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

[AVfile]

Originally Posted by PissedOffPeoN

im assuming remastered because they have atmos and the old does not and way less DNR.

Remastered BD or 4K UHD is the question, and that was answered to my satisfaction by the youtube comparison posted earlier in this thread.

[Shane Rollins]

Originally Posted by BrokenGlass41

Are you talking about the 4Ks, the 2011 Blu-rays, or the remastered Blus from 2020?

Originally Posted by PissedOffPeoN

im assuming remastered because they have atmos and the old does not and way they have way less DNR.

Originally Posted by AVfile

Remastered BD or 4K UHD is the question, and that was answered to my satisfaction by the youtube comparison posted earlier in this thread.

Yes, the 2021 remastered Blu-rays and the 2021 4Ks are sourced from the same "restoration" of the films.

The 4Ks have absolutely horrible picture. It's so bad that I think the few people who thought it was great must've been smoking something.

The sound on the other hand is amazing. Rather than just cranking levels like they did with the video, they went back to all the original sound elements and built reference Atmos mixes for all three films. Just the last hour-ish of TROTK is among the greatest things I've ever heard. It literally sounded like you were there. In an era when the studios regard Atmos as little more than a word to put on the package to justify a higher cost, and I question whether all those extra speakers are just there for show, a track like TROTK is so legendary that it belongs in every collection.

My honest suggestion is pick up that massive set when you get it cheap (no more than $100, be patient and it will happen) for the soundtracks. No bones about it, the picture sucks. The special features are paltry but exclusive.

To PissedOffPeoN, I'm a little confused with your post. Are you saying the remastered Blus have less DNR than the 4Ks (first time I heard this, I admittedly only played the 4Ks), or that the original Blus have less DNR?

[Farerb]

The Remastered Blu-ray has less DNR than the 4K:
https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...56523&i=13&l=1

[BrokenGlass41]

Originally Posted by Shane Rollins

Yes, the 2021 remastered Blu-rays and the 2021 4Ks are sourced from the same "restoration" of the films.

The 4Ks have absolutely horrible picture. It's so bad that I think the few people who thought it was great must've been smoking something.

The sound on the other hand is amazing. Rather than just cranking levels like they did with the video, they went back to all the original sound elements and built reference Atmos mixes for all three films. Just the last hour-ish of TROTK is among the greatest things I've ever heard. It literally sounded like you were there. In an era when the studios regard Atmos as little more than a word to put on the package to justify a higher cost, and I question whether all those extra speakers are just there for show, a track like TROTK is so legendary that it belongs in every collection.

My honest suggestion is pick up that massive set when you get it cheap (no more than $100, be patient and it will happen) for the soundtracks. No bones about it, the picture sucks. The special features are paltry but exclusive.

To PissedOffPeoN, I'm a little confused with your post. Are you saying the remastered Blus have less DNR than the 4Ks (first time I heard this, I admittedly only played the 4Ks), or that the original Blus have less DNR?

That’s good to know. Now I won’t be tempted

[venom0706]

I don't see this discussed at all, but doesn't it bug anyone else that the 4K version of TTT doesn't have a green tint, like the original theatrical version had (at least when I saw it at the cinema when I was 8 in 2002) and I believe some of the early BR release?

Everyone talks about the green-ish tint of FOTR, but TTT had a very distinct green tint to it in the old versions, especially the scenes involving Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Gandalf.

I really didn't like how the 4K version removes that tint and made it look more "stock".

What do you think?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Farerb

The Remastered Blu-ray has less DNR than the 4K:
https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...56523&i=13&l=1

No, you are just seeing compression noise. The UHDs are the way to go until these get redone, which will not happen anytime soon.

[sheri1983]

Originally Posted by Farerb

The Remastered Blu-ray has less DNR than the 4K:
https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&...56523&i=13&l=1

It has less DNR and I bought it under that impression but it was still horrible and noticeable, I switched to the extended bluray and it looked way better.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by sheri1983

It has less DNR and I bought it under that impression but it was still horrible and noticeable, I switched to the extended bluray and it looked way better.

This is entirely incorrect.

[sheri1983]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

This is entirely incorrect.

Only from your perspective, this 4k is one of the worst releases on the format outside of the audio and hdr grade which are not everything.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by sheri1983

Only from your perspective, this 4k is one of the worst releases on the format outside of the audio and hdr grade which are not everything.

No, not my perspective, but rather from a factual standpoint. The UHDs are superior warts and all.

[sheri1983]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

No, not my perspective, but rather from a factual standpoint. The UHDs are superior warts and all.

I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you, go believe you are correct and move on don't force it on others.

[gates70]

Originally Posted by sheri1983

I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you, go believe you are correct and move on don't force it on others.

He's right. You may not like it, but they are the better option right now.

[Ernest Rister]

That green tint that makes the Shire look like it's under rain clouds is gone. "Intentional", my ass. The same thing as the Star Wars SE DVDs having flopped rear-surrounds. "Intentional".

No, just didn't want to take a bath in recalls and disc exchanges.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by sheri1983

I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you, go believe you are correct and move on don't force it on others.

That's probably a good thing. Arguing with facts is never a good practice.

[jvonl]

Originally Posted by Shane Rollins

The 4Ks have absolutely horrible picture. It's so bad that I think the few people who thought it was great must've been smoking something.

No, they don't. And it's a wee bit more than a few, isn't it? In fact, your take is decidedly in the minority. Perhaps you should smoke something and calm down.

Originally Posted by BrokenGlass41

That’s good to know. Now I won’t be tempted

Letting a random poster make decisions for you seems counter-productive.

Originally Posted by sheri1983

this 4k is one of the worst releases on the format outside of the audio and hdr grade which are not everything.

Worst? Hardly. (And audio and HDR are pretty big selling points for 4K, if I remember correctly.)

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

No, not my perspective, but rather from a factual standpoint. The UHDs are superior warts and all.

Indeed! Preach it, brother. Not that the spoiled, superior gits will notice...

[jvonl]

Originally Posted by sheri1983

I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you, go believe you are correct and move on don't force it on others.

Said the pot to the kettle...

[BrokenGlass41]

Well, that escalated…

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by BrokenGlass41

Well, that escalated…

Quickly.

[BrokenGlass41]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Quickly.

Yes.

[BrokenGlass41]

Maybe everyone should calm down, go outside, take a deep breath and remember: IT’S JUST A MOVIE.