Do blu-ray movies look good? - Blu-ray Forum

Halibut14 · 10-09-2007, 05:20 PM

Do blu-ray movies look great (but without the extra special HD effect that comes with all HD televisions) on a standard non-HD television, the same, or distorted and bad?

Beta-guy · 10-09-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Halibut14

Do blu-ray movies look great (but without the extra special HD effect that comes with all HD televisions) on a standard non-HD television, the same, or distorted and bad?

a Blu-ray movie on a SD tv looks like a DVD (or atleast it did when I tried it with my PS3.

CJS234 · 10-09-2007, 05:31 PM

lawl I was about to write F YEA when I read the title, but then it said on a SD TV. Theyd look just like DVDs I suppose. Maybe they would look like upconverted DVD? Since they are mastered in 1080p instead of 480p like DVDs. Not sure though.

Moefiz · 10-09-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Halibut14

Do blu-ray movies look great (but without the extra special HD effect that comes with all HD televisions) on a standard non-HD television, the same, or distorted and bad?

I tried looking at dvd on my HDTV and it just didn't look right seem that somthing was missing...I got my s300 and it was night and day...once see a thru BD in all its glory on a HDTV you would ask this question....

Whytewash · 10-09-2007, 05:41 PM

I am not quite sure how good they would look but because the master is at 1080p, I would assume that the player will output it at the highest setting your TV will allow. i think most standard tvs 480p or somethin like that... This would imply that they would look like standard dvd I would assume.

Luis_A51 · 10-09-2007, 05:49 PM

I would think it would have PQ equal to the best DVDs available. It wouldnt look any better than the best dvds since your tv cant handle anything higher than 480i/480p.

Id start saving up for an HDTV if I was in your position.

Halibut14 · 10-09-2007, 06:01 PM

urg. i'm already saving for my ps3. I will probablly get and HDTV within a year or so, but for now i'm getting a ps3 for christmas. I asked this question because of the 5 free blu-ray movie offer with the ps3, I didn't want crappy looking movies on my tv, but now it is solved. Thanks people!
Does anyone know if HDTV prices will go down anytime soon?

tron3 · 10-09-2007, 07:02 PM

I recall a thread where a blu-ray player was on display with a regular yellow cable running from it.

The worker (idiot) claimed he didn't see the big deal because the picture isn't that much better.

However, because the movies are usually treated to remastering and are always widescreen, you can get quality not available on DVD. Prime example is "A Christmas Story". When I compared the DVD to BD it was night and day. The DVD was muddy and ugly, and just looked like a video tape had been sitting on a shelf degrading for so many years and finally transferred to DVD. Shameful for this now holiday classic.

So, in my opinion - stop buying DVD, and buy blu-ray. The images will be better color-wise, and better overall sharpness if you use S-video or component cable. Then you won't have to rebuy those movies when you get an HDTV. The friend of another member did exactly that.

w_tanoto · 10-09-2007, 07:08 PM

for me, it looked a bit better than DVD in SDTV. Sharper

clyon · 10-09-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Halibut14

Does anyone know if HDTV prices will go down anytime soon?

Wait for the Super bowl, that is the biggest time of year when people get new tv's, lots of good sales. I don't know when that is, soooo.

What price are you looking to spend?

Bluray_ne1 · 10-09-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Halibut14

urg. i'm already saving for my ps3. I will probablly get and HDTV within a year or so, but for now i'm getting a ps3 for christmas ... Does anyone know if HDTV prices will go down anytime soon?

You won't be disappointed my friend. The PS3 is one of the best (currently) Blu-Ray players out there and certainly the most affordable. Make sure you get the latest firmware download for it. Enjoy!!

And yes, HDTV prices are dropping rapidly. Christmas will be a great time to buy.

tron3 · 10-09-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

You won't be disappointed my friend. The PS3 is one of the best (currently) Blu-Ray players out there and certainly the most affordable. Make sure you get the latest firmware download for it. Enjoy!!

This got me thinking, why aren't any stand alone blu-ray players made to similar specs as the PS3? I mean, I'd like to see my movies load up superfast too. There is just so much new firmware will do. Unless they have yet to tap the potential.

I know, why not just buy a PS3. I want the deck player for the asthetic timeless appeal, and ease of use.

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-09-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Halibut14

Do blu-ray movies look great (but without the extra special HD effect that comes with all HD televisions) on a standard non-HD television, the same, or distorted and bad?

Honestly, I have found the colour much improved on when viewing BD on an SD TV. They really seem to pop compared to DVD. Otherwise, the clarity (a.k.a. resolution) detail is the same as DVD.

