Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 218 - Blu-ray Forum

Aragorn the Elfstone · 03-22-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42041

HDTV Fellowship: flawless victory

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1237167

After being exposed to AVS for the first time over the past couple of days, I'm too scared to click on that link

. I'll take your word for it.

Diesel · 03-22-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

After being exposed to AVS for the first time over the past couple of days, I'm too scared to click on that link

. I'll take your word for it.

One does not simply click over to AVS.
There is evil there that does not sleep...

Grand Bob · 03-22-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

No no no... that would be silly... cameras weren't around back then... it is a Biopic tho... its based on a true story...

Beta Man · 03-22-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42041

HDTV Fellowship: flawless victory

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1237167

looks AWFUL......

Aragorn the Elfstone · 03-22-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

One does not simply click over to AVS.
There is evil there that does not sleep...

MCT · 03-22-2010, 11:04 PM

Gandalf's face looks waxy as hell. WTF have they done?

See, this is why I'm waiting for the EE's. I'm 100% confident that they will put much more effort into those transfers than the theatricals.

Batman1980 · 03-22-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

One does not simply click over to AVS.
There is evil there that does not sleep...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJA9QLY0Iew
Yeah, boy!

Diesel · 03-22-2010, 11:05 PM

Ok, this one is definitely bad.

[Show spoiler]

So far (I'm half way through the images), I think the blu-ray looks better every other time

Batman1980 · 03-22-2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

Ok, this one is definitely bad.

[Show spoiler]

So far (I'm half way through the images), I think the blu-ray looks better every other time

Yeah that one's softer than the toilet paper I use after dropping a load, speaking of which...

sfmarine · 03-22-2010, 11:08 PM

..how could they do this?

edit: Levi...

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

Maggot · 03-22-2010, 11:30 PM

from what I'm seeing in these various Blu-ray shots is that these movies have been somewhat botched and not given the treatment they so richly deserve. If I'm not mistaken, this is New Line Cinema and ultimately Warner Bros. If true, I am steadly losing all respect for Warner. Sure, the do a great job on a meager handful of titles like Wizard of Oz, but what I see in the screenshots seems to be pretty indicative of Warner's lack of integrity. To bad Sony or Disney didn't handle the movie, they have a far better or more consistant record on Blu-ray. It sounds as if basically, they needed to put each movie on two discs and maximize the bit rate along with a proper transfer, but went el-cheapo, el-greedo. I'll wait for reviews and hopefully some DVD comparisions, but this could be the REALLY BIG travesty in Blu-ray that only Warner Bors. could make happen. It already had the makings of it by not issuing the EE's.

Stinky-Dinkins · 03-22-2010, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42041

HDTV Fellowship: flawless victory

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1237167

OK, that sucks - hard.

They need to remaster and redo this one.

****ing Warner, seriously.

Diesel · 03-22-2010, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggot

from what I'm seeing in these various Blu-ray shots is that these movies have been somewhat botched and not given the treatment they so richly deserve. If I'm not mistaken, this is New Line Cinema and ultimately Warner Bros. If true, I am steadly losing all respect for Warner. Sure, the do a great job on a meager handful of titles like Wizard of Oz, but what I see in the screenshots seems to be pretty indicative of Warner's lack of integrity. To bad Sony or Disney didn't handle the movie, they have a far better or more consistant record on Blu-ray. It sounds as if basically, they needed to put each movie on two discs and maximize the bit rate along with a proper transfer, but went el-cheapo, el-greedo. I'll wait for reviews and hopefully some DVD comparisions, but this could be the REALLY BIG travesty in Blu-ray that only Warner Bors. could make happen. It already had the makings of it by not issuing the EE's.

Have you looked at the TT and RotK shots? Those look quite good. All of these recently posted ones are from Fellowship.

Here's a DVD to blu comparison of Fellowship of one of the captures:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

You could shoot the reviewer who will be doing it a PM and ask if he has a general idea

DVD vs Blu (the Biblo shot from before)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6456/71241344.png

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6046/fotr01.png

I'll post more if I see them.

Spike Killer · 03-22-2010, 11:43 PM

I honestly do not see what the fuss is about. The screenshots look fine to me?

Todd Smith · 03-22-2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

Ok, this one is definitely bad.

[Show spoiler]

:

WOW.......

That one looks horrible.....

svenge · 03-22-2010, 11:45 PM

Here's some actual objective data on the LotR discs.

