Wizard of OZ Picture Question??? - Blu-ray Forum

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 05:32 AM

I just purchased the single disk walmart exclusive and I went to check the review on this website and the pictures that they show have the black lines on both sides of them film which on cable or directv mean that ist not HD! I know this is a bluray and the PQ seems to look good but is it true that the black lines come down the side thw whole movie?? if so that sucks to me! Anyone have this or know this? Thanks! Got Em!!

LordCrumb · 01-03-2010, 05:33 AM

its called being in the OAR.

Offender_Mullet · 01-03-2010, 05:34 AM

Aspect Ratio is 1.37:1, so the black bars on the sides of your hdtv are normal.

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

its called being in the OAR.

Huh?? Got Em!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

Aspect Ratio is 1.37:1, so the black bars on the sides of your hdtv are normal.

But no other bluray is like that right?? I am not a fan of the black bars on the top and bottom let alone the sides! Oh well I may have to think about if I want to keep this movie! Got Em!!

LordCrumb · 01-03-2010, 05:42 AM

does you tv have a 'zoom' function? zoom in, but you'll crop out a bit I would think.

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

does you tv have a 'zoom' function? zoom in, but you'll crop out a bit I would think.

Ummmnot sure. I have the 850 series TOC samsung with auto motion plus. But zooming doesnt sound good to me. But am I right? Are there any other bluray's that have the black lines on the side? Got Em!!

Offender_Mullet · 01-03-2010, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Huh?? Got Em!!

But no other bluray is like that right?? I am not a fan of the black bars on the top and bottom let alone the sides! Oh well I may have to think about if I want to keep this movie! Got Em!!

OAR = Original Aspect Ratio. Or, if you want to have a lil fun: Obligatory Arse Ram ('errr wat mate?)

There are quite a few other blu-ray's like that CZAR.

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

OAR = Original Aspect Ratio. Or, if you want to have a lil fun: Obligatory Arse Ram ('errr wat mate?)

There are quite a few other blu-ray's like that CZAR.

Haha I got u! I guess I just havnt purchased any blus like that yet! Does the dvd of Wizard of Oz also have the black lines? Imsure its either full screen or wide right? Got Em!!

RockChalk · 01-03-2010, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Haha I got u! I guess I just havnt purchased any blus like that yet! Does the dvd of Wizard of Oz also have the black lines? Imsure its either full screen or wide right? Got Em!!

Wizard of Oz isnt widescreen hence the black bars on the sides, if it was widescreen you would have the bars on top and bottom

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockChalk

Wizard of Oz isnt widescreen hence the black bars on the sides, if it was widescreen you would have the bars on top and bottom

Tru dat but I thought they could make it wide screen as they have did a lot of other older films that were not wide screen! Got Em!!

Diesel · 01-03-2010, 06:15 AM

Anything that was filmed in the academy ratio (or 1.33:1) will have the "black bars" on the side CZAR.

For example, the Justice League cartoon was animated in 4:3 and is like that on the blu-ray.

Also, the original Day the Earth Stood Still.

I despise fullscreen, when something was filmed in wide (1.78 and up). But if it is filmed in full screen, then I don't have a problem with it.

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

Anything that was filmed in the academy ratio (or 1.33:1) will have the "black bars" on the side CZAR.

For example, the Justice League cartoon was animated in 4:3 and is like that on the blu-ray.

Also, the original Day the Earth Stood Still.

I despise fullscreen, when something was filmed in wide (1.78 and up). But if it is filmed in full screen, then I don't have a problem with it.

What about the older films like North by Northwest? Got Em!!

tbizzle · 01-03-2010, 06:21 AM

Most films around that time were shot in 1.37, have you seen GWTW? Same thing, it's the OAR so you'll get the black bars. Best way to view a film imo, so you're getting the best product CZAR!

As for North by Northwest, that was in 1959, a lot had changed by then and more and more films were being shot in 1.78/1.85

Diesel · 01-03-2010, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

What about the older films like North by Northwest? Got Em!!

