Oblivion 4K UHD (2013)

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

It's the intended look as far as the 709 trim pass goes, yes, but it was mastered to DI with the P3 gamut at the minimum.

I really feel like the pale look is intentional since the whole movie is so white and grey. Not trying to sound down on the HDR or whatever, but the BD pic looks more Oblivion to me.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I really feel like the pale look is intentional since the whole movie is so white and grey. Not trying to sound down on the HDR or whatever, but the BD pic looks more Oblivion to me.

It's possible (yes, anything's possible) that Universal will re-release this since they're now a Dolby Vision UHD Blu licensee.

The DV version supposedly has the detail that was lost in the current UHD release. It seems to me that this was a defective, poorly QC'd HDR10 master.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I really feel like the pale look is intentional since the whole movie is so white and grey. Not trying to sound down on the HDR or whatever, but the BD pic looks more Oblivion to me.

That's fine, but I found a frame grab from the film in the American Cinematographer article (May '13 issue) and the Blu-ray really does look like a pale imitation of it, FWIW.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

It's possible (yes, anything's possible) that Universal will re-release this since they're now a Dolby Vision UHD Blu licensee.

The DV version supposedly has the detail that was lost in the current UHD release. It seems to me that this was a defective, poorly QC'd HDR10 master.

I think a DV re-release would be the best way to go, yes. The HDR10 base layer (yes Freaky, that's really a thing) on the disc would have to be different from the existing iteration if the eventual DV output was to look as well resolved spatially as the current Blu-ray, so even HDR10 owners would benefit.

I still can't believe how detailed the regular Blu is, it looks more like 4K resolution than several UHD discs I could name! Combine that with the HDR & WCG and you'd have a very, very special disc.

[bruceames]

It was wishful thinking to hope otherwise, but even on my new Oppo which has a better picture than the Samsung, there is more spatial detail on the BD in those scenes posted above. However as most have said, the UHD "looks" better because of the color volume (which in itself brings out a lot of subtle detail not visible on the BD). Not a fan of that "pale" look and no I didn't see this in the theaters.

[gates70]

I pick the UHD as well because of the HDR and beautiful colors.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

That's fine, but I found a frame grab from the film in the American Cinematographer article (May '13 issue) and the Blu-ray really does look like a pale imitation of it, FWIW.

Weird. That pale look was such a part of the movie for me. Oh well. I loved the flick so I might "upgrade" myself someday and compare them, if there's a good sale.

[HeavyHitter]

I would like to see a proper comparison of Cruise's face with the BD vs the UHD BD with SDR + 709.

[DJJez]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I would like to see a proper comparison of Cruise's face with the BD vs the UHD BD with SDR + 709.

his face is alot softer on the close ups on the 4k disc. way sharper on the BD

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I would like to see a proper comparison of Cruise's face with the BD vs the UHD BD with SDR + 709.

I can try it later if you like.

[JJ]

You guys made me curious enough to buy it. The "Oblivion" bluray was one of my demo pieces with my Sony 790 and my old Panasonic ZT60. I've seen scenes from that movie so many times I remember all the detail.

Once my B6 and Oppo 203 arrive, I'll be sure to compare.

[Britnasty]

Stopped today into BB to pick this up and has Universal dropped the rounded slips on Uni releases? I noticed this, Lucy, The Huntsman: Winters War and already a new shipment of the Bourne individual releases with regular slip covers on them?

[DJJez]

Originally Posted by Britnasty

Stopped today into BB to pick this up and has Universal dropped the rounded slips on Uni releases? I noticed this, Lucy, The Huntsman: Winters War and already a new shipment of the Bourne individual releases with regular slip covers on them?

yes they are not using the round glossy/shiny slips. all square from now on

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by DJJez

yes they are not using the round glossy/shiny slips. all square from now on

Is it only a first run thing or are they stopping that style of slips completely?

[Britnasty]

Originally Posted by jaaguir

I own the titles you mention and they all have rounded slips, but I guess it was only first printing (or whatever they've done until now) then.

I should have figured this would happen, I LOVE the rounded slips and thought they made for the most beautiful UHD packaging so far.

I agree, I loved the rounded slips. Though it made them stand out more. Guess I'll be picking up the other Uni releases in the next few weeks before they're phased out.

[Geoff D]

Glad I picked up Lucy, Oblivion, Everest and Jason Bourne when I did. Though the greatest slip cover in da woirld couldn't convince me to buy Bourne Identity on Blu.

[DJJez]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Is it only a first run thing or are they stopping that style of slips completely?

well battleship and girl on the train both have square and they were just released so seems like they have dropped them and going with square ones now

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Glad I picked up Lucy, Oblivion, Everest and Jason Bourne when I did. Though the greatest slip cover in da woirld couldn't convince me to buy Bourne Identity on Blu.

Oh shit Rickah got a hold of Geoff's account! Next he'll be praising Shout's Escape From New York remaster!!!

[Sky_Captain]

[Geoff D]

Bless me father, for I have sinned. I ordered Lone Survivor and the two Huntsman movies today because I want the natty slipcases before they disappear completely, and at £40 for all three thatsa spicy meataball. I even get some UHD movies along with the cases, what a bargain!!

Incidentally, Universal are re-releasing several titles on the 20th of February in fat amarays so they can be security tagged in-store, I think that's why Oblivion is currently out of stock at both HMV and amazon.