Blu-ray PQ is awesome! But what about my obscure SD titles? - Blu-ray Forum

DR-SA10 · 08-10-2007, 04:52 PM

Don't you find when you watch standard dvds you find yourself being over critical of PQ & SQ? It would be nice to replace my standard dvd collection of over 500 dvds but thats quite unlikely. I'm a horror film fanatic & most of my dvd collection will never see the light of day on BD, the chances of seeing Fulcis Zombi 2 on BD? And before anyone points out, yes you can upscale but its a long way from BD quality.

ground chuck · 08-10-2007, 04:57 PM

upscale is better than standard.

dialog_gvf · 08-10-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR-SA10

Don't you find when you watch standard dvds you find yourself being over critical of PQ & SQ? It would be nice to replace my standard dvd collection of over 500 dvds but thats quite unlikely. I'm a horror film fanatic & most of my dvd collection will never see the light of day on BD, the chances of seeing Fulcis Zombi 2 on BD? And before anyone points out, yes you can upscale but its a long way from BD quality.

Yes. I really am amazed at what I thought was outstanding quality 10 years ago. Now some of it truelly looks terrible.

We are spoiled rotten. We really are.

Blu_J · 08-10-2007, 05:00 PM

Isn't the whole point to eventually replace DVD as THE format. At that point, they will do just like DVD and release damn near everything possible. It will just take a long time for most stuff, like old international horror films.

DR-SA10 · 08-10-2007, 05:03 PM

I can't ever see some of my stuff coming out on BD, a lot of it has terrible PQ & SQ on standard dvd!

tiger roach · 08-10-2007, 05:34 PM

It's true that you get spoiled quickly.

The plan is that I will not replace my DVDs with Blu-rays except in special cases, like my Schindler's List that we accidentally got in full-screen version. And if the original Star Wars trilogy comes out in the original versions with no damned extra footage.

I hope I can live up to this goal, or else I may have to put off retirement by 5-10 years.

Deciazulado · 08-10-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Yes. I really am amazed at what I thought was outstanding quality 10 years ago. Now some of it truelly looks terrible.

We are spoiled rotten. We really are.

That's why i love High Def. Watching movies on DVD has been like eating TV dinners and soda instead of a real steak and trimmings with wine

statikcat · 08-10-2007, 05:56 PM

All of your B horror flicks will see the light of BD eventually. Just like they did from VHS to DVD. It may be 5 years from now.. or longer. That genre has a decent fan base and a fan base that collects at that. Assuming the master copy of these movies is not the compressed video on the DVD it will look better on BD. Watching a DVD on a big 1080p tv and especially a LCD tv can look quite pixilated and that aspect would not be as noticiable on a BD version.

haushausman · 08-10-2007, 06:30 PM

My brain hemorrhages if I watch a regular TV for more than 5 minutes.

huntifosi · 08-10-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

The plan is that I will not replace my DVDs with Blu-rays except in special cases,

I said the same thing when I got my blu-ray. Then we got Casino Royale. Who knows where it will stop. We've already stopped driving one car to have more disposeable income to buy blu-rays...

supabilly8 · 08-12-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

My brain hemorrhages if I watch a regular TV for more than 5 minutes.

5 minutes? 2 minutes and im done...

once you go hd, you dont go back

Weez_Dawg · 08-12-2007, 10:49 AM

I agree with you that replacing 500 dvds for BD or HD-DVDs would be crazy, but buying a decent BD player with 1080p upscaling would not. On my 61" tv non upscaled dvds look bad. I only replace dvds that I think would be bad ass in full HD and not upscaled. I say just buy new movies on BD and maybe a select few dvds can be replaced with hd. Just be carefull, alot of the older movies were not done justice when put onto either format. The replacement of dvds shouldn't start for a while if that is what you want to do. Old dvds good, but BD for new!!!!!

DR-SA10 · 08-12-2007, 12:03 PM

The point i was trying to make was..... i watched City of the living dead last night. Watched it on my 50" plasma & it looks terrible, the PQ is crawling with grain. Everytime i watch one of these old dvds i can't help being over critical.

Existentialist · 08-12-2007, 01:23 PM

I wish I could could be as optimistic as those guys, in the fact that all DVD will eventually be put on blu-ray. The fact of the matter is some really great movies haven't even made it to DVD yet. Case and point: Galaxy Express 999, I have waited for this since DVD was introduced. The VHS copy runs $150+, check Amazon.com. I wish I never would of returned my rental copy!

As for B-Movies, some like Sam Raimi's Within the Woods have not hit DVD.

cawgijoe · 08-12-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Existentialist

I wish I could could be as optimistic as those guys, in the fact that all DVD will eventually be put on blu-ray. The fact of the matter is some really great movies haven't even made it to DVD yet. Case and point: Galaxy Express 999, I have waited for this since DVD was introduced. The VHS copy runs $150+, check Amazon.com. I wish I never would of returned my rental copy!

