3D Blu-ray Disc You LAST BOUGHT or WATCHED Thread - Page 1438 - Blu-ray Forum

levcore · 11-02-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Telegram Sam

I think the conversion was done by DNEG. I'd say it wasn't anything like up there with their better efforts, but maybe has enough nice 3D moments to make it worth a watch. Whether the story itself makes the film worth a watch is going to be an even more personal opinion. (In my opinion, not really..!)

I did wonder as on the last page Joe called it native 3D but I'd always thought it was a conversion. Terrible movie but the 3D and fx provide a nice distraction.

Telegram Sam · 11-02-2023, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by levcore

I did wonder as on the last page Joe called it native 3D but I'd always thought it was a conversion. Terrible movie but the 3D and fx provide a nice distraction.

Ah, right, I didn't see Joe's comment. Maybe some of the CG was native? But I must admit I really didn't think it looked like it. I do think that old Joe is maybe the nicest and most positive chap who posts on this forum, and I suspect he might have more 3D Blu-rays in his collection than possibly anyone else.

I see Joe thought the 3D in the film was excellent: I always apply a "Joe Factor", that's to say I think he sees 3D in a much more enthusiastic way than I do. So, whilst I almost always agree with him very generally, I do tend to mark his verdict down several notches in order to match it with my own opinion across the board..! Nothing but respect and affection for Joe ...but I would not describe I Frankenstein as having excellent 3D - or as being a very (or even remotely) underrated film! As you say though, the 3D and effects (and the actress whose name I can't remember) all make for plenty of nice views.

levcore · 11-02-2023, 10:11 AM

I feel like Joe likes EVERYTHING... as long as it's in 3D!

Okiephile · 11-02-2023, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by levcore

I feel like Joe likes EVERYTHING... as long as it's in 3D!

He likes us all… even if well we’re us!

Telegram Sam · 11-02-2023, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by levcore

I feel like Joe likes EVERYTHING... as long as it's in 3D!

Exactly; and long may he continue to do so..!

With old Storm Ciarán gearing up to unleash his worst on us, I was about to put on Finest Hours; it's a film I really like, with nice 3D.

Okiephile · 11-02-2023, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Telegram Sam

Exactly; and long may he continue to do so..!

With old Storm Ciarán gearing up to unleash his worst on us, I was about to put on Finest Hours; it's a film I really like, with nice 3D.

Ok then…me too ! But I think I’ll watch Horas Decisivas.

Telegram Sam · 11-02-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Okiephile

Ok then…me too ! But I think I’ll watch Horas Decisivas.

Sí, yo también!

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 02:39 PM

Hi guys, I love you all too. Going to see where I saw that I Frankenstein was filmed natively, since it was only thr other day that I read it.

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 03:11 PM

Found this posted on Amazon which was the cause of my error:

"I was PLEASANTLY surprised all the way around! Fresh slant on the story, creative script and writing, very cool character development, yet staying true to the basic plot. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would! Also, another fine film actually shot in 3D, not just 3D'd in post. (Makes such a difference!)"

Should have continued researching technical information for verification instead of jumping to a conclusion. Have now read a few articles citing post conversion and this from cinemablend back in 2014 perhaps explains why I didn't:

"I was actually shocked to learn I, Frankenstein is a post-converted 3D feature because the 3D doesn't feel like an afterthought. Principal photography began in February of 2012, wrapping after ten weeks. A release was set for February 2013, but later was bumped when Lionsgate announced plans to make it a 3D release. And clearly the two-year delay on its release was well-used. Thanks to much of the film being reliant on green screen effects and CGI monsters and battle sequences, it doesn't look like that barely-there post-converted 3D. Though not shot with 3D in mind, the cinematography doesn't fight the device. So overall, it's getting a high score here, despite not being eyed for 3D from the start."

Hope this doesn't tarnish my reputation any.....

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Telegram Sam

Ah, right, I didn't see Joe's comment. Maybe some of the CG was native? But I must admit I really didn't think it looked like it. I do think that old Joe is maybe the nicest and most positive chap who posts on this forum, and I suspect he might have more 3D Blu-rays in his collection than possibly anyone else.

I see Joe thought the 3D in the film was excellent: I always apply a "Joe Factor", that's to say I think he sees 3D in a much more enthusiastic way than I do. So, whilst I almost always agree with him very generally, I do tend to mark his verdict down several notches in order to match it with my own opinion across the board..! Nothing but respect and affection for Joe ...but I would not describe I Frankenstein as having excellent 3D - or as being a very (or even remotely) underrated film! As you say though, the 3D and effects (and the actress whose name I can't remember) all make for plenty of nice views.

Hi telegraph Sam,

Very touched by your kind words and hope the above restores your total faith in me. Lol.

Okiephile · 11-02-2023, 03:27 PM

Watched Finest Hours. Great movie with some good 3D, the darkness of the whole movie didn’t do it any favors. The soundtrack is fully immersive 3D, waves crashing all around and above, upmixed to neural-X. The movie was expensive, had to wait for 3 months from Brazil and it was well worth it. If you can find it , do not hesitate. Nice recommendation, Will…I mean Sam.

Elsinore · 11-02-2023, 03:48 PM

I liked, but didn’t love I, Frankenstein. Gave it a 3.5 out of 5 after viewing.

