Wow I'm glad I waited to buy my 4k UHD TV

[singhcr]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I don’t think you’ve seen enough samples in a proper viewing environment in order to make an informed judgment, but be that as it may, I do empathize with your concern in regards to HDR remastering of ‘old films’….especially given past misleading statements bordering on outright lies by some Hollywood studio executives with regards to other (non-HDR) remastering projects….https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ve#post9553148

But mike, can we ? please be a bit more open minded, or at least HDR-friendly and not disparaging, regarding HDR grading and mastering for new films having honest direct filmmaker involvement, for they appear to like the new tool…https://vimeo.com/123370017?adbsc=so...adbpr=15851618

Good points.

Personally, HDR is just like any other tool. Technically, it is a wonderful concept. More dynamic range on the display side means you are getting closer to what was captured on the original film or digital camera.

But, like anything, it can be abused. DNR, used very, very, very (sense a trend? ) sparingly, can help an image. As we know, movies look like garbage if overused. I suppose HDR could be abused, too, if it was utilized to "jack up" the contrast in an older movie to the point where it doesn't look at all what it's supposed to.

Keep in mind that SDR displays also mess up contrast. They lessen it severely compared to the source. We are just used to it.

When I got my VT30 plasma TV, at first I didn't like it compared to my CRT 1080i projection TV. It looked a bit flatter and the blacks weren't as deep. Then, eventually, I realized I was just used to the way my CRT HDTV looked, and while it beats the pants off of any LCD source I've ever seen, the plasma image was far superior once I gave it a chance.

Hey, I used to think vinyl was for fools. Now, it's pretty much all I listen to.

Keep an open mind! You might be pleasantly surprised. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.