The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003)

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by Boone_Carlyle

I have word that George Lucas has become quite fond of the color "hot pink".

And I wouldn't bet against that!

[WorkShed]

Originally Posted by indy7solo

And if the screenshot from Bill Hunt's computer is to believed then the physcial disc is not that green, for that exact shot you linked to.

But we have know way of knowing if that comparison from Mr. Hunt is real, we can't/shouldn't assume that is what it looks like either.

Do we know if that was an actual screenshot or a digital photo of his computer screen. The brightness boost is rather suspect.

[indy7solo]

Originally Posted by Boone_Carlyle

I don't speak german. Can somebody translate those posts under the screen-caps?

open in google chorme, will prompt to translate

[Stinky-Dinkins]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

lol, you guys are having way too much fun here. This should be illegal. I can’t keep up. All I’ll add is that Stinky (https://forum.blu-ray.com/4848205-post3148.html)

there is no insane green tint knob on the console, it’s a point and click type thing with the mouse (when intended) on a ‘hue wheel’.

In my mind it is a knob, it is green, and it's about the size of a dinner plate.

[Grand Bob]

Originally Posted by indy7solo

You are proving my point, how do we know those are from the actual disc? They look like the dump file pictures everywhere else.

And if the screenshot from Bill Hunt's computer is to believed then the physcial disc is not that green, for that exact shot you linked to.

But we have know way of knowing if that comparison from Mr. Hunt is real, we can't/shouldn't assume that is what it looks like either.

Like i said before, we know of three respectable people that have the actual discs and have commented on it, none have released a verifiable screenshot. Just wait for bluray.com, dvdbeaver, someone like that to review it since they are trusted sources that post screen shots. Then decide.

Thanks,

The discs in my player will be the final test. But unless there is a developing conspiracy, the initial news isn't promising and the AVS Forum reviewer has already confirmed the green Caradhras grading. We'll know more in a short amount of time. I have high hopes for this, my favorite version of my favorite story, and may it be that Frodo doesn't awake in Rivendell to the cinematic equivalent of Irish heaven.

[indy7solo]

Originally Posted by WorkShed

Do we know if that was an actual screenshot or a digital photo of his computer screen. The brightness boost is rather suspect.

it was a picture taken of his screen, the original one (without the TE BD comparison to the right) was not nearly as blown out brightness wise.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attac...5&d=1308108965

Edit: maybe it is as blown out?

But again, the poster provides no proof it is actually from Hunt, could be him tinkering with an image. Hence my point about jumping to conclusions, though it gives me hope if true.

[Stinky-Dinkins]

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

and may it be that Frodo doesn't awake in Rivendell to the cinematic equivalent of Irish heaven.

Why would he wake up in Rivendell in a room full of whisky and prostitutes?

[Ralph P.]

Originally Posted by Petri Teittinen

He "caught" it because a member told him to check the scene and provided comparison screenshots of what to look for. He brought nothing new to light. Take his post apart and you'll be left with "Ralph is at a loss". I don't mean to knock him; suffice it to say I think he posted before stopping to analyse what he'd seen.

Greetings,

The truth of the matter is that I had not yet viewed Part Two of FOTR and agreed to take a look at the scene in question.

My initial comment was "From what I have seen thus far..."

As far as I can see further analysis regarding this issue serves no legitimate purpose but feel free to keep searching.

Regards,

[indy7solo]

I am surprised this shot hasn't caused uproar

From Penman at AVS:
TTT TE BD vs TTT EE BD
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/59619

Clearly a red tint to the EE. I think it looks fine, just saying. And again, we don't even know where these screen shots are coming from. Just find it funny how people insight one thing over another.

Probably shouldn't poke the bear.

[42041]

I don't know how those shots were taken/who took them, but keep in mind that the rendition of red in particular is pretty easy to screw up by capturing in the wrong color space.
I'm not a fan of dissecting tiny color differences in screencaps, since there's many ways for colors to be slightly off, though I'm not sure how you'd accidentally introduce the teal coloring.

[WorkShed]

Originally Posted by indy7solo

I am surprised this shot hasn't caused uproar

From Penman at AVS:
TTT TE BD vs TTT EE BD
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/59619

Clearly a red tint to the EE. I think it looks fine, just saying. And again, we don't even know where these screen shots are coming from. Just find it funny how people insight one thing over another.

Probably shouldn't poke the bear.

That change is so minor. You don't notice it unless you look at them on that page. Even then, both are just fine. Teal is not.

[indy7solo]

Romansh
Thanks for clearing up any details of the origin I was ignorant too.

Regardless, still wait for the images from the actual retail discs.

Also, regarding the Hunt comparison?, regardless if it is still a bit green, it is no where near as egregious as the shot it is comparing against.

Thanks,

[retablo]

Originally Posted by vargo

Here is the final shot immediately before it switches to the wide angle shot. I couldn't be bothered getting the exact match this time around so it might be a few frames out.

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/59827

Again, when you see the scene on its own without a reference it might look 'fine'. But compared to the TE it still has the teal tint.

