In Turkish: açık mat versiyon

How it is used

Used when discussing alternate framings; extra image area may reveal unintended details.

Example sentences

  1. The open matte version reveals more floor beneath the dining table.

    The image includes material outside the theatrical crop.

  2. A microphone became visible near the ceiling in the open matte transfer.

    Opening the frame can expose equipment previously hidden.

Common collocations

  • open matte version
  • open matte transfer
  • editingThe work of choosing, ordering and joining shots so that they tell the story with the right rhythm, emotion and meaning.
  • post-productionAll the work done on a film after the shoot ends, including editing, visual effects, color grading, sound design, music and the final mix.

More terms: Editing and Post-Production

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