Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Well,

I’m happy to be going North today to my primary home so I can start evaluation of my Zidoo Z9X.

The beach house is mainly for my daughter who will work and go to school here.

I’m ok with Florida weather and I like to swim in the ocean and I love beach Volleyball.

I go back and forth with the media server idea but the Zidoo had a great combination of price and features so I’m excited to give it a try.

-Brian

So what do you have planned for the Beach House as far as the Entertainment Center? Just a Flat Panel UHD TV with Cable TV, some Streaming, and maybe DVD/BD Player?

[cheez avenger]

Unboxed and set up the Panny 820 last night. The UI made me laugh, because it's still using (or looks to be using) the BD10 spec from when BD was first launched. I thought I was seeing things!

I set up the settings for DV and HDR10, tone mapping, etc. I skimmed through Drive and Northman and will skim through some more today and this weekend. The 4K stuff looks and sounds great. I've yet to try BD/DVD, so that will be next at some point.

I've seen folks have trouble getting ATMOS, but I had no problem having my AVR registering ATMOS in the display via the 820.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by alchav21

So what do you have planned for the Beach House as far as the Entertainment Center? Just a Flat Panel UHD TV with Cable TV, some Streaming, and maybe DVD/BD Player?

Currently my daughter has a very small tv. I imagine a mid size TV will be the next step. I really don't know what the eventual setup will be. I have a projector that isn't used so I may try to bring it there. There is no "extra" room for a dedicated theater.

-Brian

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Currently my daughter has a very small tv. I imagine a mid size TV will be the next step. I really don't know what the eventual setup will be. I have a projector that isn't used so I may try to bring it there. There is no "extra" room for a dedicated theater.

-Brian

Good God man.... how much time did you spend in the Florida sun?

There is always room for a dedicated theater...it is NEVER an "extra"...

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

I believe you will like it, lots of features for a little box. The next firmware update for the Zappiti Neo is supposed to have a 2.35 feature where menu, info and subtitles can be moved into the 2.35 frame like the Oppo UHD BD players. A great feature for those of us with scope screens. Would expect Dune and Zidoo to get this as well if they don't already have it.

I am so excited about the 2.35 mode. It's technically not difficult but apart from Oppo no one would do it.

You had displays of different sizes all along and it could have been an option for years.

I hope it works !!

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I am so excited about the 2.35 mode. It's technically not difficult but apart from Oppo no one would do it.

You had displays of different sizes all along and it could have been an option for years.

I hope it works !!

The only reason I haven't tried it is because I'm not sure of how much light output I'd be losing on 1:85 content.

When I switched to the JVC from my previous OPTOMA, I was amazed at how little I lost when using the lens shift feature to essentially "blow up" the image to 2:35. This made my dream of a scope screen a reality. I had always assumed that it wouldn't be a viable option without an anamorphic lens ($$$).

As a person who is a bear for proper matting, I LOVE how much easier it is to slide mattes vertically rather than horizontally to achieve proper framing. With the number of "lens memory" slots available on the JVC, I find the combo of a quick button press and curtain shift takes 2 seconds to do before the movie. True, the 2:35 mode would eliminate a step, but unless I'm mistaken you would then be showing 1:85 content letterboxed AND pillar boxed within the 16x9 frame(??)

Anyways...the feature is there in the latest firmware to try..

[bhampton]

you won't get many pixels for 4:3 stuff that's for sure. I'm so glad to be back.

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

That’s one benefit of living here. Winter is nice and cold.

I detest warm weather. The coming months are an endurance test for me.

don't get me wrong when it hits the -30s I wonder what I am doing here, but for the rest of it I also prefer cold over hot. It is easier to deal with (stay indoors, put a thicker jacket/sweater., extra pair of socks if needed..... when you need to go out. Too hot is harder.

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Currently my daughter has a very small tv. I imagine a mid size TV will be the next step. I really don't know what the eventual setup will be. I have a projector that isn't used so I may try to bring it there. There is no "extra" room for a dedicated theater.

-Brian

you don't need a dedicated room for a projector (for example I have one in my bedroom) all you need is some light control 9blinds for windows). if it is a house in Florida (i.e. not a condo in an apartment building) a projector and a large white sheet makes a cool outdoor theatre when it gets dark enough, and for that Florida is way better then here (winter tooo cold and summers the days are way too long, Thursday I was reading until past 10 pm with no lights on, just the sun lite through the patio door) but we still do it from time to time at my sisters cottage.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

don't get me wrong when it hits the -30s I wonder what I am doing here, but for the rest of it I also prefer cold over hot. It is easier to deal with (stay indoors, put a thicker jacket/sweater., extra pair of socks if needed..... when you need to go out. Too hot is harder.

For the most part, growing up in the frozen north, I never felt the cold. I didn't even own a winter coat from my mid teens until my mid 40s. I've never done well in the heat unless I'm by a body of water with a cold beer in hand.

But as I've gotten older, and certainly since a bad car accident a few years ago, I feel the cold in my bones. I never complain about the Toronto summer heat anymore. Whenever I'm so inclined, I remind myself that I'm never more than 6 months away from walking my dog knee deep in snow, in pitch blackness...shudder...

