Oblivion 4K UHD (2013)

[StingingVelvet]

The BD does not look sharpened. Backwards Jim Cameron thinks everything looks sharpened. The UHD has a filtering error. I believe the streaming UHD version doesn't have that problem, proving it's a disc issue.

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

The BD does not look sharpened. Backwards Jim Cameron thinks everything looks sharpened. The UHD has a filtering error. I believe the streaming UHD version doesn't have that problem, proving it's a disc issue.

Streaming via iTunes looks the same as UHD disc.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

Streaming via iTunes looks the same as UHD disc.

I don't watch streams, so I haven't seen it. I just know other members have reported it looks different. Either way you're wrong about the sharpening, as usual.

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

I don't watch streams, so I haven't seen it. I just know other members have reported it looks different. Either way you're wrong about the sharpening, as usual.

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=3&x...1&l=0&i=3&go=1

EE clear as day.

[punisher]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

The BD does not look sharpened. Backwards Jim Cameron thinks everything looks sharpened. The UHD has a filtering error. I believe the streaming UHD version doesn't have that problem, proving it's a disc issue.

and that error is exactly??? disc issue???.. I see none. As for the "superior" streaming....I see quite a bit of judder....

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by punisher

and that error is exactly??? disc issue???.. I see none. As for the "superior" streaming....I see quite a bit of judder....

There is no “error.” Grain management, of course! I’m sure Velvet is waiting for Geoff to comment, so he can repeat it later on.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=3&x...1&l=0&i=3&go=1

EE clear as day.

Clear as day...when it's zoomed in 400%, lolz

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Clear as day...when it's zoomed in 400%, lolz

But it’s there! And certainly is part of that sharpness you guys see versus UHD.

[ROSS.T.G.]

This thread will always be entertaining.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

But it’s there! And certainly is part of that sharpness you guys see versus UHD.

It's undeniable a part of the image, but if you have to zoom in 400% to see it then it's mild at best, and no more/less what many other conventional Blu-rays would have. The other part would be actual definable picture detail in the BD that has been summarily low-pass filtered off on the UHD.

[Brahmzy]

When are they going to fix this disaster of a UHD disc.

DETAIL HAS BEEN LOST FROM THE BD. ITS SIMPLY NOT THERE ANYMORE ON THE UHD.

You can say BD is sharpened all you want, but the FACT is the UHD has been massively softened and detail is gone.

Get a new TV or glasses or something. There are so many that agree with this - professional reviewers, many of us. Just in my circles, I’ve shown the comparisons to many videofiles (easy to do back to back A/B with an HTPC) and everyone was in unanimous agreement.
While the HDR is jaw dropping, the hyper-softened look on most of the UHD was a serious detriment to PQ and ruined the movie for a lot of us.

It is no longer reference material, and that’s sad as the BD is. Plain and simple.

They need to reissue this obviously flawed UHD disc.

[punisher]

you needed a hug

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=3&x...1&l=0&i=3&go=1

EE clear as day.

Oh, you're talking about extremely mild EE that is part of the DI creation process and therefore inherent to the film? Extremely mild EE that is undoubtedly still there on the UHD but almost invisible because of the horrid filtering error that erases detail throughout the film? Okay.

[RockyIII]

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=3&d...=1&x=681&y=352

Look how much more pop and luscious colors the UHD delivers...Definetely demo worthy

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Oh, you're talking about extremely mild EE that is part of the DI creation process and therefore inherent to the film? Extremely mild EE that is undoubtedly still there on the UHD but almost invisible because of the horrid filtering error that erases detail throughout the film? Okay.

No.

[Nothing371]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

My preferred label starts with a 'W' and rhymes with 'Bankers'...

Is that really a word that we can't say? lol

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

Look how much more pop and luscious colors the UHD delivers...Definetely demo worthy

The UHD definitely has a luscious warmth to it that a lot of people really like. That's why it's sadly not easy to say which version is best, you have to pick your priority between detail and lovely HDR.

[Noremac Mij]

Originally Posted by RockyIII

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=3&d...=1&x=681&y=352

Look how much more pop and luscious colors the UHD delivers...Definetely demo worthy

Warmer UHD looks closer to the IMAX screening I saw.

[nick4Knight]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

The UHD definitely has a luscious warmth to it that a lot of people really like. That's why it's sadly not easy to say which version is best, you have to pick your priority between detail and lovely HDR.

I choose lovely HDR..

I suspect even moreso will back that preference when I get the OLED panel. But I have the blu-ray, too, so it's a case of if I was of a mind to watch it in a different mood I can. This is a film I love enough that I'd like to own many a version of it eventually. (steel, blu, 4K, streaming/digital; you name it)

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by punisher

you needed a hug

What about me? My life sucks. J/K......

[Show spoiler]somewhat