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

[HeKS]

Originally Posted by karlosfunkster

This time around.

Huh?

[Falaskan]

I hope we all learned our lesson. But wait for the Star Wars set to be released...

[Rizor]

I received my set earlier. Gorgeous packaging. I checked out a few scenes on FOTR and it looks fine. It's a little darker and the colors are a bit different, but certainly doesn't ruin the experience. Also, a nice touch: the easter egg on disc two (the preview for TTT) has been included in HD!

[karlosfunkster]

Originally Posted by HeKS

Huh?

Heks, I mean that 'they took as much care, this time around'. That was the intention of the sentence you queried, I believe that was clear as did the other person who responded.

Also Heks, what's going on with your questions... I'm starting to feel confused.

Have you now viewed the EE Editions on your system at home?


Or are you asking for others opinions because you want to ensure it's worth buying?

[RetroGamer]

Ok... Who wants to sell me that empty slip box?

[Rudeboy2025]

Nice to hear that the FOTR looks great. I didn't really get involved in the debate and I was on the fence about whether or not to get the EE. I will grab definitely grab it when there is a price drop b/c I don't feel like spending $70 on 6 BDs and 9 DVDs right now

[HeKS]

Originally Posted by karlosfunkster

Heks, I mean that 'they took as much care, this time around'. That was the intention of the sentence you queried, I believe that was clear as did the other person who responded.

Also Heks, what's going on with your questions... I'm starting to feel confused.

Have you now viewed the EE Editions on your system at home?


Or are you asking for others opinions because you want to ensure it's worth buying?

I was trying to get straight Bill Hunt's intent with that question because it would affect my answer. I figured he was meaning it the way you interpreted it, but the way it actually read seemed to mean the opposite.

So, my answer to his question is that I would fully expect them to have been just as careful this time around and that is precisely why I find the blanket green tint and contrast boost to be so confusing ... because it indicates an approach that is exactly the opposite of being just as careful this time around.

Take care,
HeKS

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by JLTucker

I made this very point after seeing the new master at the theater. Todd was all "I'd notice!" I seriously doubt he would. The problem is that some people can't separate what they're seeing and the screenshots when watching it.

lol..........I am guessing I would notice especially after the last 2 weeks, but we will see when I finally see it.

Another good review that makes mention of the tint and not sure if it has been linked or not as this thread moves to fast to completely keep up with sometimes.

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011...lu-ray-review/

From the review............


Many TORn readers have been deeply concerned about reports regarding the color timing of the films. It can safely be termed a controversy at this point. So far as I can discover, no official statements have been released regarding it but with rumors floating around I checked with independent sources that are definitely in-the-know, and director Peter Jackson and director of photography Andrew Lesnie were directly involved and approved the changes in color to the films. But, after careful examination, I have concluded without relying on any other internet source or image, “Fellowship of the Ring,” seems to have some issues not shared with the other two films in the trilogy on Blu-ray EEs.

For those not all that aware of visuals and are just in it for the story-telling, be aware that blacks should be black and whites should be white while each retains detail. The eye does a marvelous job of finding this in real life but replicating it on screen is a challenge as old as film. As previously stated, the already rich visual feel for these films has been improved but FOTR has some obvious greens added in this edition that are especially obvious over strong whites. For example, as the Fellowship climbs steep, snow covered peaks in bright sunshine, the scene actually looks like it has a green filter over it. Not only are the whites off here but the blacks in the snowy scene take on a greenish hue as well. Comparing it to a scene in “Return of the King,” where a certain white wizard on a white horse rides up the streets of the white city make it absolutely clear that something is drastically different between the two. It is also obvious when compared to the previous Blu-ray release.

I have a strong, but completely unconfirmed suspicion that something went wrong in the scan or transfer process. I quickly admit however that I am no expert regarding the process and perhaps Jackson and Lesnie wanted just that look, but to me, and other sets of eyes I enlisted for second and third opinions, the green tint was dramatic. Admittedly, I was watching for it but there it is.

[karlosfunkster]

Originally Posted by HeKS

I was trying to get straight Bill Hunt's intent with that question because it would affect my answer. I figured he was meaning it the way you interpreted it, but the way it actually read seemed to mean the opposite.

So, my answer to his question is that I would fully expect them to have been just as careful this time around and that is precisely why I find the blanket green tint and contrast boost to be so confusing ... because it indicates an approach that is exactly the opposite of being just as careful this time around.

