The Lord of the Rings Trilogy 4K UHD Extended & Theatrical (2001-2003) - Page 371 - Blu-ray Forum

Pagey123 · 12-02-2020, 10:27 AM

Amazon order showing a delivery date of Saturday for me, now. I'm in TN, and the tracking info shows it shipping out of Seattle, WA.

BluAsa97 · 12-02-2020, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Freeman

Okay everyone calm down.

The grain is intact.
There is no edge enhancement.
More shadow detail preserved.
Colors are fantastic.

I don't know what sources people are using or how they are doing HDR to SDR range conversion, but the actual bluray sources (images below) have everything intact, grain and all.
I take what I've said so far back, these releases are the best LOTR releases to date.

Open link, right click -> view image, for full size,
Flip between tabs, the usual.

Good comparison images:

[Show spoiler]

Same images and more on Imgur Album: https://imgur.com/a/CWpG6rF

This thread is vecoming a Chris Nolan's mindf*#$ movie because i can't understand what the f&@% is going on xD

StrayButler91 · 12-02-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottishguy

What did you think of the colour grading changes in TTT? I think if they put that new grade to the Ent battle on the forthcoming Blu-ray, it's going to literally look like poo.

To be honest, I didn’t really notice the difference.

But yes, I agree that that colour grade shouldn’t carry over to the 1080p Blu-ray, it wouldn’t translate well. Which is why films should receive separate SDR grades, rather than simple auto-conversions of the HDR master that WB is notorious for.

Cook · 12-02-2020, 11:16 AM

Can someone post comparison pics of Arwen at Aragorn's tomb and pics of the Ent battle?

Scottishguy · 12-02-2020, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by StrayButler91

To be honest, I didn’t really notice the difference.

But yes, I agree that that colour grade shouldn’t carry over to the 1080p Blu-ray, it wouldn’t translate well. Which is why films should receive separate SDR grades, rather than simple auto-conversions of the HDR master that WB is notorious for.

Hence my suspension of the HD Blu-ray going to be a definitive presentation of the original 2K.

Well this is what the original Ent battle looked like for reference.

nick4Knight · 12-02-2020, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Freeman

Okay everyone calm down.

The grain is intact.
There is no edge enhancement.
More shadow detail preserved.
Colors are fantastic.

I don't know what sources people are using or how they are doing HDR to SDR range conversion, but the actual sources (images below) have everything intact, grain and all.
I take what I've said so far back, these releases are the best LOTR releases to date.

Open link, right click -> view image, for full size,
Flip between tabs, the usual.

Good comparison images:

[Show spoiler]

Same images and more on Imgur Album: https://imgur.com/a/CWpG6rF

What a wholesome thread this is turning back into. Hooray for people seeing the entire runtime and having their input with receipts

For shame those still howling at the winds claiming DNR is rampant. Or even fearing it is. You only risk people not purchasing these sets.

IDK why you would do that from a place of ignorance to speak on it, but wholesome turn here is truly great to see!

The Great Owl · 12-02-2020, 11:50 AM

I watched all three movies in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy three times at the theater for each one and countless times at home on DVD back in the early 2000s when they were released.

For the past 15 years, though, I have suffered from "Middle Earth fatigue", and have not felt remotely inclined to revisit them.

(This is one reason why I was not impressed with The Hobbit films in the slightest.)

I have lately had a hankering to return to these first The Lord of the Rings movies, though, so the 4K set is timely.

TravisTylerBlack · 12-02-2020, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Hence my suspension of the HD Blu-ray going to be a definitive presentation of the original 2K.

Well this is what the original Ent battle looked like for reference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0j...ature=youtu.be

The 1080p version on iTunes utilizes these new masters.
If you want to see what the new color timing for the Ent battle looks like in SDR then check it out. That’s probably what will be on the new blu-ray.

Dunemoon · 12-02-2020, 11:53 AM

Well, my set might now arrive today. As the young Wallopers like to say, 'we'll see'.

HD Goofnut · 12-02-2020, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I watched all three movies in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy three times at the theater for each one and countless times at home on DVD back in the early 2000s when they were released.

For the past 15 years, though, I have suffered from "Middle Earth fatigue", and have not felt remotely inclined to revisit them.

(This is one reason why I was not impressed with The Hobbit films in the slightest.)

I have lately had a hankering to return to these first The Lord of the Rings movies, though, so the 4K set is timely.

I feel similarly. I saw all three theatrically and watched the DVDs of both cuts many times and grew tired of them until the EE BDs were released. Since that release I've watched all three maybe 3-4 times, but it's been over a years since I've seen them so I am excited to see them again on UHD.

Scottishguy · 12-02-2020, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I watched all three movies in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy three times at the theater for each one and countless times at home on DVD back in the early 2000s when they were released.

For the past 15 years, though, I have suffered from "Middle Earth fatigue", and have not felt remotely inclined to revisit them.

(This is one reason why I was not impressed with The Hobbit films in the slightest.)

I have lately had a hankering to return to these first The Lord of the Rings movies, though, so the 4K set is timely.

Hurry up and watch Fellowship.

