Standard vs. Movie Mode? - Blu-ray Forum

Gung_ho · 04-05-2009, 05:09 PM

Hello everyone,

New member here. I've got a Samsung LN46A530, PS3 and a Samsung HT TWZ312 home theatre system (not the greatest theatre system but came as a package deal with the tv so no complaints). I've got the PS3 hooked up directly to the tv via HDMI and the home theatre via component (no hdmi output).

I'm just trying to figure out the difference between the different modes (standard, movie, dynamic). I've seen various suggested callibration settings but some offer ones for only standard while others only movie (never really both).

So, the question is what is the difference? Is one a mode that is good for standard tv, HD TV, blu-ray/PS3? Or do I need to keep switching the modes from standard (for regular tv viewing) and movie (for ps3/blu-ray viewing)?

Also, what if I'm watching sports? Do I need to change the settings for 'sports' too?

There are soooo many options it's hard to figure out how to best enjoy my tv when viewing different things (sports, movies, regular tv).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Beta Man · 04-05-2009, 05:15 PM

what you want to do is calibrate one of them (any) with custom settings using a calibration disc..... The "Movie" "Standard" "Dynamic" etc... are just defaults..... for instance "Dynamic" may bump up contrast etc.... but once you adjust all of the levels yourself..... you'll have a setting that will more accurately reproduce the images, and in my opinion, should be used for all viewing.

Steve · 04-06-2009, 02:42 AM

Depending on the OP's TV, he might get different results using the different modes. With my TV (Samsung FP-T5084) I wrote down all my settings and tried them with the different modes (dynamic, standard, movie) and they DO NOT look the same, even with the same settings. Therefore, one mode may calibrate more accurately than the others.

crazyBLUE · 04-06-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

Depending on the OP's TV, he might get different results using the different modes. With my TV (Samsung FP-T5084) I wrote down all my settings and tried them with the different modes (dynamic, standard, movie) and they DO NOT look the same, even with the same settings. Therefore, one mode may calibrate more accurately than the others.

Also dynamic mode is the brightest of the 3 modes , which I think is not the best thing for the display !!

blujacket · 04-06-2009, 02:05 PM

I use "movie mode" on my Samsung dlp. It is the closest to 6500k for accuracy. You can make adjustment from there and save as a custom setting. I use this for all viewing.

Fors* · 04-06-2009, 04:02 PM

I keep mine on movie mode as well. IMO, I think you'll find that a majority do this as well with their Sammy's settings.

Gung_ho · 04-07-2009, 12:04 AM

Thanks guys. That definitely helps a lot (esp. that most sammy users use movie mode).

Another question - does anyone adjust the settings to accommodate for a fast paced action movie or when watching sports? Or does the main settings fit all (esp. the fast moving type of shows).

crazyBLUE · 04-07-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gung_ho

Thanks guys. That definitely helps a lot (esp. that most sammy users use movie mode).

Another question - does anyone adjust the settings to accommodate for a fast paced action movie or when watching sports? Or does the main settings fit all (esp. the fast moving type of shows).

Once you have it set for the best picture (calibrated) , Leave it be ! The PQ will be the same weather it is moving fast or slow !!
I have A 120hz & for Blu-ray's & stock car races I have the 120hz on high . For regular tv I have it off !!!
Hope this helped !!

Steve · 04-07-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Also dynamic mode is the brightest of the 3 modes , which I think is not the best thing for the display !!

Definitely, with movie mode being the dimmest.

crazyBLUE · 04-07-2009, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman325

Definitely, with movie mode being the dimmest.

zahinn · 04-17-2009, 02:10 AM

I am confused...

I had my TV calibrated a while ago. I have always known that there are other modes. Vivid, Custom, Standard, Cinema... I have always had my setting on Custom..whenever I watch a movie, i turn the lights off and switch to Cinema mode...

