28 Days Later - PQ - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

wormraper · 01-31-2008, 08:27 PM

28 days later was shot on a digital camera with a resolution of 720x576. It can't get any better in terms of PQ. However the sound is greatly increased in the BD version. Worth it if you're a sound junkie like me.

28 weeks later looks muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch better. A very nice transfer.

BStecke · 01-31-2008, 08:28 PM

While 28 Days Later isn't wonderful PQ wise (although it looks exactly like it should), I felt the purchase was justified for the audio upgrade.

haste · 01-31-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolatejas

Got this from Amazon and the PQ is awful on my PS3. The Lost DVD I just watched looked better...

Anyone else have this Blu?

28 days later is rated as one of the lowest PQ BD movies out on the thread over at AVS forum...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858316

DocNovak · 01-31-2008, 08:33 PM

Most of 28 days later was shot on a PAL digital camcorder and therefore had to be upconverted to 1080p digitally by the studio before putting it on Blu, just like your PS3 or other upscaling player would do to a SD-DVD. If you look close there are a few short scenes where film was used and you can notice a significant improvement in picture quality during those scenes. Just like grain is used in some movies on purpose, that was how the director intended it to look, to give it a more raw feeling, but without the jerkiness of Blairwitch or Cloverfield. I still found it to be an enjoyable watching experience on blu.

Chocolatejas · 01-31-2008, 08:39 PM

My expectations were high after the RE movies. I had to have the move though. Next off to Dawn and Day of the Dead.

UlicBelouve · 01-31-2008, 10:07 PM

Yes, 28 Days Later was intended to come out as that quality. The sound quality is really good as well.

I have 28 Weeks Later also, and the picture quality of that is improved, in scenes that do not involve any infected.

The director has stated that he wanted the picture to be "infected" whenever there are infected on screen.

28 Weeks Later also has great audio quality as well.

I respect FOX for presenting a movie on Blu-Ray as the director has intended for it to be.

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 10:36 PM

I love this movie. I DO wish though that directors would stop making movies with enhanced grain and and all of the other PQ things messed with on this movie. It appears overly saturated in certain scenes and like the contrast is way out of whack at times.

I'm good with movies like 300 as the effects that were used seemed completely appropriate for this movie. However, in 28 weeks, I see very little need for trying to give it a "Look" which I feel added nothing beneficial to the movie at all.

One of my top 10 favorite Horror movies though! And yes, the AQ and it's dynamics blows you out of your seat!

Jack Torrance · 01-31-2008, 11:05 PM

This is the best the PQ is ever going to look... and exactly the way it should look. However, the last portion of 28 DL was shot in 35mm and really pops on the blu-ray.

Also, the sound is fan-flippin'-tastic.

28 WEEKS LATER looks and sounds awesome.

Both blu's are well worth owning

Joon · 01-31-2008, 11:19 PM

That is exactly what I thought when I first saw the movie. I looked it up and realized that is how it was intended to look. If you notice the end of the movie the picture quality is superb.

ryoohki · 01-31-2008, 11:21 PM

Btw.. the jet scene are awesome in 28 Weeks Later. On Cloverfield it's the Ground Army attack scene that rocked and was one of the most impressive sound experience i ever had....(in cinema that is)..

Mobe1969 · 02-01-2008, 07:45 AM

28 Days was filmed on cruddy 576p digital

ccplant · 02-01-2008, 09:56 AM

It's not the transfer. The last 5 mins of 28 Days Later was shot on film and looks awsome on blu-ray.

Xerious · 02-01-2008, 11:45 AM

looks the same as it did in the theaters... no complaints here.

there's grain in 300... ZOMG!!!!

robertc88 · 02-01-2008, 01:19 PM

I'd give it 3.0 as I only rented it. The overall look was intended as stated by some folks and I suppose the quality could have been a bit better. I liked the film but thought the second one was better for content and obviously much better for PQ.

yellowblanket · 04-23-2008, 05:54 PM

what's wrong with this movie? pQ and aQ?

i saw 28 weeks later and it was pretty stunning, but for some reason, lot of people have told me that 28 days later isn't all that good and the picture quality is not much to compare to its dvd version.

just thinking of picking up Speed and 28 days later at Circuit city that's all.

tommyboy81 · 04-23-2008, 05:56 PM

Have you seen it before, because the PQs before weren't stunning. I believe it was purposely done like that.

Jesterkeeters · 04-23-2008, 05:57 PM

Not great but I liked the movie enough to buy the blu and actually don't think it's as bad as some ppl say

Beta Man · 04-23-2008, 06:00 PM

haven't seen it... but plan on netflixing it.

BB3 · 04-23-2008, 06:03 PM

It's grainy by choice..the movie looks great

Pelican170 · 04-23-2008, 06:03 PM

I think 28 Days Later is much better than its sequel, 28 Weeks Later...

