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

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by greg_achen

At least we have confirmation that the color timing was redone and that what we are seeing now is different than the supposed "green tint" that was "always" apart of the film. But since it is Peter Jackson approved, there is really no use in beating a dead horse when it comes to this release. What's done is done. And who knows? If he changed his mind about the coloring time once, who's to say he won't change his mind again for future releases.

I hear what you are saying and in general agree, but I just dont get why they would only make changes to FOTR and not the other 2 and when you look at the changes which are questionable in the minds of many to say the least I just dont know how much I can buy it honestly. It would not surprise me in the least if the 3rd release was also "redone" and Jackson "approved" and we had white snow and blue skies again. Time will tell.

It is what it is, but my opinion stands assuming the color timing change that Bill confirmed is the green tint issue we have all been looking at for the past few days or so. It is ugly IMO and I MUCH preferred when snow was white, skies were blue, Gandalf was grey, fire did not have a green tint, etc........Hope to see that again in the next release.

Having said all that and no matter if I rent or end up buying these, I am still excited to see these films since I am actually more of an audio guy (believe it or not) than video and the audio should no question be fantastic! Also as far as video goes, TT and ROTK look to be fantastic all around from what I have seen with no major issues (such as green tint). Overall I am still very much looking forward to viewing these even if FOTR did not turn out as well as I had hoped (assuming this green issue is as bad as we have seen in these shots).

Originally Posted by frogmort

It seems odd to me that he mentions the change, but doesn't describe one word about what the change looks like. Also, no professional screencaps.

You said it not me, but I have to agree. What is the change? Why not some screencaps showing the change? Lots more info will come to light in the days leading up to this release and it should be interesting to say the least.

Originally Posted by nathan_393

Wait... Why is it closed?

I am curious about this as well.......as soon as it opens, it would be great to ask some questions and get some more details on the color timing changes from Bills perspective.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by nathan_393

Wait... Why is it closed?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/insider-di...et-al-752.html

Probably because he just reviewed LOTR, and would be bombarded with questions!

[Todd Smith]

My other question is why did Jackson not do this "approved change" for the TE of FOTR when it hit blu ray? Why do it for just the EE? Jackson has been quoted as saying something to the fact of the TEs being his preferred versions so why not make this change to his favorite version of these films and only make it with the EEs?

[mredman]

Originally Posted by frogmort

It seems odd to me that he mentions the change, but doesn't describe one word about what the change looks like. Also, no professional screencaps.

Bill usually never does screencaps i think

[rickah88]

I was just wondering if anyone knew if and/or when The Lords of the Rings trilogy Extended Editions would be released? Any chance of it happening in 2011?

Relax people! Bill Hunt's review has set my mind at ease, as I trust his professional opinion.

[Dalese]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

My other question is why did Jackson not do this "approved change" for the TE of FOTR when it hit blu ray? Why do it for just the EE? Jackson has been quoted as saying something to the fact of the TEs being his preferred versions so why not make this change to his favorite version of these films and only make it with the EEs?

Possibly to give us a reason to buy a future "ultimate, director-approved remastered, super-duper edition" of the movies?

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by mredman

Bill usually never does screencaps i think

Never the less, I would've liked a little more information on the color changes that he mentions. I'm not sure if the review has really satiated any of my real concerns.

[greg_achen]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

My other question is why did Jackson not do this "approved change" for the TE of FOTR when it hit blu ray? Why do it for just the EE? Jackson has been quoted as saying something to the fact of the TEs being his preferred versions so why not make this change to his favorite version of these films and only make it with the EEs?

All valid points. Sooner or later more light will be shed, but I wouldn't expect anything till the hype of this release dies down.

[Romansh]

Originally Posted by mredman

can't wait to get this set. after reading Bill Hunt's review i am more then sold

I'm sorry, but you were already more than sold before any official review. You cannot possibly be more sold than you already were, else the world will collapse…

[The Duke]

Originally Posted by mredman

maybe he was taking notes as he watched them

Umm, let's say he got them bright & early at 9AM. It would be 9PM tonite until he finished watching them all. He probably took notes while he was watching them alright - watching a few scene selections from each disc.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by Romansh

I'm sorry, but you were already more than sold before any official review. You cannot possibly be more sold than you already were, else the world will collapse…

[mredman]

Originally Posted by Romansh

I'm sorry, but you were already more than sold before any official review. You cannot possibly be more sold than you already were, else the world will collapse…

i had my doubts about the TTT as mentioned bythe capsoholics pics surfaced. Also found it strange that they were not so good as the other screencaps people has posted on TTT. But now with Bill's review i am more the stoked with this release as he says all of them look fantastic

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by Romansh

I'm sorry, but you were already more than sold before any official review. You cannot possibly be more sold than you already were, else the world will collapse…

Maybe he was just 'sitting on the fence' until he read the review.


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[MEB]

I, too, find it odd that Hunt didn't mention anything specific about the color timing change. I hope Robert Harris is more forthcoming in his thoughts regarding the color timing change.

Mark

[Todd Smith]

Interesting video posted over on AVS about the color grading on these films............

YouTube - ‪LOTR Digital Color Grading Part 1 of 2‬‏

Check out the comparison shots starting at ~2:20......dont these ungraded images look familiar as far as what we are seeing with this EE FOTR blu ray? The shot at 2:40 is most revealing. Look at the "ungraded" sky in the shots at 2:28, 2:35 and 2:40........I dont know about you, but I sure like my skies blue which happens in the graded shots as opposed to the ungraded shots (which appear to have a green tint by chance). It sure seems to me that many of these "approved" shots are simply ungraded shots which screams lazyness as far as the new blu ray transfer. If I am reading/interpreting this wrong somebody explain it to me.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by MEB

I, too, find it odd that Hunt didn't mention anything specific about the color timing change. I hope Robert Harris is more forthcoming in his thoughts regarding the color timing change.

Mark

He's the only one listed, as of yet, on Cinemasquid...

http://www.cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/m...731&locale=all

... yet still hasn't posted a review.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Interesting video posted over on AVS about the color grading on these films............

YouTube - ‪LOTR Digital Color Grading Part 1 of 2‬‏

Check out the comparison shots starting at ~2:20......dont these ungraded images look familiar as far as what we are seeing with this EE FOTR blu ray? The shot at 2:40 is most revealing. Look at the "ungraded" sky in the shots at 2:28, 2:35 and 2:40........I dont know about you, but I sure like my skies blue which happens in the graded shots as opposed to the ungraded shots. It sure seems to me that many of these "approved" shots are simply ungraded shots which screams lazyness as far as the new blu ray transfer. If I am reading/interpreting this wrong somebody explain it to me.

Ok Todd why don't you hold your breath until PJ changes the color the way you like it! I for one after reading bill hunts review am sold on it. But of course you think Bill hunt is a sell out to WB, remember what you said about the TE review from Bill Hunt? You called him a sell out.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by mrpink134

Ok Todd why don't you hold your breath until PJ changes the color the way you like it! I for one after reading bill hunts review am sold on it. But of course you think Bill hunt is a sell out to WB, remember what you said about the TE review from Bill Hunt? You called him a sell out.

No comment............Not getting banned again. Shoot me a PM if you want my take/opinion.

I am just asking questions as far as the video goes and I am open to discuss it.......what is your take on it?

[ckocher]

Am I correct in thinking that we are all judging this release on screen shots from a bootleg found on torrent sites? Common, those things are seriously downgraded.

How about we judge when screen shots from a good source come out...

[Romansh]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Interesting video posted over on AVS about the color grading on these films............

Do you know if that's part of the bonus features found on the 9 DVDs?