Archived: Insiders Thread

[hollywoodguy]

Originally Posted by coolmilo

To be honest I am not crazy about that particular movie. I was just buying it for the sake of the stupid format war and to reward Sony for the excellent work they put into each title. However, I got cold feet after reading the review. But In general and especially with these older movies I agree with you and I would buy it regardless of the review. I may order it again on Oct 16 when DUD releases Transformers.

I think you should skip it if you're not crazy about the movie. For me it's a 13.50 Fry's Special, but more because of Coppola's commentary than the movie, to be honest. The format war isn't worth buying stuff you normally wouldn't. The only justification for that is the WAF if you've just bought a new [pick one: player, receiver, display].

[Neftoon]

Paidgeek,
sorry to ask another question, I watched spider-man 2.1 last night, which again the picture was great, did this title use seamless branching or was it encoded twice on the disc? I only ask because I noticed absolutely no pause in picture or sound and normally there is a little of both on my system when watching a "Seamless" branching film on regular DVD. So if it was seamless branching I am so happy because there is nothing to distract me from the film anymore.

[Scorxpion]

Originally Posted by Neftoon

Paidgeek,
sorry to ask another question, I watched spider-man 2.1 last night, which again the picture was great, did this title use seamless branching or was it encoded twice on the disc? I only ask because I noticed absolutely no pause in picture or sound and normally there is a little of both on my system when watching a "Seamless" branching film on regular DVD. So if it was seamless branching I am so happy because there is nothing to distract me from the film anymore.

Paidgeek mentioned Spiderman 2 include Spiderman 2.1 in Seamless Branching,I'm Glad to hear this and i'm just waiting to own my first BOX in BLU

[Dave Mack]

Well, more people who got DRACULA early are chiming in with their disappointment. Most are saying that even though the film's photography may indeed be soft, the BD looks no better than a regular DVD and the color in some scenes looks like it was deliberately dialed down, (Coppolla afterthought...?) That coupled with print damage, just seems like a mediocre job maybe. Great way to bring his works into the HD world. People are cancelling left and right and one person who got it already put it for sale in the AVS forum market after ONE day.

I don't know, I keep hoping for the best but so far everyone who has watched it said it's incredibly disappointing and about the worst BD PQ-wise they've seen.

My copy should get here today or tom'w but of this really WAS botched, so much for Coppolla's films being done in-house.

fingers crossed but right now I'm not hopeful. This was just about my most looked forward to title and one of the main reasons I bought a BD player last year.

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by Dave Mack

Well, more people who got DRACULA early are chiming in with their disappointment. Most are saying that even though the film's photography may indeed be soft, the BD looks no better than a regular DVD and the color in some scenes looks like it was deliberately dialed down, (Coppolla afterthought...?) That coupled with print damage, just seems like a half-ass job maybe. Great way to bring his works into the HD world.

This is off-topic to this thread.

If you are trying to express your disappointment without watching the BD first, do know that Coppola was consulted about the project. Having him on board the project means that this is NOT a half-ass job. It is SIMPLY the best that the film can look.

That is the reality of some soft-focus shot films. You can't sharpen them EVER or you might lose the director's intent. I just hope that paidgeek and SPHE team are not too dishearten to see comments like this.


fuad

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by reiella

Good to see ya aren't gone then . Breaks from forums can be a good thing at times. Keep well .

Occasionally, I do make cameo appearances on other threads when the subject is just too enticing to pass up …..and I’m bored out of my gourd while recovering from recent surgery…..

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post230306

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post230701

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post231451

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...697#post230697

[theknub]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

...snip...while recovering from recent surgery…..

the removal of avms?

hope all is well

[jermwhl]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

..and I’m bored out of my gourd while recovering from recent surgery…..

Get well soon!!!

[richteer]

Originally Posted by Hussla

With Blu-Rays major technical advantage of considerably higher bit-rates over HD-DVD, is there a movie release yet that visibly demonstrates the superiority? Im really curious, because if so it might just shut the HD fanbots up for a second

RB Films' Nature's Journey should do the trick nicely. :-)

[paidgeek]

Originally Posted by Neftoon

Paidgeek,
sorry to ask another question, I watched spider-man 2.1 last night, which again the picture was great, did this title use seamless branching or was it encoded twice on the disc? I only ask because I noticed absolutely no pause in picture or sound and normally there is a little of both on my system when watching a "Seamless" branching film on regular DVD. So if it was seamless branching I am so happy because there is nothing to distract me from the film anymore.

Spiderman 2 uses bonafide seamless branching. I hope we get more positive comments on this feature like yours. I think this a good feature for use on other titles. It's a lot of work, but it shows a real strength of the format.

[The Big Blue]

All is well with the SB on CE3K? Anything new to report on that title?

[Bullseye]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Occasionally, I do make cameo appearances on other threads when the subject is just too enticing to pass up …..and I’m bored out of my gourd while recovering from recent surgery…..

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post230306

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post230701

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post231451

I hope it went well. At least you can relax and watch some quality BD movies.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Bullseye

I hope it went well. At least you can relax and watch some quality BD movies.

I just got off the phone with the orthopedist who I asked to fax me a copy of the O.R. Report.

He only said one thing to me…..”Behave yourself”.
(Apparently, in the recovery room, while coming out of anesthesia, I had very little inhibition [I blame that on the drugs they gave me], while conversing with some of the nurses caring for me. )

[aygie]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I just got off the phone with the orthopedist who I asked to fax me a copy of the O.R. Report.

He only said one thing to me…..”Behave yourself”.
(Apparently, in the recovery room, while coming out of anesthesia, I had very little inhibition [I blame that on the drugs they gave me], while conversing with some of the nurses caring for me. )

That Viagra will kill you my friend!

[aygie]

Hey Paid,

I know that you would prefer not talking about up-coming releases but you recently said that the Da Vinci Code would not be out this year - anywhere. I have it on release from a source (big website) for 3 December this year in the UK. Just wanted to confirm, thanks.

[Knight-Errant]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I just got off the phone with the orthopedist who I asked to fax me a copy of the O.R. Report.

He only said one thing to me…..”Behave yourself”.
(Apparently, in the recovery room, while coming out of anesthesia, I had very little inhibition [I blame that on the drugs they gave me], while conversing with some of the nurses caring for me. )

Glad you're OK P-M. Take care of yourself

[eat_me_cool]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I just got off the phone with the orthopedist who I asked to fax me a copy of the O.R. Report.

He only said one thing to me…..”Behave yourself”.
(Apparently, in the recovery room, while coming out of anesthesia, I had very little inhibition [I blame that on the drugs they gave me], while conversing with some of the nurses caring for me. )

I usually blame the alcohol.

[paidgeek]

Originally Posted by Aygie

Hey Paid,

I know that you would prefer not talking about up-coming releases but you recently said that the Da Vinci Code would not be out this year - anywhere. I have it on release from a source (big website) for 3 December this year in the UK. Just wanted to confirm, thanks.

I assure you, it really won't be out this year....

[Josh]

Just incase you missed this:

Originally Posted by paidgeek

Can you give me the scene or time info? I'll check into it.

During the opening credits where the Marines are doing their riffle exercises. As I read the opening credits, it seems like the screen is shaking horizontally. I watched this title again last night, and that was the only time I noticed it.

[patrick99]

Originally Posted by Josh

Just incase you missed this:



During the opening credits where the Marines are doing their riffle exercises. As I read the opening credits, it seems like the screen is shaking horizontally. I watched this title again last night, and that was the only time I noticed it.

I watched it last night also, and my recollection is that it seemed as though the credits at times were moving sideways against the film background. I believe it happened when Cruise's name was shown.