Bram Stoker's Dracula 4K UHD (1992) (25th Anniversary Edition) - Page 10 - Blu-ray Forum

OutOfBoose · 10-01-2017, 08:22 PM

I wonder if UHD will have the medieval font in the prologue. Both blu-ray releases didn't have it.

CiaoV99 · 10-01-2017, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

I wonder if UHD will have the medieval font in the prologue. Both blu-ray releases didn't have it.

That was one of my biggest pet peeves.

grodd · 10-01-2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

I wonder if UHD will have the medieval font in the prologue. Both blu-ray releases didn't have it.

I doubt it.

bluescholar · 10-01-2017, 11:47 PM

What was the story behind the font change? Was it for fear of legibility?

Cook · 10-02-2017, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

I wonder if UHD will have the medieval font in the prologue. Both blu-ray releases didn't have it.

What medieval font? Got a screencap of it?

birdztudio · 10-02-2017, 12:38 AM

only for who've already seen the movie...

[Show spoiler]

Cook · 10-02-2017, 01:36 AM

I don't see any wink.

grodd · 10-02-2017, 01:39 AM

Her eye moves at 4-5 seconds in.

CiaoV99 · 10-02-2017, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cook

What medieval font? Got a screencap of it?

The original subtitles.

Cook · 10-02-2017, 03:27 AM

I assume those old subtitles were "burned in" the old transfer and were lost when they did the new 4K transfer. Too bad they didn't redo them for the new transfer. They look better.

ncraft · 10-02-2017, 04:47 AM

Watched this tonight and was thoroughly impressed by the transfer. Deep inky blacks, rich colors, and a surprisingly tasteful use of HDR that accentuates the movie but doesn’t change it. I can't imagine this looking much better.

FilmFreakosaurus · 10-02-2017, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cook

I assume those old subtitles were "burned in" the old transfer and were lost when they did the new 4K transfer. Too bad they didn't redo them for the new transfer. They look better.

American Zoetrope probably oversaw the transfer. Coppola is normally quite hands-on with his films.

Sometimes when they go back to the camera negatives, they see an opportunity to allow for subtitles from various languages to be used in worldwide distribution, so they don't re-do the original opticals either digitally or photo-chemically and allow for digital replacements of the language they want instead. For home video, that means player generated subtitles.

GasmaskAvenger · 10-02-2017, 04:54 AM

I really regret buying the "Mastered in 4K" release, as I want this underrated gem in native 4K.

Oh well, i'll probably get it with my own cash later this month.

xenoyako · 10-02-2017, 08:03 AM

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This is a must buy (for me). I remember back in the day someone at this site (who got banned I think) was physically threatening to "punch my lights out" because he couldn't comprehend that the prior home video releases were incorrectly color timed and overly bright...and changed on Blu-ray with Francis Ford Coppola's approval. Ah, those were the days...

Even the Criterion LD?

Raise your hand if you had (still have?) that. No need for a slipcover with LDs.

Does any Blu-ray version have the commentary from the Criterion edition?

kidglov3s · 10-02-2017, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by xenoyako

Even the Criterion LD?

Raise your hand if you had (still have?) that. No need for a slipcover with LDs.

Does any Blu-ray version have the commentary from the Criterion edition?

I got it for $5 on eBay six years ago, and for six years I've been meaning to have a look at that goofy edit-a-scene supplement.

Laserdisk · 10-02-2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by xenoyako

Even the Criterion LD?

Raise your hand if you had (still have?) that. No need for a slipcover with LDs.

Does any Blu-ray version have the commentary from the Criterion edition?

I have it, it's great

Geoff D · 10-02-2017, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

American Zoetrope probably oversaw the transfer. Coppola is normally quite hands-on with his films.

Sometimes when they go back to the camera negatives, they see an opportunity to allow for subtitles from various languages to be used in worldwide distribution, so they don't re-do the original opticals either digitally or photo-chemically and allow for digital replacements of the language they want instead. For home video, that means player generated subtitles.

Sony have been doing this for years anyway, at least on European BDs and DVDs. Anyone remember that chunky yellow font they use to use?

OutOfBoose · 10-02-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by grodd

I doubt it.

Shame if so. I know at least one instance where they kept original font for forced subs in films. And more of that - they aren't burned into the transfer and can be disabled. LOTR theatrical CEE. I wish the same was done for Dracula.

It's not critical, of course. I hate when a studio is lazy enough to burn forced subs into a transfer. Instead of adding it as a separate subs track. Disney is really great when it comes to this, not only they don't do it, they also try to keep original font, if it was used for a theatrical presentation. WB, on the other hand, never bother and it really spoils their releases for me.

Laserdisk · 10-02-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Sony have been doing this for years anyway, at least on European BDs and DVDs. Anyone remember that chunky yellow font they use to use?

Oh yes, that was nasty

Marionette · 10-02-2017, 09:24 PM

I just ordered my first 4K TV and I think this movie would be a good first one to play on it. I see from the picture posted that it has the all regions ABC logo; as a neophyte in this, that does mean the UHD is all regions too? Not just the bluray, right? I need it to play on my Australian XboneS.

10-02-2017, 04:47 AM	#191
ncraft Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Location:USA 4K collection:1212 Blu-ray collection:1545 DVD collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:328	Watched this tonight and was thoroughly impressed by the transfer. Deep inky blacks, rich colors, and a surprisingly tasteful use of HDR that accentuates the movie but doesn’t change it. I can't imagine this looking much better. Last edited by ncraft; 10-02-2017 at 04:53 AM.

10-01-2017, 08:22 PM	#181
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	I wonder if UHD will have the medieval font in the prologue. Both blu-ray releases didn't have it.

10-01-2017, 11:47 PM	#184
bluescholar Senior Member Member since:Oct 2016	What was the story behind the font change? Was it for fear of legibility?

10-02-2017, 01:36 AM	#187
Cook Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1261 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:2	I don't see any wink.

10-02-2017, 01:39 AM	#188
grodd Power Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Northern CA Trading Score:3	Her eye moves at 4-5 seconds in.

10-02-2017, 03:27 AM	#190
Cook Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1261 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:2	I assume those old subtitles were "burned in" the old transfer and were lost when they did the new 4K transfer. Too bad they didn't redo them for the new transfer. They look better.

10-02-2017, 04:54 AM	#193
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1116 Blu-ray collection:4991 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	I really regret buying the "Mastered in 4K" release, as I want this underrated gem in native 4K. Oh well, i'll probably get it with my own cash later this month.

10-02-2017, 09:24 PM	#200
Marionette Member Member since:Oct 2011 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:3132 DVD collection:356	I just ordered my first 4K TV and I think this movie would be a good first one to play on it. I see from the picture posted that it has the all regions ABC logo; as a neophyte in this, that does mean the UHD is all regions too? Not just the bluray, right? I need it to play on my Australian XboneS.

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