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

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I did read Bill’s review of The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration and it sounds like we have ourselves a real winner here folks, or at least until the *scientists* question excessive DNR based on some particular screenshot or the color tone used for some particular sequence, etc.

I've already seen this as well!

~Alan

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Believe it or not, there is a guy over at AVS concerned the color of the Godfather III Blu-ray might be inaccurate based on the original DVD and some screenshots someone posted.

Of course, there's also a few claiming DNR has been used since some shots seem soft.

I kid you not. But, hey, it's AVS you know.

Some people REALLY need to get a life. RAH already confirmed that zero DNR was appliec to the restoration process.

[Knight-Errant]

I've taken delivery of my copy of The Coppola Restoration today and am delighted to hear it's being so well received.

[Mystery Clock]

I have to say wrt. the CIH / CIW subtitle discussion that it seems like it would be profoundly easy for companies to add multiple subtitle tracks to accommodate either setup. They'd take up an absolutely trivial amount of space & bandwidth, and make everyone happy in one fell swoop.

Any idea why they don't just author discs that way so we can drop this discussion and get back to arguing about DNR again?



-John

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

I've already seen this as well!

~Alan

Geez, I was being facetious with the color tone thing, I figured though that DNR accusations with this title (as well as any other future title) are inevitable over there – so with that part of my post I was indeed being intentionally prophetic.
I didn’t realize that somebody had actually started ripping on the color of the Godfather Blu-ray stuff.
First they don’t give F.F.C. a break on Bram Stoker’s Dracula (and his original intentions – despite verification from a caretaker for the film) and now they’re attacking da Godfather?
For cripes sakes, the thing hasn’t even streeted yet.

Here’s an online test to see how good you think you are at colors (brought to you by http://www.xrite.com/top_services.aspx)
Take it only if your job requires you to use your eyes all day long at work, and if so, start the test near the end of your typical work day and see how you compare to others.
http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?PageID=75

http://www.spectralcolor.com/game/huetest_kiosk

[mikey p]

Trust me, the batch of film only discs released last week were worth every penny to me, why? They had no or little Java, and on my Panny BD30's you could stop play and SHUT OFF the player, return later and it REMEMBERED where you were and restarted there, like the old DVD players would do. I hardly ever watch the extras, or the other stuff. I do like the film restarting where you left off. I have not tried this on my S300 so don't know if it's the discs or players, but this Mikey likes it. Thanks.

[DenonCI]

Penton,

I scored a "0." So I guess I'm pretty good at colors, eh?

[JimSD]

I scored 8. I don't know if that's an OK score, lame, or what.

[DenonCI]

Originally Posted by JimSD

I scored 8. I don't know if that's an OK score, lame, or what.

I think it means you got a couple wrong.

[Mr_Bester]

I got a zero also, but I may be a bit of a cheater since my first real job was as a color printer in a commercial photo lab. That has unfortunately led me to my current job of large format trade show work....

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Robert Harris

I can confirm that no digital manipulation of the image was performed to in any way restrict, remove or reduce the original grain structure of The Godfather(s). There has been no digital noise reduction of any kind...........
RAH

Personally, I would not have posted that ^ as too many lurkers from other boards read this thread.
I would have let all the forensic screenshot scientists hang themselves with accusations of DNR affecting these titles and then after a few weeks …………….shoot them all down with the facts.

You’re too kind.
I would have enjoyed hearing them make fools of themselves for a few weeks without having the benefit of this knowledge.

[Penton-Man]

Next up for F.F.C.
Tetro……………..
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0964185/

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by JimSD

I scored 8. I don't know if that's an OK score, lame, or what.

That’s good, it’s like a golf score……..the lower the better.
Obviously none of you color gurus were on Viagra while taking da test.
So, I assume everyone did the test at work rather than at home?

Next challenge will be how to adjust the color controls (using a vectorscope and a monitor) so that the whites and blacks are exactly centered in the x/y vector display.

[Robert Harris]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Personally, I would not have posted that ^ as too many lurkers from other boards read this thread.
I would have let all the forensic screenshot scientists hang themselves with accusations of DNR affecting these titles and then after a few weeks …………….shoot them all down with the facts.

You’re too kind.
I would have enjoyed hearing them make fools of themselves for a few weeks without having the benefit of this knowledge.

Seems easier to just cut to the chase, and also before the web begins to "print the legend."

[Esox50]

Originally Posted by Robert Harris

Seems easier to just cut to the chase, and also before the web begins to "print the legend."

May be easier, but it's not as fun!

[Ben]

Originally Posted by JimSD

I scored 8. I don't know if that's an OK score, lame, or what.

That's a really interesting test! I managed to score a 0! Woo Hoo! I'll take the zero on this one!

[DenonCI]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Just like golf!

After a hole-in-one, you can ask: "Anyone get a 0 on the last hole? I guess I have honors!"

[horseflesh]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

That’s good, it’s like a golf score……..the lower the better.
Obviously none of you color gurus were on Viagra while taking da test.
So, I assume everyone did the test at work rather than at home?

Next challenge will be how to adjust the color controls (using a vectorscope and a monitor) so that the whites and blacks are exactly centered in the x/y vector display.

With all these uber-low scores going around, I'll just say that I scored better than average for my age range
(and we use X-Rite densitometers in work, LOL)

Speaking of low scores and golf......looks like you Yanks are whupping our European asses. For now........

[horseflesh]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

The Americans will win. Faldo is not a good captain, leaving both Monty and DC out was a really stupid idea. He has no outfield leader now. The Americans without Woods were always going to be better, he isn't a team player and this is a team game.

Leaving them both out was crazy, especially Clarke who was in great form.
I wouldn't rule out Europe being behind again going into Sunday and winning it (or drawing which would retain the Cup).
I agree that USA will be better without Woods.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Believe it or not, there is a guy over at AVS concerned the color of the Godfather III Blu-ray might be inaccurate based on the original DVD and some screenshots someone posted.

Of course, there's also a few claiming DNR has been used since some shots seem soft.

I kid you not. But, hey, it's AVS you know.

The overwhelming majority of people who have been critical there and elsewhere, over 98% I would argue, have never been in a restoration facility of any sort, nor have been involved in any restoration projects, nor have the needed qualifications to determine whether or not DNR (or, following other insider threads in this subforum) or, audio adjustments, have been made.

Dr.A