I've been spoiled by Fox's high bitrate titles...

[patrick99]

Originally Posted by GarettP

Heck, I'm spoiled by Blu-ray period! Can't remember the last time I actually went to the Movies, rather wait for it to come on Blu!

The last time I actually went to the movies I couldn't believe how soft the picture looked.

[docjan_uk]

I would suggest that the last thing people do, perhaps out of curiosity rather than anything would be to check the somewhat inaccurate bit-rate meter on the PS3.

First things first, just take it in with your eyes.

[patrick99]

Originally Posted by docjan_uk

I would suggest that the last thing people do, perhaps out of curiosity rather than anything would be to check the somewhat inaccurate bit-rate meter on the PS3.

First things first, just take it in with your eyes.

The most obvious inaccuracy is that there is clearly a very slight lag in the reported bitrate. Do you think or know that there are others?

I assume you know that Amir is probably the most notable voice asserting the inaccuracy of the PS3 bitrate meter?

"You should be watching the movie and not the bitrate meter" is really one of the red side talking points, I'm afraid.

[docjan_uk]

If it's a red talking point, it would be a valid one.

Take it in first, if you see issues with your own eyes, dig a little deeper.
There are many possible reasons for poor quality picture beyond pure bitrate though.
The bandwidth is useful to have, but it's not the be all and end all for picture quality.

[patrick99]

Originally Posted by docjan_uk

If it's a red talking point, it would be a valid one.

Take it in first, if you see issues with your own eyes, dig a little deeper.
There are many possible reasons for poor quality picture beyond pure bitrate though.
The bandwidth is useful to have, but it's not the be all and end all for picture quality.

My preference is to have a higher bitrate so that I can feel comfortable that if the image quality of what I am seeing is less than ideal, the reasons for that are something other than inadequate bitrate.

[Clark Kent]

Since the hiatus Fox has released outstanding release after outstanding release. High bitrate AVC looks incredible. They are topping even Disney now for picture quality on their recent releases. If the Fox compressionists are reading this, keep up the good work.

[patrick99]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Since the hiatus Fox has released outstanding release after outstanding release. High bitrate AVC looks incredible. They are topping even Disney now for picture quality on their recent releases. If the Fox compressionists are reading this, keep up the good work.

Yes, indeed.

[bajor27]

Originally Posted by patrick99

I have found that after watching Fox's recent very high bitrate releases with their superlative PQ, such as Mr. Brooks, Silver Surfer, Prison Break, Die Hard 4, and Man on Fire, I really almost can't watch the slightly lower bitrate releases from other studios like Sony and Disney that used to look good to me.

Am I the only one who's having this problem?

I haven't had a chance to see any of these on Blu yet, but what you're saying makes me very excited for Hitman on Blu (which I think is the next new Fox title on the way).

Originally Posted by patrick99

The last time I actually went to the movies I couldn't believe how soft the picture looked.

I generally agree, although the last time I went (last week), I saw I am Legend. I was amazed and how crisp the image looked on closeup shots of Will. Made me very excited for the Blu which most likely will look better. And seeing as how Warner is leaving features off of the HD-DVD, the transfer shouldn't be as tainted by having an HD-DVD release too.