The Anime Blu-ray Video Quality Thread - Page 34 - Blu-ray Forum

vincentric · 05-04-2016, 01:15 AM

To add more 3.33 info, Manga and I did a few good comparisons.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=476

Eva 3.33 Funi US BD v JP BD here and here

Naiera · 05-04-2016, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

I was talking about OP/ED.

And I was talking about banding

BigOnAnime · 05-04-2016, 09:15 AM

^Only banding I talked about was in regards to AkG!.

Out of curiosity, I finally took some shots of the FMA 2009 Season Sets (which dropped the alternate angles (it uses the JP logo for the eyecatches, and the English-translated OP/ED's) and reduced the disc count from 13 to 8) to match these (they're not exact, but close enough). I didn't really bother hunting down everything as it's been ages since I last saw any FMA.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...8#post11590838
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...7#post11591247

I don't know how you're supposed to upscale them properly, so if someone wouldn't mind upscaling them so I could see how they fall inbetween the BD's and singles for video quality...
http://i.imgur.com/dPtMsSA.png
http://i.imgur.com/Lx4gWwv.png
http://i.imgur.com/6gqB8nx.png
http://i.imgur.com/1Vltf8P.png

These discs (which I still haven't fully watched in the 5 years I've owned them....) definitely do have their fair share of problems (banding, blocking, artifacting) that I noticed when trying to find the correct spots to get the caps.

vincentric · 05-04-2016, 10:21 AM

The native res looks slightly different (720x540 v 720x480) between the singles and season sets releases so the upscale res won't be a perfect match.

Anyway, here ya go, upscaled season set shots to bicubic 1440x960 -

BigOnAnime · 05-04-2016, 10:53 AM

Maybe I screwed something up in Media Player Classic when taking the shots (I did use "Save Image"), but in any case, the season sets do look to be an improvement, but obviously lose to the BD. Goes to show FUNi dropping alternate angles was a good thing as it helped the video quality (they're never going to get credits right anyway, sadly).

[Edit]I did take screencaps a while back for someone else to uspcale and compare, but it never happened. Those were 720x480 like so so I definitely must have done something. It's been ages since I last used MPC, and I'm now on Windows 10 instead of 8.1.

Naiera · 05-04-2016, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

^Only banding I talked about was in regards to AkG!.

And I mentioned that Parasyte is probably the same

vincentric · 05-04-2016, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

Maybe I screwed something up in Media Player Classic when taking the shots (I did use "Save Image"), but in any case, the season sets do look to be an improvement, but obviously lose to the BD. Goes to show FUNi dropping alternate angles was a good thing as it helped the video quality (they're never going to get credits right anyway, sadly).

[Edit]I did take screencaps a while back for someone else to uspcale and compare, but it never happened. Those were 720x480 like so so I definitely must have done something. It's been ages since I last used MPC, and I'm now on Windows 10 instead of 8.1.

No worries, it got the job done either way, I can see the improvement as well.

Deciazulado · 05-04-2016, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOnAnime

I don't know how you're supposed to upscale them properly, so if someone wouldn't mind upscaling them so I could see how they fall inbetween the BD's and singles for video quality...

4:3 coded DVD images in 480 x 720 or 540 x 720 or 576 x 720 with the tiny 720 (1.37) vs ~702 (1.33) video black bars at the sides (a 2.5% difference) should be scaled to about 1080 x 1476

NormanicGrav · 05-04-2016, 06:26 PM

Since the UK release of Blue Exorcist TV series was covered here, I was wondering if anyone covered the film version as well? I would like to see a comparison between the Manga UK & Aniplex version to see if it's worth going for the UK release or not. I liked the manga, want to own the series but I'm not feeling the Aniplex pricing honestly (the UK release for the main series is said to be pretty solid anyway).

KoreanFilmFan · 05-05-2016, 03:43 AM

Mangaranga · 05-05-2016, 07:20 PM

Received a few titles today. Up first is a title I've been meaning to pick up for a while - Terror in Resonance - and let's just say I wish I hadn't bothered. Why do I even buy anime when they can't even get colours/gamma right? Even when that's okay there's generally some other glaring issue.

SeaFox · 05-05-2016, 07:56 PM

^ That's kinda where I'm at, too. I really meant to buy this show, but I'm not sure I see much reason so if I'm going to hate looking at grey blacks on any dim scenes.

KoreanFilmFan · 05-05-2016, 08:58 PM

Regarding Terror In Resonance, anyone know if the UK Anime Ltd release has the same gamma issues as the the Funimation one?

NormanicGrav · 05-05-2016, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoreanFilmFan

Regarding Terror In Resonance, anyone know if the UK Anime Ltd release has the same gamma issues as the the Funimation one?

It's the same disc pretty much.

Naiera · 05-05-2016, 09:30 PM

I thought the UK release had more discs?

Mangaranga · 05-05-2016, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naiera

I thought the UK release had more discs?

It also comes bundled with two coasters like Funi's release. It uses the same disc masters.

BigOnAnime · 05-10-2016, 03:39 AM

Hmm, anyone own the JPBD's for When They Cry: Kai? Sentai might have messed something up. Basically the issue has something to do with the framerate.
http://www.fandompost.com/oldforums/...l=1#post358883 (Read the rest of the thread for more)

kevers7290 · 05-11-2016, 04:48 AM

Apologies for bringing up an old one but does anyone know what the difference is between the two releases of "Royal Space Force?" I have the original Bandai set and I'm curious if it would be worth my while to double-dip on the Maiden Japan release.

