The Wizard of Oz (1939) Blu-ray 3D [Region Free] - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

mar3o · 12-18-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

This looks absolutely stunning and is one of my favourite 3D titles now. I especially like the subtle depth added to the painted backdrops. A conversion done with great judgement and artistry.

Agreed. I absolutely loved what they did with the backdrops. Very tastefully done and I can't imagine it being handled any better.

Target has a new 5-disc release now, available only in stores. I picked it up a few days ago as a gift. It has all the same content as the Amazon box set, and comes with the mini-book, but drops the other junk. It also has a new lenticular slipcover that looks fantastic.

Jsmith82 · 12-19-2013, 02:23 AM

Just received this today a an early Christmas present

. Looking forward to watching

Geoff D · 12-26-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

This looks absolutely stunning and is one of my favourite 3D titles now. I especially like the subtle depth added to the painted backdrops. A conversion done with great judgement and artistry.

Yep, it's pretty darned good. The look of the movie lends itself to effective 3D to begin with, what with all of those long-lensed close-ups and mediums blurring out the background. They resisted the urge to open up the backdrops, adding (as you rightly say) subtle depth instead of attention-grabbing 3D vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see. That said, they did allow themselves one such indulgence, when Dorothy and the gang enter the Wizard's hall and it stretches on forever, but it works perfectly for the scene.

This might sound like an odd thing to say, but IMO the best conversions work so well because they don't try and push the tech too hard; they layer the image as if that's how it was shot in 3D to begin with, i.e. it looks natural, with strong/medium/weak 3D depending on the scene. It isn't just constant eye-popping depth for the sake of it, nor is it a succession of flat, dull cut-out images.

Very, very nice.

dblystonejr · 12-27-2013, 07:57 AM

Finally ordered this one, can't wait to check it out!

Yojimbo68 · 04-13-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by i007spectre

Watched it tonight, can't imagine going back and watching it in 2D ever again.

I had the same reaction! This is the best conversion I've seen to date. I don't want the studios to go back and convert every classic film into 3D but this film certainly benefits from the process. It might be blasphemy to say this but I think the film works a bit better in 3D.

Zivouhr · 04-15-2014, 03:59 AM

The 3D in Wizard of Oz was nicely converted, agreed. I'd say medium 3D most times, with some mild 3D shots, and some close to strong 3D shots here and there. Very nice.

Wizard of Oz is one of the most colorful movies I've seen over the years, with some amazing production values and special effects for the late 1930s when it was filmed. The scene with the Twister in the distant background kept me wondering how they did that effect. Visually, Wizard of Oz is a landmark film in the history of cinema.

The 3D was nicely done on the backgrounds, as many were painted flat backdrops that were brought into dimension with 3D, for the trees in particular.

Actually rewatched this in 3D last night, but admit I had trouble staying awake through the whole film, mostly because it was time to rest. The green witch and that red mist of hers looks great. I'm sure the imagery in this film has inspired many filmmakers over the years.

Win Slow · 03-27-2018, 03:02 PM

Sorry if this has been discussed or not here but is the aspect ratio situation with this 3D disc correct ? Do i have to watch this 3D disc with the bars on the side or is the zoom feature the only way to get rid of that ?

Todd Tomorrow · 03-27-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Win Slow

Sorry if this has been discussed or not here but is the aspect ratio situation with this 3D disc correct ? Do i have to watch this 3D disc with the bars on the side or is the zoom feature the only way to get rid of that ?

You have the privilege to watch the 3D conversion in its correct aspect of 1.33:1. That is with the bars on each side.

Win Slow · 03-27-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

You have the privilege to watch the 3D conversion in its correct aspect of 1.33:1. That is with the bars on each side.

Oh well.

Thanks for the info !

GreatGreg · 03-27-2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Win Slow

Oh well.

Thanks for the info !

If you get an old tube 4:3 TV you can eliminate the bars.

Smaugone · 03-27-2018, 10:40 PM

Just watch it in a darkened room. The bars are less noticeable (to me) that way.

Todd Tomorrow · 03-28-2018, 11:53 AM

Call me crazy but I tend to watch the movie rather than the bars.

Win Slow · 03-28-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

Call me crazy but I tend to watch the movie rather than the bars.

