Truth in 24 I/II Blu-ray (Audi Sport) - Blu-ray Forum

Josh · 05-10-2013, 04:57 PM

Does anyone know if this Blu-ray is regionally coded?

http://www.dukevideo.com/prdAA001/Tr...-24-II-Blu-ray

http://www.adrenalin-verlag.com/prod...13a71954a89aa5

McCrutchy · 05-11-2013, 04:17 AM

Regardless of region-coding, I would expect it to be 1080/50i, since the video is originating from Europe. Some of the Blu-rays from Duke are offered with a choice of PAL or NTSC DVDs like this one, with the NTSC edition labeled as "US version"), so they are obviously cognizant of the 60Hz customers, but I would assume that unless specified, all their Blu-rays are 1080/50i, and their DVDs PAL.

EDIT: I ordered it and will post the answer here if no one else does. Looks like a good set of films, so I ordered it along with the Le Mans 2012 review.

Josh · 05-14-2013, 04:04 PM

Thanks, I look forward to your post.

The videos were produced by NFL Films for Audi, so I doubt they would be 1080i50 by default. They are more likely 1080p24, but its hard to tell since all we have is DVDs and streaming to reference. I sent an email to Duke Video last week, and just received a response saying that it was PAL

I had to let them know that there is no such thing as PAL or NTSC with regards to Blu-ray.

I bet even with you having to wait for the disc to be shipped, you'll still be able to provide conclusive info before their customer service can. If you haven't seen the films already, you are in for a treat!

Edit: Just found out it is 1080p24 with a DD5.1 soundtrack:

http://audi-motorsport-blog.blogspot...s-edition.html

Images of the release there, but no info on regional coding apparent.

McCrutchy · 05-15-2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh

Thanks, I look forward to your post.

The videos were produced by NFL Films for Audi, so I doubt they would be 1080i50 by default. They are more likely 1080p24, but its hard to tell since all we have is DVDs and streaming to reference. I sent an email to Duke Video last week, and just received a response saying that it was PAL

I had to let them know that there is no such thing as PAL or NTSC with regards to Blu-ray.

I bet even with you having to wait for the disc to be shipped, you'll still be able to provide conclusive info before their customer service can. If you haven't seen the films already, you are in for a treat!

It might take several days, as Duke e-mailed me today to say they're waiting 5-7 days to get stock of the Blu-ray.

It looks very nice, and indeed I have not seen the films, so I am looking forward to it.

My only concern is that Audi have definitely manufactured separate PAL and NTSC DVD versions of Truth in 24 II (Truth in 24 seems impossible to find on DVD now) so it's all down to how each film was encoded by whomever Audi enlisted to create the Blu-ray Disc.

In any event, we will know for sure shortly.

fergusor · 05-16-2013, 01:46 PM

Truth In 24 II is available as a free HD download from iTunes, no need to buy the blu ray.

I also got the original Truth In 24 free when that came out but I can't remember where from... but it is available on YouTube so you could download it in 1080p from there.

Josh · 05-16-2013, 02:57 PM

I got an email back from Duke saying that they didn't have any in stock at the moment, and wouldn't know until they got some on hand. It will be 1080p24, according to reviews, so that will be good. The only possible issue is that regional coding.

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Originally Posted by fergusor

Truth In 24 II is available as a free HD download from iTunes, no need to buy the blu ray.

I also got the original Truth In 24 free when that came out but I can't remember where from... but it is available on YouTube so you could download it in 1080p from there.

I have both on iTunes, but the Blu-ray will have a better picture. Plus, I want to get one for my Dad, who only has a Blu-ray player.

McCrutchy · 06-09-2013, 02:58 AM

Sorry for the delay.

Confirmation:

Both Truth in 24 (2008) and Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts (2012) are region-free with no PAL or 50Hz content. Each documentary comes on its own BD-25 disc.

Each documentary is presented in English, with options for English, French, German, or Spanish audio narration. Please note that although the release advertises subtitles in these languages, they only appear when material may be difficult to understand (for English) and additionally during the interviews (for French, German and Spanish). The main narration is not subtitled in any language.

Truth in 24 contains no extras, but Truth in 24 II contains some brief extended interview clips and the film's trailer. This is also a DigiBook release, with photos and text (in English only) relating to the race, comments from Audi drivers, and film credits.

Josh · 06-11-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Sorry for the delay.

Confirmation:

Both Truth in 24 (2008) and Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts are region-free with no PAL or 50Hz content. Each documentary comes on its own BD-25 disc.

Each documentary is presented in English, with options for English, French, German, or Spanish audio narration. Please note that although the release advertises subtitles in these languages, they only appear when material may be difficult to understand (for English) and additionally during the interviews (for French, German and Spanish). The main narration is not subtitled in any language.

