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x265 compresses video much more efficiently than the older x264 (AVC) standard.
+------------------------------------------+ | Top Area Hidden in Widescreen | <-- Visible in Open Matte +------------------------------------------+ | | | Standard Widescreen (16:9) | <-- What you saw in theaters | | +------------------------------------------+ | Bottom Area Hidden in Widescreen | <-- Visible in Open Matte +------------------------------------------+ The Technical Process I- Robot -2004- Open Matte -1080p BluRay X265 H... 2021
However, many modern films are shot using Super 35mm film or digital sensors that capture a much taller, boxier image (often closer to 1.78:1 or 16:9). During theatrical post-production, the top and bottom of the frame are matted (blocked out) to create the cinematic widescreen look. x265 compresses video much more efficiently than the