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Slec · 06-15-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

I've never noticed certain BD's taking longer than other with the exception of when they load BD-Live content when you start then up, i.e. Iron Man.

the PS3 is one of the fastest loading players. I think only in the last few months have the stand-alones regularly loaded faster than the PS3.

Anthony P · 06-16-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

Why don't all Blu-ray discs take the same time to load? More specifically: why can't manufacturing companies (studios?) make these times more consistent? Is there a certain specification (or list thereof) that manufacturing companies/studios must meet?

1) BD has two options for menus HDMV and BD-J, HDMV is much simpler but can't do as much
2) some BD-J titles run tests on the systems to know its capabilities so it will work well with what is designed
3) some live titles go to get data from the start
4)some have more content then others ( compare a plain static image to a menu with many changing images and sound obviously the second will have a lot more to DL before playing)
5) sometimes it is planned (i.e. make the splash screen last a bit longer)

Jellybeans · 06-16-2009, 03:39 AM

Why don't we all the icons for the movies in the menu ?

Some have the pic and some it's written bdmovie or such with the picture of a disc.

Will that be corrected ?

MCT · 06-16-2009, 04:56 AM

dont know if anyone has ever asked this before, but oh well, guess this is thread to ask.

When is Star Wars coming to Blu Ray?

Anthony P · 06-16-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Elf

Why don't we all the icons for the movies in the menu ?

Some have the pic and some it's written bdmovie or such with the picture of a disc.

Will that be corrected ?

the icon is on the disk, if the author did not make the disk with the icon then there will never be one (i.e. nothing to correct)

mj79 · 06-16-2009, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Is there a setting on my PS3 that allows me to remove those black bars I see?

No, but there is a picture size setting on your TV more than likely .. ( just scan, 16x9, 4:3 , stretch etc )

garlad · 06-16-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony P

the icon is on the disk, if the author did not make the disk with the icon then there will never be one (i.e. nothing to correct)

Often wondered that myself.. But why cannot it not be made the standard? Seeing an icon of the film on your PS3 looks way better than it just saying 'bdrom' or whatever. I always thought it was the older discs that just didn’t have it?

Johnny Vinyl · 06-16-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mj79

No, but there is a picture size setting on your TV more than likely .. ( just scan, 16x9, 4:3 , stretch etc )

Trust me...JJ was joking!

John

garlad · 06-16-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Trust me...JJ was joking!

John

+1.. but good of you to answer mj!

What about my question?

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Originally Posted by garlad

Also, in the film The Dark Knight, some scenes were shot in IMAX.. eh.. what is that?? What scenes? And what makes them stand out from the rest?? The whole film looked great to me!

Beefbowl · 06-16-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by garlad

+1.. but good of you to answer mj!

What about my question?

The very first scene where joker robs the bank was shot in Imax along with most of the action scenes. The biggest difference you'll see is that the film takes up the whole screen (no black bars on top or bottom). For more specifics, you're going to ask someone else.

garlad · 06-16-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

The very first scene where joker robs the bank was shot in Imax along with most of the action scenes. The biggest difference you'll see is that the film takes up the whole screen (no black bars on top or bottom). For more specifics, you're going to ask someone else.

no way! didnt notice the black bars disappearing for those shots.. thanks! Must have another look at the film now

Johnny Vinyl · 06-16-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by garlad

no way! didnt notice the black bars disappearing for those shots.. thanks! Must have another look at the film now

I never noticed it either and didn't again the second time I watched it, but then I forgot what to look out for.

Will try to remember for next time!

John

garlad · 06-16-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I never noticed it either and didn't again the second time I watched it, but then I forgot what to look out for.

Will try to remember for next time!

John

looks like we are all learning something from this thread!

Why are blu-ray cases not a standard size? some skinny, some fat!

fatediesel · 06-16-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by garlad

no way! didnt notice the black bars disappearing for those shots.. thanks! Must have another look at the film now

Around once a month someone starts a thread about how Dark Knight is screwed up and why isn't the whole movie full screen. It is easy to miss because the movie starts full screen (IMAX) and most of the time when it goes IMAX it's night scenes so it's easy to miss the aspect ratio changing.

Jellybeans · 06-16-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony P

the icon is on the disk, if the author did not make the disk with the icon then there will never be one (i.e. nothing to correct)

Thanks for answering my question!

CAST · 06-16-2009, 04:08 PM

Why don't the studios take advantage of the storage space on blu-ray disks?Why do I need 6 disks for a 12 episode show?

garlad · 06-16-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CAST

Why don't the studios take advantage of the storage space on blu-ray disks?Why do I need 6 disks for a 12 episode show?

I think this could be to do with marketing? People feel like they are getting value for money if they get more discs for a certain price instead of just one. I would be like yourself, I think it should be all on one disc if possible too.

TripAcez · 06-16-2009, 05:35 PM

who or what is the OP???? i see this in threads all the time..is it opening poster??? ocean pacific??? open palm??? oiled potatoes?? on pills???

Slec · 06-16-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TripAcez

who or what is the OP???? i see this in threads all the time..is it opening poster??? ocean pacific??? open palm??? oiled potatoes?? on pills???

not about blu-ray.. NO ONE ANSWER

Original Poster

TripAcez · 06-16-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slec

not about blu-ray.. NO ONE ANSWER

Original Poster

blu-ray.com related

man i thought op was some dumb guy because a good 90% of the time they are

him lol

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