2 channel audio for old movies

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Originally Posted by chandna

Hi
One quick question
I have been asked by some of my clients to author old movies.
They have only 2 channels of audio.
No 5.1 or DTS HD
Are you technically wizards members are ready to accepts Bluray Disc with 2 channel of audio?

I have only 2 options
1. I give 2 channels as uncompressed audio
or
2. create a fake 5.1 only if members of this forum insist for 5.1
or
3. Ask them to wait till the members of this forum are ready and ask for such titles with 2 channles of audio?

Hi Chandna,

Thank You putting your faith in us to consult us for the right decision.

I would say a restored uncompressed 2.0 is a must.

Besides that, If they have original sound elements, It is worth recreating 5.1/6.1/7.1

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Snow-...-Blu-ray/5220/

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pinocchio-Blu-ray/754/

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-G...-Blu-ray/6859/

Regardless of the limitations of the theatrical presentation, you can have a DTS HD MA 7.1 mix for the bluray release,

Thats exactly how the older films get a surround mix.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/2001-...y-Blu-ray/511/

It is most important they give you the original multi track recordings, and not just whats printed on the 35mm.

Originally Posted by kailashu

most of the receivers will be able to dish out a 5.1 out of 2.0 audio.

Receiver processed surround is even worse than multi-sampled (fake) surround.

Once again, request them to provide you with all kinds of original source materials - and most importantly the original film negative to work with.

and It is a good idea to master at 4k than 2k. Field tests show that capturing at a higher resolution does make a difference on how your 1080p compression looks.

Also, It would be beneficial for you, since it is an undebatable fact that eventually we will have 4k home video.

If the studios are hesitant to give you the negatives - this would be a good counter argument to make to make them realize the importance and the longevity of the master.

Hope that helps.