I've been spoiled by Fox's high bitrate titles... - Blu-ray Forum

docjan_uk · 02-02-2008, 01:56 PM

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 · 02-02-2008, 02:00 PM

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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 · 02-02-2008, 02:18 PM

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 · 02-02-2008, 07:22 PM

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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 · 02-02-2008, 11:29 PM

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 · 02-03-2008, 01:32 PM

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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.

dobyblue · 02-03-2008, 03:03 PM

Panasonic are doing the encodes for Fox and Disney.

If you think they're lowering the bit rates for Disney and not Fox, you're mistaken.

Watch the Tesla lightning scene from The Prestige and see if you think it's not high bitrate.

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02-02-2008, 01:56 PM	#1
docjan_uk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	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.

02-02-2008, 02:18 PM	#3
docjan_uk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	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.

02-02-2008, 11:29 PM	#5
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	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.

02-03-2008, 03:03 PM	#7
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Panasonic are doing the encodes for Fox and Disney. If you think they're lowering the bit rates for Disney and not Fox, you're mistaken. Watch the Tesla lightning scene from The Prestige and see if you think it's not high bitrate.

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