Truth in 24 contains no extras, but Truth in 24 II contains some brief extended interview clips and the film's trailer. This is also a DigiBook release, with photos and text (in English only) relating to the race, comments from Audi drivers, and film credits.

Thanks for the confirmation! I'm going to order two - one for me and one for my dad.

How did like the films?

McCrutchy · 06-12-2013, 10:16 PM

I enjoyed both films, Josh, but I felt the second film, which is fifteen minutes shorter than the first, could have been even longer than it was. To me, the first film is slightly better rounded. The second documentary does present a noticeable improvement in picture quality, however.

Josh · 06-13-2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I enjoyed both films, Josh, but I felt the second film, which is fifteen minutes shorter than the first, could have been even longer than it was. To me, the first film is slightly better rounded. The second documentary does present a noticeable improvement in picture quality, however.

I really enjoy both films, but I think you're right, the second film could have been stretched out a bit, especially with everything that happened to the team that year.

I'll be ordering soon for sure. Did you buy them from Duke?

McCrutchy · 06-14-2013, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

Did you buy them from Duke?

Yes.

Josh · 07-16-2013, 11:47 AM

I got my copy (actually bought two - one for my dad) last week and started watching the first film to make sure it worked in my PS3 - which it did! Thanks for that info!

I ended up not being able to turn it off. The film looks great and I love having it on disc. I hope they make a third one next season.

05-10-2013, 04:57 PM	#1
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Truth in 24 I/II Blu-ray (Audi Sport) Does anyone know if this Blu-ray is regionally coded? http://www.dukevideo.com/prdAA001/Tr...-24-II-Blu-ray http://www.adrenalin-verlag.com/prod...13a71954a89aa5

05-11-2013, 04:17 AM	#2
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Regardless of region-coding, I would expect it to be 1080/50i, since the video is originating from Europe. Some of the Blu-rays from Duke are offered with a choice of PAL or NTSC DVDs like this one, with the NTSC edition labeled as "US version"), so they are obviously cognizant of the 60Hz customers, but I would assume that unless specified, all their Blu-rays are 1080/50i, and their DVDs PAL. EDIT: I ordered it and will post the answer here if no one else does. Looks like a good set of films, so I ordered it along with the Le Mans 2012 review. Last edited by McCrutchy; 05-11-2013 at 05:34 AM.

05-14-2013, 04:04 PM	#3
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Thanks, I look forward to your post. The videos were produced by NFL Films for Audi, so I doubt they would be 1080i50 by default. They are more likely 1080p24, but its hard to tell since all we have is DVDs and streaming to reference. I sent an email to Duke Video last week, and just received a response saying that it was PAL I had to let them know that there is no such thing as PAL or NTSC with regards to Blu-ray. I bet even with you having to wait for the disc to be shipped, you'll still be able to provide conclusive info before their customer service can. If you haven't seen the films already, you are in for a treat! Edit: Just found out it is 1080p24 with a DD5.1 soundtrack: http://audi-motorsport-blog.blogspot...s-edition.html Images of the release there, but no info on regional coding apparent. Last edited by Josh; 05-14-2013 at 04:08 PM.

06-09-2013, 02:58 AM	#7
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Sorry for the delay. Confirmation: Both *Truth in 24* (2008) and *Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts* (2012) are region-free with no PAL or 50Hz content. Each documentary comes on its own BD-25 disc. Each documentary is presented in English, with options for English, French, German, or Spanish audio narration. Please note that although the release advertises subtitles in these languages, they only appear when material may be difficult to understand (for English) and additionally during the interviews (for French, German and Spanish). The main narration is not subtitled in any language. Truth in 24 contains no extras, but Truth in 24 II contains some brief extended interview clips and the film's trailer. This is also a DigiBook release, with photos and text (in English only) relating to the race, comments from Audi drivers, and film credits. Last edited by McCrutchy; 06-12-2013 at 10:16 PM.

05-16-2013, 01:46 PM	#5
fergusor Active Member Member since:Mar 2011	Truth In 24 II is available as a free HD download from iTunes, no need to buy the blu ray. I also got the original Truth In 24 free when that came out but I can't remember where from... but it is available on YouTube so you could download it in 1080p from there.

06-12-2013, 10:16 PM	#9
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I enjoyed both films, Josh, but I felt the second film, which is fifteen minutes shorter than the first, could have been even longer than it was. To me, the first film is slightly better rounded. The second documentary does present a noticeable improvement in picture quality, however.

07-16-2013, 11:47 AM	#12
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I got my copy (actually bought two - one for my dad) last week and started watching the first film to make sure it worked in my PS3 - which it did! Thanks for that info! I ended up not being able to turn it off. The film looks great and I love having it on disc. I hope they make a third one next season.

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