Sony "Mastered in 4K" Blu-ray Titles May 14 and July 16 - Page 130 - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-21 · 02-06-2014, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Villiam Hayes

And even more to confusion.

the churches must have been full,poor priests heads must have been away.

Hahahaha.

HeavyHitter · 02-06-2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-21

I don't think the marketing for these helped either. I bet a lot of potential customers were lost due to confession and uncertainty.

+1

Even in this thread on an enthusiast web site people were thinking they needed UHD displays to view these.

evoxturbo · 02-06-2014, 04:29 AM

I was extremely impressed with the transfers on Elysium and Captain Phillips. However I saw screen comparisons for Total Recall remake Bluray vs MI4K Bluray and could not even tell a difference. Taxi Driver MI4K looked worse then the bluray by a extremely small percentage. Spider-Man looked better in MI4K for sure.

Tech-UK · 02-06-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by evoxturbo

I was extremely impressed with the transfers on Elysium and Captain Phillips. However I saw screen comparisons for Total Recall remake Bluray vs MI4K Bluray and could not even tell a difference. Taxi Driver MI4K looked worse then the bluray by a extremely small percentage. Spider-Man looked better in MI4K for sure.

Please explain, because the MI4K release of Taxi Driver looks better than the original release, slightly better colours and a more refined grain structure, although nothing major.

mrpink134 · 02-06-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tech-UK

Please explain, because the MI4K release of Taxi Driver looks better than the original release, slightly better colours and a more refined grain structure, although nothing major.

Thats a false statement, everyone that posted in this forum has stated that the 4K Taxi driver has no improvement over the normal release.

ijustblumyself · 02-06-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mrpink134

Thats a false statement, everyone that posted in this forum has stated that the 4K Taxi driver has no improvement over the normal release.

Not a false statement. The difference isn't obvious, but there are definitely very subtle ways in which the MI4K release looks better (IMO).

Tech-UK · 02-06-2014, 12:03 PM

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich

Slight colour difference here. Look at the white signs.

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich

Look at the Dependable Taxi Service stamp.

AS I SAID nothing major, but a slight difference is a difference nevertheless.

BaerGriggs · 02-06-2014, 12:24 PM

American Hustle will be released as part of the Mastered in 4K line, for those interested.

lolwut · 02-07-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tech-UK

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich

Slight colour difference here. Look at the white signs.

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich

Look at the Dependable Taxi Service stamp.

AS I SAID nothing major, but a slight difference is a difference nevertheless.

The Mi4K one actually looks sharper/more detailed in some of the shots.

KoreanFilmFan · 02-07-2014, 06:53 PM

I swear the Moneyball Mi4k release looks worse than the original disc.

http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...=193#vergleich

HD Goofnut · 02-07-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KoreanFilmFan

I swear the Moneyball Mi4k release looks worse than the original disc.

It just appears so because there is sharpening going on in the original 2K master release.

42041 · 02-07-2014, 06:58 PM

Moneyball is easily the most improved new film they've re-released. Unless you like sharpening and noise I suppose...

HeavyHitter · 02-07-2014, 07:01 PM

I've got both the original and Mi4K version of Moneyball.

No question the Mi4K is a nice improvement and more film-like looking. The original disc is over-sharpened for sure.

Indiana Jones · 02-07-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by evoxturbo

I was extremely impressed with the transfers on Elysium and Captain Phillips. However I saw screen comparisons for Total Recall remake Bluray vs MI4K Bluray and could not even tell a difference. Taxi Driver MI4K looked worse then the bluray by a extremely small percentage. Spider-Man looked better in MI4K for sure.

Not really that surprising regarding Total Recall as the original BD came from a 4k source too.

Tech-UK · 02-07-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hd goofnut

it just appears so because there is sharpening going on in the original 2k master release.

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Originally Posted by 42041

moneyball is easily the most improved new film they've re-released. Unless you like sharpening and noise i suppose...

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Originally Posted by heavyhitter

i've got both the original and mi4k version of moneyball.

No question the mi4k is a nice improvement and more film-like looking. The original disc is over-sharpened for sure.

+1

42041 · 02-07-2014, 08:39 PM

By the way, Moneyball was mastered in 4K for its theatrical release, so both transfers come from 4K sources. Sony just filtered the original for reasons I cannot fathom.

marine92104 · 02-07-2014, 09:25 PM

I have about 6 of them & everyone that actually has any of the discs are agreeing on the improvement areas.

This biggest one to me is the grain is better resolved. It's not as obtrusive as it is on the regular disc.

Colors are also slightly more vibrant & there is less sharpening on the edges.

Though the details may be slight except for me the grain which is a very big deal to me they are there.

The ones I've picked up I've sold the old discs happily.

