Scrubs - Blu-ray Forum

Afrobean · 01-31-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

The show is shot on 16mm film. Low-res, low-quality film. Then it's mastered to standard-definition video, using Sony's Digital Betacam cassettes for storage.

This is the same reason why you'll never see The Shield on BD.

There's no rule saying that 16mm can't transfer to HD, just that it won't look as sharp as larger stock sizes. They may need to recut the film if they were truly mastered to tape at 480i, but I'm sure the film is stored somewhere and they have the adequate documentation to allow for recutting directly from the film source.

Not to mention that it is now showing on ABC in 16:9 HD, and even if previous seasons aren't ripe for a BD release, this one will be.

ps I recall reading somewhere that they said that the sides of the matte were protected so that the film could be opened up to 16:9 in the future. I believe a specific example of this is the opening to the show: in this season, they're using the same old opening, but it's opened up to 16:9 now.

Mike53421 · 02-02-2009, 06:29 PM

So hypothetically if one were to stumble across the first few seasons for cheap on DVD it'd be a good buy instead of waiting for BD?

Ozone · 02-02-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Afrobean

ps I recall reading somewhere that they said that the sides of the matte were protected so that the film could be opened up to 16:9 in the future. I believe a specific example of this is the opening to the show: in this season, they're using the same old opening, but it's opened up to 16:9 now.

The opening appeared to be cropped to fit 16x9 by what I've seen. But I could be wrong.

TheNakedGenius · 02-04-2009, 02:49 PM

Well, since they moved to abc for their eigth seson, they have started shooting in HD 16:9. They were forced to by the exec's at abc, so this season (their final one) will probably come out on BD. I hope.

Meeklo · 02-04-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNakedGenius

Well, since they moved to abc for their eigth seson, they have started shooting in HD 16:9. They were forced to by the exec's at abc, so this season (their final one) will probably come out on BD. I hope.

This has been the best thing about this season so far!

quexos · 02-05-2009, 03:49 AM

I'm currently watching season 4 ...
Love the show so far.

Afrobean · 02-07-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozone

The opening appeared to be cropped to fit 16x9 by what I've seen. But I could be wrong.

Nope. Easy way to tell, look at the title screen where it shows the name of the show. In the 4:3 version, you see basically only the slide with the logo. In the 16:9 version, you can see a little on the left and right of the slide.

If you don't believe me, head over to ABC.com and watch one of the new episodes, then hop on over to youtube and check out the 4:3 opening theme there.

monkeyjb1988 · 04-22-2009, 01:46 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...01&show=review

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...ow=userreviews

These reviews show that a 16mm show/movie makes for great Blus. I'm almost sure that the film from Scrubs is still around, making HD Scrubs a possibility. I know I'm for an Blu Scrubs. I wonder if his daydreams would be crazier in HD.

cajmoyper · 04-22-2009, 01:51 PM

If the Blu's look anything like the ABC HD broadcasts, count me out. ABC has the worst HD. Does anybody else think so. It's so soft and I don't know if it's the technical term, but really fuzzy.

bageleaterkkjji · 04-22-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

If the Blu's look anything like the ABC HD broadcasts, count me out. ABC has the worst HD. Does anybody else think so. It's so soft and I don't know if it's the technical term, but really fuzzy.

lost is on abc and looks crazy good(on blu ray never watched it on abc)...maybe its just san antonio pq that sucks

Dr.Zoidberg · 04-26-2009, 04:37 AM

Man, as someone who loves the show (and who has all 7 prev seasons), I hope they don't put them on blu. I can't buy them all over again..lol

DigitalfreakNYC · 05-07-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

If the Blu's look anything like the ABC HD broadcasts, count me out. ABC has the worst HD. Does anybody else think so. It's so soft and I don't know if it's the technical term, but really fuzzy.

It's also only 720p...at least here, it is.

Anyway, lots of shots from the first eppy in 16x9 tonight. Want to do some comparisons and see if they were cropped or if there were some masters that we're not privy to. Maybe we'll see this on blu one day?

andyman1970 · 05-07-2009, 04:57 AM

Would love to see these on Blu-ray. Gonna miss this show and really enjoyed the finale tonight. Hate that Dr. Kelso left before the end.

"What has two thumbs and doesn't give a crap? Bob Kelso, pleased to meet you!"

remlap · 05-09-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

It's also only 720p...at least here, it is.

Anyway, lots of shots from the first eppy in 16x9 tonight. Want to do some comparisons and see if they were cropped or if there were some masters that we're not privy to. Maybe we'll see this on blu one day?

The scene with Carla and J.D. walking with a patient on the gurney was not cropped you can see the lamp is not plugged in.

I think maybe the scene with Elliot and J.D. in the closet was.

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02-02-2009, 06:29 PM	#2
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	So hypothetically if one were to stumble across the first few seasons for cheap on DVD it'd be a good buy instead of waiting for BD?

02-04-2009, 02:49 PM	#4
TheNakedGenius Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, since they moved to abc for their eigth seson, they have started shooting in HD 16:9. They were forced to by the exec's at abc, so this season (their final one) will probably come out on BD. I hope.

02-05-2009, 03:49 AM	#6
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I'm currently watching season 4 ... Love the show so far.

04-22-2009, 01:46 PM	#8
monkeyjb1988 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:188 Digital collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 16	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...01&show=review https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...ow=userreviews These reviews show that a 16mm show/movie makes for great Blus. I'm almost sure that the film from Scrubs is still around, making HD Scrubs a possibility. I know I'm for an Blu Scrubs. I wonder if his daydreams would be crazier in HD.

04-22-2009, 01:51 PM	#9
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	If the Blu's look anything like the ABC HD broadcasts, count me out. ABC has the worst HD. Does anybody else think so. It's so soft and I don't know if it's the technical term, but really fuzzy.

04-26-2009, 04:37 AM	#11
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	Man, as someone who loves the show (and who has all 7 prev seasons), I hope they don't put them on blu. I can't buy them all over again..lol

05-07-2009, 04:57 AM	#13
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Would love to see these on Blu-ray. Gonna miss this show and really enjoyed the finale tonight. Hate that Dr. Kelso left before the end. "What has two thumbs and doesn't give a crap? Bob Kelso, pleased to meet you!"

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