Predator (1987) (Ultimate Hunter Edition) - Page 21 - Blu-ray Forum

bleauboy · 05-20-2010, 10:08 PM

Yeah I will pick it up, I really want to get Sin City too, and of course the new Predator Hunter Edition.

Bishop_99 · 05-20-2010, 10:45 PM

I bought Predator on Blu-ray this December and while it isn't the best looking Blu-ray, it isn't one of the worst either. I'm all for a new transfer but unless this new transfer has details as strong as "Crimson Tide" has for example, I'll probably wait for a price drop as there are other movies I still want to get. I doubt detail will increase so much but I'll wait for the screenshot comparisons.

Spartan21 · 05-20-2010, 11:04 PM

On the current Blu-Ray version of Predator I've noticed a lot of telecine wobble (shakiness of the picture) and it is really annoying. If they re-mastered it for this edition (please god!) hopefully the telecine wobble will be gone.

drtre81 · 05-20-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

A few of the insiders have said that's pretty much the case.

If so they are wrong. Now if the 2008 had been avc, 50 gig, high bitrate average and looked as it does I'd agree.

drtre81 · 05-20-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ClaytonMG

Increasing a bitrate doesn't automatically mean it'll look better.

LOL Yes...it does.

BStecke · 05-20-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by drtre81

If so they are wrong. Now if the 2008 had been avc, 50 gig, high bitrate average and looked as it does I'd agree.

Yes, I take your word for it over people who do this for a living. FAIL PWNED LOLZ SUXORZ

ClaytonMG · 05-20-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by drtre81

LOL Yes...it does.

LOL No... it doesn't.

A blu-ray (or any encode for that matter) can only look as good as the source. IF Predator is actually transparent to the master, a higher bitrate will not change a single thing... because it is already identical to the source.

drtre81 · 05-20-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cliff

The new Gangs of New York actually has a lower bitrate versus the original release. Would you say the original release is the better looking of the two because it has the higher bitrate?

Nope because there is a reason why the original release had to have a higher bitrate and it does not apply to Predator.

BStecke · 05-20-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drtre81

Nope because there is a reason why the original release had to have a higher bitrate and it does not apply to Predator.

And, of course, you can't divulge that reason.

drtre81 · 05-20-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

And, of course, you can't divulge that reason.

I can... but let's see if the INSIDER would like to explain it himself. It's actually pretty obvious.

I'll back later. Picking up a pizza for dinner.

supercutz · 05-21-2010, 12:08 AM

I"m very curious to know how the new transfer turns out and I'm hoping for enough of an improvement to justify the doubledip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irrob

gosh I thought we already educated everyone on the artistic use of film grain....

You can't teach to someone who won't listen.

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Originally Posted by ScuseMe

And for those of you that don't like grain, go buy a ****in' PS3 game and play it all ****in' day. This is the ****in' movie blu-ray forum, not the ****in' game forum.

Wow, such hostility up in here.

drtre81 · 05-21-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cliff

Are you talking about the original release being PCM while the rerelease is DTS Master?

Nope. Keep trying.

Oh and even if something is “ marginally better " that means it's noticably better too. Otherwise you wouldn't have noticed a marginal increase. I can do this all night.

Hi-Def Steve · 05-21-2010, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by drtre81

I can do this all night.

You mean making yourself look like an arrogant, know it all? Congrats.

ClaytonMG · 05-21-2010, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

You mean making yourself look like an arrogant, know it all who actually doesn't know anything? Congrats.

Fixed it for you.

drtre81 · 05-21-2010, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

You mean making yourself look like an arrogant, know it all? Congrats.

Doing my best Cliff imitation.

Dotpattern · 05-21-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by drtre81

I'll shut up until we see pics or a review.

So much for that.

drtre81 · 05-21-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dotpattern

So much for that.

I kept getting called out so I decided to return to the discussion.

MONTEL · 05-21-2010, 01:36 AM

I want this movie to have all the special features on teh new blu-ray disc!

MONTEL · 05-21-2010, 01:44 AM

I hope they get a new commentary from the commandos!

drtre81 · 05-21-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MONTEL

I hope they get a new commentary from the commandos!

That'd be sweet.

View Poll Results: Which Blu-ray edition of Predator has the better picture quality?
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05-20-2010, 10:08 PM	#401
bleauboy Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Michigan USA Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah I will pick it up, I really want to get Sin City too, and of course the new Predator Hunter Edition.

05-20-2010, 10:45 PM	#402
Bishop_99 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Hialeah, Fl 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:580 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	I bought Predator on Blu-ray this December and while it isn't the best looking Blu-ray, it isn't one of the worst either. I'm all for a new transfer but unless this new transfer has details as strong as "Crimson Tide" has for example, I'll probably wait for a price drop as there are other movies I still want to get. I doubt detail will increase so much but I'll wait for the screenshot comparisons.

05-20-2010, 11:04 PM	#403
Spartan21 Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Florida 4K collection:762 Blu-ray collection:1351 Trading Score:1	On the current Blu-Ray version of Predator I've noticed a lot of telecine wobble (shakiness of the picture) and it is really annoying. If they re-mastered it for this edition (please god!) hopefully the telecine wobble will be gone.

05-21-2010, 01:36 AM	#418
MONTEL Member Member since:Mar 2010	I want this movie to have all the special features on teh new blu-ray disc!

05-21-2010, 01:44 AM	#419
MONTEL Member Member since:Mar 2010	I hope they get a new commentary from the commandos!

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