The Matrix 4K UHD (1999)

[pawel86ck]

Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

Look at "dodge this" shot. Half of the image is gone - ground, sky, Trinity's fair skin. Is it gonna magically re-appear in motion? BD appears too bright with it's elevated blacks too.

I need to see UHD before I make my final judgement, but BD so far, despite having a superior in almost every way master, is a botched job.

First BD was much darker overall. As evident in my previous comparsion, Neo and Triniy black suit details are better visible on the remastered BD, so black details were crushed before. Of course thanks to this darker look you could see more highlights (like clouds) more clearly because clouds were dimmed, but you cant have both on BD disc (meaning black details and all bright highlights datails at the same time). You expect UHD dynamic range form BD disc? For the remastered BD, they had to make some compromises, and personally I prefer more shadows details than highlights.

[OutOfBoose]

Old BD was darker, but shadows weren't crushed. All details are visible if your monitor or whatever device you use can display black levels properly. Blacks are crushed when detail is lost. Old BD had problems with highlights. But highlights are even worse on the new BD because of overall brightness.

[King Crimson]

Isn't there a blu-ray thread that y'all can go to. Page after ****ing page. This thread is for the 4K release.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

According to Ralph's review, the discs default to DD 5.1 so remember to switch to TrueHD/Atmos track if you have the appropriate equipment.

Originally Posted by Pieter V

Added the audio note to the OP.

SO SELECT DOLBY ATMOS before watching.

Is this the first WB 4K disc that defaults like it is one of their early BLU-RAY releases having it default to poverty audio instead of any form of HD!

[pawel86ck]

Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

Old BD was darker, but shadows weren't crushed. All details are visible if your monitor or whatever device you use can display black levels properly. Blacks are crushed when detail is lost. Old BD had problems with highlights. But highlights are even worse on the new BD because of overall brightness.

My 4K HDTV has some problems with shadows details, but my 2'nd HDTV GT60 plasma can display shadows details correctly yet I still think shadows are unnaturally dark in this particular movie. Screenshots from remastered BD looks much more balanced in this aspect. They have clearly made this master with UHD disc in mind and I'm sure UHD disc will show more shadow details and more highlights at the same time.

[Aimgain]

Looking forward to this!

[Yahzi]

When is Bluray.com reviewing The Matrix? It seems other places have reviews, eagerly waiting for the review on this site.

[BMox81]

Someone from AVForums got their UK copy today so credit to them for the images:

[magnetiques]

Originally Posted by magnetiques

imagine getting the motherflippin matrix in uhd, finally in glorious 4k with hdr.

you rip off the cellophane and you examine a gorgeous slipcover for a minute. let's test out the disc quickly! so you remove the slip only to be confronted by a shitty angry rabbit

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by BMox81

Someone from AVForums got their UK copy today so credit to them for the images:

I see you have an account at AVF. Please ask him if he could make a photo like this. For that BD-100 confirm.

Shot from Phantom Thread disc:

[kristoffer]

That cover though. ��

[Roonan]

Originally Posted by King Crimson

Isn't there a blu-ray thread that y'all can go to. Page after ****ing page. This thread is for the 4K release.

It's precisely the 4K release that includes the new BD...

[King Crimson]

Originally Posted by Roonan

It's precisely the 4K release that includes the new BD...

The center of focus of the sale and the whole point of the release is the UHD not the BD.

[Vertizontal]

That rabbit is a boner killer lol....thank goodness for the beautiful slip cover (thx for sharing the pics!)

[BMox81]

Originally Posted by Pieter V

I see you have an account at AVF. Please ask him if he could make a photo like this. For that BD-100 confirm.

I've asked but obviously up to him whether he decides to do it or not.

[OutOfBoose]

Originally Posted by King Crimson

The center of focus of the sale and the whole point of the release is the UHD not the BD.

I will be discussing BD disc in the UHD thread as much as I want. Because it's a part of the package. Because it's a new master, that the new UHD disc will have as well. OK?

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by BMox81

I've asked but obviously up to him whether he decides to do it or not.

I see your post, thanks. Please add my image ask him to make that photo. Not everyone knows about the inner rings you know.

[PissedOffPeoN]

Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

Posted 3 pages ago.

Oh my bad just got off a 11 hour shift n did not see any 2 pages back lol.

[Roonan]

Originally Posted by King Crimson

The center of focus of the sale and the whole point of the release is the UHD not the BD.

The focus of the thread is the 4K release and all that's included in it. If you have a problem with that, it's on you.

[OutOfBoose]

Originally Posted by Vertizontal

That rabbit is a boner killer lol....thank goodness for the beautiful slip cover (thx for sharing the pics!)

I think that rabbit is showing middle finger. Kinda symbolic.