There is also a Japanese Blu-ray (Paramount, 2013) that includes the Open Matte version as a bonus feature on a separate disc labeled "Special Features." This version is generally considered superior to the Spanish disc because it has a higher bitrate and fewer compression artifacts, though it is even rarer and more expensive.
is often considered a "hidden" treasure. While the film was originally shown in a wide theatrical aspect ratio, the Open Matte version uses a 1.78:1 (or 1.85:1) ratio, filling the entire vertical space of a modern 16:9 television. What is Open Matte? titanic open matte blu ray
Most modern films are shot on Super 35mm film or digital sensors that capture a boxy, almost square image. To create the "skinny" look seen in theaters, editors mask off the top and bottom. An open matte version simply removes those masks. For a film like Titanic, this means seeing more of the towering smokestacks, the depth of the icy water, and the sheer scale of the Grand Staircase. The Search for the Titanic Open Matte Blu-ray There is also a Japanese Blu-ray (Paramount, 2013)