Skyfall Aspect Ratio Poll - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Hatter · 11-24-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperRealist

Bond 50 has a space for 1 disc not 2.

My thoughts exactly.

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Originally Posted by Agent Bond

Regular. + 1

Like Bond 24.

But it won't be a Bond movie from the first 50 years. Don't be confusing your guests now.

Deciazulado · 11-24-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Yeah, but it was shot in 1.78:1, with the 2.40:1 composition cropped from the 1.78:1 source. That means that the framing was really done in post and not "live".

Cameras have lines on the viewfinder so cameramen can "frame" Scope movies when shooting

blu-ray_girl_fan · 11-24-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Cameras have lines on the viewfinder so cameramen can "frame" Scope movies when shooting

Yes, but they don't have to use the same frames in post-production.

Ugly Pig · 11-25-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

...that makes no sense. It's not as if the IMAX disc would replace a Bonus Features disc.

Maybe not, but these days every damn BD release is bloated as it is with redundant discs of the movie on DVD and digital copy and whatnot, why add yet another copy, especially one that is not what the film makers want you to watch?

blu-ray_girl_fan · 11-25-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ugly Pig

Maybe not, but these days every damn BD release is bloated as it is with redundant discs of the movie on DVD and digital copy and whatnot, why add yet another copy, especially one that is not what the film makers want you to watch?

I'm sorry, please try again.

Sam Mendes says that IMAX is the best way to watch movies -- and not just ones that he directed. Moreover, the IMAX version was overseen by Mendes and Roger Deakins.

crow2k5 · 11-25-2012, 12:40 AM

Imax

Ugly Pig · 11-25-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

I'm sorry, please try again.

Sam Mendes says that IMAX is the best way to watch movies -- and not just ones that he directed. Moreover, the IMAX version was overseen by Mendes and Roger Deakins.

So you have an IMAX screen at home, then?

srinivas1015 · 11-25-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ugly Pig

So you have an IMAX screen at home, then?

IMAX editions like Tron Legacy and TDK look pretty spectacular on my 140inch screen.
It's not just about screensize. What's more important is the screen size to seating distance ratio.

I don't understand why you're against choice.

srinivas1015 · 11-25-2012, 04:10 PM

3D suffers a lot with scope IMO. It's not about filling up my screen if that's what you're thinking. An increase in height makes 3D more immersive. Even if had a CIH setup, I would still prefer 3D in 1.78:1 .

blu-ray_girl_fan · 11-25-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ugly Pig

So you have an IMAX screen at home, then?

That is an ignorant question. Like srinivas1015 wrote, the Screen Size to Seating Distance Ratio is the key factor. People with projectors can generate a viewing area that is much larger than that of most TVs.

Captain Mal · 11-25-2012, 05:08 PM

I like the idea of getting both versions, so I can compare & choose which one I like the best. I saw it in 2.4. Not liking the IMAX version example that shows Bond's gun being almost cropped off. That just looks wrong.

joenostalgia23 · 11-25-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by srinivas1015

3D suffers a lot with scope IMO. It's not about filling up my screen if that's what you're thinking. An increase in height makes 3D more immersive. Even if had a CIH setup, I would still prefer 3D in 1.78:1 .

Yeah I also prefer 3D films in open-matte like Avatar. Prometheus has fantastic 3D but I sometimes wonder how much better it'd look with a taller aspect ratio like it had in IMAX.

But since Skyfall wasn't even in 3D, nor was it shot with actual IMAX cameras... I don't care that much about the aspect ratio. It didn't add a whole lot(though the size of the screen and the sound quality was very impressive in IMAX) to the experience.
Of course, I'm all for options and choices and I'd gladly purchase an open-matte version of Skyfall.

retablo · 11-25-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Moreover, the IMAX version was overseen by Mendes and Roger Deakins.

So was the 35mm version, which the film was actually framed for.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 11-25-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

So was the 35mm version, which the film was actually framed for.

