The Matrix 4K UHD (1999) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

reewinder · 01-31-2018, 01:55 PM

I didn't realize how many copies of this I have. I couldn't find all the DVD's but here's what I could find so far. It all started with the VHS tape then the individual DVD releases then along came the DVD boxset. I didn't think life could get any better but then the blu ray and HD DVD wars began. I think The Matrix trilogy was an HD DVD exclusive so I ended up going with both formats in the beginning. Then when blu ray won out I got the blu ray set so now of course I gotta get the 4K version to keep the pattern going. (The VHS and HD DVD's are still sealed)

DJR662 · 01-31-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Vangeli

For a moment I thought you meant Speed Racer... Speed would be fun though!

Potential demo material I would guess.

Vangeli · 01-31-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Have you seen Azkaban for yourself or are you going bananas off of caps again? I aks because while Azkaban does indeed pull the blacks down in the 'full frame' kinda shots that fade to black - which now actually fade to black and not grey - it reveals MORE shadow detail in the brighter scenes, which have the blacks clipped away to shit on the Blu-ray. It's like they've raised the gamma in the darker shots but lowered it on the brighter shots.

There was one particular shot where the shadows in some bushes were crushed but everything else looked great, and the crush was raised and made green to blend with the bushes.

They very much did the best with the source they had.

bradnoyes · 01-31-2018, 02:07 PM

I recall Azkaban being dark as hell but I thought it looked very nice. Been a long time since I’ve seen The Matrix but I wouldn’t mind it getting similar treatment, even if there’s a little crush. I’ll take some crush over raised blacks.

Poya · 01-31-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

WTF? OMG OMG OMG OMG

MY NUMBER ONE FILM OF ALL TIME. UHD...

You ever get the feeling Nic Cage isn’t really acting in his films and is really that crazy?

Zen_Amako · 01-31-2018, 02:27 PM

I would be fine with just the first film. If they are released individually, I'll pass on the sequels. Hopefully you won't have to buy a box set to get the first film, but they didn't do that with the Nolan Batmans.

OutOfBoose · 01-31-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Have you seen Azkaban for yourself or are you going bananas off of caps again? I aks because while Azkaban does indeed pull the blacks down in the 'full frame' kinda shots that fade to black - which now actually fade to black and not grey - it reveals MORE shadow detail in the brighter scenes, which have the blacks clipped away to shit on the Blu-ray. It's like they've raised the gamma in the darker shots but lowered it on the brighter shots.

Yes, I saw Azkaban personally. But it's the same on caps too in terms of shadow definition. UHD fixed some scenes, that were crushed on the blu. For example the one where Hermione and Harry hide to save the hippogriff. But many other scenes still look like ink spill.

DJR662 · 01-31-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bradnoyes

I’ll take some crush over raised blacks.

Same here.

koberulz · 01-31-2018, 02:32 PM

Definitely no buy if it can't replace the full Ultimate Matrix BD set.

TBH I've not found UHD to be much of an upgrade thus far.

Predatorix38417 · 01-31-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

4K Native or 2K Upscale?

I don’t think the movie had a DCP when it initially came out, so it would be awesome if they remaster the print in 4K.

Tru-way · 01-31-2018, 02:37 PM

This is a day one for me!!!

singhcr · 01-31-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

4K Native or 2K Upscale?

According to Geoff the first film was finished photochemically so I assume they'd go for a 4K scan off the negative there. The others had a 2K DI.

OutOfBoose · 01-31-2018, 04:16 PM

Another good thing about the first Matrix, it had relatively small amount of FX shots for a movie of this kind and length. If it got a new scan, majority of the film should be major improvement.

Guydowood · 01-31-2018, 04:30 PM

I can envision those nice HDR green tones now.....

Mierzwiak · 01-31-2018, 04:39 PM

Hey, Matrix on UHD!

cynatnite · 01-31-2018, 04:51 PM

LoSouL · 01-31-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfBoose

Another good thing about the first Matrix, it had relatively small amount of FX shots for a movie of this kind and length. If it got a new scan, majority of the film should be major improvement.

They'd probably go for a 2K DI on the first if the other two are, for consistency? Especially if they do a trilogy pack right out of the gate. Shame, but 2K can still look nice and HDR could do a ton.

Ideally, we'd get the first in 4K, and if it outclasses the sequels in every way... then oh well.

OutOfBoose · 01-31-2018, 05:02 PM

WB didn't care about consistency in case of HP, so who knows...

flyry · 01-31-2018, 05:03 PM

I had made a top 10 must upgrades and this is definitely on it. Can't wait.

HD Goofnut · 01-31-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flyry

I had made a top 10 must upgrades and this is definitely on it. Can't wait.

I made a top 250 upgrades and this is definitely on it.

01-31-2018, 01:55 PM	#41
reewinder Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Washington state 4K collection:140 Blu-ray collection:538 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:8	I didn't realize how many copies of this I have. I couldn't find all the DVD's but here's what I could find so far. It all started with the VHS tape then the individual DVD releases then along came the DVD boxset. I didn't think life could get any better but then the blu ray and HD DVD wars began. I think The Matrix trilogy was an HD DVD exclusive so I ended up going with both formats in the beginning. Then when blu ray won out I got the blu ray set so now of course I gotta get the 4K version to keep the pattern going. (The VHS and HD DVD's are still sealed)

01-31-2018, 02:07 PM	#44
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:816 Trading Score:255	I recall Azkaban being dark as hell but I thought it looked very nice. Been a long time since I’ve seen The Matrix but I wouldn’t mind it getting similar treatment, even if there’s a little crush. I’ll take some crush over raised blacks.

01-31-2018, 02:27 PM	#46
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I would be fine with just the first film. If they are released individually, I'll pass on the sequels. Hopefully you won't have to buy a box set to get the first film, but they didn't do that with the Nolan Batmans.

01-31-2018, 02:32 PM	#49
koberulz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:2229 DVD collection:532 Trading Score:17	Definitely no buy if it can't replace the full Ultimate Matrix BD set. TBH I've not found UHD to be much of an upgrade thus far.

01-31-2018, 02:37 PM	#51
Tru-way Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:2	This is a day one for me!!!

01-31-2018, 04:16 PM	#53
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	Another good thing about the first Matrix, it had relatively small amount of FX shots for a movie of this kind and length. If it got a new scan, majority of the film should be major improvement.

01-31-2018, 04:30 PM	#54
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1619 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4275 Trading Score:53	I can envision those nice HDR green tones now.....

01-31-2018, 04:39 PM	#55
Mierzwiak Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:528 Digital collection:3	Hey, Matrix on UHD!

01-31-2018, 04:51 PM	#56
cynatnite Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Kingsport, TN 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:405 MA collection:30 Digital collection:42 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:2

01-31-2018, 05:02 PM	#58
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	WB didn't care about consistency in case of HP, so who knows...

01-31-2018, 05:03 PM	#59
flyry Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:535 MA collection:226 Digital collection:541 iTunes collection:170 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:74	I had made a top 10 must upgrades and this is definitely on it. Can't wait.

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