TDK video quality praised yet the non-Imax majority looks poor. - Blu-ray Forum

Tru-way · 05-15-2009, 08:54 PM

TDK's picture quality is some of the worst in my blu-ray collection hell I have movies made in the late 90's (5th element) with alot better picture quality. Just one thing that puzzles me is that people insist on praising the picture quality of this transfer, were this reviewers simply praising the IMAX sequences alone? if so I agree but for the other scenes im disappointed on how people are too scared to criticize TDK's PQ.

Another_Dude · 05-15-2009, 08:55 PM

Sussudio · 05-15-2009, 08:57 PM

OP - just out of curiosity, what blurays do you consider to have great PQ? i'd like to get an understanding for your own personal PQ rating system. many people obviously consider TDK to have incredible PQ--Imax and non-imax scenes alike--and i see no problem with you not thinking that way; I would just like to understand why (i.e. specific problems you have with it).

Batman1980 · 05-15-2009, 08:57 PM

Wow TDK is widely considered to be RQ in both AQ and PQ, not sure where you're getting this from.

For awhile there(and it may still be) I considered it to be the best blu-ray in my collection.

sinister184 · 05-15-2009, 08:56 PM

i dont consider it a reference disc but it was damn good. might want to check your settings.

nightwolf2369 · 05-15-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tru-way

TDK's picture quality is some of the worst in my blu-ray collection hell I have movies made in the late 90's (5th element) with alot better picture quality. Just one thing that puzzles me is that people insist on praising the picture quality of this transfer, were this reviewers simply praising the IMAX sequences alone? if so I agree but for the other scenes im disappointed on how people are too scared to criticize TDK's PQ.

I simply have to disagree. Yes, the IMAX scenes are absolutely stunning, however the rest of the movie is nothing to scoff at either. I think the PQ is great! Is it the best? That can be debated, but it sure is damn good!

Sonny · 05-15-2009, 09:01 PM

I guess not everyone is watching on a Kuro...

nightwolf2369 · 05-15-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

I guess not everyone is watching on a Kuro...

That would be nice!

Mr. J · 05-15-2009, 09:03 PM

TDK does indeed have an awesome PQ not to include the IMAX scenes (which are stunning)!

Which makes me question your setup! What are you running?

Bageara · 05-16-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

I guess not everyone is watching on a Kuro...

Agreed. I thought TDK looked very good on my 40"Sony LCD but when i got my Kuro

..... Stunning!

AikonEnt · 05-16-2009, 09:21 AM

Does it have the best PQ there is? No. Was I blown away with the PQ when I watched it? No. Is the PQ 'rubbish', absofrigginlutely NOT! Move on.

ps. It's Warner, compare this to other Warner and it's as 'reference' as they get

robertc88 · 05-16-2009, 11:10 AM

Boy did we ever go back and forth on the Mega Thread for this movie regarding the PQ. This is a top notch effort by Warner but not reference I feel was the majority's opinion.

I actually got another player and viewed this movie utilizing that afterwards. The non-Imax scenes were that much better but still overall didn't boost this to reference quality. I probably spent more buying this BD than most everyone cause I really like it and wanted it early (got it about 2 1/2 weeks ahead of release date) and I'm quite happy with it!

Blaumann · 05-16-2009, 11:14 AM

The IMAX Scenes are gorgeous, reference material. The 35mm parts do indeed look a tad processed, yes. It's already been explained why that is the case above. Nevertheless in motion they still look good to very good and there isn't a really huge drop-off in pq when the switches from IMAX to 35mm occur.

Tru-way · 05-15-2009, 09:08 PM

Obviously im not going to get anywhere trying to prove this but the trailers for movie imo had alot better picture quality and the flesh tones and colors were alot more accurate and close to reality then the boosted up contrast, black crushing, oversharpness, and much pushing of red and blue tint in the final product.

Compare the trailers to the movie you'll see what im talking about.

MCT · 05-15-2009, 09:10 PM

watched TDK last night. PQ was awesome. This guy is a overly technical nerd.

Tru-way · 05-15-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

watched TDK last night. PQ was awesome. This guy is a overly technical nerd.

