: Scanned from an original 35mm film print to maintain authentic grain and theatrical color timing, rather than the cleaner, digital look of the official Blu-ray or 4K releases. Availability and Links
: "Jurassic Park 35mm Scan," "Silver Screen Edition," or "Open Matte DTS-HD." : Scanned from an original 35mm film print
This particular version is highly sought after because it preserves the uncropped "open matte" This means there is actually more image at
Most home video releases use a "letterbox" format to mimic the theatrical widescreen ratio. However, Jurassic Park was filmed using the Super 35 process. This means there is actually more image at the top and bottom of the frame that was cropped out for theaters. This is achieved by cropping the top and
The term "Superwide Open Matte" refers to the film's aspect ratio. Jurassic Park was originally shot in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, but the Open Matte version offers an even wider 2.40:1 or 2.41:1 aspect ratio, providing a more expansive cinematic experience. This is achieved by cropping the top and bottom of the frame, resulting in a slightly larger aspect ratio.