Bram Stoker's Dracula 4K UHD (1992) (25th Anniversary Edition) - Page 54 - Blu-ray Forum

FilmFreakosaurus · 01-16-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BG05

Question: I have a 4K TV but not a 4K player. I plan to get one sometime in the future but which version of this movie should I get, in your opinion? I like the 4K aspect and do use Vudu so I could see this in UHD but I also think the booklet from The Signature Series is cool too. I currently own this on DVD in the Collectors Edition. Which route would you recommend? Also since The Signature Series comes with a digital copy is it the same as the digital for the 4K or a downgrade?

The booklet isn't worth it. Get the 4k disc and you will have the 1080p and 4k versions. Vudu is a last resort since it's low bitrate video (high compression) and lossy audio.

BG05 · 01-16-2019, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the feedback!

BG05 · 01-16-2019, 09:16 PM

So the Signature Series is half the price: Is the picture quality that dramatic an improvement going to 4K? I’ve read many things on this thread and was curious about that as well.

DR Herbert West · 01-16-2019, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BG05

So the Signature Series is half the price: Is the picture quality that dramatic an improvement going to 4K? I’ve read many things on this thread and was curious about that as well.

I felt it was a solid improvement.

BG05 · 01-16-2019, 09:51 PM

What jumped out to you as far as improvements, if you don’t mind me asking?

DR Herbert West · 01-16-2019, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BG05

What jumped out to you as far as improvements, if you don’t mind me asking?

The grain looked more refined on the UHD, and the HDR gives the image a little more pop.

StingingVelvet · 01-16-2019, 10:36 PM

This movie has a lot of ornate costumes and set dressing that the 4k resolution shows off better. It's not a demo disc or anything but it's one of those 35mm 4k scans that actually benefits from the resolution bump a lot more than modern 2k digital movies do.

The HDR adds some nice texture to torch-lit scenes and whatnot.

Geoff D · 01-16-2019, 11:28 PM

I like that stuff but also the black levels, they look good on the Blu-ray but can seem crushed at times, particularly in VFX shots, but on the UHD it lightens up the shadows a bit and me likey.

grodd · 01-16-2019, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BG05

What jumped out to you as far as improvements, if you don’t mind me asking?

Stronger colors, a lively contrast, better fine detail and some nice upper directional Atmos effects. Worth it all the way!

BG05 · 01-18-2019, 12:10 AM

I just ordered the 4K! Thanks for everyone’s help!

CiaoV99 · 01-19-2019, 12:32 AM

Not on the topic of the 4k release but if you're a fan of Bram Stoker's Dracula like myself... go get that La La Land Extended Soundtrack... WOW.

RockyIII · 01-19-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CiaoV99

Not on the topic of the 4k release but if you're a fan of Bram Stoker's Dracula like myself... go get that La La Land Extended Soundtrack... WOW.

How are the two even related?

Member-167298 · 01-19-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

How are the two even related?

La La Land is a record label that releases soundtracks.

https://lalalandrecords.com/bram-sto...tion-3-cd-set/

RockyIII · 01-19-2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PrestonXI

La La Land is a record label that releases soundtracks.

https://lalalandrecords.com/bram-sto...tion-3-cd-set/

Gotcha! I thought he was referring to the movie by the same name

reaperx187 · 01-19-2019, 04:01 PM

I should of gotten this when there was a drop in price at Best Buy for the 4K some month's ago but didn't at the time would like to upgrade and get ride of the blu-ray i have sometime soon will wait on another good/better price.

CiaoV99 · 01-19-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

Gotcha! I thought he was referring to the movie by the same name

Oh yeah.. my bad haha
No.. The BS Dracula Extended Soundtrack by La La Land Records. There we go haha

Edenbeast · 03-25-2019, 08:51 AM

For the UK 4k edition, is the 1080p PQ the same as the Supreme Cinema Series?

Member-425016 · 03-25-2019, 06:18 PM

Sadly the color timing is still not favorable to my eyes. After all this time the Superbit DVD is still my go to for this film.

Filmmaker · 03-25-2019, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Filmfan73

Sadly the color timing is still not favorable to my eyes. After all this time the Superbit DVD is still my go to for this film.

OutOfBoose · 03-25-2019, 09:17 PM

I actually understand the guy. I love acidic colors of early home releases. It gives the film more surreal feel, imo. That's why I still keep those.

Also, Superbit DVD is nicely bright with great shadow detail. It's better than on UHD, which is a bit too dark and even crushes a few shots here and there.

03-25-2019, 08:51 AM	#1077
Edenbeast Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1245 DVD collection:227	Uk 4k For the UK 4k edition, is the 1080p PQ the same as the Supreme Cinema Series? Last edited by Edenbeast; 03-25-2019 at 09:30 AM.

01-16-2019, 08:18 PM	#1062
BG05 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2014	Thanks for the feedback!

01-16-2019, 09:16 PM	#1063
BG05 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2014	So the Signature Series is half the price: Is the picture quality that dramatic an improvement going to 4K? I’ve read many things on this thread and was curious about that as well.

01-16-2019, 09:51 PM	#1065
BG05 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2014	What jumped out to you as far as improvements, if you don’t mind me asking?

01-16-2019, 10:36 PM	#1067
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	This movie has a lot of ornate costumes and set dressing that the 4k resolution shows off better. It's not a demo disc or anything but it's one of those 35mm 4k scans that actually benefits from the resolution bump a lot more than modern 2k digital movies do. The HDR adds some nice texture to torch-lit scenes and whatnot.

01-16-2019, 11:28 PM	#1068
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I like that stuff but also the black levels, they look good on the Blu-ray but can seem crushed at times, particularly in VFX shots, but on the UHD it lightens up the shadows a bit and me likey.

01-18-2019, 12:10 AM	#1070
BG05 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2014	I just ordered the 4K! Thanks for everyone’s help!

01-19-2019, 12:32 AM	#1071
CiaoV99 Active Member Member since:Aug 2015 Location:US 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:771	Not on the topic of the 4k release but if you're a fan of Bram Stoker's Dracula like myself... go get that La La Land Extended Soundtrack... WOW.

01-19-2019, 04:01 PM	#1075
reaperx187 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Newark, DE 4K collection:221 Blu-ray collection:1477 DVD collection:77	I should of gotten this when there was a drop in price at Best Buy for the 4K some month's ago but didn't at the time would like to upgrade and get ride of the blu-ray i have sometime soon will wait on another good/better price.

03-25-2019, 06:18 PM	#1078
Member-425016 Special Member Member since:Mar 2017	Sadly the color timing is still not favorable to my eyes. After all this time the Superbit DVD is still my go to for this film.

03-25-2019, 09:17 PM	#1080
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	I actually understand the guy. I love acidic colors of early home releases. It gives the film more surreal feel, imo. That's why I still keep those. Also, Superbit DVD is nicely bright with great shadow detail. It's better than on UHD, which is a bit too dark and even crushes a few shots here and there.

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