I’m one of the few that doesn’t care if a contemporary film was shot native or converted in post. (I’m not talking about native Golden and Silver age films, which are superior to everything, or autoconversions, which are universally awful.) If a studio is working in cooperation with the conversion team, it will have all the raw chromakeyed footage, background and environment renders, even interiors, etc. - all the pieces needed to construct both eye views with total control over alignment and interaxial. In some ways it’s better, in the sense that everything can be adjusted after shooting, unlike footage from a 3D rig. The problem is that conversion teams take their lead from directors who are often not 3D fans and begrudgingly call for mild use of positive and negative interaxial (weak 3D, no popouts). But when it comes to outdoor location shoots, which are getting more and more rare, nothing beats strong native. But so much of what appear to be exotic location shots anymore is composite post production.

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cdx47

I recently picked up I, Frankenstein. I haven't sat down and watched it yet but from what I have seen it does look like a very nice 3D presentation.

Hi cdx,

See what you started?

cdx47 · 11-02-2023, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe D.

Hi cdx,

See what you started?

Everybody likes you Joe and you like everybody..... But only because you believe we are all in 3D

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cdx47

Everybody likes you Joe and you like everybody..... But only because you believe we are all in 3D

Hi cdx,

Well if not, wouldnt we all be completely flat surfaced and almost impossible to see sideways?

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Okiephile

Watched Finest Hours. Great movie with some good 3D, the darkness of the whole movie didn’t do it any favors. The soundtrack is fully immersive 3D, waves crashing all around and above, upmixed to neural-X. The movie was expensive, had to wait for 3 months from Brazil and it was well worth it. If you can find it , do not hesitate. Nice recommendation, Will…I mean Sam.

Hi okie

Had no idea it's now very hard to find

Okiephile · 11-02-2023, 07:42 PM

Well, I got it about 3 years ago and it was a b**ch.

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Okiephile

Well, I got it about 3 years ago and it was a b**ch.

You think it was a b***ch for you? What about Captain Bernie Webber?

Okiephile · 11-02-2023, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe D.

You think it was a b***ch for you? What about Captain Bernie Webber?

When this happened I was nearly 6 months old, but I don’t remember it, do you?

Joe D. · 11-02-2023, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Okiephile

When this happened I was nearly 6 months old, but I don’t remember it, do you?

Hi okie

I should. After all, at the time I was already a month and a half older than you.

11-02-2023, 10:11 AM	#28743
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	I feel like Joe likes EVERYTHING... as long as it's in 3D!

11-02-2023, 02:39 PM	#28748
Joe D. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Bronx, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:1	Hi guys, I love you all too. Going to see where I saw that I Frankenstein was filmed natively, since it was only thr other day that I read it.

11-02-2023, 03:11 PM	#28749
Joe D. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Bronx, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:1	Found this posted on Amazon which was the cause of my error: "I was PLEASANTLY surprised all the way around! Fresh slant on the story, creative script and writing, very cool character development, yet staying true to the basic plot. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would! Also, another fine film actually shot in 3D, not just 3D'd in post. (Makes such a difference!)" Should have continued researching technical information for verification instead of jumping to a conclusion. Have now read a few articles citing post conversion and this from cinemablend back in 2014 perhaps explains why I didn't: "I was actually shocked to learn I, Frankenstein is a post-converted 3D feature because the 3D doesn't feel like an afterthought. Principal photography began in February of 2012, wrapping after ten weeks. A release was set for February 2013, but later was bumped when Lionsgate announced plans to make it a 3D release. And clearly the two-year delay on its release was well-used. Thanks to much of the film being reliant on green screen effects and CGI monsters and battle sequences, it doesn't look like that barely-there post-converted 3D. Though not shot with 3D in mind, the cinematography doesn't fight the device. So overall, it's getting a high score here, despite not being eyed for 3D from the start." Hope this doesn't tarnish my reputation any.....

11-02-2023, 03:27 PM	#28751
Okiephile Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2019 Location:Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:431 Blu-ray collection:1223 DVD collection:8	Watched Finest Hours. Great movie with some good 3D, the darkness of the whole movie didn’t do it any favors. The soundtrack is fully immersive 3D, waves crashing all around and above, upmixed to neural-X. The movie was expensive, had to wait for 3 months from Brazil and it was well worth it. If you can find it , do not hesitate. Nice recommendation, Will…I mean Sam.

11-02-2023, 03:48 PM	#28752
Elsinore Special Member Member since:Sep 2021 Location:USA	I liked, but didn’t love I, Frankenstein. Gave it a 3.5 out of 5 after viewing. I’m one of the few that doesn’t care if a contemporary film was shot native or converted in post. (I’m not talking about native Golden and Silver age films, which are superior to everything, or autoconversions, which are universally awful.) If a studio is working in cooperation with the conversion team, it will have all the raw chromakeyed footage, background and environment renders, even interiors, etc. - all the pieces needed to construct both eye views with total control over alignment and interaxial. In some ways it’s better, in the sense that everything can be adjusted after shooting, unlike footage from a 3D rig. The problem is that conversion teams take their lead from directors who are often not 3D fans and begrudgingly call for mild use of positive and negative interaxial (weak 3D, no popouts). But when it comes to outdoor location shoots, which are getting more and more rare, nothing beats strong native. But so much of what appear to be exotic location shots anymore is composite post production.

11-02-2023, 07:42 PM	#28757
Okiephile Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2019 Location:Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:431 Blu-ray collection:1223 DVD collection:8	Well, I got it about 3 years ago and it was a b**ch.

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