I, Robot question regarding U.S. or UK release - Blu-ray Forum

Q? · 02-16-2009, 03:46 PM

I have a scandinavian release of it and I checked some scenes just to see the PQ. I noticed grain (or I think it's called grain), I don't mind grain and that's really not my question, or kind of is (sorry, english is not my first lanuage). Does anybody know if all the different region releases have different transfers?
And does of you that state the movie has reference quality, do you mean that that the movie is super-ultra crystal clear? Or could you elaborate?
Thanks in advance.

Pelicans · 02-16-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by QQQQ!

I have a scandinavian release of it and I checked some scenes just to see the PQ. I noticed grain (or I think it's called grain), I don't mind grain and that's really not my question. Does anybody know if all the different region releases have different transfers?
And does of you that state the movie has reference quality, do you mean that that the movie is super-ultra crystal clear? Or could you elaborate?
Thanks in advance.

They sometimes have different transfers but not always. The Beowulf U.S release looks worse than the U.K release.

And yes reference quality means it looks just like it would in the studio when it is uncompressed or extremely close to it. No visible artifacting, DNR, edge enhancement. ect...

Q? · 02-16-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelicans

They sometimes have different transfers but not always. The Beowulf U.S release looks worse than the U.K release.

And yes reference quality means it looks just like it would in the studio when it is uncompressed or extremely close to it. No visible artifacting, DNR, edge enhancement. ect...

I wasn't asking what reference quality means, but thanks anyway.
What I meant with the question, is that I noticed a lot of grain in the movie, And sorry I didn't elaborate in the question, Sorry! Is there grain in all of the releases, are all the releases identical? <--- question for everybody.

Hendricks4333 · 02-16-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by QQQQ!

I wasn't asking what reference quality means, but thanks anyway.
What I meant with the question, is that I noticed a lot of grain in the movie, And sorry I didn't elaborate in the question, Sorry! Is there grain in all of the releases, are all the releases identical? <--- question for everybody.

is there a difference between the UK and the US transfer?

Q? · 02-16-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendricks4333

is there a difference between the UK and the US transfer?

That is my question

You can't ask me a question I asked for, that's why I don't have the answer.

italiano17771 · 02-16-2009, 04:48 PM

i have the US version and i did not notice any grain at all. in fact, i,robot is one of the best PQ BD's i own. I would assume there is a different transfer for the scand. version.

Q? · 02-16-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by italiano17771

i have the US version and i did not notice any grain at all. in fact, i,robot is one of the best PQ BD's i own. I would assume there is a different transfer for the scand. version.

Thanks, so can I quote you on that? no grain at all?

ScarredLungs · 02-16-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by QQQQ!

Thanks, so can I quote you on that? no grain at all?

I don't recall any grain on my US Version of I, Robot.

Q? · 02-16-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cvm

I don't recall any grain on my US Version of I, Robot.

Thanks, but is there anyone that can confirm this? I can read, I know two people already wrote
that they didn't remember any grain, but memory can be questioned, and: There is definitely not grain! is more of a strong answer...

SDBlu · 02-16-2009, 05:26 PM

I just recently purchased this on Blu and I was blown away by the excellent Picture Quality. I did not notice any grain either. And if there is some, it is definitely minimal.

ScarredLungs · 02-16-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by QQQQ!

Thanks, but is there anyone that can confirm this? I can read, I know two people already wrote
that they didn't remember any grain, but memory can be questioned, and: There is definitely not grain! is more of a strong answer...

Just buy it. You will not be unhappy at all with the PQ Presentation

Jeff Kleist · 02-16-2009, 05:34 PM

There's grain in the US I Robot, it's fine, but it's definately there

Q? · 02-16-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcosG

I just recently purchased this on Blu and I was blown away by the excellent Picture Quality. I did not notice any grain either. And if there is some, it is definitely minimal.

So we can now safely say that the U.S. version definitely does not have grain!!! Thanks all.
Jeff Kleist just stated that the U.S. have grain!!!!
Thanks Jeff
Now to UK residents, grain?

Q? · 02-16-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cvm

Just buy it. You will not be unhappy at all with the PQ Presentation

I do have it, just the scandivian release. Just wanted to make sure that
all the releases are identical

svander · 02-16-2009, 05:40 PM

It doesn't have any grain.

In fact, had you taken the time to read the review hosted on this very website you would have learned this.