Can't speak on that one's original aspect ratio. The blu-ray is either 1.78 or 1.85 though.

Edit: IMDB says that one is 1.85 originally, also it is 1959, much more films were being shot in scope by then.

CZAR · 01-03-2010, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Most films around that time were shot in 1.37, have you seen GWTW? Same thing, it's the OAR so you'll get the black bars. Best way to view a film imo, so you're getting the best product CZAR!

As for North by Northwest, that was in 1959, a lot had changed by then and more and more films were being shot in 1.78/1.85

Ok I didnt know films were at that ratio that long ago. Well I guess Im stuck with black bars then! "Somewhere over these black bars"..........ok Im back! lol Got Em!!

RockChalk · 01-03-2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Ok I didnt know films were at that ratio that long ago. Well I guess Im stuck with black bars then! "Somewhere over these black bars"..........ok Im back! lol Got Em!!

What is so bad about the bars? you know you are watching the original version...

tbizzle · 01-03-2010, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockChalk

What is so bad about the bars? you know you are watching the original version...

Well TV's nowadays were made for 1.78/1.85 so the films would fill the screen. So it's not that people don't want the OAR, it would just be extra sweet if all movies filled our screens.

retablo · 01-03-2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Haha I got u! I guess I just havnt purchased any blus like that yet! Does the dvd of Wizard of Oz also have the black lines? Imsure its either full screen or wide right? Got Em!!

Every movie made before 1953 will have the "black lines"... that's the aspect ratio in which movies used to be shot.

Evra · 01-03-2010, 06:40 AM

If 12 Angry Men ever makes its way to Blu-ray, it'll have these bars at the sides.

RockChalk · 01-03-2010, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobe8byrant

If 12 Angry Men ever makes its way to Blu-ray, it'll have these bars at the sides.

And I am fine with that

01-03-2010, 05:32 AM	#1
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Wizard of OZ Picture Question??? I just purchased the single disk walmart exclusive and I went to check the review on this website and the pictures that they show have the black lines on both sides of them film which on cable or directv mean that ist not HD! I know this is a bluray and the PQ seems to look good but is it true that the black lines come down the side thw whole movie?? if so that sucks to me! Anyone have this or know this? Thanks! Got Em!!

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Wizard of Oz Question (Re: Extended Sequence)	Blu-ray Movies - North America	krisstivers	2	09-30-2009 06:31 PM
Noob question re: picture in picture.	Newbie Discussion	13fingerfx	2	05-22-2009 09:32 PM
picture question	Home Theater Galleries	Tom Bars	3	03-11-2009 11:52 PM
Picture question	PS3	Clapton101	4	06-09-2008 04:51 AM
In terms of picture quality what's your best Blu-ray movie picture for picture	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Stiny-Ray2	2	03-11-2008 04:38 PM

01-03-2010, 05:33 AM	#2
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	its called being in the OAR.

01-03-2010, 05:34 AM	#3
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	Aspect Ratio is 1.37:1, so the black bars on the sides of your hdtv are normal.

01-03-2010, 05:42 AM	#5
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	does you tv have a 'zoom' function? zoom in, but you'll crop out a bit I would think.

01-03-2010, 06:15 AM	#11
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Anything that was filmed in the academy ratio (or 1.33:1) will have the "black bars" on the side CZAR. For example, the Justice League cartoon was animated in 4:3 and is like that on the blu-ray. Also, the original Day the Earth Stood Still. I despise fullscreen, when something was filmed in wide (1.78 and up). But if it is filmed in full screen, then I don't have a problem with it.

01-03-2010, 06:21 AM	#13
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	Most films around that time were shot in 1.37, have you seen GWTW? Same thing, it's the OAR so you'll get the black bars. Best way to view a film imo, so you're getting the best product CZAR! As for North by Northwest, that was in 1959, a lot had changed by then and more and more films were being shot in 1.78/1.85

01-03-2010, 06:40 AM	#19
Evra Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:1	If 12 Angry Men ever makes its way to Blu-ray, it'll have these bars at the sides.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals