ZODIAC BD AVC VS VC-1,AVC is the winner - Blu-ray Forum

kpkelley · 01-08-2009, 04:17 PM

I don't believe the guy at DVDBeaver properly explained this, so I will give it my best shot.

These discs are all from the same master it appears. Therefore, when analyzing a 1080p screenshot of the discs from the same master you are going to see a nearly identical picture. The higher bit-rate of the Paramount domestic release allows for a greater change from one image to the next. This results in improved handling of motion and fewer motion artifacts that would present themselves in a more heavily compressed disc. This means that a still-image, like those presented, would not provide an accurate description of the improved picture quality of the higher bit-rate disc.

Clark Kent · 01-08-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

These discs are all from the same master it appears. Therefore, when analyzing a 1080p screenshot of the discs from the same master you are going to see a nearly identical picture. The higher bit-rate of the Paramount domestic release allows for a greater change from one image to the next. This results in improved handling of motion and fewer motion artifacts that would present themselves in a more heavily compressed disc. This means that a still-image, like those presented, would not provide an accurate description of the improved picture quality of the higher bit-rate disc.

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robertc88 · 01-09-2009, 12:50 PM

Looking forward to watching this one asap.

Jim Morrison · 01-09-2009, 12:55 PM

Absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on this. Easily my favourite movie of 2007.

ryoohki · 01-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Great to see that Paramount continue to re-transfert those movie to take advantage of the full disc..

Canada · 01-10-2009, 06:41 AM

I didn't notice any difference and I have young eyes albiet not very trained eyes.

McCrutchy · 01-10-2009, 04:02 PM

I think that when a master is clean and high-res already, still images will always look the same (with the current technology and on average-sized HDTVs). The difference, if any is discernable on a screen smaller than say, 60 or 70 inches, is probably in fluidity of the moving image and not from stills.

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01-08-2009, 04:17 PM	#1
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	I don't believe the guy at DVDBeaver properly explained this, so I will give it my best shot. These discs are all from the same master it appears. Therefore, when analyzing a 1080p screenshot of the discs from the same master you are going to see a nearly identical picture. The higher bit-rate of the Paramount domestic release allows for a greater change from one image to the next. This results in improved handling of motion and fewer motion artifacts that would present themselves in a more heavily compressed disc. This means that a still-image, like those presented, would not provide an accurate description of the improved picture quality of the higher bit-rate disc.

01-09-2009, 12:50 PM	#3
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Looking forward to watching this one asap.

01-09-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
Jim Morrison Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:UK	Absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on this. Easily my favourite movie of 2007.

01-09-2009, 12:58 PM	#5
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Great to see that Paramount continue to re-transfert those movie to take advantage of the full disc..

01-10-2009, 06:41 AM	#6
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I didn't notice any difference and I have young eyes albiet not very trained eyes.

01-10-2009, 04:02 PM	#7
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I think that when a master is clean and high-res already, still images will always look the same (with the current technology and on average-sized HDTVs). The difference, if any is discernable on a screen smaller than say, 60 or 70 inches, is probably in fluidity of the moving image and not from stills.

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