The Shield: The Complete Series (2002-2008) - Page 41 - Blu-ray Forum

Shimshuta · 12-21-2018, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Renascent

The Wire had issue with the opening theme correct? The CCTV pictures are stretched I think, which isn't good ofc.

I got episode 2 on VHS, full screen edition. People talking in the movie are cut out of the frame and the last 2 seconds of the movie is the original aspect ratio SQUEEZED into 4:3. That is a good example of how horrid things can be, which I would agree with Bates on. However... there is a difference between "good" and "good enough". I can see why someone who has worked a lot with this stuff will notice it, but regular viewers won't care. Why didn't we get a Stereo track? The original was broadcasted with a stereo track **** it!

edit:
About the screen shots: The video is 1980*1080, but the screen grabs are larger. Do they look slightly better in native resolution?

Oh yeah man, absolutely. When the era of Pan & Scan mostly came to a close, I was very happy. I say mostly, because the premium cable networks often get the movies they license in 1:85:1, no matter what aspect ratio it was filmed in, which means cropping ultra wide, or opening up the frame. Opening up the frame I can deal with, but cropping I will just turn the movie off and try another one.

In terms of the video on the set, I think yes, perhaps it looked a little better on my TV than it did on the computer screen. I can take some pictures if you guys want, I have several devices with good cameras on them. However I do not find that kind of picture to be very representative of the quality on a TV.

GiorgioV · 12-21-2018, 12:20 PM

And... delivered! Not talking about myself, eh?, just the boxset

It came in today from Amazon.

SleazyForWeasley · 12-21-2018, 12:52 PM

Mine is out for delivery from Amazon/FedEx.

Mezzanine · 12-21-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Adster81

So only region A ? Not region free ? Hard to buy in Australia then! But what’s new, home alone 2 isn’t even here to buy let alone this!

It plays on my region B Panasonic DP-UB9000.

Renascent · 12-21-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sopranogl

I've watched The Wire on Blu-ray TWICE...and nothing was (or is) amiss.... David Simon and company were meticulous. I don't recall any issues. (Maybe I missed something...?)

I added a picture as an attachment, a screen grab from youtube with two intros side by side. The men on the HD version look a bit stretched and it doesn't seem like they had a lot of space to open up with either.
But then again... "good" or "good enough". I don't think The Shield suffered from the same issue.

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Originally Posted by Mezzanine

It plays on my region B Panasonic DP-UB9000.

That is great news!

AmishParadise · 12-21-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sopranogl

The Shield on Blu-ray looks BETTER than it ever looked on DVD (regardless of the framing).... The added lines of resolution, the improved contrast, the more vivid colors, the reproduction of 16mm film grain, and the WIDER FRAME (at 1.78:1) are ALL reasons to celebrate. Let's be happy that this beloved show is HERE on a superior format.

The added lines of resolution will be most welcome, especially when viewed at 150" diagonal. My copy got delivered a couple hours ago via UPS. Never get deliveries from UPS that early in the day. Clearly they're trying to stay head of the curve. I drove a UPS truck for a number of years myself. Always loved this time of year despite how crazy things would get. Miss all the tips and Christmas treats I used to get from my regular stops. :-P

Batman90 · 12-21-2018, 06:31 PM

Why’s everyone seem to be having an issue with the aspect ratio? Didn’t the creator confirm that they shoot it in Widescreen as well so they wouldn’t have to chop it?

AmishParadise · 12-21-2018, 07:53 PM

This bad boy has got some weight to it. I like it!

varmintx · 12-21-2018, 08:05 PM

Figured I'd pop-in and give you all a bit of a laugh...it took me a good 2 minutes before I figured out how to open the case.

AmishParadise · 12-21-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by varmintx

Figured I'd pop-in and give you all a bit of a laugh...it took me a good 2 minutes before I figured out how to open the case.

Nice! Now I'll have to open mine. I'll let you know how long it takes me.

Update...
Well, once the shrink wrap was off it took me about 5 seconds. Then again, I've got a magnetic personality.

Probably why I figured it out so quickly.

AmishParadise · 12-21-2018, 10:33 PM

A full spread of packaging pics available below inside the spoiler link. Enjoy!

[Show spoiler]

GiorgioV · 12-22-2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman90

Why’s everyone seem to be having an issue with the aspect ratio? Didn’t the creator confirm that they shoot it in Widescreen as well so they wouldn’t have to chop it?

