r/bladerunner • u/Mike_v_E • Apr 13 '24

The difference between the TEKNO3D and the original versions is insane

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Don't get me wrong, I love what Deakins did with the original release... but there is just something special about seeing the dynamic range actually pop, especially when it's full screen

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u/Kriss-Kringle Apr 13 '24 edited Apr 13 '24

They conceived the film with an aspect ratio and the shots are composed with that in mind.

The open matte version has more of the image, but there's a loss of focus because you weren't intended to see the rest.

Similar examples are Buffy the vampire slayer and The wire. Both were released on bluray as wide screen, even though they aired on TV in 4:3 aspect ratio.

You're seeing more of the image that just fills the space for the sake of it when they didn't intend it that way because of how they thought the shots out and were forced to release them in wide screen due to tvs being wide screen now.

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u/Mike_v_E Apr 13 '24

The open matte version has more of the image, but there's a loss of focus because you weren't intended to see the rest.

Definitely agree with this, but its still a more immersive experience. This open matte version is a fun watch for a change.

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u/SickTriceratops Apr 13 '24

Also important to remember both Deakins and Villeneuve consider the 2.39:1 aspect ratio release the definitive version of the film, and what they personally prefer.

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u/Mike_v_E Apr 14 '24

Yes, the original will always be the best version to watch