Planet Earth- The Hemisphere Megathread - Blu-ray Forum

gtheft · 01-25-2008, 12:30 AM

Does anyone know if the box set "Planet Earth/The Blue Planet: Seas of Life" is out or coming out? I can't seem to find them as a package on BD!

Thank gang

Gavin

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Discovery 1080i

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=5077

BBC 1080p

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=384

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1918

BBC UK has an extra disc that is in 1080i

ryoohki · 01-25-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtheft

Does anyone know if the box set "Planet Earth/The Blue Planet: Seas of Life" is out or coming out? I can't seem to find them as a package on BD!

Thank gang

Gavin

Unfortunatly, Blue Planet was filmed on Video @ 720x576PAL 50i ... witch mean it have no value in HD....

PeechCobblerPie · 01-25-2008, 12:33 AM

Don't believe they'll ever be a package deal. I thihnk blue planet was filmed a long time ago too.

But it's only somewhere near $20 for blue planet.

CheapChildren · 01-25-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtheft

Does anyone know if the box set "Planet Earth/The Blue Planet: Seas of Life" is out or coming out? I can't seem to find them as a package on BD!

Thank gang

Gavin

Seas of Life hasn't been put out of Blu-Ray.

The standard version of that combo is available though, here. I'm assuming you know about that though..

gtheft · 01-25-2008, 06:51 PM

Thanks!

cvj · 11-14-2008, 09:12 PM

The review says that this collection is 1080p.

The box says 1080i. Which is correct? Does anyone know?

kpkelley · 11-14-2008, 09:13 PM

Both.

BBC is 1080P, Discovery Channel is 1080i.

Cromlech · 11-14-2008, 09:21 PM

I just looked on the back of my BBC box set and it says 1080i.

GoYanks · 11-14-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cromlech

I just looked on the back of my BBC box set and it says 1080i.

your eyes betray you.

jw · 11-14-2008, 09:24 PM

mine says 1080p, i was just discussing this the other night

Cromlech · 11-14-2008, 09:25 PM

http://www.bbcshop.com/Science+Natur...invt/bbcbd0001
BBC say it is 1080i.

So are they listing it wrong? :S

Rhylliam · 11-14-2008, 09:27 PM

I remember hearing somewhere that it was a misprint. Should be 1080p.

octanejunkie · 11-15-2008, 12:56 PM

Whatever it is, its utterly gorgeous. My TV describes it as 1080p when you plop a disc in. Its pretty smart with its resolutions.

cvj · 11-15-2008, 02:51 PM

Just found this comment on the Discovery web site:

"Planet Earth Blu-Ray Set not 1080p
: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
DilbertZoolander October 18, 2008 (read all my reviews) (read all my reviews)
Quality: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
Entertainment Value: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Educational Value: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Generally satisfied with the set, but one disappointment is that the DVD's are NOT 1080p resolution. It comes as 1080i. Not many can see the difference, but there is a difference. Only half the bit rate that is available is being used on these disks. Yes, the pictures are really great, but there is still some conversion issues (like judder) that 1080p would eliminate. A series so beautifully photographed deserves the highest quality transfer, not 2nd best. "

ObiTrentKenobi · 11-15-2008, 03:54 PM

i'm pretty sure it's a misprint... my player says it's 1080p also...

this mistake has been made a few times now, they also printed 1080i on Pirates of the Caribbean 3 - but later corrected the mistake in later prints

ObiTrentKenobi · 11-15-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvj

Just found this comment on the Discovery web site:

"Planet Earth Blu-Ray Set not 1080p
: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
DilbertZoolander October 18, 2008 (read all my reviews) (read all my reviews)
Quality: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
Entertainment Value: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Educational Value: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Generally satisfied with the set, but one disappointment is that the DVD's are NOT 1080p resolution. It comes as 1080i. Not many can see the difference, but there is a difference. Only half the bit rate that is available is being used on these disks. Yes, the pictures are really great, but there is still some conversion issues (like judder) that 1080p would eliminate. A series so beautifully photographed deserves the highest quality transfer, not 2nd best. "

as you said... it's a poster's comment, it's not an official distributor review. he probably read the specs printed as 1080i and was disappointed... however, i highly doubt he (or anyone) can tell the difference honestly anyway

JasonR · 11-15-2008, 04:00 PM

Discovery 1080i

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=5077

BBC 1080p

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=384

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1918

cvj · 11-16-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Discovery 1080i

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=5077

BBC 1080p

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=384

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1918

Thanks for the reviews. I ordered the BBC version today.

mr.hidef · 12-21-2008, 01:38 AM

I'm confused....can someone help? I keep thinking about dropping some cash for Planet Earth, but which is in 1080p? This was filmed with HD cameras, and somewhere a while back someone was talking about the difference between the BBC version and the Discovery channel version? but....when I looked at them both online they both said 1080i? is there a 3rd version?.....help?

Crim122 · 12-21-2008, 01:43 AM

BBC > the rest of them

11-14-2008, 09:12 PM	#6
cvj Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Planet Earth (Blu-ray): 1080i or 1080p? The review says that this collection is 1080p. The box says 1080i. Which is correct? Does anyone know?

11-15-2008, 04:00 PM	#17
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Discovery 1080i https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=5077 BBC 1080p https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=384 https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1918 Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-03-2009 at 09:32 PM.

12-21-2008, 01:38 AM	#19
mr.hidef Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:113 Blu-ray collection:570 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:17	Planet Earth...which one to buy? I'm confused....can someone help? I keep thinking about dropping some cash for Planet Earth, but which is in 1080p? This was filmed with HD cameras, and somewhere a while back someone was talking about the difference between the BBC version and the Discovery channel version? but....when I looked at them both online they both said 1080i? is there a 3rd version?.....help?

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Cromlech Member Member since:Apr 2008	I just looked on the back of my BBC box set and it says 1080i.

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jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	mine says 1080p, i was just discussing this the other night

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Cromlech Member Member since:Apr 2008	http://www.bbcshop.com/Science+Natur...invt/bbcbd0001 BBC say it is 1080i. So are they listing it wrong? :S

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Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1486 Blu-ray collection:8988 DVD collection:9436 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	I remember hearing somewhere that it was a misprint. Should be 1080p.

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octanejunkie Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Somerset England Blu-ray reviews: 122	Whatever it is, its utterly gorgeous. My TV describes it as 1080p when you plop a disc in. Its pretty smart with its resolutions.

11-15-2008, 02:51 PM	#14
cvj Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just found this comment on the Discovery web site: "Planet Earth Blu-Ray Set not 1080p : 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5) DilbertZoolander October 18, 2008 (read all my reviews) (read all my reviews) Quality: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5) Entertainment Value: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5) Educational Value: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5) Generally satisfied with the set, but one disappointment is that the DVD's are NOT 1080p resolution. It comes as 1080i. Not many can see the difference, but there is a difference. Only half the bit rate that is available is being used on these disks. Yes, the pictures are really great, but there is still some conversion issues (like judder) that 1080p would eliminate. A series so beautifully photographed deserves the highest quality transfer, not 2nd best. "

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