BUt the TE is way too red... why doesn't anyone see/acknowledge that the sky shouldn't be pink? Of course the new version looks green compared to the previous release, which was WAYYYY too red.

[Petyr_Baelish]

Originally Posted by indy7solo

I am surprised this shot hasn't caused uproar

From Penman at AVS:
TTT TE BD vs TTT EE BD
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/59619

Clearly a red tint to the EE. I think it looks fine, just saying. And again, we don't even know where these screen shots are coming from. Just find it funny how people insight one thing over another.

Probably shouldn't poke the bear.

will those black bars on the side show up on my television?

[WorkShed]

Originally Posted by Boone_Carlyle

will those black bars on the side show up on my television?

Yes, if your TV has no overscan. No, if it does.

[Constitution 101]

Originally Posted by cawilli

Good god. There are literally 30+ hrs out there of LOTR extras. What in the hell else do you need/want? Peter Jackson to come to your house and jerk you off?

That's gotta be one of the funniest retorts I've read in some time...

[MEB]

Originally Posted by 42041

Just to keep some of the negativity in check, it's still worth noting that the people who've actually seen the discs so far seem to come away with a very positive opinion of them.

That's the tremendously sad part about all of this. Other than the color grading change, it appears that the new EE Blu-ray of FOTR is absolutely stunning in every other regard (sharpness, detail, noise, etc.).

I still refuse to believe that Jackson was behind this color grading change of that he even approved it. My reasons:

1) We have repeated reports that the EE version of FOTR shown theatrically (yesterday) does NOT have the teal/green/cyan tint. If Jackson wanted this new teal color shift, then that makes no sense. Why do it to the Blu-ray and not the theatrical showing of the EE?

2) If this teal color shift is what Jackson wanted, why do we only see it on FOTR and not on the other two movies in the EE Blu-ray set?

It just doesn't add up.

Mark

[gregmasciola]

Originally Posted by indy7solo

I am surprised this shot hasn't caused uproar

From Penman at AVS:
TTT TE BD vs TTT EE BD
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/59619

Clearly a red tint to the EE. I think it looks fine, just saying. And again, we don't even know where these screen shots are coming from. Just find it funny how people insight one thing over another.

Probably shouldn't poke the bear.

That scene has always had more of a red push in Two Towers.

[mredman]

Originally Posted by siso

A friend of mine took these pics from his monitor

These shots look amazing IMO. The EE BD PQ is what PJ want. so i am happy that he has approved this new edition. Can we all move along now.

Originally Posted by frogmort

This was just posted by Ralph Potts over at avs:

"Greetings,

I watched the entire sequence beginning just before the switch to the snowy mountain which begins at 7:22 or so. The scene just before it looks fine as Gandalf tells the Fellowship that they must take the mountain pass. As soon as it switches to the wide angle shot of them traversing the mountain the image has a noticebly bluish tinge (the comparison you reference is right on target). I watched the remainder of the sequence and the shots of the snowy mountain all look this way. The ones that flip back and forth to Isengard (spelling?) look fine.

I watched the same sequence on the FOTR EE DVD and it does not look this way. Quite frankly I am at a loss for the reasoning behind this."

Doesn't sound too promising.

But why argue if this is the way PJ wants the movies to be seen. He heimself adjusted these colors. if you don't like it don't buy it. It is that simple

Originally Posted by vargo

Here is the final shot immediately before it switches to the wide angle shot. I couldn't be bothered getting the exact match this time around so it might be a few frames out.

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/59827

Again, when you see the scene on its own without a reference it might look 'fine'. But compared to the TE it still has the teal tint.

the TE has red tint over the shot. while the EE has little blue. Definitely like the EE shot (PJ as well) better then the TE shot here when comparing those 2

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

I mean watch this video... It's all there. They clearly worked hard to get the look they wanted then.

OMG... They originally intended for the skies to be Blue and not green in the shire.

What has suddenly changed now???... Bull.

Someone along the line screwed up... I will not be purchasing until enivitable replacements begin. smh

Why do you think there will be a replacement. PJ wanted the movies to look like this. Some don't agree with this. But i can asure you there is more that like the new coloring PJ applied. So if you think a replacement is coming for something PJ himself approved and worked on think again

Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

People over at AVS who have seen the new theatrical screening said they can detect no tint whatsoever, and that in the beginning PJ said specifically the new master for the theatrical presentation was the same used to make these EE BD's... which means something was altered with the BD's.

Actually some have said they are a little darker in some scenes and here some also seen it and said they seen very little tint in theater for the EE. So they are the same as the BD
They just don't have comparison shots and they are enjoying the movie. So why should they see them.

Originally Posted by Boone_Carlyle

According to a user on the avs forum, the intro with peter jackson states that the master being shown is the same as the blu ray.

It is possible, that people were so invested in the movie, that they did not focus on the colors.

yes that is what i am saying also plus they do not have comparison screenshots to look at.

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

If, as it seems, these are from the actual BD, I would think we have a cause for concern:
http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...less=0#auswahl

look at the detail on the ring there is more in the EE BD. There is no course for concern

[BillieCassin]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Im just glad Jackson didnt intend for us to jump off a roof too.

Best. Post. Ever.