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Mr. Cinema · 08-13-2009, 04:45 PM

Thank you for the post, kind sir. I've used part of it to hopefully clear up any doubt on your credentials.

I told anyone before they can seek out info on LOA here, but they haven't done so. Probably a good thing, since you hate talking about that subject.

Azyiu · 08-13-2009, 06:47 PM

As more and more concert titles come to Blu, I wondered why most of them are only shot in 720p instead of 1080p Full HD? Does it cost ALOT more to shoot in 1080p or was it something technically harder to do?

Jeff Kleist · 08-13-2009, 07:56 PM

I've only seen one concert shot 720p, and that's Tenacious D

Probably a choice of progressive scan over interlace mostly. 1080p cameras are far more expensive to rent or do post on, and if you're going for broadcast, 720p works just fine when converted to 1080, and a lot of the benefits of 1080i are lost in heavy cable compression anyway

Azyiu · 08-13-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

I've only seen one concert shot 720p, and that's Tenacious D

David Gilmour, Diana Krall and a few other jazz BDs are shot in 720p.

SOA · 08-14-2009, 02:40 AM

Jeff do you know if Rush Hour 1&2 are still coming out this year?

bunny_foofoo · 08-17-2009, 01:05 AM

I am not sure I am in the right thread for this. I read around and did not see any thread specifically talking about getting classes, or even specific coding, involved with bluray or the digital television conversion.

I have ideas on how to make movies, television and advertising more interactive. I already have a degree in advertising and 8 years experience in the field of advertising. I want to learn the tools to be able to produce interactive features in bluray and digital television.

I go to colleges and they just stare at me. I know back-end coding is involved. I know their MAY be programs in place to handle bluray interactive menu options (or it may all be done in code). But no one (not even programmers in varying backgrounds) can point me in the right direction.

I dont have to be in a college environment. I am not looking at getting another degree. I just want to learn the tools to execute my interactive ideas. Please help. T am located in South Florida (east coast)--if that helps with anything that can aid me in my area.

Jeff Kleist · 08-17-2009, 01:53 AM

First make sure you have a solid background in Java and flash. Then you're going to have to go to NY or LA for Blu-ray specific classes. They're really expensive though, expect to drop over $10k on a 6-8 class course in authoring/BD-J

Digital interactive TV doesn't really exist in the states, not like the "red button" stuff in europe. I do know there are some TV production schools in south Florida, but since the majority of the buis is in LA, and the rest in the greater NY area, you're pretty limited to those locations. Backend stuff is virtually non-existant for Blu-ray applications, it's all being run locally and the back end is little more than the web servers already standing as I understand it

2themax is someone who can probably help you further

Blu Titan · 08-17-2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOA

Jeff do you know if Rush Hour 1&2 are still coming out this year?

Also wondering about this.

Batman1980 · 08-17-2009, 02:09 AM

Not a question about release dates Jeff but more one of ignorance. What's the hold-up on Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn movies on blu-ray? Is it a problem of the way they were shot or something?

AnimeOnBlu · 08-17-2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Not a question about release dates Jeff but more one of ignorance. What's the hold-up on Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn movies on blu-ray? Is it a problem of the way they were shot or something?

Maybe it has something to do with this (for Audrey Hepburn)?

Batman1980 · 08-17-2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Maybe it has something to do with this (for Audrey Hepburn)?

Oh God, that's horrible. To think, I actually LIKE Keira but if she does that movie I may never forgive her.

Jeff Kleist · 08-17-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Not a question about release dates Jeff but more one of ignorance. What's the hold-up on Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn movies on blu-ray? Is it a problem of the way they were shot or something?

See previous old movies comments, and yes, unnecessary remake hold up Blu-ray

Shand754 · 08-17-2009, 06:08 AM

Jeff is Gremlins still expected in the US this year? Warner have announced it in Europe.

Also can you say anything about any unannounced horror movies for Halloween? Can we expect anything good?

Thanks in advance.