Vertizontal · 12-02-2020, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick4Knight

What a wholesome thread this is turning back into. Hooray for people seeing the entire runtime and having their input with receipts

For shame those still howling at the winds claiming DNR is rampant. Or even fearing it is. You only risk people not purchasing these sets.

IDK why you would do that from a place of ignorance to speak on it, but wholesome turn here is truly great to see!

Indeed. Thankfully more and more folks should be having this set in their hands by the hour now and I suspect we'll be seeing them chime in here with more positivity...because all three titles look great, easily the best home release of these to date IMHO. To quote Aaron Rodgers..."R-E-L-A-X".

Also, I have an early bird special this morning for you friggin' nerds...my digital code for the trilogy is free to the first PMer.

EDIT: Code gone (a new record

)

James Freeman · 12-02-2020, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I watched all three movies in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy three times at the theater for each one and countless times at home on DVD back in the early 2000s when they were released.

For the past 15 years, though, I have suffered from "Middle Earth fatigue", and have not felt remotely inclined to revisit them.

(This is one reason why I was not impressed with The Hobbit films in the slightest.)

I have lately had a hankering to return to these first The Lord of the Rings movies, though, so the 4K set is timely.

Nothing to worry about, there is not one among us that didn't experience LOTR fatigue.
I still rewatch the extended trilogy 2-4 times a year.

This 4k release definitely worth a rewatch, fatigued and unattentive, but still worth the rewatch if only for the correct colors and fixed CG.

I mean look, they fixed Moria's door for us, even if it's a super dark scene and almost invisible.

Ernest Rister · 12-02-2020, 12:18 PM

$10.03 price drop on The Hobbit set on Amazon, for those who are interested. Now $79.96. Lord of the Rings remains at $89.99, with this note:

"Usually ships within 1 to 2 months."

JediKnight2 · 12-02-2020, 12:25 PM

I just sold my Extended Edition Blu-ray set, so I hope this set is worth it

Aragorn the Elfstone · 12-02-2020, 12:31 PM

It’s a relief to see the film grain in those images from the actual discs.

I had questioned whether to keep my order or return it. But I’ll absolutely be keeping it now.

I’m still uneasy about some of the color timing choices, especially for the “flashbacks”. I hate the way the Arwen “flashforward” looks now

, but these still look to be amazing upgrades (especially for the Theatrical Cuts).

Scottishguy · 12-02-2020, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediKnight2

I just sold my Extended Edition Blu-ray set, so I hope this set is worth it

James Freeman · 12-02-2020, 12:34 PM

One can't simply use the orange tinted gifs now.

Vertizontal · 12-02-2020, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediKnight2

I just sold my Extended Edition Blu-ray set, so I hope this set is worth it

I just gave my EE Blu set to frined. This is a no brainer, grab it without fear.

bizzle · 12-02-2020, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

$10.03 price drop on The Hobbit set on Amazon, for those who are interested. Now $79.96. Lord of the Rings remains at $89.99, with this note:

"Usually ships within 1 to 2 months."

Is this one of those cases where if I don't buy now I may never see it at this price again? Is this pretty much sold out in big box stores?

12-02-2020, 10:27 AM	#7401
Pagey123 Special Member Member since:Apr 2020 Location:Middle, TN USA	Amazon order showing a delivery date of Saturday for me, now. I'm in TN, and the tracking info shows it shipping out of Seattle, WA.

12-02-2020, 11:16 AM	#7404
Cook Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1261 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:2	Can someone post comparison pics of Arwen at Aragorn's tomb and pics of the Ent battle?

12-02-2020, 11:50 AM	#7407
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:926 Blu-ray collection:6034 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I watched all three movies in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy three times at the theater for each one and countless times at home on DVD back in the early 2000s when they were released. For the past 15 years, though, I have suffered from "Middle Earth fatigue", and have not felt remotely inclined to revisit them. (This is one reason why I was not impressed with The Hobbit films in the slightest.) I have lately had a hankering to return to these first The Lord of the Rings movies, though, so the 4K set is timely.

12-02-2020, 11:53 AM	#7409
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013	Well, my set might now arrive today. As the young Wallopers like to say, 'we'll see'.

12-02-2020, 12:18 PM	#7414
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	$10.03 price drop on The Hobbit set on Amazon, for those who are interested. Now $79.96. Lord of the Rings remains at $89.99, with this note: "Usually ships within 1 to 2 months."

12-02-2020, 12:25 PM	#7415
JediKnight2 Member Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:176 DVD collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:8	I just sold my Extended Edition Blu-ray set, so I hope this set is worth it

12-02-2020, 12:31 PM	#7416
Aragorn the Elfstone Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Secondary World 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:773 DVD collection:152 Digital collection:115	It’s a relief to see the film grain in those images from the actual discs. I had questioned whether to keep my order or return it. But I’ll absolutely be keeping it now. I’m still uneasy about some of the color timing choices, especially for the “flashbacks”. I hate the way the Arwen “flashforward” looks now , but these still look to be amazing upgrades (especially for the Theatrical Cuts).

12-02-2020, 12:34 PM	#7418
James Freeman Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013	One can't simply use the orange tinted gifs now.

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