I won't call you crazy, it just affects my eyes cause they are so trained to watch full screen. Oh well what are ya gonna do ! This was always a fun movie but thankfully it wasn't my favorite !

Dan_Shane · 03-28-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Win Slow

I won't call you crazy, it just affects my eyes cause they are so trained to watch full screen.

Retrain them. That's why the dark center portion of the eye is called the pupil.

film11 · 03-28-2018, 06:02 PM

Another reason to own this - pq is better than the 2D blu-ray. Color and detail are superior on the 3D disc. Compare them and you'll see.
A must-have at that price!

Law212 · 03-28-2018, 10:52 PM

I picked this up a couple weeks ago. I should watch it some day soon

Mink70 · 03-31-2018, 12:07 AM

I bought a copy of this today at Best Buy. I got if for $9.99. Looking forward to watching it, especially after reading the reviews here!

RudyC · 03-31-2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mink70

I bought a copy of this today at Best Buy. I got if for $9.99. Looking forward to watching it, especially after reading the reviews here!

just got it at best buy 9.99 thanks to you.

this movie was made to show off color. so it should work really well in 3d!

Rickyrockard · 03-31-2018, 10:37 AM

I watched this not long ago. I really like the effect and the decision to add stereo depth to the painted backdrops.

Rickyrockard · 03-31-2018, 01:42 PM

I know this has been posted here before but I just want to raise the profile for those who haven’t read it.

Great article on the conversion of this classic movie: http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/09/c...d-of-oz-to-3d/

12-19-2013, 02:23 AM	#142
Jsmith82 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Missouri, USA Blu-ray collection:59	Just received this today a an early Christmas present . Looking forward to watching

12-27-2013, 07:57 AM	#144
dblystonejr Active Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:220 Blu-ray reviews:1	Finally ordered this one, can't wait to check it out!

04-15-2014, 03:59 AM	#146
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	The 3D in Wizard of Oz was nicely converted, agreed. I'd say medium 3D most times, with some mild 3D shots, and some close to strong 3D shots here and there. Very nice. Wizard of Oz is one of the most colorful movies I've seen over the years, with some amazing production values and special effects for the late 1930s when it was filmed. The scene with the Twister in the distant background kept me wondering how they did that effect. Visually, Wizard of Oz is a landmark film in the history of cinema. The 3D was nicely done on the backgrounds, as many were painted flat backdrops that were brought into dimension with 3D, for the trees in particular. Actually rewatched this in 3D last night, but admit I had trouble staying awake through the whole film, mostly because it was time to rest. The green witch and that red mist of hers looks great. I'm sure the imagery in this film has inspired many filmmakers over the years.

03-27-2018, 03:02 PM	#147
Win Slow Special Member Member since:Sep 2013 Location:NJ 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:85	Sorry if this has been discussed or not here but is the aspect ratio situation with this 3D disc correct ? Do i have to watch this 3D disc with the bars on the side or is the zoom feature the only way to get rid of that ?

03-27-2018, 10:40 PM	#151
Smaugone Special Member Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:327	Just watch it in a darkened room. The bars are less noticeable (to me) that way.

03-28-2018, 11:53 AM	#152
Todd Tomorrow Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Berlin, Germany Blu-ray reviews:1	Call me crazy but I tend to watch the movie rather than the bars.

03-28-2018, 06:02 PM	#155
film11 Power Member Member since:Mar 2010 Trading Score:3	Another reason to own this - pq is better than the 2D blu-ray. Color and detail are superior on the 3D disc. Compare them and you'll see. A must-have at that price!

03-28-2018, 10:52 PM	#156
Law212 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2017 Location:Ajax, Ontario Canada 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:892 DVD collection:34	I picked this up a couple weeks ago. I should watch it some day soon

03-31-2018, 12:07 AM	#157
Mink70 Member Member since:Apr 2016	I bought a copy of this today at Best Buy. I got if for $9.99. Looking forward to watching it, especially after reading the reviews here!

03-31-2018, 10:37 AM	#159
Rickyrockard Expert Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:England 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:213	I watched this not long ago. I really like the effect and the decision to add stereo depth to the painted backdrops.

03-31-2018, 01:42 PM	#160
Rickyrockard Expert Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:England 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:213	I know this has been posted here before but I just want to raise the profile for those who haven’t read it. Great article on the conversion of this classic movie: http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/09/c...d-of-oz-to-3d/

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