NoQuestion · 08-17-2009, 02:02 PM

Jeff,

Universal is doing a great job at catching up bluray with all the hd-dvds they put out, but there are MANY that are still missing. I know from earlier responses from you that their plan was to get them out as quickly as possible. Do you see them at least coming close to getting the remaining movies out this year or are they going to spread this out over multiple years? I would love to see them get them all out before WB gets done catching up.

Jeff Kleist · 08-17-2009, 02:51 PM

some will be sooner, others later, depending on the usual tie-in/repromote factors

Alan Gordon · 08-17-2009, 07:41 PM

Jeff,

I registered with CBS's BD-Live the other night via CSI: S1, and noticed that they have a feature that shows you how many people are viewing their respective titles at that time. Among the titles shown being viewed were Star Trek: TOS S1 and S2. Have review copies been sent out?

On a related note, how about review copies of "Smallville", "Supernatural" and "Fringe"?

~Alan

Jeff Kleist · 08-17-2009, 11:08 PM

Season 2 copies have not gone out to my knowlege, probably won't be until at least first week of September. If people are watching it, its simply test stuff.

None of the WB stuff will probably show until on or around Sept 1

Batman1980 · 08-17-2009, 11:10 PM

Jeff, in your opinion what's been the best movie of 2009 so far and why? For me it's Up because it's graphically spectacular and the story is so moving.

scaramunga · 08-18-2009, 12:17 AM

I noticed that MGM doesn't have any titles for release after 9/15. Unless they Rocky box set counts?
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...by=releasedate

Will they be announcing more titles for 2009 soon? Hopefully the rest of the James Bond 007 films and the Leone films (Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, The Good The Bad The Ugly)??

What is the plan for the studios with older title releases at this point? I noticed you commented on the riverbed not being deep enough?

Thanks!

Jeff Kleist · 08-18-2009, 01:05 AM

The riverbed isn't deep enough for the floodgates to open, so instead they'll have overflow drainages periodically to continue the metaphore

Christmas announcements are held till later so they don't get forgotten about

Good the Bad and the Ugly is out now. While a few more bonds may make it out by the end of the year, all the "good" Bonds will probably be held for closer to Bond 23. Don't forget that production rights to the franchise have returned to MGM now, and that they're supposedly "unfixing" a lot of the last 2 and returning it to something closer to its roots (more gentleman spy, gadgets, quips. Leave depression to Bourne)

08-17-2009, 01:05 AM	#6786
bunny_foofoo New Member Member since:Aug 2009	Where to go to learn interactive programming? I am not sure I am in the right thread for this. I read around and did not see any thread specifically talking about getting classes, or even specific coding, involved with bluray or the digital television conversion. I have ideas on how to make movies, television and advertising more interactive. I already have a degree in advertising and 8 years experience in the field of advertising. I want to learn the tools to be able to produce interactive features in bluray and digital television. I go to colleges and they just stare at me. I know back-end coding is involved. I know their MAY be programs in place to handle bluray interactive menu options (or it may all be done in code). But no one (not even programmers in varying backgrounds) can point me in the right direction. I dont have to be in a college environment. I am not looking at getting another degree. I just want to learn the tools to execute my interactive ideas. Please help. T am located in South Florida (east coast)--if that helps with anything that can aid me in my area.

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08-13-2009, 04:45 PM	#6781
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	Thank you for the post, kind sir. I've used part of it to hopefully clear up any doubt on your credentials. I told anyone before they can seek out info on LOA here, but they haven't done so. Probably a good thing, since you hate talking about that subject.

08-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#6782
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	As more and more concert titles come to Blu, I wondered why most of them are only shot in 720p instead of 1080p Full HD? Does it cost ALOT more to shoot in 1080p or was it something technically harder to do?

