28 Days Later - PQ - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 10-09-2007, 10:41 PM

Not sure how to describe it. I want to say the DVD version looked better? Can anyone give their opinion on this? I am watching right now and I love the movie and was not expecting POTC HD at all. I just was not expecting this kind of quality.

Makes you greatful for Blu, that's for sure!

Jimbo976 · 10-09-2007, 10:43 PM

I guess you missed all the other threads on the subject? It was mostly all shot on a DV Camcorder and isn't really capable of much better PQ than what you will see on a DVD. The sound at least should be an improvement but the PQ won't be much better than the DVD version.

supersix4 · 10-09-2007, 10:44 PM

really ... I saw the dvd way back like the first week it came out on dvd and it was fine... I hope it isnt that bad.... if you have weeks later please post what you think of that 2 b4 I go driving around looking for these movies

DrinkMore · 10-09-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo976

I guess you missed all the other threads on the subject? It was mostly all shot on a DV Camcorder and isn't really capable of much better PQ than what you will see on a DVD. The sound at least should be an improvement but the PQ won't be much better than the DVD version.

No, I saw them, just started a new thread because well, not sure why. Feel free to merge.

supersix4 · 10-09-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo976

I guess you missed all the other threads on the subject? It was mostly all shot on a DV Camcorder and isn't really capable of much better PQ than what you will see on a DVD. The sound at least should be an improvement but the PQ won't be much better than the DVD version.

Yeah I remeber hearing that it was very low budget .. i'll still buy it

ryoohki · 10-09-2007, 10:46 PM

Again for the 302842049234 times

It was shot at 720x576i, in MINI DV, so the quality of the master source is crap and there's a whole reason for that.

Actually the BluRay version don't have Edge Enhancement over the Edge Enhancement. Those mini dv cam already apply edge enhancement to the picture and you can't do anything about it. Screenshots on Hometheater forum show that FOX applied EE to the DVD (like they always does) on top of the already found EE, but did not on the BluRay

The only actual time you'll get better PQ on this movie is in the last 5 minutes because those were shot on Film

I don't remember if the Commentary Track is on the BD, but listen to it, very informative..

whippersnapper · 10-09-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by supersix14

Yeah I remeber hearing that it was very low budget .. i'll still buy it

I have them ordered also.

DrinkMore · 10-09-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by supersix14

really ... I saw the dvd way back like the first week it came out on dvd and it was fine... I hope it isnt that bad.... if you have weeks later please post what you think of that 2 b4 I go driving around looking for these movies

A lot better than 28 Days Later. This is based ONLY on the fact that I watched 2 / 3 minutes of it in different chapters. Looks much better, however it does have a "300" grain to it.

Worth the buy tho.

DrinkMore · 10-09-2007, 10:50 PM

I bought both regardless as they are excellent films. I wish it was better tho as I love the film.

However, I will accept these

supersix4 · 10-09-2007, 10:51 PM

yeah ive never cared about grain there are just other movies I'd buy b4 these if the PQ was that bad granted I can fully understand why the first is such.

Gamma_Winstead · 10-09-2007, 11:18 PM

another thing about Weeks... IT WAS INTENTIONALLY GRAINY!! i dont want another 300 thing going on...

kknight · 10-09-2007, 11:36 PM

I heard the same about this movie, supposely you won't get much better then the DVD version...

CJS234 · 10-09-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

another thing about Weeks... IT WAS INTENTIONALLY GRAINY!! i dont want another 300 thing going on...

ROFL I hated that. You could barely even notice the grain on 300 it was so MINIMAL. Youd have to be looking for it to notice it.

zombieking · 10-09-2007, 11:51 PM

Jesus, just be happy they're on bluray to begin with! Films are done however they're done according to the director's intent, and we should all be grateful that we can purchase these on blu. And I don't mean the 28 movies, I mean all films. Everybody has a judgmental eye, but try to remember that it's director's intent.

kakwvu · 10-10-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CJS234

ROFL I hated that. You could barely even notice the grain on 300 it was so MINIMAL. Youd have to be looking for it to notice it.

Sarcasm, right?

So I know that 28 Days Later will be low PQ, but 28WL has grain like 300? If so, I'm taking it back and I'll just stick to the SDVD.

zombieking · 10-10-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kakwvu

Sarcasm, right?

So I know that 28 Days Later will be low PQ, but 28WL has grain like 300? If so, I'm taking it back and I'll just stick to the SDVD.

So for a few dollars less you'll go with the same amount of grain, yet a less detailed picture?

