List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by jordanwalkert

Usually they list if its a remaster or different print, and when the bitrate is significantly higher like in this case, it's pretty obvious why this version is better. A high bitrate on an older movie like this that was shot on film, is pretty important to retain as much grain as possible.

I am pretty sure not even the highest bitrate can save a bad encode or transfer.

[jordanwalkert]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

I am pretty sure not even the highest bitrate can save a bad encode or transfer.

Well obviously not, but if a film is going to have a bad encode or transfer to begin with? I'd rather have the lesser of the two evils and not add low bitrates and poor compression on top of it.

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by jordanwalkert

Well obviously not, but if a film is going to have a bad encode or transfer to begin with? I'd rather have the lesser of the two evils and not add low bitrates and poor compression on top of it.

Sure, but for argument's sake: One release has a lousy encode with a high bit rate, while the other one has a solid encode with an average bit rate. Which one would you get? Which one do you think would look better?

[wesslan]

Anyone know which blu-ray got this open matte transfer for A Man Apart?

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/161493

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/161494

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by wesslan

Anyone know which blu-ray got this open matte transfer for A Man Apart?

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/161493

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/161494

Yep, the Alliance release from CA: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/A-Man...-Blu-ray/4071/

[wesslan]

Bitrates on UK disc.

Split Second
US - N/A
UK - AVC 20000 kbps, LPCM 2.0 2304 kbps 24-bit, no DNR, no English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ/AQ
DE - AVC 27496 kbps, DD 5.1 448 kbps, no English subs (Region B locked)

[filmmusic]

The just released Double Impact Bluray in Germany has much better video quality with corrected gamma and better encoding than the us disc.
But according to a member the audio is mono and not stereo!!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...28&postcount=7

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

The just released Double Impact Bluray in Germany has much better video quality with corrected gamma and better encoding than the us disc.
But according to a member the audio is mono and not stereo!!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...28&postcount=7

Yeah I like the DE/AT PQ much better wrong gamma is not a ok problem these days......looking at you sony!!!

[HD Goofnut]

Updated Black Eagle and Split Second. Added Switchblade Sisters.

[HD Goofnut]

Added A Touch of Zen.

[HD Goofnut]

Added Fireworks (Hana-bi). It lacks English subs though.

[Cevolution]

Due to the recent discussions surrounding the Saw releases in this thread, I thought I would share this.

I received the Austrian Saw final edition set yesterday:



My Saw Blu-ray collection is now pretty much complete:



Pictured above with the Austrian set is, the Japanese versions of 1-6, the French versions of 1-7, the German 10th anniversary Saw steelbook, and the Australian versions of 1-7, for English artwork. I said pretty much, because I am considering purchasing the Japanese version of the seventh film to compare it. I may also pick up the few theatrical versions that are available.

You may now refer to me as the Blu-ray.com Saw king of kings

[HD Goofnut]

Added Hell Comes to Frogtown.

[wesslan]

Does the JP disc have better PQ like better compression because of the higher bitrate? Anyone here owns it? Tempted to buy it, own the Sony one myself.

Book of Eli, The
US - VC-1 16957 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3431 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free)
UK - AVC 18270 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 1770 kbps 16-bit, English subs (Region B locked)
AU/ES/DK/SE/NO/FI - AVC 24931 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3281 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free)
DE - AVC 21980 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3950 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free)
FR - AVC 24837 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 1890 kbps 16-bit, no English subs (Region B locked)
JP - AVC 32963 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 4001 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region A)

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by wesslan

Does the JP disc have better PQ like better compression because of the higher bitrate? Anyone here owns it? Tempted to buy it, own the Sony one myself.

Book of Eli, The
US - VC-1 16957 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3431 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free)
UK - AVC 18270 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 1770 kbps 16-bit, English subs (Region B locked)
AU/ES/DK/SE/NO/FI - AVC 24931 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3281 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free)
DE - AVC 21980 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3950 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free)
FR - AVC 24837 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 1890 kbps 16-bit, no English subs (Region B locked)
JP - AVC 32963 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 4001 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region A)

I have the DE disc and I can tell you that it looks better than the U.S. disc.

[cyborgLIS]

Any info or opinions regarding White of the Eye US vs UK?

[wesslan]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have the DE disc and I can tell you that it looks better than the U.S. disc.

yeah that I know but now the question was any benefit from JP vs SE (sony) Who provided the JP stats?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by wesslan

yeah that I know but now the question was any benefit from JP vs SE (sony) Who provided the JP stats?

If it's the same source as the DE disc I would imagine it has slightly better compression due to the higher bitrate.

[Early Memphis]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I have the DE disc and I can tell you that it looks better than the U.S. disc.

Where did you get it? Amazon.de only has the regular case as Fulfilled at present (won't ship to the states).

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

Where did you get it? Amazon.de only has the regular case as Fulfilled at present (won't ship to the states).

I bought the DE steelbook with the horizontal artwork new off eBay several years ago for about $15 shipped.