You have to remember Sony made these to upscale on their new 4k TVs. It wasn't a marketing ploy for everyone to replace discs.

We were just a benefactor of the discs because they do add marginal improvement in certain areas on regular HD TVs. I've been happy with the ones I've added to my collection.

But I didn't feel the need to go out & purchase all of them.

The people that are complaining either haven't purchased any or they don't have the equipment necessary to see any difference.

Again it is subtle but it is there. I'm all for the best master possible on every title whether it's slight or a huge difference. I import Blu-rays also if they have better masters outside of the US.

wesslan · 02-07-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by evoxturbo

I was extremely impressed with the transfers on Elysium and Captain Phillips. However I saw screen comparisons for Total Recall remake Bluray vs MI4K Bluray and could not even tell a difference. Taxi Driver MI4K looked worse then the bluray by a extremely small percentage. Spider-Man looked better in MI4K for sure.

I would say the opposite for Taxi, 4k is little better. Take this example:

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ss=1#vergleich

lolwut · 02-08-2014, 02:16 PM

I agree about Taxi Driver. I need to get the Mi4K disc now.

RandyK · 03-02-2014, 05:34 PM

Anyone know why Spider-Man 2 Mi4K is listed as a preorder on Amazon? Release date says April 22.

Also, has anyone ordered Spider-Man 1 and 2 from Amazon recently and gotten a slip?

02-07-2014, 07:01 PM	#2593
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	I've got both the original and Mi4K version of Moneyball. No question the Mi4K is a nice improvement and more film-like looking. The original disc is over-sharpened for sure. Last edited by HeavyHitter; 02-07-2014 at 07:03 PM.

02-06-2014, 04:29 AM	#2583
evoxturbo Power Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:1062 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:121	I was extremely impressed with the transfers on Elysium and Captain Phillips. However I saw screen comparisons for Total Recall remake Bluray vs MI4K Bluray and could not even tell a difference. Taxi Driver MI4K looked worse then the bluray by a extremely small percentage. Spider-Man looked better in MI4K for sure.

02-06-2014, 12:03 PM	#2587
Tech-UK Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:96 4K collection:215 Blu-ray collection:1167 Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:23	http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich Slight colour difference here. Look at the white signs. http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ss=1#vergleich Look at the Dependable Taxi Service stamp. AS I SAID nothing major, but a slight difference is a difference nevertheless.

02-06-2014, 12:24 PM	#2588
BaerGriggs Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Overland Park, KS 4K collection:223 Blu-ray collection:626 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:138	American Hustle will be released as part of the Mastered in 4K line, for those interested.

02-07-2014, 06:53 PM	#2590
KoreanFilmFan Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:London Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:934 Trading Score:2	I swear the Moneyball Mi4k release looks worse than the original disc. http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...=193#vergleich

02-07-2014, 06:58 PM	#2592
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	Moneyball is easily the most improved new film they've re-released. Unless you like sharpening and noise I suppose...

02-07-2014, 08:39 PM	#2596
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	By the way, Moneyball was mastered in 4K for its theatrical release, so both transfers come from 4K sources. Sony just filtered the original for reasons I cannot fathom.

02-07-2014, 09:25 PM	#2597
marine92104 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:43	I have about 6 of them & everyone that actually has any of the discs are agreeing on the improvement areas. This biggest one to me is the grain is better resolved. It's not as obtrusive as it is on the regular disc. Colors are also slightly more vibrant & there is less sharpening on the edges. Though the details may be slight except for me the grain which is a very big deal to me they are there. The ones I've picked up I've sold the old discs happily. You have to remember Sony made these to upscale on their new 4k TVs. It wasn't a marketing ploy for everyone to replace discs. We were just a benefactor of the discs because they do add marginal improvement in certain areas on regular HD TVs. I've been happy with the ones I've added to my collection. But I didn't feel the need to go out & purchase all of them. The people that are complaining either haven't purchased any or they don't have the equipment necessary to see any difference. Again it is subtle but it is there. I'm all for the best master possible on every title whether it's slight or a huge difference. I import Blu-rays also if they have better masters outside of the US.

02-08-2014, 02:16 PM	#2599
lolwut Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Virginia, US 4K collection:382 Blu-ray collection:1639 DVD collection:445 MA collection:257 Digital collection:292 iTunes collection:347 Prime collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:202	I agree about Taxi Driver. I need to get the Mi4K disc now.

03-02-2014, 05:34 PM	#2600
RandyK Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio 4K collection:1109 Blu-ray collection:4903 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:17 Prime collection:12 Trading Score:6	Anyone know why Spider-Man 2 Mi4K is listed as a preorder on Amazon? Release date says April 22. Also, has anyone ordered Spider-Man 1 and 2 from Amazon recently and gotten a slip?

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