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A distinctive feature of Oni's "matrix" is the non-random meaning of the Japanese symbols, which was deciphered by dedicated fans over the years. Digest results of that research are presented below (a detailed historical account is available [[/Translation_effort|HERE]]). | A distinctive feature of Oni's "matrix" is the non-random meaning of the Japanese symbols, which was deciphered by dedicated fans over the years. Digest results of that research are presented below (a detailed historical account is available [[/Translation_effort|HERE]]). | ||
== | ==Analysis== | ||
The original source file for the matrix is called [http://jongod.oni2.net/UnarchivedFiles/ONI%20ARCHIVE%203/Miscellaneous%20art/japanese%20matrix.psd japanese matrix.psd] in Bungie West's archives.<ref>Point of interest: the other background template from the archives, [[:Image:Circuit_pattern_grayscale.jpg|"circuit pattern grayscale"]], is in fact a derivative of the Oni matrix image, featuring the upper-left 29x25 cells (out of 42x28). Another derivative is [[:Image:Oni_matrix_pattern.jpg|"pttrn.JPG"]] (a 9x9 section of the matrix, with a different set of circuitry).</ref> | |||
The original source file for the matrix is called | |||
{|cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 | {|cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 | ||
|width=1034px| | |width=1034px| | ||
{{divhide| | {{divhide|Show me the matrix}} | ||
[[Image:Japanese matrix on white.jpg]] | [[Image:Japanese matrix on white.jpg]] | ||
{{divhide|end}} | {{divhide|end}} | ||
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Somewhat surprisingly, all the imperfections of the template are faithfully reproduced at higher resolutions. We are in fact seeing those truncated "1"s (and the truncated Japanese phrases) in every instance of the matrix (trailer, promotional art, in-game splashscreens, etc.) – although some exceptions may exist. | Somewhat surprisingly, all the imperfections of the template are faithfully reproduced at higher resolutions. We are in fact seeing those truncated "1"s (and the truncated Japanese phrases) in every instance of the matrix (trailer, promotional art, in-game splashscreens, etc.) – although some exceptions may exist. | ||
==Scrolling version== | |||
[[Image:1999_trailer_opening.jpg|thumb|right|Trailer opening]] | [[Image:1999_trailer_opening.jpg|thumb|right|Trailer opening]] | ||
The 1999 trailer's screen proportions exactly match those of | The 1999 trailer's screen proportions exactly match those of this matrix image. Also, during the titles we see exactly 28 symbols down and 42 across. Thus, although the trailer's low resolution makes it hard to tell for sure, it is safe to assume that the template was made specifically for the trailer, and that the trailer's two sheets of "matrix data" sliding up and down are simple copies of the matrix image. The only thing that needs to be determined is the sliding speed, initial offset timing, and shape of the holes in the frontmost matrix sheet (the one that slides upwards). | ||
From a casual examination, the scrolling speed is such that it takes about 5 seconds for the columns (28 symbols) to cover the height of the screen. The holes in the upwards-moving foreground columns, as well as the initial offsets of the columns at the start of each title sequence, are not documented at this point. | From a casual examination, the scrolling speed is such that it takes about 5 seconds for the columns (28 symbols) to cover the height of the screen. The holes in the upwards-moving foreground columns, as well as the initial offsets of the columns at the start of each title sequence, are not documented at this point. | ||
=== | ==Reconstructed version== | ||
Hardly an exhaustive list, this is merely meant as a representative collection of matrix sightings, more or less high-quality, for anyone curious to see how ubiquitous the matrix is/was. There are multiple | With a copy of [https://www.gimp.org/ GIMP] in hand, you can now manipulate the matrix yourself in textual form. The transcribed Japanese text and numerical digits have been turned into an "HD" GIMP file (linked to from [[:Image:Japanese matrix on white HD.png|these]] [[:Image:Japanese matrix on white HD sans serif.png|renders]] of it). | ||
==Usages== | |||
Hardly an exhaustive list, this is merely meant as a representative collection of matrix sightings, more or less high-quality, for anyone curious to see how ubiquitous the matrix is/was. There are multiple derivatives and versions with two superimposed matrices at different scale factors. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||