open matte

adjective

Of a soft matte film, transferred to a home video format with the full frame exposed, thus having the theatrical mattes removed.

“an open matte DVD”

Opposite

Meanings

adjectiveopen matte (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebroadcastingOf a soft matte film, transferred to a home video format with the full frame exposed, thus having the theatrical mattes removed.

    an open matte DVD

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
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Chicago

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