: This is a version of the film that shows more of the image at the top and bottom compared to the theatrical widescreen version.
Directed by Zack Snyder , 300 was shot on Super 35mm film, which natively captures a taller 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 frame. In theaters, this was cropped to a wider 2.35:1 aspect ratio to create a more cinematic look. Theatrical Release Open Matte Version 2.35:1 or 2.40:1 Typically 1.78:1 (16:9) Visual Content Wider, cinematic crop More vertical information TV Display Black bars (letterboxing) Fills the entire screen Director's Vision Intended composition "Unmasked" raw footage Why viewers prefer Open Matte: Open Matte vs Pan & Scan | How movies are cropped 300 -2006- OPEN MATTE -1080p WEB-DL x265 HEVC 1...
The image fills a standard 16:9 widescreen television entirely. : This is a version of the film