This refers to the audio track. Instead of using the modern, compressed Dolby Atmos remixes found on retail discs, this project syncs the video to the original Digital Theater Systems (DTS) audio track provided to cinemas in 1999. The "v2.0" signifies a refined, updated sync and audio correction pass by the preservation community. The Audio: Authentic Cinema DTS vs. Modern Remixes
| Parameter | Expected Value | | :--- | :--- | | | MKV (Matroska) | | Video Codec | x264 (High@L4.1) or x265 (10-bit) | | Resolution | 1920x800 or 1920x1080 (after cropping) | | Bitrate (Video) | 25-35 Mbps (Variable) | | Film Grain | Preserved (No DNR) | | Audio Codec | DTS-HD Master Audio | | Channels | 5.1 (ES Matrix) or 6.1 | | Audio Bitrate | 4,000 - 8,000 kbps | | Source | 35mm theatrical print scan (circa 1999) | | Color Space | Rec. 709 (Not HDR) | thematrix199935mm1080pcinemadtsv20 high quality
The history of across different home video releases of the trilogy. This refers to the audio track
| Feature | Official Blu-ray (2008/2018) | 35mm 1080p v20 | |--------|-------------------------------|------------------| | Color timing | Revised to more neutral/teal | Original 1999 theatrical greens & flesh tones | | Grain | Light DNR, sometimes frozen | Natural, moving grain | | Detail | Edge-enhanced (halos) | Soft analog detail, no sharpening | | Black levels | Occasionally crushed | Deep but gradational | | Damage | None (scratch/dirt removed) | Occasional speckles, slight weave (as projected) | The Audio: Authentic Cinema DTS vs