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The Morning Star · 01-01-2009, 05:01 PM

So, 99.9% of you people pretend to be film experts, I read stuff like "GRAIN IS GREAT!", "OAR ONLY!", "RESPECT THE DIRECTOR'S VISION!", etc.

Now, let's say that a new Director makes a low budget film with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Because of his budget he has to use cheaper film stock that causes more grain than he wants. He also plans on cropping the image to 1.77:1.
Now that film is picked up to be distributed by a major studio. The studio wants to release it as 1.85:1 but will use DNR with Director's approval.

How would you want it released?

Blu As Hell · 01-01-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Morning Star

So, 99.9% of you people pretend to be film experts, I read stuff like "GRAIN IS GREAT!", "OAR ONLY!", "RESPECT THE DIRECTOR'S VISION!", etc.

Now, let's say that a new Director makes a low budget film with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Because of his budget he has to use cheaper film stock that causes more grain than he wants. He also plans on cropping the image to 1.77:1.
Now that film is picked up to be distributed by a major studio. The studio wants to release it as 1.85:1 but will use DNR with Director's approval.

How would you want it released?

See that bolded part. As long as that is fully represented, that's the way I want it. And you would actually be surprised that scenario you came probably happens more than we would expect.

anomynous · 01-01-2009, 05:07 PM

This thread is flame bait

The Morning Star · 01-01-2009, 05:09 PM

No, it's clarification.
So, DNR is fine with Director's approval. What about the aspect ratio that he/she wanted?

Blu As Hell · 01-01-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by anomynous

This thread is flame bait

Of course it is, but let's have fun with it for awhile.

JJ · 01-01-2009, 05:10 PM

16mm film?! Whooo!!

dadkins · 01-01-2009, 05:18 PM

Depends on the subject matter and the amount of applied DNR used.

Make it plastic? No!
Clean it up to be somewhat presentable? Absolutely!

Grain has it's place. On a static solid color background isn't one of them!

Blu As Hell · 01-01-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Morning Star

No, it's clarification.
So, DNR is fine with Director's approval. What about the aspect ratio that he/she wanted?

I already answered this question with my first post...once again...see the bolded part, as long as THAT is represented, that's the way I want it and anyone who would consider themselves a "movie buff", "film expert" or "passing novice" should not have a problem with any Blu-ray that represents what the director envisioned for his/her film. So this should answer all your questions about your topic.

Sloan78 · 01-01-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hostchecker

I wouldnt care, if the movie was good and the look fits, it would be great. If not I'd turn it off and use the DVD as a frisbee.

lol....or a coaster!

Barbie-Shrimp · 01-01-2009, 05:53 PM

This thread needs some support. This is very important question. We need to band together and support.

Here is my contribution:

Click that guy!

KBZ · 01-01-2009, 06:00 PM

I'm a director's-say guy all the way.

Execpt when it comes to re-tooling the Star Wars trilogy every 4 years.

Disco · 01-01-2009, 06:10 PM

I would insist on hiring a new cast!

That is my final word!!

Dotpattern · 01-01-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Morning Star

No, it's clarification.
So, DNR is fine with Director's approval. What about the aspect ratio that he/she wanted?

That's what happened with Star Trek 6 - the movie was released in theaters in a matted 2:35 ratio, but director Nicholas Meyer had the mattes removed and released on DVD in 1:85. I'm fine with it since it's what he wanted, and it doesn't hurt the experience of watching the film since nothing is cropped off.

assydingo · 01-01-2009, 06:27 PM

The director owns the movie so it's his right do what he wants.

Not to say the director is always going to make the smartest decision =P.

Penton-Man · 01-01-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Morning Star

So, 99.9% of you people pretend to be film experts, I read stuff like "GRAIN IS GREAT!"........

From the 1%

...........you missed the public screening.
It was about a month ago - scroll down to the 2nd title on the page after THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON……….

http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~melnitz/archives.html

01-01-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
The Morning Star Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	Let's Play Pretend! So, 99.9% of you people pretend to be film experts, I read stuff like "GRAIN IS GREAT!", "OAR ONLY!", "RESPECT THE DIRECTOR'S VISION!", etc. Now, let's say that a new Director makes a low budget film with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Because of his budget he has to use cheaper film stock that causes more grain than he wants. He also plans on cropping the image to 1.77:1. Now that film is picked up to be distributed by a major studio. The studio wants to release it as 1.85:1 but will use DNR with Director's approval. How would you want it released?

01-01-2009, 06:10 PM	#12
Disco Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Arizona Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I would I would insist on hiring a new cast! That is my final word!!

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The Morning Star Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	No, it's clarification. So, DNR is fine with Director's approval. What about the aspect ratio that he/she wanted?

01-01-2009, 05:10 PM	#6
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01-01-2009, 05:18 PM	#7
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Depends on the subject matter and the amount of applied DNR used. Make it plastic? No! Clean it up to be somewhat presentable? Absolutely! Grain has it's place. On a static solid color background isn't one of them!

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01-01-2009, 06:00 PM	#11
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01-01-2009, 06:27 PM	#14
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	The director owns the movie so it's his right do what he wants. Not to say the director is always going to make the smartest decision =P.

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