As for B-Movies, some like Sam Raimi's Within the Woods have not hit DVD.

I really like the Robby Benson movie "One on One".....it's never made it to DVD either.......if I could just get it on DVD at this point I'd be happy.

DrinkMore · 08-12-2007, 01:53 PM

Its a gamble on what will come and what will not. I have made and will make several gables.

Mostly are HBO shows.

OZ
Six Feet Under
Sex and the City

I don't beleive will be coming to Blu-Ray. I have all of OZ purchased. I will keep them no matter what. I have plans on purchasing SFU and SATC. Now if HBO would give me a time line of what might be coming or won't, it would be of great help! However, I don't hold my breath.

dadkins · 08-12-2007, 02:04 PM

Yes!
After watching BDs, "normal" DVDs(even upscaled) look like... well, look bad.

Spoiled we are, yes!

08-10-2007, 04:52 PM	#1
DR-SA10 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England Blu-ray reviews: 1	Blu-ray PQ is awesome! But what about my obscure SD titles? Don't you find when you watch standard dvds you find yourself being over critical of PQ & SQ? It would be nice to replace my standard dvd collection of over 500 dvds but thats quite unlikely. I'm a horror film fanatic & most of my dvd collection will never see the light of day on BD, the chances of seeing Fulcis Zombi 2 on BD? And before anyone points out, yes you can upscale but its a long way from BD quality.

08-10-2007, 05:56 PM	#8
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	All of your B horror flicks will see the light of BD eventually. Just like they did from VHS to DVD. It may be 5 years from now.. or longer. That genre has a decent fan base and a fan base that collects at that. Assuming the master copy of these movies is not the compressed video on the DVD it will look better on BD. Watching a DVD on a big 1080p tv and especially a LCD tv can look quite pixilated and that aspect would not be as noticiable on a BD version. Last edited by statikcat; 08-10-2007 at 05:59 PM.

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08-10-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	upscale is better than standard.

08-10-2007, 05:00 PM	#4
Blu_J Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal	Isn't the whole point to eventually replace DVD as THE format. At that point, they will do just like DVD and release damn near everything possible. It will just take a long time for most stuff, like old international horror films.

08-10-2007, 05:03 PM	#5
DR-SA10 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England Blu-ray reviews: 1	I can't ever see some of my stuff coming out on BD, a lot of it has terrible PQ & SQ on standard dvd!

08-10-2007, 05:34 PM	#6
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's true that you get spoiled quickly. The plan is that I will not replace my DVDs with Blu-rays except in special cases, like my Schindler's List that we accidentally got in full-screen version. And if the original Star Wars trilogy comes out in the original versions with no damned extra footage. I hope I can live up to this goal, or else I may have to put off retirement by 5-10 years.

08-10-2007, 06:30 PM	#9
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	My brain hemorrhages if I watch a regular TV for more than 5 minutes.

08-12-2007, 10:49 AM	#12
Weez_Dawg Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:New Mexico	I agree with you that replacing 500 dvds for BD or HD-DVDs would be crazy, but buying a decent BD player with 1080p upscaling would not. On my 61" tv non upscaled dvds look bad. I only replace dvds that I think would be bad ass in full HD and not upscaled. I say just buy new movies on BD and maybe a select few dvds can be replaced with hd. Just be carefull, alot of the older movies were not done justice when put onto either format. The replacement of dvds shouldn't start for a while if that is what you want to do. Old dvds good, but BD for new!!!!!

08-12-2007, 12:03 PM	#13
DR-SA10 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England Blu-ray reviews: 1	The point i was trying to make was..... i watched City of the living dead last night. Watched it on my 50" plasma & it looks terrible, the PQ is crawling with grain. Everytime i watch one of these old dvds i can't help being over critical.

08-12-2007, 01:23 PM	#14
Existentialist Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kansas, United States of America Blu-ray reviews:14	I wish I could could be as optimistic as those guys, in the fact that all DVD will eventually be put on blu-ray. The fact of the matter is some really great movies haven't even made it to DVD yet. Case and point: Galaxy Express 999, I have waited for this since DVD was introduced. The VHS copy runs $150+, check Amazon.com. I wish I never would of returned my rental copy! As for B-Movies, some like Sam Raimi's Within the Woods have not hit DVD.

08-12-2007, 01:53 PM	#16
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Its a gamble on what will come and what will not. I have made and will make several gables. Mostly are HBO shows. OZ Six Feet Under Sex and the City I don't beleive will be coming to Blu-Ray. I have all of OZ purchased. I will keep them no matter what. I have plans on purchasing SFU and SATC. Now if HBO would give me a time line of what might be coming or won't, it would be of great help! However, I don't hold my breath.

08-12-2007, 02:04 PM	#17
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Yes! After watching BDs, "normal" DVDs(even upscaled) look like... well, look bad. Spoiled we are, yes!

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