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

you don't need a dedicated room for a projector (for example I have one in my bedroom) all you need is some light control 9blinds for windows). if it is a house in Florida (i.e. not a condo in an apartment building) a projector and a large white sheet makes a cool outdoor theatre when it gets dark enough, and for that Florida is way better then here (winter tooo cold and summers the days are way too long, Thursday I was reading until past 10 pm with no lights on, just the sun lite through the patio door) but we still do it from time to time at my sisters cottage.

Ok ... you have given me the idea. I used to host outdoor movies but by the time it was dark enough it was too loud in general.

My kids have attended silent raves where everyone is grooving out with bluetooth headphones on.

I will take my Sony 285ES which is not in use currently and they can use it inside or out but when outside they can get bluetooth headphones and worry not about how late it is. I love the idea. Esp the part where the 285 gets to be used instead of sitting here in a box. I really wanted to take it there on this trip but it was too large for carry on and too fragile for checked bags. It was already damaged in shipping once.

When I got my first projector in 1999, I was in a one bedroom apartment in Menlo Park and if it was practical or not wasn't any concern to me. I was a little concerned about ceiling mounting it but I think we got the deposit back anyway.

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

For the most part, growing up in the frozen north, I never felt the cold. I didn't even own a winter coat from my mid teens until my mid 40s. I've never done well in the heat unless I'm by a body of water with a cold beer in hand.

But as I've gotten older, and certainly since a bad car accident a few years ago, I feel the cold in my bones. I never complain about the Toronto summer heat anymore. Whenever I'm so inclined, I remind myself that I'm never more than 6 months away from walking my dog knee deep in snow, in pitch blackness...shudder...

my post was more theoretical then personal. Two rules I don't answer the question (and people that know me don't ask) 1) "is it cold outside" 2) "is it spicy?"

I don't own boots, I have a tuque (winter hat) but I only use it when there is a large snowfall and it is real cold so I will be shoveling for a long time and i love it when there is a light snowfall (5-10 cm) and it is not too cold (let' say -5C) and I don't have to work to go out and shovel the snow in my short and t-shirt (there is nothing as invigorating) in the sun.

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Ok ... you have given me the idea. I used to host outdoor movies but by the time it was dark enough it was too loud in general.

My kids have attended silent raves where everyone is grooving out with bluetooth headphones on.

I will take my Sony 285ES which is not in use currently and they can use it inside or out but when outside they can get bluetooth headphones and worry not about how late it is. I love the idea. Esp the part where the 285 gets to be used instead of sitting here in a box. I really wanted to take it there on this trip but it was too large for carry on and too fragile for checked bags. It was already damaged in shipping once.

When I got my first projector in 1999, I was in a one bedroom apartment in Menlo Park and if it was practical or not wasn't any concern to me. I was a little concerned about ceiling mounting it but I think we got the deposit back anyway.

let us know when you try that. I can't do it here at home but like I said before when we do it some times when I am at my sisters cottage by the lake. But noise is not a problem there, they all know each other so the neighbors tend to be invited as well.

[bhampton]

Yes, I did bake too much under the Florida sun when you read me suggesting Bluetooth audio.

But, ... Currently they are rockin a 32" TCL build in speaker and it would be an upgrade.

[unberechenbar]

Ordered/pre-ordered these this week:


Planning on rewatching Interstellar tonight.

[alchav21]

Well I went to go see Top Gun: Maverick at my local Megaplex Theater and the Movie was Great, but the Picture Quality was not as good as my Sony UHD 4KTV. You guys keep gushing over your Projectors, and some paying very hefty prices I hope the Quality is way better. The PQ was good but didn't have all those bright vibrant colors. The Sound was loud and immersive, but here again my Headphones sounded comparative. This Theater didn't have many Lounge Chairs like in Texas, but the Standard Chairs were okay. Too many people moving about during the Movie, so the Cinematic Experience was not the best. Here in St George won't go back until another Top Gun, maybe Jurassic or Avatar 2!

[PenguinInfinity]

Physical, Digital EST, Streaming Subscriptions, & Theatrical Releases: The Future of Everything Discussion Thread

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Well I went to go see Top Gun: Maverick at my local Multiplex and the Movie was Great, but the Picture Quality was not as good as my Sony UHD 4KTV. You guys keep gushing over your Projectors, and some paying very hefty prices I hope the Quality is way better. The PQ was good but didn't have all those bright vibrant colors. The Sound was loud and immersive, but here again my Headphones sounded comparative. This Theater didn't have many Lounge Chairs like in Texas, but the Standard Chairs were okay. Too many people moving about during the Movie, so the Cinematic Experience was not the best. Here in St George won't go back until another Top Gun, maybe Jurassic or Avatar 2!

It just sounds like your local cinema is shit. I have the luxury of two major chains within 2 miles and IMAX and all the other screen types are readily available. As much as I love HT, it’s not at the level of a good cinema. (Although the privacy is obviously a huge plus with my HT)

[cheez avenger]

Speaking of shit cinema experiences -- Mick Garris posted yesterday that he went to go see JC's The Thing in theaters as part of their Fathom Events and said it was awful. It was presented in 1.85:1 (it's native 2.35:1) and had some weird artifacts and there was a bit of lag. He said Fathom uses a satellite feed. He does not recommend Fathom Events.

[bhampton]

My local theater sucks. All the ones near me do. They don’t have a sloped floor for a start.

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