"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[Kris Deering]

Interesting week of SPHE Blu-ray viewings. As I mentioned before I watched Drive last week and thought it looked spectacular. A few days later we finally watched Columbiana and again, spectacular transfer. So this weekend we finally watched Priest. I have the 3D Blu-ray release, but we watched it in 2D as I don't have a 3D PJ installed at the moment. I imagine most of the issues I saw had to do with production but I saw a lot of digital artifacts around the actors in certain scenes. It didn't look like compression or ringing, merely a weird "blob" of sorts that was subtle (I bet most wouldn't even see it). I imagine it has to do with the layering of VFX around and in the backgrounds, or simply all of the color and contrast changes seen in the backgrounds. But I saw it more than I think I should. I'm also not a fan of the HUGE changes in overall resolution and color timing that can happen from moment to moment. Even my wife commented on it. One moment detail would be good but not great, the next it would be razor sharp and impeccable. Colors would go from completely washed out to very natural, within seconds. Again, I think most of my issues stem from post-production decisions, but I was suprised just how inconsistent the experience was.

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I think we’ve lost a lot of our original readers because of the current economic conditions and how they relate to both people who still have jobs and those who are *between jobs*.

I'm lucky to still have one... such as it is.

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Hang in there. This is entertainment...it’s not like we’re doing something as noble as saving lives and stamping out disease. Tend to business and check-in when you can.

Don't knock the entertainment business. Sure, there's a lot of it out there that's garbage, but I think the film, TV, and music industry is capable of helping to saving lives and giving us strength to fight disease.

Thanks go out to Anthony P for his well wishes as well.


I'm doing multiple things right now, but I want to reply to a post of yours (Penton) in another thread, and ask a couple of questions.

~Alan

[RiseDarthVader]

Is there going to be a way to download a high quality 1080p 3D version of "The Amazing Spider-Man" trailer? I wont be watching a 3D movie at the cinema any time soon but I was blown away by the 3D depth in the trailer and would like to watch it again at home.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Is there going to be a way to download a high quality 1080p 3D version of "The Amazing Spider-Man" trailer? I wont be watching a 3D movie at the cinema any time soon but I was blown away by the 3D depth in the trailer and would like to watch it again at home.

^ Interesting notion but doubtful. You sure you just don’t want to get a better look at the Spidey logo –

http://www.markofthespider-man.com/

[Blu-Ray Watcher]

Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Is there going to be a way to download a high quality 1080p 3D version of "The Amazing Spider-Man" trailer? I wont be watching a 3D movie at the cinema any time soon but I was blown away by the 3D depth in the trailer and would like to watch it again at home.

The trailer will more than likely be available on the PSN tomorrow. Who knows? They could put the 3D version on there if they really wanted to.


And yes, the 3D was INCREDIBLE. So was the trailer, obviously.

[Clark Kent]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Watcher

The trailer will more than likely be available on the PSN tomorrow. Who knows? They could put the 3D version on there if they really wanted to.

Exactly what I was thinking, make the 3D trailer exclusive to the PSN. Huge synergy to let people know the PS3 handles 3D content and drive people to check it out on PSN.

[RiseDarthVader]

Seems like a bit of a waste to have such a big "3D WORLD CREATED BY SONY" push if they aren't going to release 3D versions of their trailers especially on PSN/SEN. The company has 3D movies, 3D BD players, 3D capable PS3 and 3DTVs and there isn't much of a way for people to access new 3D content. I wonder what the viral sight will how thought I know someone pulled apart the javascript and there is a countdown ending soon.

[Doctorossi]

While I'm comfortable with what I've seen of the story (though it does feel a bit "Didn't we just do this?"), I have to say I'm still not really fanning on the cinematographic look of the new Spider-Man. I had the same response to this latest trailer as I did to the first one. The look, to me, does not feel inviting (in a find-out-more sense) and it strikes some subconscious chord with me that also makes it read a little 'cheap'. It bounces off my rods and cones and somehow sends a "1990's extended cable special" message to my brain.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Seems like a bit of a waste to have such a big "3D WORLD CREATED BY SONY" push if they aren't going to release 3D versions of their trailers especially on PSN/SEN. The company has 3D movies, 3D BD players, 3D capable PS3 and 3DTVs and there isn't much of a way for people to access new 3D content. I wonder what the viral sight will how thought I know someone pulled apart the javascript and there is a countdown ending soon.