...please... not again...

Lyle_JP · 12-22-2018, 06:10 PM

Classy package. If the A/V quality matches the packaging, this should be a great set.

Fat Phil · 12-22-2018, 06:23 PM

Looks nicely put together but, ugh - cardboard slots for the discs? Are we really still doing that shit?

rickah88 · 12-22-2018, 06:30 PM

Love the packaging. Haven’t had a disc affected by cardboard packaging, but have had plenty of plastic hubs broken during transit that have then acted like a rake on the disc as it bounces around freely.

GiorgioV · 12-22-2018, 07:06 PM

If you need to save your shelf space, this kind of packaging is ideal. Very compact. And very nice looking too

Bmvc1 · 12-22-2018, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Looks nicely put together but, ugh - cardboard slots for the discs? Are we really still doing that shit?

I often wonder what people do to these discs to scratch them. Cardboard slots have NEVER once hurt a disc in my experience.

AmishParadise · 12-22-2018, 07:43 PM

I'm surprised no one mentioned how all the discs were perfectly positioned in the pics I posted.

I was shocked to see this! Didn't adjust the positioning of a single one.

What are the odds?

[Show spoiler]

Jlouisbarrett · 12-22-2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmvc1

I often wonder what people do to these discs to scratch them. Cardboard slots have NEVER once hurt a disc in my experience.

Especially ones like those in The Shield set, which are only “half sleeves,” if you will. The disc isn’t fully sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard. You can just gently lift the disc up and out with no issue.

Batman90 · 12-22-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GiorgioV

...please... not again...

Got some kind of a problem? All I’m asking is a simple question cause some are complaining about the aspect ratio.

12-21-2018, 07:53 PM	#808
AmishParadise Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Central Florida Home Theater Gallery:23 Trading Score:2	Experience one of the best police dramas, available for the first time on Blu-ray! This bad boy has got some weight to it. I like it! Last edited by AmishParadise; 12-21-2018 at 08:18 PM.

12-21-2018, 10:33 PM	#811
AmishParadise Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Central Florida Home Theater Gallery:23 Trading Score:2	Good cop and bad cop have left for the day. I'm a different kind of cop. A full spread of packaging pics available below inside the spoiler link. Enjoy! [Show spoiler]

12-21-2018, 12:20 PM	#802
GiorgioV Power Member Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Italy Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	And... delivered! Not talking about myself, eh?, just the boxset It came in today from Amazon.

12-21-2018, 12:52 PM	#803
SleazyForWeasley Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:330-hio 4K collection:237 Blu-ray collection:873 DVD collection:117 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:18 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3	Mine is out for delivery from Amazon/FedEx.

12-21-2018, 06:31 PM	#807
Batman90 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Gotham City 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1619 DVD collection:13 iTunes collection:20 Trading Score:1	Why’s everyone seem to be having an issue with the aspect ratio? Didn’t the creator confirm that they shoot it in Widescreen as well so they wouldn’t have to chop it?

12-21-2018, 08:05 PM	#809
varmintx Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Covington, KY PSN/NNID:varmintx 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1002 DVD collection:199 Trading Score:5	Figured I'd pop-in and give you all a bit of a laugh...it took me a good 2 minutes before I figured out how to open the case.

12-22-2018, 06:10 PM	#813
Lyle_JP Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:1094 Blu-ray reviews: 6	Classy package. If the A/V quality matches the packaging, this should be a great set.

12-22-2018, 06:23 PM	#814
Fat Phil Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:828 Blu-ray collection:828 Trading Score:1	Looks nicely put together but, ugh - cardboard slots for the discs? Are we really still doing that shit?

12-22-2018, 06:30 PM	#815
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Love the packaging. Haven’t had a disc affected by cardboard packaging, but have had plenty of plastic hubs broken during transit that have then acted like a rake on the disc as it bounces around freely.

12-22-2018, 07:06 PM	#816
GiorgioV Power Member Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Italy Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	If you need to save your shelf space, this kind of packaging is ideal. Very compact. And very nice looking too

12-22-2018, 07:43 PM	#818
AmishParadise Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Central Florida Home Theater Gallery:23 Trading Score:2	I'm surprised no one mentioned how all the discs were perfectly positioned in the pics I posted. I was shocked to see this! Didn't adjust the positioning of a single one. What are the odds? [Show spoiler]

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