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Originally Posted by I, Robot Review

This 1080p, 2.35:1 framed transfer from Fox is hands-down one of the very top transfers to hit Blu-ray yet. I'm tempted to say it's the best, but several other discs would definitely have something to say about that. Suffice it to say, however, what you're looking at here is probably as close to perfection as we're going to see for a while. It doesn’t hurt that I, Robot is a slick, glossy looking movie to begin with, and this Blu-ray edition reproduces every single frame with darn near perfection. This image features absolutely fantastic and robust color reproduction, perfect skin tones, and extremely high detail. The opening close-up shot of Will Smith is stunning, and the disc never looks back. The imagery of future Chicago is first-rate. A distance shot of the city is crystal clear with nary a fault to be seen. The print is meticulously clean and absolutely free of any noticeable defects. This is one of the most natural and beautiful images yet on Blu-ray. In fact, it very well may be the best. Black levels are spot-on perfect. Even the leather on Will Smith’s jacket looks glossy and clear as day; the intricate details in the material itself are clearly visible. The image is impeccably sharp and clean from edge to edge and top to bottom, never soft. The special effects hold up very, very well in this one. Simply stated, if you are looking for the perfect demo disc to show off that fancy new 1080p television set and your Blu-ray player, picking up and using this movie is a no-brainer.

Sky_Captain · 02-16-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by svander

It doesn't have any grain.

In fact, had you taken the time to read the review hosted on this very website you would have learned this.

If you're going to be a smart-ass, then at least quote something reliable.
As Jeff said, I' Robot has a very fine grain structure and let's not forget that *shock* it was actually shot on film.

Kyo28 · 02-16-2009, 06:26 PM

US version here. It does indeed have some grain but it's barely noticeable and not intrucive at all. How can I put it? It feels natural. Certain films have so much grain, it starts to stick out (especially in darker spots). This movie doesn't have that.

Personally, I think the US I, Robot is pretty much reference quality material. A very good transfer.

Q? · 02-16-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by svander

It doesn't have any grain.

In fact, had you taken the time to read the review hosted on this very website you would have learned this.

Hahaha you're funny
Trying to be a smart ass and utterly failing! priceless.
I did read the review, you should have taken the time the read the thread.

Q? · 02-16-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

If you're going to be a smart-ass, then at least quote something reliable.
As Jeff said, I' Robot has a very fine grain structure and let's not forget that *shock* it was actually shot on film.

+1 good one...

svander · 02-16-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

If you're going to be a smart-ass, then at least quote something reliable.
As Jeff said, I' Robot has a very fine grain structure and let's not forget that *shock* it was actually shot on film.

Not being a smart ass - just have an issue with people asking for answers and expecting them in a silver platter without doing research themselves and then coping an attitude here. Examples:

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Originally Posted by QQQQ!

I can read, I know two people already wrote
that they didn't remember any grain

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Originally Posted by QQQQ!

You can't ask me a question I asked for, that's why I don't have the answer.

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Originally Posted by QQQQ!

I wasn't asking what reference quality means, but thanks anyway.

See what I'm saying?

And the review I quoted was the one hosted here, written by Martin Liebman. If you don't consider his review to be reliable, well... I'm sorry.

The film is not grainy; wasn't meant to be or shot to have it (a la Bourne Trilogy for example) and the transfer is very faithful to the original; naturally it will have some - like you accurately pointed out, it was shot on Super 35 but beyond that, it's very smooth looking, even for a film-shot motion picture.

02-16-2009, 03:46 PM	#1
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	I, Robot question regarding U.S. or UK release I have a scandinavian release of it and I checked some scenes just to see the PQ. I noticed grain (or I think it's called grain), I don't mind grain and that's really not my question, or kind of is (sorry, english is not my first lanuage). Does anybody know if all the different region releases have different transfers? And does of you that state the movie has reference quality, do you mean that that the movie is super-ultra crystal clear? Or could you elaborate? Thanks in advance. Last edited by Q?; 02-16-2009 at 07:04 PM.

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02-16-2009, 04:48 PM	#6
italiano17771 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:PA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:177	i have the US version and i did not notice any grain at all. in fact, i,robot is one of the best PQ BD's i own. I would assume there is a different transfer for the scand. version.

02-16-2009, 05:26 PM	#10
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	I just recently purchased this on Blu and I was blown away by the excellent Picture Quality. I did not notice any grain either. And if there is some, it is definitely minimal.

02-16-2009, 05:34 PM	#12
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	There's grain in the US I Robot, it's fine, but it's definately there

02-16-2009, 06:26 PM	#17
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	US version here. It does indeed have some grain but it's barely noticeable and not intrucive at all. How can I put it? It feels natural. Certain films have so much grain, it starts to stick out (especially in darker spots). This movie doesn't have that. Personally, I think the US I, Robot is pretty much reference quality material. A very good transfer.

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