Soooo..is that not calibrated ? I thought once you calibrate your TV, its calibrated form all sides....Because I actually find it better to watch a movie with Cinema mode because Custom is just too bright for a dark room.

Steve · 04-17-2009, 02:33 AM

I've always been under the impression that only one mode is properly calibrated, and that if you switched to a different mode you were no longer using the calibrated settings. It's an interesting question though. I hope someone more knowledgeable than me chimes in.

WriteSimply · 04-18-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by zahinn

I am confused...

Indeed you are.

If you go into a studio or post-production room and observe (you shouldn't fiddle) the TVs they have, you'd notice that the TVs there don't have such thing as Vivid, Dynamic or Game mode. They are however calibrated for broadcast.

So if you have had your TV calibrated - either Cinema or Custom mode - stick to that. That is the best setting for your TV. Also every couple of years, you may want to recalibrate because your TV may lose its brightness over those years. You can DIY recalibration.

fuad

04-05-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
Gung_ho Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009	Standard vs. Movie Mode? Hello everyone, New member here. I've got a Samsung LN46A530, PS3 and a Samsung HT TWZ312 home theatre system (not the greatest theatre system but came as a package deal with the tv so no complaints). I've got the PS3 hooked up directly to the tv via HDMI and the home theatre via component (no hdmi output). I'm just trying to figure out the difference between the different modes (standard, movie, dynamic). I've seen various suggested callibration settings but some offer ones for only standard while others only movie (never really both). So, the question is what is the difference? Is one a mode that is good for standard tv, HD TV, blu-ray/PS3? Or do I need to keep switching the modes from standard (for regular tv viewing) and movie (for ps3/blu-ray viewing)? Also, what if I'm watching sports? Do I need to change the settings for 'sports' too? There are soooo many options it's hard to figure out how to best enjoy my tv when viewing different things (sports, movies, regular tv). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

04-07-2009, 12:04 AM	#7
Gung_ho Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009	Thanks Thanks guys. That definitely helps a lot (esp. that most sammy users use movie mode). Another question - does anyone adjust the settings to accommodate for a fast paced action movie or when watching sports? Or does the main settings fit all (esp. the fast moving type of shows).

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04-05-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
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	what you want to do is calibrate one of them (any) with custom settings using a calibration disc..... The "Movie" "Standard" "Dynamic" etc... are just defaults..... for instance "Dynamic" may bump up contrast etc.... but once you adjust all of the levels yourself..... you'll have a setting that will more accurately reproduce the images, and in my opinion, should be used for all viewing.

04-06-2009, 02:42 AM	#3
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Depending on the OP's TV, he might get different results using the different modes. With my TV (Samsung FP-T5084) I wrote down all my settings and tried them with the different modes (dynamic, standard, movie) and they DO NOT look the same, even with the same settings. Therefore, one mode may calibrate more accurately than the others.

04-06-2009, 02:05 PM	#5
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	I use "movie mode" on my Samsung dlp. It is the closest to 6500k for accuracy. You can make adjustment from there and save as a custom setting. I use this for all viewing.

04-06-2009, 04:02 PM	#6
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I keep mine on movie mode as well. IMO, I think you'll find that a majority do this as well with their Sammy's settings.

04-17-2009, 02:10 AM	#11
zahinn Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:150	I am confused... I had my TV calibrated a while ago. I have always known that there are other modes. Vivid, Custom, Standard, Cinema... I have always had my setting on Custom..whenever I watch a movie, i turn the lights off and switch to Cinema mode... Soooo..is that not calibrated ? I thought once you calibrate your TV, its calibrated form all sides....Because I actually find it better to watch a movie with Cinema mode because Custom is just too bright for a dark room.

04-17-2009, 02:33 AM	#12
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I've always been under the impression that only one mode is properly calibrated, and that if you switched to a different mode you were no longer using the calibrated settings. It's an interesting question though. I hope someone more knowledgeable than me chimes in.

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