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Decoding the art of cinema through advanced data analytics and AI-driven insights.

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Unlock the Cinema

Join the community of visual analysts. Support the project and get access to deep data tools, comparative analysis, and priority requests.

Pilot Access

Free / Active

Full access to the current system. Help us map the cinematic universe.

  • Full Database Access

    Browse and search the entire film archive.

  • The Cinemetrics Game

    Test your improved visual memory.

  • Compare Tool

    Basic side-by-side film analysis.

  • Visual Motion Tracking

    View barcodes and motion vectors.

  • Community Reviews

    Log, rate, and review films.

Initialize System

Analyst Tier

Locked
TBA

Advanced tools for the professional data analyst. Coming soon to the platform.

  • AI Recommendation Engine

    "If you liked X, you'll love Y" based on visual signatures.

  • Advanced Compare Engine

    Deep statistical differences and multi-film comparison.

  • Extended Game Lives

    More chances to play and leaderboard competition.

  • Priority Indexing

    Jump the queue for new film requests.

Common Questions

Is HardMatte free?

Yes. Specifically, the "Pilot Access" tier is completely free. It gives you full access to the database, search, and core visualization tools.

When will the Analyst Tier be available?

We are currently building the advanced features for the Analyst Tier (Comparison Engine, Recommendations). We expect to launch the beta in late 2026.

Can I request a movie to be analyzed?

Yes. You can click the "+Add Film" button in the library to create a new entry. This will generate a standard page with basic data and automatically notify our team to queue the film for visual analysis.