WickyWoo · 10-09-2007, 07:45 PM

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Honestly, I have found the colour much improved on when viewing BD on an SD TV. They really seem to pop compared to DVD. Otherwise, the clarity (a.k.a. resolution) detail is the same as DVD.

Indeed it is. A big gain is that the backgrounds aren't filtered into blurry messes

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This got me thinking, why aren't any stand alone blu-ray players made to similar specs as the PS3? I mean, I'd like to see my movies load up superfast too. There is just so much new firmware will do. Unless they have yet to tap the potential.

The best and simplest way to put it is that the PS3 is completely overpowered for the job. The PS3 is sold at a loss using the standard game system methodology of making it up on royalties. BD players on the other hand have to have that profit margin there.

I'm sure you'll see some high-end models equal it soon enough.

Anthony P · 10-10-2007, 03:49 AM

they look better then DVD but not as much as on an HD display

JonD7 · 10-10-2007, 04:09 AM

I play Blu-Rays on my SD tv and it looks a hell of a lot better in my opinion, oh and I have a 27" Sony trinitron.

kotton247 · 10-10-2007, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CJS234

lawl I was about to write F YEA when I read the title, but then it said on a SD TV. T

lol, I just about did the same thing

blackhawktraffic · 10-10-2007, 04:47 AM

They look so amazing...made me crap myself. Dead god its beautiful.

kotton247 · 10-10-2007, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by blackhawktraffic

They look so amazing...made me crap myself. Dead god its beautiful.

Don't you mean Dear God.

stockstar1138 · 10-10-2007, 04:51 AM

ive noticed that when i watch blu-ray on sdtv, the colors are more vibrant, the sharpness is the same, but the colors to me just look better.

10-09-2007, 05:20 PM	#1
Halibut14 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Do blu-ray movies look good? Do blu-ray movies look great (but without the extra special HD effect that comes with all HD televisions) on a standard non-HD television, the same, or distorted and bad?

10-09-2007, 07:02 PM	#8
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	I recall a thread where a blu-ray player was on display with a regular yellow cable running from it. The worker (idiot) claimed he didn't see the big deal because the picture isn't that much better. However, because the movies are usually treated to remastering and are always widescreen, you can get quality not available on DVD. Prime example is "A Christmas Story". When I compared the DVD to BD it was night and day. The DVD was muddy and ugly, and just looked like a video tape had been sitting on a shelf degrading for so many years and finally transferred to DVD. Shameful for this now holiday classic. So, in my opinion - stop buying DVD, and buy blu-ray. The images will be better color-wise, and better overall sharpness if you use S-video or component cable. Then you won't have to rebuy those movies when you get an HDTV. The friend of another member did exactly that. Last edited by tron3; 10-09-2007 at 07:13 PM.

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10-09-2007, 05:31 PM	#3
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	lawl I was about to write F YEA when I read the title, but then it said on a SD TV. Theyd look just like DVDs I suppose. Maybe they would look like upconverted DVD? Since they are mastered in 1080p instead of 480p like DVDs. Not sure though.

10-09-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	I am not quite sure how good they would look but because the master is at 1080p, I would assume that the player will output it at the highest setting your TV will allow. i think most standard tvs 480p or somethin like that... This would imply that they would look like standard dvd I would assume.

10-09-2007, 05:49 PM	#6
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	I would think it would have PQ equal to the best DVDs available. It wouldnt look any better than the best dvds since your tv cant handle anything higher than 480i/480p. Id start saving up for an HDTV if I was in your position.

10-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
Halibut14 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	urg. i'm already saving for my ps3. I will probablly get and HDTV within a year or so, but for now i'm getting a ps3 for christmas. I asked this question because of the 5 free blu-ray movie offer with the ps3, I didn't want crappy looking movies on my tv, but now it is solved. Thanks people! Does anyone know if HDTV prices will go down anytime soon?

10-09-2007, 07:08 PM	#9
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	for me, it looked a bit better than DVD in SDTV. Sharper

10-10-2007, 03:49 AM	#15
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	they look better then DVD but not as much as on an HD display

10-10-2007, 04:09 AM	#16
JonD7 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Cali 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:251	I play Blu-Rays on my SD tv and it looks a hell of a lot better in my opinion, oh and I have a 27" Sony trinitron.

10-10-2007, 04:47 AM	#18
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	They look so amazing...made me crap myself. Dead god its beautiful.

10-10-2007, 04:51 AM	#20
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	ive noticed that when i watch blu-ray on sdtv, the colors are more vibrant, the sharpness is the same, but the colors to me just look better.

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