Take care,
HeKS

If his intent was to change the whole film then I'd argue otherwise, BUT I do appreciate your point - but it is not something you will notice in all but a very few places - that's assuming you still haven't watched it yet? Or have you?

[BaronVH]

Here is what bothers me: that screen capture of the green sky in the snow was completely fraudulent. The movie looks and sounds better than I have ever seen or heard it. I wonder the motivations of the person or persons that started the whole debate. Obviously you can never believe what you see on the internet, but those posts and videos influenced people to not make a purchase. If you were on the fence about this set, by all means go out and get it. You will not be disappointed.

[karlosfunkster]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

lol..........I am guessing I would notice especially after the last 2 weeks, but we will see when I finally see it.

Another good review that makes mention of the tint and not sure if it has been linked or not as this thread moves to fast to completely keep up with sometimes.

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011...lu-ray-review/

I also think you'll see it, you'll be looking for it with such intensity - we all have! But I think you'll conclude it's only truly noticeable on small occasions!

[42041]

Originally Posted by BaronVH

Here is what bothers me: that screen capture of the green sky in the snow was completely fraudulent. The movie looks and sounds better than I have ever seen or heard it. I wonder the motivations of the person or persons that started the whole debate. Obviously you can never believe what you see on the internet, but those posts and videos influenced people to not make a purchase. If you were on the fence about this set, by all means go out and get it. You will not be disappointed.

post a correct one.

I've my head to a pulp trying to explain why the green would not be evident in normal viewing. But that's what's on the disc.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by karlosfunkster

I also think you'll see it, you'll be looking for it with such intensity - we all have! But I think you'll conclude it's only truly noticeable on small occasions!

But Todd will wait until the 4th of July weekend set to see for himself like he said he was for the TE'S which never happened. Todd you should watch these this time you wont be disappointed.

[Yojimbo68]

So, you guys talked yourselves into this set, green tint and all! Hey, at least you have a movie to play on St. Patricks day!

[Monkey]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

I hope we all learned our lesson. But wait for the Star Wars set to be released...

Oh my, that is going to be the thread of all threads. Instead of zooming in at 400% to find a misplaced pixel the scopes will be zoomin at.. I think they are still working on software to zoom as high as the "scientists" want. I assure you, they'll find that pixel to deem it an purchasable set.

[karlosfunkster]

Originally Posted by Yojimbo68

So, you guys talked yourselves into this set, green tint and all! Hey, at least you have a movie to play on St. Patricks day!

Yojimbo's just green with envy.

Seriously, have you not kept up with the thread - even the reviewers are seeming happy with the discs (mostly).

[HeKS]

Here's a comment from someone over at AICN

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I can confirm Fellowship looks like ****
by mattman

It looks like something's wrong with the tint on my TV. It's not color timing... it's a green filter over every scene, and it looks really bad. I went into this with an open mind, but this is lazy at best. I hope there is a trade-in program at some point, after enough people complain. The complaints are totally warranted on this one.

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Re : mattman
by real deal

Do you have a s[t]ore bought copy?

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Real deal, yep
by mattman

Just picked it up this morning. It's a beautiful set, and I like how compact it is.

I've watched about an hour of Fellowship so far. I figured the complaints were overblown... I was wrong. All the daylight scenes have lost much of their natural beauty and range from tolerable to eyesore.

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Discerning eyes can easily see the problem even on the actual discs in motion and it's very bothersome. As has been mentioned before, being able to easily spot this kind of stuff is more of a curse than a blessing.

And to karlosfunkster, as I've said, I have an HD rip of the EE versions that is identical to all of the screencaps from the actual BD disc in every single instance. I watched that copy and tested it on my 120" screen before I started contributing to this thread. There is zero reason to think that the BD disc itself would look different than what I have in any significant way.

Take care,
HeKS

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by karlosfunkster

I also think you'll see it, you'll be looking for it with such intensity - we all have! But I think you'll conclude it's only truly noticeable on small occasions!

I hope you are right

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

lol..........I am guessing I would notice especially after the last 2 weeks, but we will see when I finally see it.

You'll only notice it because of your hundreds of posts on the matter.

[Elrood]

Just want to say that Fellowship looks AMAZING. There is absolutely no green tint problem.

Fantastic set!