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The.Matrix.1999.35mm.1080p.Cinema.DTS.v2.0

Because of a huge misunderstanding between team members, our previous version of "The Matrix" (v1.0)
has the wrong color grading. The main problem is a yellow tint in many scenes, which has varying
degrees of intensity. Some of the scenes were indeed supposed to be yellow, but others were not,
e.g. Neo's interrogation scene. We went back to the print and color corrected the scan, basically
from scratch. All color errors should be fixed now, and this release is (finally) accurate to the
theatrical print. All scratches, dirt, and other damage have been left in, and the format of the
presentation is, once again, a 1080p BD compliant encode.

Here are before/after shots comparing v1.0 to v2.0.
(compressed JPEG's with some artifacts)
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/155084
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/151032

After all fixes, the color timing of this release is still vastly different from all other versions
of "The Matrix" that are commercially available. To the people who're going to dismiss it:
- No, the DVD version is not theatrically accurate. This release uses a very high quality scan of an
original theatrical film print, properly color corrected. It had to be done, because all "The
Matrix" prints have intentional color "errors", that get neutralized when projected with a xenon
bulb. This release accurately represents the projected print's look.
- No, the print is not "faded", it's a ridiculous claim which was thrown around quite a lot in
comment sections of our earlier releases. Low fade film stocks have been introduced in 1982, all
movies produced after that year have used them. The technology kept getting better, so "low fade"
means that the color of this print is the same as it was in 1999 and will outlast all of us.

It's likely you don't remember the movie looking like this, but keep in mind that the memory is
faulty when it comes to colors. You probably saw the movie once or twice 16 years ago, and since
then you've only been exposed to home media versions, all of which have wrong color grading.

The included audio track is the original Cinema DTS (the exact same audio played in the theaters).
The optical track from the print (played in theaters without a Cinema DTS setup) was not included
because of its extensive damage.

Additional information:

1. We have managed to secure the other "Matrix" print I've mentioned in the .nfo of the previous
release, but we don't have funds for shipping and scanning materials. It is supposed to be in a much
better condition than this print, if you would like to see it scanned and shared, please donate
(details below).
2. This release is synced to the official Blu-ray - it was possible, because no frames are missing
from the print. Should make watching with subtitles/dubs much easier.
3. If you want to burn this release to a disc, you can use tsMuxeR to create Blu-ray folder
structure easily. No re-encoding should be required.
4. This print is scope, which means that an open matte release is not possible.
5. Example comparisons to Blu-ray (compressed frames):
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/155076
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/155077
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/155079
6. More frames from this release can be found here:
http:// *** link removed

We've had to pass on multiple print opportunities because of lack of funds. If you'd like to see
more 35mm scans in the future, please consider donating at the following Bitcoin address:

1Lr3KSRAvvDWEDN1xFr4qhVnAQVVcixaHB

Every amount is appreciated.

List of our releases:
Jurassic.Park 1993 35mm 1080p Cinema.DTS v1.0
The.Matrix 1999 35mm 1080p Cinema DTS v1.0 (flawed, do not download)
The.Matrix 1999 35mm 1080p Cinema DTS v2.0

NOTE: Team Negative1 has not been involved with this project, or any of the releases above.

Mediainfo:

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Audio
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Format/Info : Digital Theater Systems
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Mode : 16
Format settings, Endianness : Big
Codec ID : A_DTS
Duration : 2h 16mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : Unknown / 1 509 Kbps (real averaged bitrate around 2300 kbps)
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 16 bits
Compression mode : Lossless / Lossy
Title : Original 1999 5-track Cinema DTS
Language : English
Default : Yes
Forced : No