Glare to despair...... - Blu-ray Forum

yiyo73 · 03-26-2009, 10:21 AM

Hi everybody,

I'm new to this forum....I have a question about the Blue-ray on my PS3. I was so happy to begin my collection of BD that i went out and purchased these few titles...Rambo,Ratatouille,Nacho libre,king Kong,Tears of the sun,and Heartbreak Kid. Now mind you..I have most of these titles on DVD. My question is: What's up with the glare on all these movies (My family and i feel that it's too strong for the eyes). What could i be doing wrong, I never had that problem watching regular DVD movies. I'm watching my BD's on a 27" Sanyo HDTV. I have the contrast up to three quarter percent, brightness at 50% and still so much glare. How can i eliminate all that glare that most of these movies display (headache inducing)? Please help!!! I thought i was doing a good thing (for my family) by upgrading to Blue-ray......But now, I just don't know.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-26-2009, 10:25 AM

Welcome!

That's the first time I've seen anyone post a BD as having "glare" and , as such, I'm not quite sure what you mean. Can you elaborate a little further?

John

yiyo73 · 03-26-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Welcome!

That's the first time I've seen anyone post a BD as having "glare" and , as such, I'm not quite sure what you mean. Can you elaborate a little further?

John

I just feel that i'm getting so much Glare akin to a computer monitor when you have the brightness and contrast on high (prolong viewing in this state can be detrimental to the eyes,, I was told). The glare is made worst when viewing scenes with clouds or white backgrounds. can it be that i need another HDTV with better contrast ratio (My Sanyo has a 800:1 contrast ratio), I know that's minor compared to the 25,000:1 and above that are currently in the market. I hope i coukld find he solution to this glare problem or i'll be out all the money it took to purchase the PS3 and these titles. What am i doing wrong? Help....S.O.S !!!

Here's an article i found in reference to the glare problem with HDTV's and BD's.......

http://www.electronista.com/articles...s.at.ces.2009/

bhampton · 03-26-2009, 10:42 AM

Hey,

Really sounds like the Display isn't setup right.

You may want to google the model number of your TV anyone posted recommended settings.

Or,... Some discs have test patterns on them and setup screens. Lots of the disney titles have this if you search the menus for it. Those might help.

You could also buy or rent the Ditigal Video Essentials disc and try setting it up with that.

-Brian

AppleCrumbDlite · 03-26-2009, 10:51 AM

yeah, glare is an external source shining on your TV. But if you're meaning something different, your TV may just need to be calibrated for HD picture.

yiyo73 · 03-26-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleCrumbDlite

yeah, glare is an external source shining on your TV. But if you're meaning something different, your TV may just need to be calibrated for HD picture.

NO....this Glare/Gloss is happening even at night with nothing shinning on my HDTV. I never had this problem with my regular DVD's. It's only the BD movies that are coming in too high on the contrast/brightness factor...no matter how low i adjust it. What do you mean by Calibrating the TV for HD picture? Isn't this the regular adjusting the Menus area for Brightness,Color,contrast etc.....
Incidentally, Here's an atricle i found in reference to the Glare/Gloss problem i believe i'm experiencing.........http://www.electronista.com/articles...s.at.ces.2009/

blujacket · 03-26-2009, 02:41 PM

That contrast setting is way too high. Set to about a 1/3 and tweak from there.

Sarge · 03-26-2009, 02:48 PM

Sounds like you're not wearing your Blu Ray sunglasses.

Pelican170 · 03-26-2009, 02:51 PM

Yes, this is a strange question. you need to give us more info..

yiyo73 · 03-26-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blujacket

That contrast setting is way too high. Set to about a 1/3 and tweak from there.

Problem solved, I had my contrast up to 75% (for baseball games to look better). I lowered it down to about 1/3....It's much better now. I don't get that intense glarey gloss i was getting before on my LCD with 27'' HDTV with the Blue-ray DVD's. Thanks guys for all the advice.......I'm a happy man now!!!

