Wizard of OZ Picture Question??? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 01-03-2010, 06:52 AM

Dude seriously, the black bars on the sides surprised you that much? It's hardly the first blu-ray ever to get a 4.3 transfer with black bars on the sides.

Still think it was a phenomenal transfer, all things considered.

retablo · 01-03-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kobe8byrant

If 12 Angry Men ever makes its way to Blu-ray, it'll have these bars at the sides.

12 Angry Men was shot 1.66:1. So yes, it'll have slight bars on the sides, but not like Oz.

JBL4645 · 01-03-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

Aspect Ratio is 1.37:1, so the black bars on the sides of your hdtv are normal.

Yes very, very normal for academy ratio.

follow the yellow brick road

tbizzle · 01-03-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Still think it was a phenomenal transfer, all things considered.

The detail of Gone With the Wind was much better in a lot of shots, but I'm still very pleased with Wizard of Oz. Both look great!

JBL4645 · 01-03-2010, 07:00 AM

DVDbeaver has some interesting screenshot comparisons!
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare/wizard.htm

And they couldn’t even place a true original monaural soundtrack on the Bluray wow what waste of money! I’d think I’ll keep my region 2 DVD, no thanks not interested in this one for the silly price! If it was £5.00 pounds I’d consider it.

retablo · 01-03-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JBL4645

DVDbeaver has some interesting screenshot comparisons!
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare/wizard.htm

And they couldn’t even place a true original monaural soundtrack on the Bluray wow what waste of money! I’d think I’ll keep my region 2 DVD, no thanks not interested in this one for the silly price! If it was £5.00 pounds I’d consider it.

"Purists can also opt for an optional Music-Effects-Only or original Mono track."

cynatnite · 01-03-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Ummmnot sure. I have the 850 series TOC samsung with auto motion plus. But zooming doesnt sound good to me. But am I right? Are there any other bluray's that have the black lines on the side? Got Em!!

Quo Vadis does.

retablo · 01-03-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

I just purchased the single disk walmart exclusive and I went to check the review on this website and the pictures that they show have the black lines on both sides of them film which on cable or directv mean that ist not HD! I know this is a bluray and the PQ seems to look good but is it true that the black lines come down the side thw whole movie?? if so that sucks to me! Anyone have this or know this? Thanks! Got Em!!

Aspect ratio has nothing to do with HD quality.

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Originally Posted by CZAR

But no other bluray is like that right??

The General
Sunrise
Casablanca
Gone With the Wind
Adventures of Robin Hood
Wizard of Oz
Snow White & the Seven Dwarves
Seventh Seal
The Wages of Fear
For All Mankind
The Third Man
Gimme Shelter
Monterey Pop
Quo Vadis

to name a few...

JBL4645 · 01-03-2010, 07:39 AM

Part of the Foley effects don’t even have any sound on some parts where switching to one of the foreign language tracks BINGO! I don’t even want to hear what film-mixer excuse for this I don’t want to hear it!

The more things change. The more they stay the same.

Deciazulado · 01-03-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

I just purchased the single disk walmart exclusive and I went to check the review on this website and the pictures that they show have the black lines on both sides of them film which on cable or directv mean that ist not HD!

No it means it's Academy. Got You!!

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Huh?? Got Em!!

But no other bluray is like that right?? I am not a fan of the black bars on the top and bottom let alone the sides! Oh well I may have to think about if I want to keep this movie! Got Em!!

Movies made before the mid Fifties are not Widescreen. (TV programs made in the 20th century too). Got Them!!

tbizzle · 01-03-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

No it means it's Academy. Got You!!

little late there...

JBL4645 · 01-03-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tbizzle

little late there...

I worked as projectionist in the past and its one thing that automatically comes to mind. (Academy ratio) square tiny centred of the screen.

steve_dave · 01-03-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

... that they show have the black lines on both sides of them film which on cable or directv mean that ist not HD!

This is not true at all as both Family Guy and American Dad are 1.33:1 HD. As stated before the bars are not an indicator of SD or HD.

Wait until you realize Steven Soberbergh's intended aspect ratio for the 2006 film The Good German was 1.33:1!

Deciazulado · 01-03-2010, 09:17 AM

... ... ... 1.33 (Silent)* <----------- ----------> 1.37 Academy (Sound)**
1.33vs1.37.gif

* Also TV ratio
** Also 16mm ratio

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tbizzle

Well TV's nowadays were made for 1.78/1.85 so the films would fill the screen. So it's not that people don't want the OAR, it would just be extra sweet if all movies filled our screens.

Exactly! Got Em!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by retablo

Aspect ratio has nothing to do with HD quality.

The General
Sunrise
Casablanca
Gone With the Wind
Adventures of Robin Hood
Wizard of Oz
Snow White & the Seven Dwarves
Seventh Seal
The Wages of Fear
For All Mankind
The Third Man
Gimme Shelter
Monterey Pop
Quo Vadis

to name a few...

Oh ok well I dont own any of those until I bought the Wizard so I didnt know. Got Em!!

01-03-2010, 07:00 AM	#25
JBL4645 Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Bournemouth, Dorset, UK Blu-ray reviews:1	DVDbeaver has some interesting screenshot comparisons! http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare/wizard.htm And they couldn’t even place a true original monaural soundtrack on the Bluray wow what waste of money! I’d think I’ll keep my region 2 DVD, no thanks not interested in this one for the silly price! If it was £5.00 pounds I’d consider it. Last edited by JBL4645; 01-03-2010 at 07:09 AM.

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Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Dude seriously, the black bars on the sides surprised you that much? It's hardly the first blu-ray ever to get a 4.3 transfer with black bars on the sides. Still think it was a phenomenal transfer, all things considered.

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JBL4645 Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Bournemouth, Dorset, UK Blu-ray reviews:1	Part of the Foley effects don’t even have any sound on some parts where switching to one of the foreign language tracks BINGO! I don’t even want to hear what film-mixer excuse for this I don’t want to hear it! The more things change. The more they stay the same.

01-03-2010, 09:17 AM	#34
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	... ... ... 1.33 (Silent)* <----------- ----------> 1.37 Academy (Sound)** 1.33vs1.37.gif * Also TV ratio ** Also 16mm ratio

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