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[[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.]] | [[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 | '''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 full height regardless of intended 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. | '''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. | ||