RiseDarthVader · 03-27-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yiyo73

Problem solved, I had my contrast up to 75% (for baseball games to look better). I lowered it down to about 1/3....It's much better now. I don't get that intense glarey gloss i was getting before on my LCD with 27'' HDTV with the Blue-ray DVD's. Thanks guys for all the advice.......I'm a happy man now!!!

I know I am nitpicking but I just need to correct you. It's just Blu-ray Disc, there is no 'e' or "DVD"

yiyo73 · 03-26-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Welcome!

That's the first time I've seen anyone post a BD as having "glare" and , as such, I'm not quite sure what you mean. Can you elaborate a little further?

John

Most of the Glare/Gloss that i'm refering to occurs on the BD movies when there are clouds and or brightened scenes....The scene in Ratatouille, when there in the kitchen(every scene in the kitchen for that matter) is almost unbearable to the Glare/gloss factor i've been alluding to. I hope i can find a solution to my dilema, cause i spent so much on the PS3 and these BD movies. I wonder if the fact that my HDTV's contrast ratio is 800:1 as opposed to the 25,000:1 or above that are currently available plays a role.

Please someone, anyone....Help me !!!

Here's an aticle i found in reference to the Glare/gloss i'm talking about.....
http://www.electronista.com/articles...s.at.ces.2009/

yiyo73 · 03-31-2009, 12:55 AM

Help me!!! Is it me or am i the only one allergic to Blu-Ray. For some reason i can't seem to tolerate the Blu-ray in my PS3. It seems that i have no problem watching HDTV shows on my cablevision programs (Here in New York). However, on the PS3 the Blu-Ray HD movies seem to be sort of 3d looking and that is starting to induce dizziness. I had no problem with my first Blu-Ray purchase...Rambo 2. But now, I can't seem to tolerate King Kong, Dark Knight, BlackHawk Down and Tears of the sun. It's a shame cause these movies look absolutely beautiful. I lowered the contrast (thought it was that). However, the dizziness remains. The TV i'm using is a Sanyo HDTV 27" 720P, Contrast ratio 800:1 ,6 second refresh rate. I would love to find a solution to this dilema. What could it be.......Please Help!!!

Batman1980 · 03-31-2009, 01:09 AM

How close are you to the TV when you're watching and how high is the volume?

Marcusarilius · 03-31-2009, 01:11 AM

Your monitor is a 60 MZ unit?

yiyo73 · 03-31-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Your monitor is a 60 MZ unit?

My monitor is 60 MHz unit......Thank for responding.

yiyo73 · 03-31-2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

How close are you to the TV when you're watching and how high is the volume?

Approx....5 to 6ft away. The Volume is set to mid-range. Thanks for your response.

yiyo73 · 03-31-2009, 01:46 AM

Has anyone here ever heard of a situation like mines in these forums or have i become a Dweeb at my tender age of 44Yrs Old.

Scooby Blu · 03-31-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yiyo73

Has anyone here ever heard of a situation like mines in these forums or have i become a Dweeb at my tender age of 44Yrs Old.

Heard of it for games. Might be the same deal. Perhaps a trip to the eye doctor might help ? Or several drinks prior to movie time? Or drink all the time to mimic the feeling of being dizzy? Kidding aside a visit to an eye doctor might get to the bottom of this quickly. Good Luck!

Grumpz · 03-31-2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yiyo73

Help me!!! Is it me or am i the only one allergic to Blu-Ray. For some reason i can't seem to tolerate the Blu-ray in my PS3. It seems that i have no problem watching HDTV shows on my cablevision programs (Here in New York). However, on the PS3 the Blu-Ray HD movies seem to be sort of 3d looking and that is starting to induce dizziness. I had no problem with my first Blu-Ray purchase...Rambo 2. But now, I can't seem to tolerate King Kong, Dark Knight, BlackHawk Down and Tears of the sun. It's a shame cause these movies look absolutely beautiful. I lowered the contrast (thought it was that). However, the dizziness remains. The TV i'm using is a Sanyo HDTV 27" 720P, Contrast ratio 800:1 ,6 second refresh rate. I would love to find a solution to this dilema. What could it be.......Please Help!!!