Video codec: VC-1
Audio codec: DTS-HD MA 5.1-ES

Bitrates for FotR: 23316 kbps video / 4214 kbps audio
Bitrates for TTT: 22727 kbps video / 4074 kbps audio
Bitrates for RotK: 19155 kbps video / 4245 kbps audio

More detailed data can be found here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3#post18358023

Beta Man · 03-22-2010, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike Killer

I honestly do not see what the fuss is about. The screenshots look fine to me?

rileyparrish · 03-22-2010, 11:49 PM

Okay seriously, is there any DECENT screen capture software for video? Yeah the pictures look like crap BECAUSE OF THE SOFTWARE USED TO TAKE THEM. I use FRAPS Pro and the snapshot feature in VLC (saving as lossless PNG) and the picture looks NOTHING like what I see on my screen, why is that? All these pictures I've seen so far look exactly like taking a VLC snapshot, the colors are all wonky. I can load up RAMBO on my Blu-Ray Drive in PowerDVD which looks great on my 1080P 24" LCD but the picture I take is hideous...

Batman1980 · 03-22-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

LOL ouch, the point we should all remember is though, screenshots aren't evidence of how the movies will look in motion though. I will make sure the copy I get of these has a functioning case before I leave the store though, don't want a repeat of Blade Runner.

radagast · 03-22-2010, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike2060

Maybe we think one of the biggest blu-rays released so far shouldn't look like shit?

I agree. It's just that I don't think we can pre-judge the LOTR BDs until there is an actual review or we can see them for ourselves. It could be some hd-dvd fanboy who is trying to get some revenge.

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03-22-2010, 11:30 PM	#4351
Maggot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:United States 4K collection:643 Blu-ray collection:1342 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:81	I'd like to see DVD comparisons.....but from what I'm seeing in these various Blu-ray shots is that these movies have been somewhat botched and not given the treatment they so richly deserve. If I'm not mistaken, this is New Line Cinema and ultimately Warner Bros. If true, I am steadly losing all respect for Warner. Sure, the do a great job on a meager handful of titles like Wizard of Oz, but what I see in the screenshots seems to be pretty indicative of Warner's lack of integrity. To bad Sony or Disney didn't handle the movie, they have a far better or more consistant record on Blu-ray. It sounds as if basically, they needed to put each movie on two discs and maximize the bit rate along with a proper transfer, but went el-cheapo, el-greedo. I'll wait for reviews and hopefully some DVD comparisions, but this could be the REALLY BIG travesty in Blu-ray that only Warner Bors. could make happen. It already had the makings of it by not issuing the EE's. Last edited by Maggot; 03-22-2010 at 11:33 PM.

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03-22-2010, 11:04 PM	#4346
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	Gandalf's face looks waxy as hell. WTF have they done? See, this is why I'm waiting for the EE's. I'm 100% confident that they will put much more effort into those transfers than the theatricals.

03-22-2010, 11:05 PM	#4348
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Ok, this one is definitely bad. [Show spoiler] So far (I'm half way through the images), I think the blu-ray looks better every other time

03-22-2010, 11:08 PM	#4350
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	..how could they do this? edit: Levi...

03-22-2010, 11:43 PM	#4354
Spike Killer Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:34	I honestly do not see what the fuss is about. The screenshots look fine to me?

03-22-2010, 11:45 PM	#4356
svenge Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Washington State 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:157 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:67	Here's some actual objective data on the LotR discs. Video codec: VC-1 Audio codec: DTS-HD MA 5.1-ES Bitrates for FotR: 23316 kbps video / 4214 kbps audio Bitrates for TTT: 22727 kbps video / 4074 kbps audio Bitrates for RotK: 19155 kbps video / 4245 kbps audio More detailed data can be found here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3#post18358023

03-22-2010, 11:49 PM	#4358
rileyparrish Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:6	Okay seriously, is there any DECENT screen capture software for video? Yeah the pictures look like crap BECAUSE OF THE SOFTWARE USED TO TAKE THEM. I use FRAPS Pro and the snapshot feature in VLC (saving as lossless PNG) and the picture looks NOTHING like what I see on my screen, why is that? All these pictures I've seen so far look exactly like taking a VLC snapshot, the colors are all wonky. I can load up RAMBO on my Blu-Ray Drive in PowerDVD which looks great on my 1080P 24" LCD but the picture I take is hideous...

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