Bootleg Silent Hill??? Wtf?? - Blu-ray Forum

demonspeed7 · 07-10-2008, 01:21 PM

Alright,
So I purchased a copy of SILENT HILL off of AMAZON marketplace and noticed the picture quality is horrible. Looks worse than a dvd in my opinion.
Then I noticed the blu ray case doest say blu-ray on it and a few other minor things. Can anyone help me figure out whether this is a crappy copy?? or the real thing??

Ive taken pics but this forum has a certain filesize they want and I dont know how to make them smaller so I can upload them

MOONPHASE · 07-10-2008, 01:28 PM

www.tinypic.com

Batman2 · 07-10-2008, 01:36 PM

I have Silent Hill on Blu-Ray and the picture and sound are mint.
Sounds like you may have a pirate copy.

demonspeed7 · 07-10-2008, 01:38 PM

Thanx MOON,

Batman2 · 07-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Here is mine which I have had since launch day, it is the USA Region A version which happens to be Region Free so works in my Region B Sony PS3.

bhampton · 07-10-2008, 02:11 PM

Hey,

The stuff you pointed out doesn't really point to bootleg to me. (Well, many blu ray cases don't say blu ray at the top anyway,.. it could just be a replacement case.)

If it's a bootleg it is likely a DVD not a Blu Ray. Your player may be able to tell you what type of disc it is.

Or,.. get a DVD, Blu Ray and this disc and look at the bottom of each. DVD's and Blu Ray's look different on the bottom.

-Brian

ryoohki · 07-10-2008, 02:51 PM

Easy put the disc in you're DVD-ROM computers.... and voila.. !

bhampton · 07-10-2008, 03:02 PM

I don't know what the original poster has in terms of hardware but the PS3 will also tell you what type of disc it is.

I really don't think it's common to make bootleg Blu Rays (wouldn't make sense because Blu Ray blanks are expensive) but it's possible it's a bootleg of some sort burned to a DVD.

Also,.. your AVR (if you have one) may tell you what type of video is being sent (NTSC or 1080p or whatever) and that may provide the info.

Still... looking at the bottom of the disc should tell ya.

-Brian

WickyWoo · 07-10-2008, 03:06 PM

It's getting to be a more and more common practice for bootleg DVDs to be manufactured as "blu-ray" because they can sell them for more on Ebay and amazon and such

demonspeed7 · 07-10-2008, 03:07 PM

Hmm,
Interesting, I see batmans case has the same little catchphrase as mine. Minus the blu ray at the top. I checked the bottom of the disk and it looks different than a dvd.So maybe it is a blu-ray.But damn if the PQ looks this shitty I might have to get rid of this one. The transfers so bad that I thought I had a bad bootleg.

- One quick question for all the experts on here.I know theres a lot of knowledgeable people on here. I realize blu-ray pirating is probably damn near nonexistant right now and probably too expensive to be profitable. But if someone tried to make a copy of one isnt there some kind of copy protection that would degrade the PQ if it were copied ??? I know im being paranoid but at the same time theres a lot of sneaky people outhere trying to make a buck.

WickyWoo · 07-10-2008, 03:15 PM

No there isn't anything like that. It would simply refuse to play at all

demonspeed7 · 07-10-2008, 03:51 PM

Well,
that answered that question. hahahahaha
Thanx guys for the help on this one. I really did think someone tried to pull a fast one on me. I was ****in pissed. I Guess the transfer just blows ass. Before I bought the blu ray I had SILENT HILL on my comcast dvr that I recorded off of STARZ and that looked way better. Its a damn shame. I really think Sony should remaster this one just like they did with THE FIFTH ELEMENT

crackinhedz · 07-11-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed7

I Guess the transfer just blows ass.

when I watched it on dvd I thought, wow this would look awesome on bluray, so I bought it...I was highly disappointed.

...yeah, it just looks bad to begin with.

Original-6ix · 07-12-2008, 12:09 AM

i watched silent hill on blu and thought it was way better than the dvd version by far, did the op try playing it in a standalone dvd player or cd rom drive? i bought swat from a big chain retailer and it was a blank dvd not a blu-ray, just thought i would tell ya.

catbigred · 07-12-2008, 01:36 AM

If you bought it through Marketplace remember you have the same warranty as buying through Amazon itself as long as you paid for it on Amazon and not through a 3rd party site. If you question it and contact the seller about it and they deny it, you can go through Amazon to get your money back.

Been a prime member for ages and have only had one problem with Marketplace. Amazon stepped in when there was a problem with the seller. Amazon refunded me then they went after the seller.

demonspeed7 · 07-15-2008, 04:11 PM

Yeah,
I tried to play it in a dvd player and it wouldnt.My ps3 on the other hand played it. So I guess its legit as far as being a blu-ray. As for the Picture Quality . Its a very dissapointing transfer. Im gonna keep it because I got rid of the dvd version which I sold to my buddy for 5 bucks. But I cant honestly reccommend this to anyone for purchase.

Sky_Captain · 07-15-2008, 04:41 PM

I have the German Silent Hill disc, it's very good.

wormraper · 07-15-2008, 04:44 PM

I have the U.S. copy of Silent Hill too and I think it looks great. Doesn't look like Ratatouille and Cars but it is barely discernable from the German copy and both look fantastic in my book.

Daredevil666 · 07-15-2008, 04:58 PM

Not sure it's a bootleg. I sent this page url to the editor of the movie who passed on to the director, we'll see...

X400 · 07-15-2008, 06:04 PM

you'll find AVCHD's which fits on DVDs has a hq picture but dvd sound

or it might just be a bootleg blu-ray on a bd disc.. discs are fairly cheap even when you buy just 1 ($9)

anyhow as i recall Silent Hill got bad reviews for PQ?