Naiera · 05-11-2016, 12:11 PM

Bandai Visual releases are "Japanese quality". Maiden Japan are normal, domestic releases. There's nothing to gain.

kevers7290 · 05-11-2016, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naiera

Bandai Visual releases are "Japanese quality". Maiden Japan are normal, domestic releases. There's nothing to gain.

Thanks Naiera. I love the packaging on the Bandai set anyway so I'll save my monies for elsewhere.

05-04-2016, 09:15 AM	#663
BigOnAnime Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:714	^Only banding I talked about was in regards to AkG!. Out of curiosity, I finally took some shots of the FMA 2009 Season Sets (which dropped the alternate angles (it uses the JP logo for the eyecatches, and the English-translated OP/ED's) and reduced the disc count from 13 to 8) to match these (they're not exact, but close enough). I didn't really bother hunting down everything as it's been ages since I last saw any FMA. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...8#post11590838 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...7#post11591247 I don't know how you're supposed to upscale them properly, so if someone wouldn't mind upscaling them so I could see how they fall inbetween the BD's and singles for video quality... http://i.imgur.com/dPtMsSA.png http://i.imgur.com/Lx4gWwv.png http://i.imgur.com/6gqB8nx.png http://i.imgur.com/1Vltf8P.png These discs (which I still haven't fully watched in the 5 years I've owned them....) definitely do have their fair share of problems (banding, blocking, artifacting) that I noticed when trying to find the correct spots to get the caps. Last edited by BigOnAnime; 05-04-2016 at 09:38 AM.

05-04-2016, 10:53 AM	#665
BigOnAnime Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:714	Maybe I screwed something up in Media Player Classic when taking the shots (I did use "Save Image"), but in any case, the season sets do look to be an improvement, but obviously lose to the BD. Goes to show FUNi dropping alternate angles was a good thing as it helped the video quality (they're never going to get credits right anyway, sadly). [Edit]I did take screencaps a while back for someone else to uspcale and compare, but it never happened. Those were 720x480 like so so I definitely must have done something. It's been ages since I last used MPC, and I'm now on Windows 10 instead of 8.1. Last edited by BigOnAnime; 05-04-2016 at 10:58 AM.

05-05-2016, 07:20 PM	#671
Mangaranga Senior Member Member since:Oct 2014	Received a few titles today. Up first is a title I've been meaning to pick up for a while - Terror in Resonance - and let's just say I wish I hadn't bothered. Why do I even buy anime when they can't even get colours/gamma right? Even when that's okay there's generally some other glaring issue. Last edited by Mangaranga; 05-05-2016 at 07:38 PM.

05-04-2016, 01:15 AM	#661
vincentric Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Bay Area, CA 4K collection:321 Blu-ray collection:1003 Trading Score:266	To add more 3.33 info, Manga and I did a few good comparisons. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=476 Eva 3.33 Funi US BD v JP BD here and here

05-04-2016, 10:21 AM	#664
vincentric Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Bay Area, CA 4K collection:321 Blu-ray collection:1003 Trading Score:266	The native res looks slightly different (720x540 v 720x480) between the singles and season sets releases so the upscale res won't be a perfect match. Anyway, here ya go, upscaled season set shots to bicubic 1440x960 -

05-04-2016, 06:26 PM	#669
NormanicGrav Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2015 Location:England, United Kingdom 4K collection:194 Blu-ray collection:2186	Since the UK release of Blue Exorcist TV series was covered here, I was wondering if anyone covered the film version as well? I would like to see a comparison between the Manga UK & Aniplex version to see if it's worth going for the UK release or not. I liked the manga, want to own the series but I'm not feeling the Aniplex pricing honestly (the UK release for the main series is said to be pretty solid anyway).

05-05-2016, 03:43 AM	#670
KoreanFilmFan Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:London Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:934 Trading Score:2	Thought I'd compare the BDs of the Macross Plus Movie and OVA to the UK Manga DVDs. MOVIE 1.UK DVD \| JP BD 2.UK DVD \| JP BD 3.UK DVD \| JP BD 4.UK DVD \| JP BD 5.UK DVD \| JP BD OVA 1.UK DVD \| JP BD 2.UK DVD \| JP BD 3.UK DVD \| JP BD 4.UK DVD \| JP BD Hope this is of some use for you guys.

05-05-2016, 07:56 PM	#672
SeaFox Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Midwest, U.S. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:62 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:5 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:3	^ That's kinda where I'm at, too. I really meant to buy this show, but I'm not sure I see much reason so if I'm going to hate looking at grey blacks on any dim scenes.

05-05-2016, 08:58 PM	#673
KoreanFilmFan Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:London Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:934 Trading Score:2	Regarding Terror In Resonance, anyone know if the UK Anime Ltd release has the same gamma issues as the the Funimation one?

05-05-2016, 09:30 PM	#675
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	I thought the UK release had more discs?

05-10-2016, 03:39 AM	#677
BigOnAnime Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:714	Hmm, anyone own the JPBD's for When They Cry: Kai? Sentai might have messed something up. Basically the issue has something to do with the framerate. http://www.fandompost.com/oldforums/...l=1#post358883 (Read the rest of the thread for more)

05-11-2016, 04:48 AM	#678
kevers7290 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2009 Trading Score:257	Apologies for bringing up an old one but does anyone know what the difference is between the two releases of "Royal Space Force?" I have the original Bandai set and I'm curious if it would be worth my while to double-dip on the Maiden Japan release.

05-11-2016, 12:11 PM	#679
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	Bandai Visual releases are "Japanese quality". Maiden Japan are normal, domestic releases. There's nothing to gain.

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