The Barefoot Contessa (1954) (Limited Edition to 3,000) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 08-19-2016, 09:50 AM

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#Darren · 08-19-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by akijama

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yesssssss

IIRC the only extra on the DVD was the theatrical trailer, so hoping they do something good with extras. A Bogart/Ava Gardner biographer commentary track would be nice (if they manage to keep Julie Kirgo off the track so she doesn't derail it).

MifuneFan · 08-19-2016, 07:35 PM

Great movie!

John_Drake · 08-19-2016, 09:04 PM

Love this film.

Great news!

javi92 · 08-19-2016, 09:39 PM

Drat, another title I am forced to pay TT price for. Ah well, it'll be worth it.

rdodolak · 11-12-2016, 07:39 PM

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Special Features: Isolated Score Track / Audio Commentary with Film Historians Julie Kirgo and David Del Valle / Stills Gallery from the Del Valle Archive / Original Theatrical Trailer

RiFiFi1955 · 11-12-2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by javi92

Drat, another title I am forced to pay TT price for. Ah well, it'll be worth it.

Yep, same here! I actually didn't even know this was coming until I just now saw this thread. Do we know what the aspect ratio will be yet?

Cremildo · 11-12-2016, 10:59 PM

I own the DVD (which has dismal audio and washed out open matte image). Can't wait to revisit it in HD widescreen.

RiFiFi1955 · 11-18-2016, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Iololike

I love this movie

Same! Can't wait to revisit it in HD.

Brad1963 · 11-18-2016, 07:07 PM

It has been a great year for Bogart films on Blu-ray.

Davidian · 12-20-2016, 03:02 PM

Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of this release?

octobercountry · 01-04-2017, 07:12 AM

I was reading the specs on this release and was quite surprised to find that one of the audio options is the Perspecta Stereo track. I don't think I've EVER seen Perspecta offered as an option on a DVD or blu-ray.

Indeed, what would the point be, unless a film has no true stereo soundtrack recording available (meaning, it was never recorded in stereo to begin with, or the stereo tracks have been lost). However, in the case of this film, it would appear that there is a 5.1 audio track available as an option, which I assume is true stereo---so it seemed odd to me that the Perspecta would be included as well.

I'm curious---how well does the Perspecta version sound? Come to think of it, I'm not at all sure I've ever even heard a Perspecta mix....

nitin · 01-04-2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Davidian

Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of this release?

10kbullets has some (compressed) caps. Colour does not look very good in those caps IMHO (but their caps can be unreliable too).

yellowcakeuf6 · 01-08-2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by octobercountry

I was reading the specs on this release and was quite surprised to find that one of the audio options is the Perspecta Stereo track. I don't think I've EVER seen Perspecta offered as an option on a DVD or blu-ray.

Indeed, what would the point be, unless a film has no true stereo soundtrack recording available (meaning, it was never recorded in stereo to begin with, or the stereo tracks have been lost). However, in the case of this film, it would appear that there is a 5.1 audio track available as an option, which I assume is true stereo---so it seemed odd to me that the Perspecta would be included as well.

I'm curious---how well does the Perspecta version sound? Come to think of it, I'm not at all sure I've ever even heard a Perspecta mix....

Criterion released Sanjuro and Yojimbo with Perspecta Sound simulation and they sounded very good. It's a 3.0 track that is more engaging than mono.

https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/59...q=autocomplete

Davidian · 01-08-2017, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nitin

10kbullets has some (compressed) caps. Colour does not look very good in those caps IMHO (but their caps can be unreliable too).

Thanks buddy, you're right the caps loos like ass, but the review says different:

"The film is presented in a 1080 progressive widescreen. The source used for this transfer is in superb shape. Black and contrast levels look strong throughout and flesh tones look accurate. Colors look nicely saturated and at times vibrant. Grain looks healthy and there are no issues with DNR or compression."

nitin · 01-08-2017, 10:02 PM

10kbullets aren't the greatest A/V reviewers though.

Dvdsavant has just reviewed the title and although he is also normally quite generous with video scores (but an excellent film reviewer), he mentions the colour registration being off, which is what those 10kbullets shots seem to also show.

Rousseau · 02-04-2018, 05:41 AM

This is being released by MOC next month. Any news on their source? The TT was too red with misaligned colors in some scenes.

PowellPressburger · 02-10-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rousseau

This is being released by MOC next month. Any news on their source? The TT was too red with misaligned colors in some scenes.

I wouldn't be surprised if the UK edition is the same it will ecen invlude the TT commentary track.

However the UK specs dont mention it as having the Dts HD 3.0 Perspecta audio track.

#Darren · 06-30-2018, 04:50 PM

Damn they must have read my post and put Julie Kirgo on the commentary track just to spite me

#Darren · 06-30-2018, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidian

Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of this release?

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Originally Posted by Rousseau

This is being released by MOC next month. Any news on their source? The TT was too red with misaligned colors in some scenes.

DVD beaver says the MOC release is slightly better quality.

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The Masters of Cinema has a higher bitrate and their skin tones are warmer. I think it looks a bit better - colors are tighter than the Twilight Time. Not a huge difference but discerning viewers may notice.

You can see comparisons here:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/blu-r...sa_blu-ray.htm

08-19-2016, 09:50 AM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	The Barefoot Contessa (1954) (Limited Edition to 3,000) Source Last edited by Scottie; 02-04-2018 at 03:04 PM.

08-19-2016, 07:35 PM	#3
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Great movie!

08-19-2016, 09:04 PM	#4
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	Love this film. Great news!

08-19-2016, 09:39 PM	#5
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Drat, another title I am forced to pay TT price for. Ah well, it'll be worth it.

11-12-2016, 10:59 PM	#8
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	I own the DVD (which has dismal audio and washed out open matte image). Can't wait to revisit it in HD widescreen.

11-18-2016, 07:07 PM	#10
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:1687 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	It has been a great year for Bogart films on Blu-ray.

12-20-2016, 03:02 PM	#11
Davidian Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Perth 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:1985 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:12	Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of this release?

01-04-2017, 07:12 AM	#12
octobercountry Senior Member Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:879 DVD collection:104	I was reading the specs on this release and was quite surprised to find that one of the audio options is the Perspecta Stereo track. I don't think I've EVER seen Perspecta offered as an option on a DVD or blu-ray. Indeed, what would the point be, unless a film has no true stereo soundtrack recording available (meaning, it was never recorded in stereo to begin with, or the stereo tracks have been lost). However, in the case of this film, it would appear that there is a 5.1 audio track available as an option, which I assume is true stereo---so it seemed odd to me that the Perspecta would be included as well. I'm curious---how well does the Perspecta version sound? Come to think of it, I'm not at all sure I've ever even heard a Perspecta mix....

01-08-2017, 10:02 PM	#16
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	10kbullets aren't the greatest A/V reviewers though. Dvdsavant has just reviewed the title and although he is also normally quite generous with video scores (but an excellent film reviewer), he mentions the colour registration being off, which is what those 10kbullets shots seem to also show.

02-04-2018, 05:41 AM	#17
Rousseau Junior Member Member since:Jan 2018	This is being released by MOC next month. Any news on their source? The TT was too red with misaligned colors in some scenes.

06-30-2018, 04:50 PM	#19
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Damn they must have read my post and put Julie Kirgo on the commentary track just to spite me

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