"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

I actually thought that the hand cam brought a lot to the Bourne Movies.

For the action scenes, yes. But having to endure dialog shots and close-ups with a shaky hand-cam just didn't do it for me.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by patrick99

It's being reported that The Longest Day has the same DNR problem as Patton.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1037610

This is so insane what Fox is doing.

[coolmilo]

Originally Posted by Paradiso

Good thing no one here chose "White Bronco" as a screen name.

Someone will now.

[Grubert]

Originally Posted by HDJK

For the action scenes, yes. But having to endure dialog shots and close-ups with a shaky hand-cam just didn't do it for me.

No NYPD Blue for you then.

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by Grubert

No NYPD Blue for you then.

You know, I've never seen an episode

(And after your remark it looks like I won't bother anyway )

[cjamescook]

Originally Posted by CAB

I like the Connery of Dr. No. He softened in From Russia with Love and thereafter. I also like the new guy. ...

I agree emphatically! There is a certain feel about Connery in Dr. No. It captures the rawness of the 1960s to a T.

(Haven't seen "the new guy" yet.)

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

This is so insane what Fox is doing.

If you’re asking if I’m going to call Fox again, the answer is no!
I suggest you watch The Sand Pebbles (in the same pack) if you require perspective to their practices.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by cjamescook

I agree emphatically! There is a certain feel about Connery in Dr. No. It captures the rawness of the 1960s to a T.

(Haven't seen "the new guy" yet.)

Well, if they could only get him a duplicate copy of the same car then you might just be impressed with the newest Bond……………..

http://goontheroad.com/2008/04/24/dbs-in-lake

^
Why do I have an affinity for Lake Garda in Italy?
It has been the traditional ending of the toughest mountain bike race in the world for years which starts out in the Bavarian region of Germany. Plus, they’ve got a great local red wine that works wonders for a tired and sore body (after a week in the saddle) while sipping and contemplating the past journey.

[BluDomain]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

If you’re asking if I’m going to call Fox again, the answer is no!
I suggest you watch The Sand Pebbles (in the same pack) if you require perspective to their practices.

Yes, both The Longest Day and The Sand Pebbles are well
done. Thank you FOX.

Funny thing you can always find reviews and critics
in one dubious form or another. I don't know why people still go
to AVS, when we've got the best right here.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...80&show=review

[Paradiso]

Originally Posted by BluDomain

Yes, both The Longest Day and The Sand Pebbles are well
done. Thank you FOX.

Funny thing you can always find reviews and critics
in one dubious form or another. I don't know why people still go
to AVS, when we've got the best right here.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...80&show=review

+1

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Penton, any thoughts on .......the state of transfers today? I would love to hear your thoughts on this matter!

Kris,
I’m trying to respond to your post from several days ago………with some follow-up, at least in a piecemeal fashion.
In regards to the quoted portion above, a rough rule of thumb would be that just about all HD masters produced prior to 5 years out, should/will have to be *redone*, or else the Blu-ray home media edition will reveal past unforeseen deficiencies.
In fact, a lot of the stuff that was HD mastered as recently as 3 years ago will have to be redone.

There are no *standards* in the industry (and I wouldn’t hold my breath for any) but, in general, many of the studios (or the post houses they contract) are employing better and better common *good* practices as the tech people from different studios have more discussions amongst themselves……….during formal as well as informal meetings.

As an aside, last month Disney recently started 4K scanning all their titles from the 1930’s -1950’s which by extension will eventually result in new universal HD masters that can be used for both home media video (Blu-ray) as well as broadcast television.

P.S.
Where’s Deci ?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by BluDomain

Thank you FOX.

Has anyone reviewed "Jumper" yet ?
Is there a general consensus in regards to its picture quality or are there polar differences of opinion ?

[Kris Deering]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Has anyone reviewed "Jumper" yet ?
Is there a general consensus in regards to its picture quality or are there polar differences of opinion ?

I am in the process of writing a review. Definitely no DNR here and it has that gritty look that I can see some loving and some hating. It wasn't as detailed as I would expect from a newer film but it wasn't bad.

[The Big Blue]

Looks like everyone is liking it, 98, 4.5, etc.

http://www.hddb.net/reviews/jumper-757426-blu-ray

[WickyWoo]

I am in the process of writing a review. Definitely no DNR here and it has that gritty look that I can see some loving and some hating. It wasn't as detailed as I would expect from a newer film but it wasn't bad.

My copy hasn't showed yet, but I've seen some clips

It looks like it did theatrically, gritty

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

I am in the process of writing a review. Definitely no DNR here and it has that gritty look..........

But……….but, what about that conspiracy theory repeatedly touted ad nausea over some regions of the internet that this studio is purposely catering to the hoards of uneducated Joe6Packers that love a silky smooth video look in keeping with some popular HD television programs?

What happened ?
Did somebody (at Fox) forget to “turn the DNR knob up to eleven” on Jumper ?
For cripes sakes, Jumper has as much or more of a sales potential than does Patton.

[Penton-Man]

^
Me thinks some people enjoy singing this song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LuZ-o8ONMY
^
louder and more often

than this…………………
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXf3QttUPlI

[WickyWoo]

But……….but, what about that conspiracy theory repeatedly touted ad nausea over some regions of the internet that this studio is purposely catering to the hoards of uneducated Joe6Packers that love a silky smooth video look in keeping with some popular HD television programs?

What happened ?
Did somebody (at Fox) forget to “turn the DNR knob up to eleven” on Jumper ?
For cripes sakes, Jumper has as much or more of a sales potential than does Patton.

Well, I don't think that anyone thought it was necessarily policy, but certainly an effort on old catalog titleswith fairly mainstream appeal to see what happened

While I believe it was certainly mandated by someone, it was more of an experiment rather than a trend (and that gentle reminders are needed not to make it one)

[Brain Sturgeon]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Hey Ben,
I assume you’re referring to attending Blade Runner The Final Cut at the WB studios backlot for the benefit of Paul’s Brain Trust ? ....

Man, just watched this over the weekend, and I can't begin to say how thoroughly breathtaking the film is. How I would love to see this presentation with the Man himself...

[saprano]

Penton can you enlighten me on why disney is going the route of TruHD? I Always expected PCM from them. I know there all Lossless, but PCM was the only thing we had that was Raw data, untouched, i think its the most compleat sound thats all.