04-23-2008, 05:54 PM	#95
yellowblanket Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:1	28 days later? what's wrong with this movie? pQ and aQ? i saw 28 weeks later and it was pretty stunning, but for some reason, lot of people have told me that 28 days later isn't all that good and the picture quality is not much to compare to its dvd version. just thinking of picking up Speed and 28 days later at Circuit city that's all.

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01-31-2008, 08:27 PM	#81
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:966 Blu-ray collection:5295 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	28 days later was shot on a digital camera with a resolution of 720x576. It can't get any better in terms of PQ. However the sound is greatly increased in the BD version. Worth it if you're a sound junkie like me. 28 weeks later looks muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch better. A very nice transfer.

01-31-2008, 08:28 PM	#82
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	While 28 Days Later isn't wonderful PQ wise (although it looks exactly like it should), I felt the purchase was justified for the audio upgrade.

01-31-2008, 08:33 PM	#84
DocNovak Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SATX Blu-ray collection:164	Most of 28 days later was shot on a PAL digital camcorder and therefore had to be upconverted to 1080p digitally by the studio before putting it on Blu, just like your PS3 or other upscaling player would do to a SD-DVD. If you look close there are a few short scenes where film was used and you can notice a significant improvement in picture quality during those scenes. Just like grain is used in some movies on purpose, that was how the director intended it to look, to give it a more raw feeling, but without the jerkiness of Blairwitch or Cloverfield. I still found it to be an enjoyable watching experience on blu.

01-31-2008, 08:39 PM	#85
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	My expectations were high after the RE movies. I had to have the move though. Next off to Dawn and Day of the Dead.

01-31-2008, 10:07 PM	#86
UlicBelouve Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Menomonee Falls, WI Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes, 28 Days Later was intended to come out as that quality. The sound quality is really good as well. I have 28 Weeks Later also, and the picture quality of that is improved, in scenes that do not involve any infected. The director has stated that he wanted the picture to be "infected" whenever there are infected on screen. 28 Weeks Later also has great audio quality as well. I respect FOX for presenting a movie on Blu-Ray as the director has intended for it to be.

01-31-2008, 10:36 PM	#87
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	I love this movie. I DO wish though that directors would stop making movies with enhanced grain and and all of the other PQ things messed with on this movie. It appears overly saturated in certain scenes and like the contrast is way out of whack at times. I'm good with movies like 300 as the effects that were used seemed completely appropriate for this movie. However, in 28 weeks, I see very little need for trying to give it a "Look" which I feel added nothing beneficial to the movie at all. One of my top 10 favorite Horror movies though! And yes, the AQ and it's dynamics blows you out of your seat!

01-31-2008, 11:05 PM	#88
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	This is the best the PQ is ever going to look... and exactly the way it should look. However, the last portion of 28 DL was shot in 35mm and really pops on the blu-ray. Also, the sound is fan-flippin'-tastic. 28 WEEKS LATER looks and sounds awesome. Both blu's are well worth owning

01-31-2008, 11:19 PM	#89
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	That is exactly what I thought when I first saw the movie. I looked it up and realized that is how it was intended to look. If you notice the end of the movie the picture quality is superb.

01-31-2008, 11:21 PM	#90
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Btw.. the jet scene are awesome in 28 Weeks Later. On Cloverfield it's the Ground Army attack scene that rocked and was one of the most impressive sound experience i ever had....(in cinema that is)..

02-01-2008, 07:45 AM	#91
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	28 Days was filmed on cruddy 576p digital

02-01-2008, 09:56 AM	#92
ccplant Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Canada	It's not the transfer. The last 5 mins of 28 Days Later was shot on film and looks awsome on blu-ray.

02-01-2008, 11:45 AM	#93
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	looks the same as it did in the theaters... no complaints here. there's grain in 300... ZOMG!!!!

02-01-2008, 01:19 PM	#94
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	I'd give it 3.0 as I only rented it. The overall look was intended as stated by some folks and I suppose the quality could have been a bit better. I liked the film but thought the second one was better for content and obviously much better for PQ.

04-23-2008, 05:56 PM	#96
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Have you seen it before, because the PQs before weren't stunning. I believe it was purposely done like that.

04-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#97
Jesterkeeters Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Location:On the Internet Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:115	Not great but I liked the movie enough to buy the blu and actually don't think it's as bad as some ppl say

04-23-2008, 06:00 PM	#98
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	haven't seen it... but plan on netflixing it.

04-23-2008, 06:03 PM	#99
BB3 Banned Member since:Apr 2008	It's grainy by choice..the movie looks great

04-23-2008, 06:03 PM	#100
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	I think 28 Days Later is much better than its sequel, 28 Weeks Later...

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