Paramount comments on the video bit rate for Transformers.... - Blu-ray Forum

SBrooks1 · 06-06-2008, 06:35 PM

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"Because of Blu-ray's expanded capacity, we are able to elevate the bit rate used for the picture as well as present uncompressed audio in the form of Dolby True HD," said Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount Pictures.

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ques.../index.php#/12 - Page 10

JJ · 06-06-2008, 06:39 PM

Good ol' Michael Bay was behind that, mark my words.

Sure, I want September 2 to come. But let the summer drag itself out, please!

Blu Titan · 06-06-2008, 06:39 PM

Wow. So finally, they admit to Blu-ray's superiority?

Anyways, it is welcomed news!

GoBlu08 · 06-06-2008, 06:39 PM

This just means that transformers will rule even more on Blu.

mdm1699 · 06-06-2008, 06:44 PM

3 long months away. I had the HD-DVD copy and was pleased with it. All this news does is raise my anxiety level. I hate these slow days at work.

Bullseye · 06-06-2008, 07:22 PM

really does make u wonder about there original press release when they went hd-DVD exclusive

owa · 06-06-2008, 07:23 PM

Yeah, I had read that when checking out this week's results. Really glad to see that.

BStecke · 06-06-2008, 07:31 PM

It's funny to see Paramount praising Blu-ray when they initially said that HD DVD was the better format for the customer. Glad to see they're dedicated to a quality product now, though. If everything's on par with TWBB and Cloverfield, I'll be loving Paramount. I may even come to love Indy 4 if it's on Blu-ray

Mr. Cinema · 06-06-2008, 09:16 PM

Why didn't they say that in August '07? Oh wait...

owa · 06-06-2008, 09:44 PM

I look forward to the reviews and wonder how all that will play out (especially if they compare the blu-ray version with the HD DVD). While I guess it's mostly a moot point these days, it still could generate some fireworks. That is, will it make a case for the "good enough" crowd or will it make a case for those of us demanding lossless audio and higher video bitrates?

Alan Gordon · 06-06-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by owa

I look forward to the reviews and wonder how all that will play out (especially if they compare the blu-ray version with the HD DVD). While I guess it's mostly a moot point these days, it still could generate some fireworks. That is, will it make a case for the "good enough" crowd or will it make a case for those of us demanding lossless audio and higher video bitrates?

Given rumors that have spread. I would expect reviewers to RAVE over the lossless audio compared to the HD DVD audio, but reviewers to mostly give a thumbs down to the Blu-ray transfer because of increased grain!

~Alan

DeathByAsh'aman · 06-06-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Wow. So finally, they admit to Blu-ray's superiority?

Anyways, it is welcomed news!

My thoughts exactly.

"so now that this is on blu ray we can make it much better then the previously released hd dvd"

You would think someone put a gun to their head to swith to hd dvd.

owa · 06-06-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

but reviewers to mostly give a thumbs down to the Blu-ray transfer because of increased grain!

~Alan

Ha! Good point.

Alan Gordon · 06-06-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by owa

Ha! Good point.

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"Unfortunately, the (insert codec here) Blu-ray transfer of 'Transformers' shows increased grain over the fantastic AVC-encode on the HD DVD... which mars an otherwise fantastic release"

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"Though Michael Bay has crowed many times about the PQ superiority of Blu-ray, we have to give the nod to the fantastic AVC HD DVD encode due to an increased amount of grain in this (insert codec here) Blu-ray encode"

Yep, I can see it now...

~Alan

dgator783 · 06-06-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Good ol' Michael Bay was behind that, mark my words.

Sure, I want September 2 to come. But let the summer drag itself out, please!

I wouldnt be surprised to see a Blu-ray inspired Transformer for the new movie.....

bajor27 · 06-06-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

really does make u wonder about there original press release when they went hd-DVD exclusive

Was there anyone who believed that press release? (besides all those FUDsters)

It was hilarious.

Especially since days later they admitted that they had to drop a ton of features off upcoming discs due to space limitations.

richteer · 06-06-2008, 10:43 PM

I'm extremely pleased to see Paramount step up to the plate here--well done! Now, if only Warner would do the same...

blu-backer · 06-06-2008, 11:04 PM

It sounds like Michael Bay wasn't just speaking out of his you-know-what when he commented that the BD release of Transformers will be better than the HD-DVD release.

cobwebb · 06-06-2008, 11:10 PM

Picked up the SD but might double dip on this title.

Mobe1969 · 06-06-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

It's funny to see Paramount praising Blu-ray when they initially said that HD DVD was the better format for the customer. Glad to see they're dedicated to a quality product now, though. If everything's on par with TWBB and Cloverfield, I'll be loving Paramount. I may even come to love Indy 4 if it's on Blu-ray

Hey, I'd say VCD was the superior format to all of them if someone gave me 10 million dollars...

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06-06-2008, 06:39 PM	#2
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:624 Blu-ray collection:1298 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Good ol' Michael Bay was behind that, mark my words. Sure, I want September 2 to come. But let the summer drag itself out, please!

06-06-2008, 06:39 PM	#3
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Wow. So finally, they admit to Blu-ray's superiority? Anyways, it is welcomed news!

06-06-2008, 06:39 PM	#4
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	This just means that transformers will rule even more on Blu.

06-06-2008, 06:44 PM	#5
mdm1699 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NJ Home Theater Gallery:9	3 long months away. I had the HD-DVD copy and was pleased with it. All this news does is raise my anxiety level. I hate these slow days at work.

06-06-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	really does make u wonder about there original press release when they went hd-DVD exclusive

06-06-2008, 07:23 PM	#7
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Yeah, I had read that when checking out this week's results. Really glad to see that.

06-06-2008, 07:31 PM	#8
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	It's funny to see Paramount praising Blu-ray when they initially said that HD DVD was the better format for the customer. Glad to see they're dedicated to a quality product now, though. If everything's on par with TWBB and Cloverfield, I'll be loving Paramount. I may even come to love Indy 4 if it's on Blu-ray

06-06-2008, 09:16 PM	#9
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	Why didn't they say that in August '07? Oh wait...

06-06-2008, 09:44 PM	#10
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I look forward to the reviews and wonder how all that will play out (especially if they compare the blu-ray version with the HD DVD). While I guess it's mostly a moot point these days, it still could generate some fireworks. That is, will it make a case for the "good enough" crowd or will it make a case for those of us demanding lossless audio and higher video bitrates?

06-06-2008, 10:43 PM	#17
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	I'm extremely pleased to see Paramount step up to the plate here--well done! Now, if only Warner would do the same...

06-06-2008, 11:04 PM	#18
blu-backer Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:118	It sounds like Michael Bay wasn't just speaking out of his you-know-what when he commented that the BD release of Transformers will be better than the HD-DVD release.

06-06-2008, 11:10 PM	#19
cobwebb Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Picked up the SD but might double dip on this title.

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