Well anyway, in the meantime, maybe this 3D viewing opportunity may be of interest as you’re from Australia… http://www.techau.tv/blog/

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

...It bounces off my rods and cones and somehow sends a "1990's extended cable special" message to my brain.

You get me excited when you talk neuro-ophthalmologic pathways. Anyone know, where in this clip are the retinal photoreceptors of which the Doc speaks -

Macular Edema and Ischemia Video - YouTube

[RiseDarthVader]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Well anyway, in the meantime, maybe this 3D viewing opportunity may be of interest as you’re from Australia… http://www.techau.tv/blog/

That is a fantastic idea! I will definitely check out that out soon once I get my PC up and running again sink can upload some 3D videos from the camcorder.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

While I'm comfortable with what I've seen of the story (though it does feel a bit "Didn't we just do this?"), I have to say I'm still not really fanning on the cinematographic look of the new Spider-Man. I had the same response to this latest trailer as I did to the first one. The look, to me, does not feel inviting (in a find-out-more sense) and it strikes some subconscious chord with me that also makes it read a little 'cheap'. It bounces off my rods and cones and somehow sends a "1990's extended cable special" message to my brain.

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

You get me excited when you talk neuro-ophthalmologic pathways. Anyone know, where in this clip are the retinal photoreceptors of which the Doc speaks -

Macular Edema and Ischemia Video - YouTube

I believe all my: retinal Edemas, rods, cones, AND chords have simultaneously achieved "meltdown" status....but that might not be a bad thing!

[Penton-Man]

Not to worry. You don’t even have to run the clip, as actually the arrow on the screenshot of the above YouTube video points to the layer of rods and cones to which Doc is referring. Hey Saprano, one could more clearly see this if the source were a 4k Blu-ray as exhibited on a 4k TV.

As to meltdown , Rick, I already suffered that a few weeks ago while watching this…

[Show spoiler]

Billy Cundiff Missed 32yd Field Goal Ravens vs. Patriots Playoff (1-22-2012) - YouTube

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Kris Deering

Have no issues with the Sony at all, haven't seen any footage with it to be opinionated one way or another...

All this ‘Doc’ talk has got me thinking…http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0796117/
ergo - http://www.whosay.com/mnightshyamalan/photos/126483

[sharkshark]

Wrote up 1500 words on TPM in 3D, after seeing it twice last night (pending editorial) - long story short, it's I think a very well done conversion, for the most part subtle and pleasing with moments where they take it up a notch.

First screening was on an (old) Sony 2K projector, and it looked dark and crappy. Second was at the accross-the-hall "AVX" theatre (same as what AMC does with their fake IMAX), with Christie 4K. Absolutely night and day difference, WAY brighter, much better colour and contrast.

Also was a/b'ing between my Oakleys and the free glasses - the Oakeleys are definitely darker, but far clearer, allowing for much better detail. $150? Maybe not, but a definite improvement.

Will link to full review when it's live, if you'd like.

[Penton-Man]

Go for it. Especially since I’m feeling sad for George L. these days….http://nerdapproved.com/movies/georg...tar-wars-film/

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Go for it. Especially since I’m feeling sad for George L. these days….http://nerdapproved.com/movies/georg...tar-wars-film/

heh, hadn't seen that article.

http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/02/a...nace-in-3d.php

[Doctorossi]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I’m feeling sad for George L. these days…

You mean, George "Bringing-It-All-On-Myself" L.?

I can't share your sympathy for a guy who doesn't recognize that 'more criticism than almost anyone' comes, naturally, with the territory of 'more and bigger hits than almost anyone' and who seems to willfully deny what we all know he must surely understand on some level: that no one would begrudge a single tinkering he wanted to tinker if he'd just stick the originals in the damn box, too.

Boo hoo- I made some of the most popular, successful and beloved movies of all time and these terrible fans keep wanting them.

Do problems get more 'first-world'?

[DenonCI]

Originally Posted by sharkshark

heh, hadn't seen that article.

http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/02/a...nace-in-3d.php

Well written article. My son and I plan on seeing it tomorrow so he can experience the film on the big screen. He was only 7 months when it hit the theaters in 1999.

[sharkshark]

Originally Posted by DenonCI

Well written article. My son and I plan on seeing it tomorrow so he can experience the film on the big screen. He was only 7 months when it hit the theaters in 1999.

Thank you, sir. Heading back for a 4th time tomorrow with a friend and his 7 year old.