Just watched my first Blu-Ray movie and... - Blu-ray Forum

JohnWestCoast · 01-01-2008, 03:29 AM

I have a very simple, elementary question:

Have Blu-Ray movies improved in quality since the inception of this format? This is why I am asking:

When I demo'd my TV (1080p, 42" LCD) I had them hook up a Blu-Ray player so I could see how it looked. They had a copy of POTC (The new one) and it took about 3-4 minutes to load. My assumption is the delay was due to the immense amount of data included in this newer disk.

Tonight I craked the seal on my new Sony BPD-S300 and only had one movie to watch: "House of Flying Daggers", in Blu-Ray, which I am assuming is an older Blu-Ray movie. It loaded in less than 30 seconds. That seemed awful quick compared to the in-store demo I had last week.

In addition, I am slightly underwhelmed in the display although I haven't had a real opportunity to tweak the picture yet.

Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.

xtop · 01-01-2008, 03:32 AM

different movies load at different rates on different players. the ps3 seems to be the overall fastest player

for sure tweak that picture of yours tho. so much potential in a tv's picture from the factory. welcome to blu

Robmx · 01-01-2008, 03:32 AM

Firmware updates have came out and made load times alot better. As for picture setup... run a calibration setup like the ones on the disney discs.

Moefiz · 01-01-2008, 03:47 AM

House of Flying Daggers isn't one of the best transfer there is for that movie on Blu or Dvd .It will load quickly because of no Java compare to the new disc that uses java like cars and potc.

JohnWestCoast · 01-01-2008, 03:55 AM

This is a very simple yes or no question.

Have Blu-Ray movies improved in overall appearance since their inception due to better available technology?
Asked differently:
Will a newer Blu-Ray movie (say POTC or Spidey 3) look better (for lack of a more technical term) than an older Blu-Ray movie?
Thanks for the input to this point but I realize that different players have different load times and that calibration is possible.

I have only had the player for about 3 hours.
Rome wasn't built in a day.

xtop · 01-01-2008, 03:56 AM

it all depends on how well the transfer of the movie is handled. but yeah i guess it should get better as time goes on. much like dvd's did

fattyslimslim · 01-01-2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

it all depends on how well the transfer of the movie is handled. but yeah i guess it should get better as time goes on. much like dvd's did

Agreed.

It really isn't a simple yes or no answer....some newer releases look terrific, some not so great...

If you want a simple answer...yes it is possible that newer movies can look better than first release BD cuts, but that is absolutely not a guarantee.

Balian · 01-01-2008, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnWestCoast

I have a very simple, elementary question:

Have Blu-Ray movies improved in quality since the inception of this format? This is why I am asking:

When I demo'd my TV (1080p, 42" LCD) I had them hook up a Blu-Ray player so I could see how it looked. They had a copy of POTC (The new one) and it took about 3-4 minutes to load. My assumption is the delay was due to the immense amount of data included in this newer disk.

Tonight I craked the seal on my new Sony BPD-S300 and only had one movie to watch: "House of Flying Daggers", in Blu-Ray, which I am assuming is an older Blu-Ray movie. It loaded in less than 30 seconds. That seemed awful quick compared to the in-store demo I had last week.

In addition, I am slightly underwhelmed in the display although I haven't had a real opportunity to tweak the picture yet.

Any insight would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.

You probably picked one of the worst movie, picture quality wise, for your first Blu-ray to watch.

GreenScar · 01-01-2008, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnWestCoast

This is a very simple yes or no question.

Have Blu-Ray movies improved in overall appearance since their inception due to better available technology?
Asked differently:
Will a newer Blu-Ray movie (say POTC or Spidey 3) look better (for lack of a more technical term) than an older Blu-Ray movie?
Thanks for the input to this point but I realize that different players have different load times and that calibration is possible.

I have only had the player for about 3 hours.
Rome wasn't built in a day.

In answer to your question...Maybe

Most of the time yes.

Yes, newer discs are looking better. Movies that are recent theatrical runs generally look better than catalog titles. Also, some studios discs are done with higher quality than others. I really thought all three Pirate movies were great. Spidey 3 was excellent in both picture and audio. I would say check out reviews on this site and others for specific titles.

hope this helps

fattyslimslim · 01-01-2008, 04:06 AM

Or how about this answer....

very few people think many movies look better than the Pirates movies...so any of the three pirates will probably look better than house of flying daggers.

I know they are at the top of my list for picture/audio quality.

miokti · 01-01-2008, 04:06 AM

I have House of Flying Daggers to, and sad to say, it's one of the worse PQ for a Blu. It was one of the early releases and it is understandable that it's not as good as the Blu's released now. Try Ratatouille, Die Hard4, or Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

JohnWestCoast · 01-01-2008, 05:05 AM

Thank you...I was a little worried about the picture quality after watching this (HOFD)movie. My assumption was correct; the transfer was of poor quality.

Off to the video store tomorrow!!!

Happy New Year!!!!

You guys rock.