This isn't a "do or die" situation. Both can be released on Blu-ray in a variety of configurations.

Option A:
Both 1.90:1 and 2.39:1 versions in one package.

Option B:
2.39:1 by itself.

Option C:
1.90:1 by itself.

Either Option A or Options B and C together would give buyers the maximum amount of choices.

Look at what happened with previous "IMAX presentation" movies.

People who didn't like alternating aspect ratios hated the way that The Dark Knight and Tron: Legacy were presented on Blu-ray. (Presumably, they're complaining about The Dark Knight Rises, too.)

People who wanted alternating aspect ratios were saddened by Paramount's decision to go with a constant 2.39:1 ratio for Mission Impossible -- Ghost Protocol.

Paramount actually gave us Options B and C with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (separate 2.39:1 and 1.78:1 releases), satisfying all segments of the movie's fans.

retablo · 11-25-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

This isn't a "do or die" situation. Both can be released on Blu-ray in a variety of configurations.

Option A:
Both 1.90:1 and 2.39:1 versions in one package.

Option B:
2.39:1 by itself.

Option C:
1.90:1 by itself.

Either Option A or Options B and C together would give buyers the maximum amount of choices.

Look at what happened with previous "IMAX presentation" movies.

People who didn't like alternating aspect ratios hated the way that The Dark Knight and Tron: Legacy were presented on Blu-ray. (Presumably, they're complaining about The Dark Knight Rises, too.)

People who wanted alternating aspect ratios were saddened by Paramount's decision to go with a constant 2.39:1 ratio for Mission Impossible -- Ghost Protocol.

Paramount actually gave us Options B and C with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (separate 2.39:1 and 1.78:1 releases), satisfying all segments of the movie's fans.

Regardless, the movie was FRAMED for 2.39:1 then safe framed for 1.90:1. After seeing the IMAX version, which had tons of wasted headroom in just about every shot, I'd go with the real framing for any future viewing.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 11-25-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Regardless, the movie was FRAMED for 2.39:1 then safe framed for 1.90:1. After seeing the IMAX version, which had tons of wasted headroom in just about every shot, I'd go with the real framing for any future viewing.

No one is stopping you from enjoying the 2.39:1 version.

Ugly Pig · 11-25-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by srinivas1015

I don't understand why you're against choice.

I'm against choice because the IMAX version was created specifically for IMAX only and does not belong on your TV screen.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 11-25-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ugly Pig

I'm against choice because the IMAX version was created specifically for IMAX only and does not belong on your TV screen.

[Show spoiler]

Ugly Pig · 11-25-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

[Show spoiler]

Thanks. Your compelling and insightful argument has now convinced me I was wrong.

retablo · 11-25-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

No one is stopping you from enjoying the 2.39:1 version.

The proper version, you mean.

Thank goodness.

View Poll Results: Do you want Skyfall in both IMAX and regular versions on Blu-ray?
Yes, IMAX (1.90:1) and regular (2.39:1) versions on two separate discs.	437	69.26%
No, regular (2.39:1) version only.	194	30.74%
Voters: 631. You may not vote on this poll

11-25-2012, 12:40 AM	#46
crow2k5 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Phoenix 4K collection:400 Blu-ray collection:2474 DVD collection:142 Digital collection:25 Prime collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:26	Imax

11-25-2012, 04:10 PM	#49
srinivas1015 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:578 DVD collection:118 MA collection:33 Digital collection:130 iTunes collection:109 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:10	3D suffers a lot with scope IMO. It's not about filling up my screen if that's what you're thinking. An increase in height makes 3D more immersive. Even if had a CIH setup, I would still prefer 3D in 1.78:1 .

11-25-2012, 05:08 PM	#51
Captain Mal Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012	I like the idea of getting both versions, so I can compare & choose which one I like the best. I saw it in 2.4. Not liking the IMAX version example that shows Bond's gun being almost cropped off. That just looks wrong.

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