07-10-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
demonspeed7 Member Member since:May 2008	Bootleg Silent Hill??? Wtf?? Alright, So I purchased a copy of SILENT HILL off of AMAZON marketplace and noticed the picture quality is horrible. Looks worse than a dvd in my opinion. Then I noticed the blu ray case doest say blu-ray on it and a few other minor things. Can anyone help me figure out whether this is a crappy copy?? or the real thing?? Ive taken pics but this forum has a certain filesize they want and I dont know how to make them smaller so I can upload them

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07-10-2008, 01:28 PM	#2
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	www.tinypic.com

07-10-2008, 01:36 PM	#3
Batman2 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:313 Trading Score:1	I have Silent Hill on Blu-Ray and the picture and sound are mint. Sounds like you may have a pirate copy.

07-10-2008, 01:38 PM	#4
demonspeed7 Member Member since:May 2008	Thanx MOON,

07-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#5
Batman2 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:313 Trading Score:1	Here is mine which I have had since launch day, it is the USA Region A version which happens to be Region Free so works in my Region B Sony PS3.

07-10-2008, 02:11 PM	#6
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, The stuff you pointed out doesn't really point to bootleg to me. (Well, many blu ray cases don't say blu ray at the top anyway,.. it could just be a replacement case.) If it's a bootleg it is likely a DVD not a Blu Ray. Your player may be able to tell you what type of disc it is. Or,.. get a DVD, Blu Ray and this disc and look at the bottom of each. DVD's and Blu Ray's look different on the bottom. -Brian

07-10-2008, 02:51 PM	#7
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Easy put the disc in you're DVD-ROM computers.... and voila.. !

07-10-2008, 03:02 PM	#8
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I don't know what the original poster has in terms of hardware but the PS3 will also tell you what type of disc it is. I really don't think it's common to make bootleg Blu Rays (wouldn't make sense because Blu Ray blanks are expensive) but it's possible it's a bootleg of some sort burned to a DVD. Also,.. your AVR (if you have one) may tell you what type of video is being sent (NTSC or 1080p or whatever) and that may provide the info. Still... looking at the bottom of the disc should tell ya. -Brian

07-10-2008, 03:06 PM	#9
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	It's getting to be a more and more common practice for bootleg DVDs to be manufactured as "blu-ray" because they can sell them for more on Ebay and amazon and such

07-10-2008, 03:07 PM	#10
demonspeed7 Member Member since:May 2008	Hmm, Interesting, I see batmans case has the same little catchphrase as mine. Minus the blu ray at the top. I checked the bottom of the disk and it looks different than a dvd.So maybe it is a blu-ray.But damn if the PQ looks this shitty I might have to get rid of this one. The transfers so bad that I thought I had a bad bootleg. - One quick question for all the experts on here.I know theres a lot of knowledgeable people on here. I realize blu-ray pirating is probably damn near nonexistant right now and probably too expensive to be profitable. But if someone tried to make a copy of one isnt there some kind of copy protection that would degrade the PQ if it were copied ??? I know im being paranoid but at the same time theres a lot of sneaky people outhere trying to make a buck.

07-10-2008, 03:15 PM	#11
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	No there isn't anything like that. It would simply refuse to play at all

07-10-2008, 03:51 PM	#12
demonspeed7 Member Member since:May 2008	Well, that answered that question. hahahahaha Thanx guys for the help on this one. I really did think someone tried to pull a fast one on me. I was ****in pissed. I Guess the transfer just blows ass. Before I bought the blu ray I had SILENT HILL on my comcast dvr that I recorded off of STARZ and that looked way better. Its a damn shame. I really think Sony should remaster this one just like they did with THE FIFTH ELEMENT

07-12-2008, 12:09 AM	#14
Original-6ix Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:just north of Toronto Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:29	i watched silent hill on blu and thought it was way better than the dvd version by far, did the op try playing it in a standalone dvd player or cd rom drive? i bought swat from a big chain retailer and it was a blank dvd not a blu-ray, just thought i would tell ya.

07-12-2008, 01:36 AM	#15
catbigred Member Member since:Mar 2008	If you bought it through Marketplace remember you have the same warranty as buying through Amazon itself as long as you paid for it on Amazon and not through a 3rd party site. If you question it and contact the seller about it and they deny it, you can go through Amazon to get your money back. Been a prime member for ages and have only had one problem with Marketplace. Amazon stepped in when there was a problem with the seller. Amazon refunded me then they went after the seller.

07-15-2008, 04:11 PM	#16
demonspeed7 Member Member since:May 2008	Yeah, I tried to play it in a dvd player and it wouldnt.My ps3 on the other hand played it. So I guess its legit as far as being a blu-ray. As for the Picture Quality . Its a very dissapointing transfer. Im gonna keep it because I got rid of the dvd version which I sold to my buddy for 5 bucks. But I cant honestly reccommend this to anyone for purchase.

07-15-2008, 04:41 PM	#17
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I have the German Silent Hill disc, it's very good.

07-15-2008, 04:44 PM	#18
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:962 Blu-ray collection:5290 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	I have the U.S. copy of Silent Hill too and I think it looks great. Doesn't look like Ratatouille and Cars but it is barely discernable from the German copy and both look fantastic in my book.

07-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#19
Daredevil666 Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Future Earth Blu-ray reviews:1	Not sure it's a bootleg. I sent this page url to the editor of the movie who passed on to the director, we'll see...

07-15-2008, 06:04 PM	#20
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Kent Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:41 Trading Score:23	you'll find AVCHD's which fits on DVDs has a hq picture but dvd sound or it might just be a bootleg blu-ray on a bd disc.. discs are fairly cheap even when you buy just 1 ($9) anyhow as i recall Silent Hill got bad reviews for PQ?

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