Transformers, Lossless audio???

[Woody]

Originally Posted by XundeadhunterX

i doubt they will do anything too special besides the UR DC with a few extra commentary; but paramount wont redue transformers for a blu-ray release it would be tooooooooooooooo expensive so it will most likely be a port with some extra features. i mean they could redue it for a blu relase cause they could afford it but why do that and have less money

Originally Posted by UKTruBlu

relieved that we weren't given an HD DVD knock off.

Am I the only one who thinks this thread is funny?

1st guy: Dude, we are totally getting an HD DVD port.

2nd guy: Thank goodness we arent getting an HD DVD port.

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by XundeadhunterX

but paramount wont redue transformers for a blu-ray release it would be tooooooooooooooo expensive so it will most likely be a port with some extra features. i mean they could redue it for a blu relase cause they could afford it but why do that and have less money

You do know that DreamWorks (Paramount) did a Blu-ray OPTOMIZED encode LAST year before they went HD DVD exclusive?

BD-optomized AVC encode and PCM...

~Alan

[WickyWoo]

so, is that the reason for the delay until September (approx)? Or was it purely commercial reasons, IOW for the money?
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The disc has been done since July of last year.

[savage1984]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

The disc has been done since July of last year.

oh... so why release it in september?

[JeremyPiven]

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Of course it matters! I spent a lot of money on new gear for lossless audio so I would like for it to have lossless audio. I will probably still buy it even if it has the DD+ like the HD-DVD version....

Like I said, it does not matter. Your still going to buy it no matter what audio track it has.

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by savage1984

oh... so why release it in september?

First of all, he said that the disc has been done since July of last year... not the discs.

It was authored, but never replicated.

High bit-rate AVC encode, PCM...

My guess? Taking advantage of the "step-up" in Blu-ray promotion and movie sales, as well as getting putting most of their replication ability toward D&D releases. It could also be timed with a teaser for the sequel.

~Alan

[savage1984]

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

First of all, he said that the disc has been done since July of last year... not the discs.

It was authored, but never replicated.

High bit-rate AVC encode, PCM...

~Alan

ahhhhhhhh, good point. Replication waits. That makes perfect sense.

Thanks,

~Savage

[scragham]

from bill's latest...

Finally this morning, our sources also tell us to expect an official announcement from Paramount and DreamWorks VERY soon regarding Michael Bay's Transformers coming to Blu-ray Disc later this year. We even hear the film is getting a new encode, optimized for the Blu-ray format. We'll see.

emphasis mine.

if we're possibly getting an video re-encode, it makes no sense to me that we're not going to get lossless audio.

HD DVD transformers reference quality? my ass.

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by scragham

if we're possibly getting an video re-encode, it makes no sense to me that we're not going to get lossless audio.

We were always going to get lossless audio, though Dolby TrueHD is more likely now.

I guess the rumors of a new VC-1 transfer were correct....

[WickyWoo]

I can tell you flat out that it is now Paramount policy to include Dolby THD on all releases

[Pseudoblu]

Funny how this movie really is hated by some.. But as for me.. this news is great and is only step 1 of 2... as if they do not include lossless audio I will officially hate... not the movie but Paramount... include the best audio available and you will sell many more copies...

better audio = better sales..

If they do not know this then i feel sorry for this co.

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by savage1984

~Savage

ROTFL!!!

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

I can tell you flat out that it is now Paramount policy to include Dolby THD on all releases

Since a new encode is in the works (as well as THD), are our chances good for this to include the PiP and online content as well?

~Alan<~~~~~~Who doesn't really care about the "interactive" features, but would like for the release to have it as well...

[savage1984]

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

ROTFL!!!



Since a new encode is in the works (as well as THD), are our chances good for this to include the PiP and online content as well?

~Alan<~~~~~~Who doesn't really care about the "interactive" features, but would like for the release to have it as well...

Hey, I'm glad you liked my joke. Otherwise, I was slightly sad that I might have annoyed you.

And Wicky, I'm totally stoked that you said that about Paramount's titles. I hope other studios follow suit (ahem, WB).

[WickyWoo]

Since a new encode is in the works (as well as THD), are our chances good for this to include the PiP and online content as well?

Don't know. Certainly possible

[SlmShdy1]

The HD DVD version had TrueHD so the Blu-ray version should have it too.

[scragham]

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

The HD DVD version had TrueHD so the Blu-ray version should have it too.

... wha?

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

The HD DVD version had TrueHD so the Blu-ray version should have it too.

The HD DVD was DD+, not TrueHD. I think it's also a common misconception that the Transformers HD DVD does not use AVC, which it does.

Take this with a grain of salt, based on the source, but Amir said that there is a VC-1 encode that is closest to the master, and an AVC encode (presumably what's on the HD DVD) that is a bit softer, but was "preferred by the creative decision makers." I don't know who that would be, as Michael Bay has expressed disappointment in the HD DVD.

[sowecrazy]

if the movie dosen't have lossless audio of any kind then i don't buy it, to me its pointless, i didn't buy a new reciever for nothing, like i didn't buy and of the oceans for that reason, or any paramount movie , the only movie i have is goodfellas cause its such a bombass movie

[savage1984]

It's been confirmed

Lossless!!!!!!!!

[CptGreedle]

2 forms of lossless in fact