No just feel it could have been better doesn't really take away the enjoyment of the movie though.

MCT · 05-15-2009, 09:12 PM

alot of things could have been better. Life, sex, movies, beer, weed, education, the Knicks, etc. Whats your point?

Sonny · 05-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

alot of things could have been better. Life, sex, movies, beer, weed, education, the Knicks, etc. Whats your point?

The knicks! LMAO!! J/K

OP, what gear do you have?

Mr. J · 05-15-2009, 09:21 PM

You still haven't said what type of equipment you're using!

aggienader08 · 05-15-2009, 09:13 PM

Everyone just stop wasting your time on this thread. This guy seriously doesn't know what he's talking about!

05-15-2009, 08:54 PM	#1
Tru-way Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:2	TDK video quality praised yet the non-Imax majority looks poor. TDK's picture quality is some of the worst in my blu-ray collection hell I have movies made in the late 90's (5th element) with alot better picture quality. Just one thing that puzzles me is that people insist on praising the picture quality of this transfer, were this reviewers simply praising the IMAX sequences alone? if so I agree but for the other scenes im disappointed on how people are too scared to criticize TDK's PQ.

05-16-2009, 11:10 AM	#12
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Boy did we ever go back and forth on the Mega Thread for this movie regarding the PQ. This is a top notch effort by Warner but not reference I feel was the majority's opinion. I actually got another player and viewed this movie utilizing that afterwards. The non-Imax scenes were that much better but still overall didn't boost this to reference quality. I probably spent more buying this BD than most everyone cause I really like it and wanted it early (got it about 2 1/2 weeks ahead of release date) and I'm quite happy with it! Last edited by robertc88; 05-16-2009 at 11:14 AM.

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05-15-2009, 08:55 PM	#2
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8

05-15-2009, 08:57 PM	#3
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	OP - just out of curiosity, what blurays do you consider to have great PQ? i'd like to get an understanding for your own personal PQ rating system. many people obviously consider TDK to have incredible PQ--Imax and non-imax scenes alike--and i see no problem with you not thinking that way; I would just like to understand why (i.e. specific problems you have with it).

05-15-2009, 08:57 PM	#4
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	Wow TDK is widely considered to be RQ in both AQ and PQ, not sure where you're getting this from. For awhile there(and it may still be) I considered it to be the best blu-ray in my collection.

05-15-2009, 08:56 PM	#5
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	i dont consider it a reference disc but it was damn good. might want to check your settings.

05-15-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I guess not everyone is watching on a Kuro...

05-15-2009, 09:03 PM	#9
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	TDK does indeed have an awesome PQ not to include the IMAX scenes (which are stunning)! Which makes me question your setup! What are you running?

05-16-2009, 09:21 AM	#11
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	Does it have the best PQ there is? No. Was I blown away with the PQ when I watched it? No. Is the PQ 'rubbish', absofrigginlutely NOT! Move on. ps. It's Warner, compare this to other Warner and it's as 'reference' as they get

05-16-2009, 11:14 AM	#13
Blaumann Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:verge of breakdown	The IMAX Scenes are gorgeous, reference material. The 35mm parts do indeed look a tad processed, yes. It's already been explained why that is the case above. Nevertheless in motion they still look good to very good and there isn't a really huge drop-off in pq when the switches from IMAX to 35mm occur.

05-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#14
Tru-way Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:2	Obviously im not going to get anywhere trying to prove this but the trailers for movie imo had alot better picture quality and the flesh tones and colors were alot more accurate and close to reality then the boosted up contrast, black crushing, oversharpness, and much pushing of red and blue tint in the final product. Compare the trailers to the movie you'll see what im talking about.

05-15-2009, 09:10 PM	#15
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	watched TDK last night. PQ was awesome. This guy is a overly technical nerd.

05-15-2009, 09:12 PM	#17
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	alot of things could have been better. Life, sex, movies, beer, weed, education, the Knicks, etc. Whats your point?

05-15-2009, 09:21 PM	#19
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	You still haven't said what type of equipment you're using!

05-15-2009, 09:13 PM	#20
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Everyone just stop wasting your time on this thread. This guy seriously doesn't know what he's talking about!

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