Which IMAX Documentary UHD release has the best PQ? - Blu-ray Forum

Bluyoda · 02-18-2020, 03:33 PM

Hi All,

I really enjoy IMAX documentaries, such as Under the Sea and Grand Canyon.

Which IMAX UHD release has the best PQ right now?

Of course, the audio has to be top notch as well.

nachoju95 · 02-18-2020, 04:47 PM

Actually, I haven't seen the documentaries in 4K yet. But about the movies, Interstellar and The Dark Knight blew my mind.

PS: I don't have Aquaman in 4K either. But I know that is excellent too.

jimbean · 02-18-2020, 04:54 PM

Dunkirk I think

Bluyoda · 02-18-2020, 05:00 PM

Does anyone still read these days? I asked for IMAX UHD BDs.

spider-neil · 02-18-2020, 05:04 PM

The Dark Knight.

Even though the blacks (for me) are a little elevated.

HD Goofnut · 02-18-2020, 05:08 PM

Best one I've seen is probably Aquaman.

Speaking of that I sure wish TRON: Legacy would get a UHD release.

steve_dave · 02-18-2020, 05:10 PM

Guys. Read, please.

IMAX Documentaries

Not IMAX formatted films.

idlebrain · 02-18-2020, 05:22 PM

Journey to the South Pacific & A Beautiful Planet are great UHDs if subject matter is of your interest.

HD Goofnut · 02-18-2020, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Guys. Read, please.

IMAX Documentaries

Not IMAX formatted films.

Well, in that case this one looks fantastic:

Poya · 02-18-2020, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Guys. Read, please.

IMAX Documentaries

Not IMAX formatted films.

The fact that you’re being this condescending...

Screw it. Dunkirk.

And Pandas.

JJ · 02-18-2020, 05:35 PM

Well, no one did read, lmao.

kurtis21 · 02-18-2020, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Guys. Read, please.

IMAX Documentaries

Not IMAX formatted films.

Then maybe you should have put that in your SUBJECT TITLE!! Just sayin....

Dubstar · 02-18-2020, 05:39 PM

National Parks Adventure - fantastic PQ and great Atmos remix.

Rocky Mountain Express

Geoff D · 02-18-2020, 05:58 PM

IMAX Space Station doesn't look amazing in the interiors but the space exteriors are jaw-dropping. And it wasn't shot on a ****ing Canon DSLR with an IMAX sticker slapped on it either, dis be proper 15-perf 65mm.

Dubstar · 02-18-2020, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff D

IMAX Space Station doesn't look amazing in the interiors but the space exteriors are jaw-dropping. And it wasn't shot on a ****ing Canon DSLR with an IMAX sticker slapped on it either, dis be proper 15-perf 65mm.

I agree about the PQ looking great, it's the AQ that got the short end of the stick - 12-channel DTS-X remix is just okay, not stellar.

Bluyoda · 02-18-2020, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idlebrain

Journey to the South Pacific & A Beautiful Planet are great UHDs if subject matter is of your interest.

Thanks for the recommendation.
Do you see the EE and artificiality as mentioned in the review on this site?:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Journ...217968/#Review

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Well, in that case this one looks fantastic:

Thank you. Did you spot aliasing and banding as well as the reviewer on this site, or was it flawless?: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/IMAX-...200812/#Review

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubstar

National Parks Adventure - fantastic PQ and great Atmos remix.

Rocky Mountain Express

Do you also find some shots to look overly fake and unnaturally saturated as the reviewer stated?: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/IMAX-...200814/#Review

krismate · 02-18-2020, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubstar

I agree about the PQ looking great, it's the AQ that got the short end of the stick - 12-channel DTS-X remix is just okay, not stellar.

I only briefly popped Space Station in but I swear there were quite a few moments where Tom Cruise is narrating and music and other sounds (possibly just the out of the surrounds) are so much louder, I could barely hear him in the mix.

Dubstar · 02-18-2020, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krismate

I only briefly popped Space Station in but I swear there were quite a few moments where Tom Cruise is narrating and music and other sounds (possibly just the out of the surrounds) are so much louder, I could barely hear him in the mix.

correct and that's part of the problem with the mix

trevrox · 02-18-2020, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Guys. Read, please.

IMAX Documentaries

Not IMAX formatted films.

The subject says IMAX UHD releases

steve_dave · 02-19-2020, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurtis21

Then maybe you should have put that in your SUBJECT TITLE!! Just sayin....

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevrox

The subject says IMAX UHD releases

PM the OP and tell him/her then.

02-18-2020, 03:33 PM	#1
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Which IMAX Documentary UHD release has the best PQ? Hi All, I really enjoy IMAX documentaries, such as Under the Sea and Grand Canyon. Which IMAX UHD release has the best PQ right now? Of course, the audio has to be top notch as well. Last edited by Bluyoda; 02-19-2020 at 05:48 AM.

02-18-2020, 04:47 PM	#2
nachoju95 Active Member Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:74 Trading Score:14	Actually, I haven't seen the documentaries in 4K yet. But about the movies, Interstellar and The Dark Knight blew my mind. PS: I don't have Aquaman in 4K either. But I know that is excellent too.

02-18-2020, 04:54 PM	#3
jimbean Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:520	Dunkirk I think

02-18-2020, 05:00 PM	#4
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Does anyone still read these days? I asked for IMAX UHD BDs.

02-18-2020, 05:04 PM	#5
spider-neil Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011	The Dark Knight. Even though the blacks (for me) are a little elevated.

02-18-2020, 05:08 PM	#6
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Best one I've seen is probably Aquaman. Speaking of that I sure wish TRON: Legacy would get a UHD release.

02-18-2020, 05:10 PM	#7
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Guys. Read, please. IMAX *Documentaries* Not IMAX formatted films.

02-18-2020, 05:22 PM	#8
idlebrain Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Atlanta, GA Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:590 Blu-ray collection:1471 Trading Score:68	Journey to the South Pacific & A Beautiful Planet are great UHDs if subject matter is of your interest.

02-18-2020, 05:35 PM	#11
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Well, no one did read, lmao.

02-18-2020, 05:39 PM	#13
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	National Parks Adventure - fantastic PQ and great Atmos remix. Rocky Mountain Express

02-18-2020, 05:58 PM	#14
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	IMAX Space Station doesn't look amazing in the interiors but the space exteriors are jaw-dropping. And it wasn't shot on a ****ing Canon DSLR with an IMAX sticker slapped on it either, dis be proper 15-perf 65mm.

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