HDR Discussion Thread

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by sapiendut

No. There is no such thing.

You are saying Dolby does not charge a per TV royalty fee?

[sapiendut]

No such thing as not paying royalties to Dolby

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by sapiendut

No such thing as not paying royalties to Dolby

That's a double negative. Be more specific.

[Penton-Man]

LordoftheRings – https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...e#post19569058

so, I assume you enjoyed the variety of footage from ^ Hornby Island?

and for those who prefer a warmer, dryer location –

“The Camera Test� with Claudio Miranda, ASC | VENICE 2 - YouTube

(^ music by Claudio’s daughter)

[Penton-Man]

Upcoming mixer includes a presentation on grading in HDR/Vision with Dolby – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021...s-196905398347

[Penton-Man]

Contest –
3 questions, first one is not multiple choice, the last 2 are multiple-choice type (note that question #2 is a 2 parter). To win, the contestant is required to get all correct.

Question #1.
Since it does not dim like the Sony A90J, which 2021 TV? displays soccer (and American football, even the Vikings when playing the Ravens) better than does an A90J –

Originally Posted by Waboman

Even soccer looks good on the a90j.

And, since it possesses superior video processing (including HD upscaling) is also better than the Samsung QN95A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCSAdW3Wejk#t=6m48s

And, currently costs < $2,300 for the 70-ish inch size.
Name that TV brand and model.

Question(s) #2.
How many times (total) did Mel Gibson play Max and Martin Riggs in the respection films?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
e. 10

and in Mad Max, was his Dog a –
a. Blue Heeler
b. Red Heeler
c. Green Heeler
d. Australian Shepherd
e. None of the above

Question #3.
In Transformers, the yellow car

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) - Freeway Chase - Only Action [4K] - YouTube

is -
a.

a Ford Mustang

b. a Nissan GT-R
c. an Audi R8
d. a Chevy Camaro

thee humble Prize TBD, note that mailing will be limited to a winner in U.S. only, in order to make mailing out not a hassle. I’m thinking the prize will be Ran 4K (1985) - Best Buy excl steelbook - Akira Kurosawa, subject to change.

P.S.
gkolb, as you’re a bright fellow, in case nobody can figure all them out, feel free to help out the folks with the answers, but sequentially, not all at once

[Geoff D]

Sony X95J

7 times (four Lethal Weapons, three Mad Maxes)

No idea (don't like doggos), though The Internet says it's a "blue heeler"?

Camero

(I know I'm not eligible and I've got Ran on 4K anyway, but thought I'd have a go)

[Staying Salty]

Looks like Geoff spoiled that one, since he is never wrong.

282 I'm Going Home - First Ireland Sacred Harp Convention, 2011 - YouTube

So, here's mine. What movie was this song featured in. Hint for Penton-Man, you were probably close to a major scene of this movie at one time.

[Waboman]

Ok, I’ll play.

Rhode Island. Neither a road nor an island. Discuss.

While we’re at it. What did Tennessee?

[Show spoiler]The same thing Arkansas.

[wxman2003]

Originally Posted by Waboman

Ok, I’ll play.

Rhode Island. Neither a road nor an island. Discuss.

While we’re at it. What did Tennessee?

[Show spoiler]The same thing Arkansas.

As tweety bird would say, Utah it too.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Sony X95J

7 times (four Lethal Weapons, three Mad Maxes)

No idea (don't like doggos), though The Internet says it's a "blue heeler"?

Camero

(I know I'm not eligible and I've got Ran on 4K anyway, but thought I'd have a go)

nevertheless, congrats , all correct answers

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

nevertheless, congrats , all correct answers

Well . . . almost. It's Camaro not Camero.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

LordoftheRings – https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...e#post19569058

so, I assume you enjoyed the variety of footage from ^ Hornby Island?

and for those who prefer a warmer, dryer location –

“The Camera Test� with Claudio Miranda, ASC | VENICE 2 - YouTube
(^ music by Claudio’s daughter)

I appreciate artists in all types of environments and lights.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Well . . . almost. It's Camaro not Camero.

That's an accent.

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

That's an accent.

Cute - Not only does he talk with an accent, he types with one too

[Geoff D]

Long as I keep getting shit right, I don't give a fook

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Long as I keep getting shit right, I don't give a fook

highUNdye –

Spider-Man: No Way Home | Only Way Home | IONIQ 5 | Hyundai - YouTube

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Waboman

I haven't been to a theater since I took the fam to Sonic the Hedgehog back in Feb 2020. Right before the big lockdown. I have to tell you, being able to watch first run movies at home has really spoiled me. No real desire to go back.

https://hard-drive.net/new-christoph...rent-theaters/

[Staying Salty]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

https://hard-drive.net/new-christoph...rent-theaters/

As of press time, Warner Bros. and Nolan confirmed that you’d have to buy three tickets for each showing of the upcoming film.

Good luck with that.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

https://hard-drive.net/new-christoph...rent-theaters/

The movie theater experience is getting more cine/complex thanever. ...Multiverse.

* Penton, did you see 'Dune' @ the IMAX theater or the Dolby theater?