Memnoch71 · 01-01-2008, 05:15 AM

Short Answer is Yes. They have improved quite a bit since the first wave of Blu-Ray Movies. I have both the Blu-Ray and the Standard DVD of Spiderman 3 and it is a Night and Day Difference between the two. Also, for the complete experience make sure you have a good Surround Sound system to boot. Have a great 2008!

BTW, go check out Best Buy, they have some good titles on sale for $19.99 through Saturday.

crackinhedz · 01-01-2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnWestCoast

Thank you...I was a little worried about the picture quality after watching this (HOFD)movie. My assumption was correct; the transfer was of poor quality.

Off to the video store tomorrow!!!

Happy New Year!!!!

You guys rock.

check out the movie Apocalypto. excellent PQ and AQ

krazeyeyez · 01-01-2008, 06:55 AM

just got my blu also.....the quality does seem to vary disc to disc so now i try to rent before i buy, but the more i watch blu the more i dont like having to watch reg dvd. the only movie i got so far thats low quality imo is 300 but thats only noticable in the dark scenes......the battles are great. just got lost season 3 and i cant see watching the show any other way then blu.

JasonR · 01-01-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

check out the movie Apocalypto. excellent PQ and AQ

+1

Then Cars, Rata, Pirates, Disney....

Downhere · 01-01-2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

+1

Then Cars, Rata, Pirates, Disney....

Don't forget The Patriot and Casino Royale.

01-01-2008, 03:29 AM	#1
JohnWestCoast Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Just watched my first Blu-Ray movie and... I have a very simple, elementary question: Have Blu-Ray movies improved in quality since the inception of this format? This is why I am asking: When I demo'd my TV (1080p, 42" LCD) I had them hook up a Blu-Ray player so I could see how it looked. They had a copy of POTC (The new one) and it took about 3-4 minutes to load. My assumption is the delay was due to the immense amount of data included in this newer disk. Tonight I craked the seal on my new Sony BPD-S300 and only had one movie to watch: "House of Flying Daggers", in Blu-Ray, which I am assuming is an older Blu-Ray movie. It loaded in less than 30 seconds. That seemed awful quick compared to the in-store demo I had last week. In addition, I am slightly underwhelmed in the display although I haven't had a real opportunity to tweak the picture yet. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

01-01-2008, 03:55 AM	#5
JohnWestCoast Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Confused here.... This is a very simple yes or no question. Have Blu-Ray movies improved in overall appearance since their inception due to better available technology? Asked differently: Will a newer Blu-Ray movie (say POTC or Spidey 3) look better (for lack of a more technical term) than an older Blu-Ray movie? Thanks for the input to this point but I realize that different players have different load times and that calibration is possible. I have only had the player for about 3 hours. Rome wasn't built in a day.

01-01-2008, 05:05 AM	#12
JohnWestCoast Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Humble here Thank you...I was a little worried about the picture quality after watching this (HOFD)movie. My assumption was correct; the transfer was of poor quality. Off to the video store tomorrow!!! Happy New Year!!!! You guys rock.

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01-01-2008, 03:32 AM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	different movies load at different rates on different players. the ps3 seems to be the overall fastest player for sure tweak that picture of yours tho. so much potential in a tv's picture from the factory. welcome to blu

01-01-2008, 03:32 AM	#3
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Firmware updates have came out and made load times alot better. As for picture setup... run a calibration setup like the ones on the disney discs.

01-01-2008, 03:47 AM	#4
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	House of Flying Daggers isn't one of the best transfer there is for that movie on Blu or Dvd .It will load quickly because of no Java compare to the new disc that uses java like cars and potc.

01-01-2008, 03:56 AM	#6
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	it all depends on how well the transfer of the movie is handled. but yeah i guess it should get better as time goes on. much like dvd's did

01-01-2008, 04:06 AM	#10
fattyslimslim Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Little Frisco, WI Blu-ray collection:181 Trading Score:2	Or how about this answer.... very few people think many movies look better than the Pirates movies...so any of the three pirates will probably look better than house of flying daggers. I know they are at the top of my list for picture/audio quality.

01-01-2008, 04:06 AM	#11
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	I have House of Flying Daggers to, and sad to say, it's one of the worse PQ for a Blu. It was one of the early releases and it is understandable that it's not as good as the Blu's released now. Try Ratatouille, Die Hard4, or Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

01-01-2008, 05:15 AM	#13
Memnoch71 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Somewhere between here and there 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:252	Short Answer is Yes. They have improved quite a bit since the first wave of Blu-Ray Movies. I have both the Blu-Ray and the Standard DVD of Spiderman 3 and it is a Night and Day Difference between the two. Also, for the complete experience make sure you have a good Surround Sound system to boot. Have a great 2008! BTW, go check out Best Buy, they have some good titles on sale for $19.99 through Saturday.

01-01-2008, 06:55 AM	#15
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	just got my blu also.....the quality does seem to vary disc to disc so now i try to rent before i buy, but the more i watch blu the more i dont like having to watch reg dvd. the only movie i got so far thats low quality imo is 300 but thats only noticable in the dark scenes......the battles are great. just got lost season 3 and i cant see watching the show any other way then blu.

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