Nature's Journey - BD with 37Mbps VC-1 Encode 96kHz/24bit DTS-HD Master Audio - Oct 9

[RBFilms]

Nature's Journey - BD with 37Mbps VC-1 Encode and 96/24 DTS-HD Master Audio Lossless

Hi,

We are just finishing up production on our latest HD-DVD and BD release entitled "Nature's Journey. As you may note, we listened to the members at AVS and incorporated a lot of what we learned from the folks here on the AVS Forum.

We created individual Video and Audio encodes for the HD-DVD and BD formats. This was done to maximize the performance and potential of each specific format.

This does not mean we are favor one format over the other. We are a very small but high quality producer of Audiophile, Videophile, and Home Theater Enthusiast programming. We always maximize performance wherever, whenever, and however we can. This is simply what we do.

With that said, here are the specs for anyone that might be interested.

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HD/BD-DVD Specification Sheet

Nature’s Journey

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Stock #: RBF-DV-10708 (DVD Version)
Cat. #: 8-81991-10708-0
Price: $19.98

Stock #: RBF-HD-20708 (HD DVD Version)
Cat. #: 8-81991-20708-7
Price: $29.98

Stock: RBF-BD-30708 (Blu-ray Disc Version)
Cat. #: 8-81991-30708-4
Price: $29.98
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Warnings/Logos/Etc.
- None

Interactive Menus
- Main Menu (seamless & uninterrupted content/menu interactivity)
- Environmental/Season Loops Menu
- Chapter Selections Menu
- Extras Menu (Supplemental material)
- Audio Setup Menu

Feature Video
- Total Runtime: Approximately 67

HD-DVD
• VC-1 Encode at 26 Mbps / 1080i @ 29.97

Blu-ray DIsc
• VC-1 Encode at 37 Mbps / 1080i @ 29.97

Feature Audio

HD-DVD

* DTS-HD High Resolution 5.0 ~ 96/24 @ 3 Mbps
* Dolby Digital 5.0 ~ 48/24 @ 448 kbps
* Dolby Surround 2.0 (Pro Logic II) ~ 48/16 @ 192 kbps

Blu-ray Disc

* DTS-HD Master Audio (Lossless) 5.0 ~ 96/24 @ 5.3 Mbps Average and 6.8 Mbps Max
* Dolby Digital 5.0 ~ 48/24 @ 448 kbps
* Dolby Surround 2.0 (Pro Logic II) ~ 48/16 @ 192 kbps

Audio Commentary
- None

Subtitles
- None

Extras (Supplemental Material)
- Illuminated Manuscripts Trailer
- Ritual Path Trailer
- Production Credits

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Richard J. Casey
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R&B Films, Ltd.
Producers Guild of America, New Media Council
(HD-DVD / BD Industry Insider)

www.rbfilms.com

[Penton-Man]

^^^^^^^

Damn fine job Richard !

I hope that future endeavors go a bit smoother for you.

[blitz6speed]

WOW!! Count me in for 1 sold. I also have Chronos and loved it. BIG thumbs up!!! Richard, please release more on blu-ray! We love your work!

[LeoneFan]

Very nice man, I applaud you for taking the time to do a custom encode for the Blu-ray version.

[groovyone]

Another one sold here. Glad to see you on these forums.

[Rup_Muk]

Richard,
I've already thanked you on a parallel thread... but, one can never be too effuse with complements...

Thank you. After watching what you did with Chronos - this one's a blind buy for me.

Rup.

[RBFilms]

Wow, thank you all. I am so used to hate posts from the AVS Forum I was unprepared for so many positive and receptive comments. I am not sure what to say.

I can assure you I will continue to push the envelope on BD. I am looking at releasing some more IMAX Films in the future.

I will be testing AVC and VC-1 for the Video Encodes used on these titles. I plan to handcraft and tweak the encodes for maximum performance.

The content on Nature's Journey may not be the most compelling...but it sure looks good... It is a nice demo disc with CGI Enhanced scenes of Nature supported by a pleasant ambient / environmental soundtrack. Hopefully, it is not too esoteric for your tastes...

[reiella]

Looks neat, should make a nice demo piece when showing off to friends and family .

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by RBFilms

Wow, thank you all.

You can see a few more member's comments here



The cover has been posted on the releases thread

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Thanks, Richard! I'm glad you are pushing the envelope on your encodes. As long as you keep that up, you always have a guaranteed sale from me. I can't wait to experience this BD candy you have made for us! Try not to rot my Blu teeth 'cause I'll keep eatin'.

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by RBFilms

Wow, thank you all. I am so used to hate posts from the AVS Forum I was unprepared for so many positive and receptive comments. I am not sure what to say.

I can assure you I will continue to push the envelope on BD. I am looking at releasing some more IMAX Films in the future.

I will be testing AVC and VC-1 for the Video Encodes used on these titles. I plan to handcraft and tweak the encodes for maximum performance.

Great to read Richard!

You mentioned an Ultimate HD disc on AVS. Is that seriously in the pipeline?

Gary

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Great to read Richard!

You mentioned an Ultimate HD disc on AVS. Is that seriously in the pipeline?

Gary

I think that would be a HUGE hit!

[richteer]

+1 to just about everything everyone has posted here--thanks, Richard, for a job well done, and especially for wringing the best out of the media.

I saw in one of your posts on AVM$ that for (understandable) budgetary reasons your company will be exclusive to one HD media for future releases. Given by the reaction of everyone here, my guess is that Blu-ray will be your medium of choice in future. Do I get a lollipop? :-)

[LeoneFan]

Originally Posted by richteer

+1 to just about everything everyone has posted here--thanks, Richard, for a job well done, and especially for wringing the best out of the media.

I saw in one of your posts on AVM$ that for (understandable) budgetary reasons your company will be exclusive to one HD media for future releases. Given by the reaction of everyone here, my guess is that Blu-ray will be your medium of choice in future. Do I get a lollipop? :-)

Seeing as though HDDVD doesn't have much of a "future", I think there is only one choice. Not to mention, these guys seem to like to put out top quality releases and there is only one format that can accomodate that to it's fullest potential, Blu-ray.

[jcdDigix]

Was there any problem for the use of AVC?
Anyway, I'll get a copy. Knowing it is gonna be in the same line as "Chronos".

[Chad Varnadore]

Fortunately, overall disc sales seem to indicate that the vocal portion of the AVS community isn't a very accurate indicator of the majority concensus of high def adopters. AVS seems something of a safe haven where HD DVD supporters have congregated, frequently resorting to an almost mob-like mentality in their resistence to accepting or even hearing about the formats technological limitations or shortcomings in application that often result. We've covered both formats since launch and have had plenty of praise for HD DVD. But I feel that I can confidently say that BD is unquestionably the more capable/future proof technology. The specs for Nature's Journey may just illustrate that too clearly for some.

AVS also appears to have been targeted by Microsoft/the HD DVD promotion group in their online campaign disproportionately to most other boards. But, I think you'll find people here are a little more appreciative and interested in becoming better versed about the capabilities of BD.

[gand41f]

Damn fine job Richard! In case you didn't see my post on the other thread, I'll buy one just as a matter of principle.

I'm sure you won't disappoint me.

enjoy
gandalf

[Jim L]

Thanks Richard, for optimizing this for BD.

We love quality! This is on my "buy list" and I can't wait to see it.

[HDJK]

Another disc sold to Switzerland

As you might have guessed by now, the support you show towards our format of choice is greatly appreciated.

And I would really love the 'Ultimate HD' disc to see the light of day some day.

[Maximus]

On my import list for sure.