I believe you are referring to what is known as "The Soap Opera Effect". I hadn't heard of it until I noticed my parents XBR tv so I stumbled across a few hits on google.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/frame_interpolation.htm

I'm no geek on these subjects, but I'm sure that's whats going on when your watching TV. I got used to it.

03-26-2009, 10:21 AM	#1
yiyo73 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009	Glare to despair...... Hi everybody, I'm new to this forum....I have a question about the Blue-ray on my PS3. I was so happy to begin my collection of BD that i went out and purchased these few titles...Rambo,Ratatouille,Nacho libre,king Kong,Tears of the sun,and Heartbreak Kid. Now mind you..I have most of these titles on DVD. My question is: What's up with the glare on all these movies (My family and i feel that it's too strong for the eyes). What could i be doing wrong, I never had that problem watching regular DVD movies. I'm watching my BD's on a 27" Sanyo HDTV. I have the contrast up to three quarter percent, brightness at 50% and still so much glare. How can i eliminate all that glare that most of these movies display (headache inducing)? Please help!!! I thought i was doing a good thing (for my family) by upgrading to Blue-ray......But now, I just don't know. Last edited by yiyo73; 03-26-2009 at 10:24 AM.

03-31-2009, 12:55 AM	#13
yiyo73 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009	Blu-Ray X-Ray...... Help me!!! Is it me or am i the only one allergic to Blu-Ray. For some reason i can't seem to tolerate the Blu-ray in my PS3. It seems that i have no problem watching HDTV shows on my cablevision programs (Here in New York). However, on the PS3 the Blu-Ray HD movies seem to be sort of 3d looking and that is starting to induce dizziness. I had no problem with my first Blu-Ray purchase...Rambo 2. But now, I can't seem to tolerate King Kong, Dark Knight, BlackHawk Down and Tears of the sun. It's a shame cause these movies look absolutely beautiful. I lowered the contrast (thought it was that). However, the dizziness remains. The TV i'm using is a Sanyo HDTV 27" 720P, Contrast ratio 800:1 ,6 second refresh rate. I would love to find a solution to this dilema. What could it be.......Please Help!!!

03-31-2009, 01:46 AM	#18
yiyo73 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009	Glare to despair...... Has anyone here ever heard of a situation like mines in these forums or have i become a Dweeb at my tender age of 44Yrs Old.

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03-26-2009, 10:25 AM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Welcome! That's the first time I've seen anyone post a BD as having "glare" and , as such, I'm not quite sure what you mean. Can you elaborate a little further? John

03-26-2009, 10:42 AM	#4
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:988 Blu-ray collection:2544 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, Really sounds like the Display isn't setup right. You may want to google the model number of your TV anyone posted recommended settings. Or,... Some discs have test patterns on them and setup screens. Lots of the disney titles have this if you search the menus for it. Those might help. You could also buy or rent the Ditigal Video Essentials disc and try setting it up with that. -Brian

03-26-2009, 10:51 AM	#5
AppleCrumbDlite Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Gainesville, FL (Un)Official BD Release poller PSNetwork: Blackhawkin Raptors offed: 26 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	yeah, glare is an external source shining on your TV. But if you're meaning something different, your TV may just need to be calibrated for HD picture.

03-26-2009, 02:41 PM	#7
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	That contrast setting is way too high. Set to about a 1/3 and tweak from there.

03-26-2009, 02:48 PM	#8
Sarge Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Montreal Blu-ray collection:182 DVD collection:387	Sounds like you're not wearing your Blu Ray sunglasses.

03-26-2009, 02:51 PM	#9
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	Yes, this is a strange question. you need to give us more info..

03-31-2009, 01:09 AM	#14
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	How close are you to the TV when you're watching and how high is the volume?

03-31-2009, 01:11 AM	#15
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Your monitor is a 60 MZ unit?

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