Blu-ray Screenshot Thread (Large Files)

[JLaSoul]

Here are some more.

[JasonR]

Your contrast looks pretty high, or your camera is out of wack. Looks very good though.


Meh, I watched a couple of movies tonight and saw Heath and thought I would take a picture for the fans. Probably the worst scene of the movie for him...



I have been trying to enjoy my new equipment, so a lot less shots have been coming from me. Sorry, I will try to pick it back up soon.

[swifty7]

Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

Equipment: 42" Philips LCD / PS3 / Sony Cybershot Digital Cam

Movie: Dark City

PQ Rating: 3.75/5 - Odd textures, halos and EE can be found quite frequently. The film is also very dark, though it still looks good. Fine detail can be spotted on most of the surroundings, but the actors look a might bit waxy on occasion. Still, despite its flaws, this is a much better presentation than the DVD. Note: The final shot takes place at the end of the movie and the colors are intentionally blown out.

these screecaps from Dark City reminds me of the game Bioshock specially the 5th pic from the bottom.

[JasonR]

Here is one more right after the Heath pic.

[JLaSoul]

yeah, it's the camera, it blows the contrast high if there is a bright scene and also makes the pic a bit barker then it really is, it'a an old kodak 3.1mp camera, but am about to upgrade the camera so hopefully it takes better pics. That's actually why I've hesitated on doing screenshots is because of this crappy camera.

[JasonR]

They look really good considering the camera! That is why is it nice to post equipment used in the post as well. I need to do it more often, Ric usually has me covered in the first post though.

[kx11]

Sukiyaki Western Django - 2007 - japanese

40 LCD FLAT SCREEN - camera: sony digital Dsc-W100 8M.pixels


Movie: 3/5 good
PQ: 4,5/5 excellent picture
AQ: 4/5 Very good

Crazy western movie that has japanese cast that speaks english and there's a american director who played some weird role on the movie , try to guess who :P












yes you'r right it was Quentin Tarantino

[ricwhite]

Originally Posted by JLaSoul

yeah, it's the camera, it blows the contrast high if there is a bright scene and also makes the pic a bit barker then it really is, it'a an old kodak 3.1mp camera, but am about to upgrade the camera so hopefully it takes better pics. That's actually why I've hesitated on doing screenshots is because of this crappy camera.

Getting the camera settings right is very tricky. I'm still making adjustments here and there. Cameras tend to add noise; over or under expose; usually over saturate; tend push certain colors; tend to warm or cool the image. The trick is to try to counter the errors either by adjusting the camera or by adjusting the display device to offset. I've done both.

One of the ways I calibrated my display and camera was to obtain a direct computer image capture of a frame of a movie and then photograph that exact frame on my display. Then I would compare on my computer monitor. At first, the photographs were WAY off. I kept adjusting aperture, shutter speed, color controls on my camera as well as adjust contrast, brightness, colors on my display until my photo looked as close to the direct computer image capture as possible. It's still not perfect and I'm not totally pleased, but there's only so much you can do with the camera you have.

The main problems I see with screenshot photographs are as follows:

1) Under-exposure
2) Red push (although my weird camera pushes greens)
3) Over-saturation of colors
4) Lack of detail

If you can address those things to be close to accurate, then you will have very good screenshots.

Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to seeing more screenshots.

[buki1091]

Harry potter and the order of the Phoenix

Fujifilm finepix z camera
32" LCD FLAT SCREEN

Let me know if my screen is not well calibrated because this is my first post.

[ricwhite]

SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU GO TO THE VERY FIRST POST IN THIS THREAD IT WILL HAVE LINKS TO MOST OF THE MOVIES POSTED HERE. IT IS A QUICK WAY TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE SCREENSHOTS.
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Spoiler Warning: The following screenshots may display spoiler content. View at your own risk.

Equipment: Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB Projector / 106" DaLite High Power Screen / Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player / Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Player / Onkyo TX-SR605 Receiver / Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Digital Camera

Library: 48 HD DVD Movies / 50 Blu-ray Movies

Blu-ray Movie Title: The Sand Pebbles

Overall Picture Quality Rating: Excellent 4.25/5

[QuasidodoJr]

Equipment: 42" Philips LCD / PS3 / Sony Cybershot Digital Cam

Movie: In the Line of Fire

PQ Rating: 3.5/5 - This film looks good, considering it's 15 years old.

[QuasidodoJr]

Equipment: 42" Philips LCD / PS3 / Sony Cybershot Digital Cam

Movie: Shooter

PQ Rating: 4/5 - Nice PQ, throughout. Also a fairly good movie!

[Dubstar]

wow, those Sand Pebble pics look fantastic!

[ricwhite]

SPECIAL NOTE: THE VERY FIRST POST IN THIS BLU-RAY SCREENSHOT THREAD WILL HAVE LINKS TO MOST OF THE MOVIES POSTED HERE.
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Spoiler Warning: The following screenshots may display spoiler content. View at your own risk.

Equipment: Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB Projector / 106" DaLite High Power Screen / Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player / Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Player / Onkyo TX-SR605 Receiver / Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Digital Camera

Library: 48 HD DVD Movies / 50 Blu-ray Movies

Blu-ray Movie Title: The Hunt for Red
October

Overall Picture Quality Rating: Good 3.25/5

[QuasidodoJr]

I'm glad you covered Hunt for Red October, Ric! I'm pleased enough with what
I see to pick it up.

[Mentasm]

Terminator 2: Judgment Day UK BD
720p computer image capture

[Mentasm]

Total Recall UK BD
720p computer image capture

[Mentasm]

Erin Brockovich UK BD
720p computer image capture

[Mentasm]

I'm a Cyborg UK BD
720p computer image capture

[Mentasm]

The Fog UK BD
720p computer image capture