08-13-2009, 07:56 PM	#6783
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I've only seen one concert shot 720p, and that's Tenacious D Probably a choice of progressive scan over interlace mostly. 1080p cameras are far more expensive to rent or do post on, and if you're going for broadcast, 720p works just fine when converted to 1080, and a lot of the benefits of 1080i are lost in heavy cable compression anyway

08-14-2009, 02:40 AM	#6785
SOA Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Lake of the Ozarks,MO Blu-ray collection:177 Blu-ray reviews:1	Jeff do you know if Rush Hour 1&2 are still coming out this year?

08-17-2009, 01:53 AM	#6787
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	First make sure you have a solid background in Java and flash. Then you're going to have to go to NY or LA for Blu-ray specific classes. They're really expensive though, expect to drop over $10k on a 6-8 class course in authoring/BD-J Digital interactive TV doesn't really exist in the states, not like the "red button" stuff in europe. I do know there are some TV production schools in south Florida, but since the majority of the buis is in LA, and the rest in the greater NY area, you're pretty limited to those locations. Backend stuff is virtually non-existant for Blu-ray applications, it's all being run locally and the back end is little more than the web servers already standing as I understand it 2themax is someone who can probably help you further

08-17-2009, 02:09 AM	#6789
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	Not a question about release dates Jeff but more one of ignorance. What's the hold-up on Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn movies on blu-ray? Is it a problem of the way they were shot or something?

08-17-2009, 06:08 AM	#6793
Shand754 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008	Jeff is Gremlins still expected in the US this year? Warner have announced it in Europe. Also can you say anything about any unannounced horror movies for Halloween? Can we expect anything good? Thanks in advance.

08-17-2009, 02:02 PM	#6794
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	Jeff, Universal is doing a great job at catching up bluray with all the hd-dvds they put out, but there are MANY that are still missing. I know from earlier responses from you that their plan was to get them out as quickly as possible. Do you see them at least coming close to getting the remaining movies out this year or are they going to spread this out over multiple years? I would love to see them get them all out before WB gets done catching up.

08-17-2009, 02:51 PM	#6795
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	some will be sooner, others later, depending on the usual tie-in/repromote factors

08-17-2009, 07:41 PM	#6796
Alan Gordon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Dawson, GA 4K collection:878 Blu-ray collection:2460 DVD collection:437 MA collection:1874 Digital collection:2065 iTunes collection:4103 Prime collection:1896 Trading Score:44	Jeff, I registered with CBS's BD-Live the other night via CSI: S1, and noticed that they have a feature that shows you how many people are viewing their respective titles at that time. Among the titles shown being viewed were Star Trek: TOS S1 and S2. Have review copies been sent out? On a related note, how about review copies of "Smallville", "Supernatural" and "Fringe"? ~Alan

08-17-2009, 11:08 PM	#6797
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Season 2 copies have not gone out to my knowlege, probably won't be until at least first week of September. If people are watching it, its simply test stuff. None of the WB stuff will probably show until on or around Sept 1

08-17-2009, 11:10 PM	#6798
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	Jeff, in your opinion what's been the best movie of 2009 so far and why? For me it's Up because it's graphically spectacular and the story is so moving.

08-18-2009, 12:17 AM	#6799
scaramunga Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:23	I noticed that MGM doesn't have any titles for release after 9/15. Unless they Rocky box set counts? https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...by=releasedate Will they be announcing more titles for 2009 soon? Hopefully the rest of the James Bond 007 films and the Leone films (Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, The Good The Bad The Ugly)?? What is the plan for the studios with older title releases at this point? I noticed you commented on the riverbed not being deep enough? Thanks!

08-18-2009, 01:05 AM	#6800
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	The riverbed isn't deep enough for the floodgates to open, so instead they'll have overflow drainages periodically to continue the metaphore Christmas announcements are held till later so they don't get forgotten about Good the Bad and the Ugly is out now. While a few more bonds may make it out by the end of the year, all the "good" Bonds will probably be held for closer to Bond 23. Don't forget that production rights to the franchise have returned to MGM now, and that they're supposedly "unfixing" a lot of the last 2 and returning it to something closer to its roots (more gentleman spy, gadgets, quips. Leave depression to Bourne)

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