Sony "Mastered in 4K" Blu-ray Titles May 14 and July 16

[stts651]

Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Expanded Color made me laugh. I guess, where applicable, it's director approved.

there are so many insults I could throw at you....................

DO you realize that from 480 to 1080 had many more vailable color combos visible AND if 4k is done right and not an overly compressed mess, it will have more colors available, but not these releases

[JavaJulien]

I'll probably end up re-buying Glory if it ends up with a Better transfer.

[Scorpion Soldier]

I'll propably bite on The Amazing Spider-Man, but just for comparison's sake.

[Pieter V]

These 4K releases are the new "HD-Ready" under the Blu-rays. I will wait for the first comparisons.

[JavaJulien]

We're missing the important thing though, no more fugly ass Spider-man cover art!

[Drewbee87]

Originally Posted by JavaJulien

We're missing the important thing though, no more fugly ass Spider-man cover art!

I hope this is a joke, because this doesn't look that great lol:

[JavaJulien]

Originally Posted by Drewbee87

I hope this is a joke, because this doesn't look that great lol:

It's better than this:

[Drewbee87]

I know, but I'll still be replacing the cover art with my own just like I did with that cover.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Scorpion Soldier

I'll propably bite on The Amazing Spider-Man, but just for comparison's sake.

I think that is the one you will get the least from due to the colour that the Red camera captures, they all have the same look to them, I may be wrong but I think the 35mm stuff is the way to go.

[Mr. Movie Fan]

Originally Posted by Drewbee87

I hope this is a joke, because this doesn't look that great lol:

Say what you will, that's the original poster art.

[Drewbee87]

Originally Posted by Fanboyz

Say what you will, that's the original poster art.

Really? I had no idea It's the ugly blue & yellow banners at the top & bottom that I don't like...

[singhcr]

Is expanded color even part of the Blu-ray spec?

[Tech-UK]

Originally Posted by singhcr

Is expanded color even part of the Blu-ray spec?

From what I have read, it isn't, but HDMI 1.3 and above does support it, thus can be used with compatible kit.

[Steve Lilley]

Originally Posted by Drewbee87

Really? I had no idea It's the ugly blue & yellow banners at the top & bottom that I don't like...

Also part of the original poster art. We all thought it was super weird all these years, but it finally kind of makes sense.

[TheAnimeLegend]

So does this mean that these new 4K releases won't work on reguar HDTV? Will I need to get a 4K HDTV just to play them?

[YodasFootPowder]

Originally Posted by ShamelessFanGirl

So does this mean that these new 4K releases won't work on reguar HDTV? Will I need to get a 4K HDTV just to play them?

They're normal Blurays, identical in every way. Except that they come from a 4k scan of the master. They'll play just the same as every other Bluray and likely, look the same. The picture should look a little better, assuming they do a proper encode and use a good quality master. But, you'll still be viewing in 1080p.

Sent via Samsung Galaxy S3

[Kryptonic]

Haha. Superbit for the HD age. Brilliant marketing.

[bigdaddyhorse]

I think this will be the first time Sony rolls out a new product without "The Big Hit" as one of it's flagship titles.

How much better can Taxi Driver or Glory really look? Those discs are top notch, will there be any benefit for someone with an old 1080p/60hz set-up?

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

I think this will be the first time Sony rolls out a new product without "The Big Hit" as one of it's flagship titles.

How much better can Taxi Driver or Glory really look? Those discs are top notch, will there be any benefit for someone with an old 1080p/60hz set-up?

You just reminded me to pick up The Big Hit. Thank you sir.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

I think this will be the first time Sony rolls out a new product without "The Big Hit" as one of it's flagship titles.

How much better can Taxi Driver or Glory really look? Those discs are top notch, will there be any benefit for someone with an old 1080p/60hz set-up?

Isn't the current Taxi Driver disc based off of a new 4K restoration?