Westifire · 10-10-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kakwvu

Sarcasm, right?

So I know that 28 Days Later will be low PQ, but 28WL has grain like 300? If so, I'm taking it back and I'll just stick to the SDVD.

Yep. That's the way it was intended.

In fact, you should take back your BD player because they're releasing an update that adds intentional grain to all movies played. Yes, including DVDs if you're using a PS3.

kakwvu · 10-10-2007, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Westifire

Yep. That's the way it was intended.

In fact, you should take back your BD player because they're releasing an update that adds intentional grain to all movies played. Yes, including DVDs if you're using a PS3.

Because that is what I'm griping about, all movies. Get a grip. 300 looked absolutely ridiculous when I watched it compared to what I saw in the theater. I saw 28 Weeks Later in the theater as well and I'll be rather upset if I see the same thing happen to this movie where the director turns the grain up a few notches and ruins fine detail. I know it is director's intent, but it can be ridiculous at times.

And no, I wouldn't buy the SDVD instead of the BRD. I've already seen both and was just buying them to add to the collection and showcase the TV (notsomuch with 28 Days Later though).

Therickus · 10-10-2007, 01:02 AM

So yeah...I knew about the poor qualiety before popping it in. Still have to say I am sad. All but five minutes ofthe movie looks worse than SDVD. The last five minutes makes me think of what could have been. Ah well, still a fantastic movie, and I am glad it is Blu exclusive. On to the sequal.....

(will be the third new Blu I have seen today.....all after putting in 9 hours at work)

Gamma_Winstead · 10-10-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kakwvu

Sarcasm, right?

So I know that 28 Days Later will be low PQ, but 28WL has grain like 300? If so, I'm taking it back and I'll just stick to the SDVD.

Not nearly as bad. Some scenes will be grainy while others are absolutely dazzling.

10-09-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	28 Days Later - PQ Not sure how to describe it. I want to say the DVD version looked better? Can anyone give their opinion on this? I am watching right now and I love the movie and was not expecting POTC HD at all. I just was not expecting this kind of quality. Makes you greatful for Blu, that's for sure!

10-10-2007, 01:02 AM	#19
Therickus Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:230 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	So yeah...I knew about the poor qualiety before popping it in. Still have to say I am sad. All but five minutes ofthe movie looks worse than SDVD. The last five minutes makes me think of what could have been. Ah well, still a fantastic movie, and I am glad it is Blu exclusive. On to the sequal.....(will be the third new Blu I have seen today.....all after putting in 9 hours at work)

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10-09-2007, 10:43 PM	#2
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I guess you missed all the other threads on the subject? It was mostly all shot on a DV Camcorder and isn't really capable of much better PQ than what you will see on a DVD. The sound at least should be an improvement but the PQ won't be much better than the DVD version.

10-09-2007, 10:44 PM	#3
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	really ... I saw the dvd way back like the first week it came out on dvd and it was fine... I hope it isnt that bad.... if you have weeks later please post what you think of that 2 b4 I go driving around looking for these movies

10-09-2007, 10:46 PM	#6
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Again for the 302842049234 times It was shot at 720x576i, in MINI DV, so the quality of the master source is crap and there's a whole reason for that. Actually the BluRay version don't have Edge Enhancement over the Edge Enhancement. Those mini dv cam already apply edge enhancement to the picture and you can't do anything about it. Screenshots on Hometheater forum show that FOX applied EE to the DVD (like they always does) on top of the already found EE, but did not on the BluRay The only actual time you'll get better PQ on this movie is in the last 5 minutes because those were shot on Film I don't remember if the Commentary Track is on the BD, but listen to it, very informative..

10-09-2007, 10:50 PM	#9
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	I bought both regardless as they are excellent films. I wish it was better tho as I love the film. However, I will accept these

10-09-2007, 10:51 PM	#10
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	yeah ive never cared about grain there are just other movies I'd buy b4 these if the PQ was that bad granted I can fully understand why the first is such.

10-09-2007, 11:18 PM	#11
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	another thing about Weeks... IT WAS INTENTIONALLY GRAINY!! i dont want another 300 thing going on...

10-09-2007, 11:36 PM	#12
kknight Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray reviews:55	I heard the same about this movie, supposely you won't get much better then the DVD version...

10-09-2007, 11:51 PM	#14
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Jesus, just be happy they're on bluray to begin with! Films are done however they're done according to the director's intent, and we should all be grateful that we can purchase these on blu. And I don't mean the 28 movies, I mean all films. Everybody has a judgmental eye, but try to remember that it's director's intent.

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