The original film was shot on (later known as Ultra Panavision 70), resulting in an ultra-wide 2.76:1 aspect ratio. This massive canvas was filled with rich Technicolor hues—deep Roman reds and vibrant Mediterranean blues.
The source for these encodes is an extensive of the original 65mm camera negatives. benhur+1959+1080p+10bit+bluray+x265+hevc+or
In a film like Ben-Hur , which features vast desert landscapes and deep blue Mediterranean skies, 10-bit depth eliminates "banding"—those ugly visible lines in color transitions. The original film was shot on (later known