Blu noob question - Blu-ray Forum

Harvester · 07-27-2008, 01:34 AM

My first BR player is still on order (and now delayed). I am waiting on the new Elite Pinoeer 1.1 player to be released.

So, since i have yet to add this to my system, I hav enot had the good fortune to watch a full movie on a BR disk.

So, here is my quesiton:

On several DVD titles ther eis a noticable pause when the layer is switched. Do any BR-50 disks have the same noticable pause? I am thinking of a long movie like Ganes of New York when a new disk is required in DVD format.

Thanks

Note: I did a few searches for "movie pause" and "layer pause" but came up blank. Sorry if this has already been addressed.

Clark Kent · 07-27-2008, 01:39 AM

No pause as the Blu-ray layer switch is built into the format to be seamless. The only slight pause I've ever seen on a Blu-ray is for complicated branching cuts where there are multiple versions of a movie on one disc.

Harvester · 07-27-2008, 02:18 AM

Thanks... at the moment I only have I am Legend and 2001 to see the day the unit goes in (hopefully within 2 weeks).

I may try to pick up some other Reference/Tier 0/ high Tier 1 PQ/AQ Blus before it is installed. Thinking Black Hawk Down and Fifth element as possibles. However, I am trying to limit my double dipping in lew of movies I never purchased on DVD.

I cannot wait!

crackinhedz · 07-27-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvester

at the moment I only have I am Legend and 2001

you have two very good looking movies.

Try out CARS or Ratatouille. Excellent quality.

I also personally enjoy Apocalypto.

Harvester · 07-27-2008, 07:30 PM

Thought about cars. But that is still rather up there in price. If I am going to spend that kind of money on a movie, I want to get something I do not already own (like the Iron Man Special Edition BR). I may nextflic Cars on BR just to see what a reference audio/PQ movie look slie

crackinhedz · 07-27-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvester

Thought about cars. But that is still rather up there in price.

ever buy movies from amazon.com?

...even check around here in the trade forums, you might find great movies for cheap.

DiverSpear · 07-27-2008, 10:15 PM

I can attest to Amazon or Tower.com. I can usually get the movies $10 cheaper than the retail stores with free shipping. Puts them on par with DVD's.

Harvester · 07-28-2008, 01:52 AM

Yes, I have purchased many things online, Amazon, Newegg, many others.

I am just waiting for the moment to prioritixze my Blu purchases. Trying to minimize double dipping. Reading a lot to see the high PQ/AQ disks.

The two I listed were on my Amazon wish list as highest wanted and the wife picked them up for father's day.

I will probably Netflix more then I buy to start out.

Wife currently has an offer for free shipping from Amazon and asked if there were any Blu disks I wanted.... A love is a wonderful thing.

07-27-2008, 01:34 AM	#1
Harvester Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:26	Blu noob question My first BR player is still on order (and now delayed). I am waiting on the new Elite Pinoeer 1.1 player to be released. So, since i have yet to add this to my system, I hav enot had the good fortune to watch a full movie on a BR disk. So, here is my quesiton: On several DVD titles ther eis a noticable pause when the layer is switched. Do any BR-50 disks have the same noticable pause? I am thinking of a long movie like Ganes of New York when a new disk is required in DVD format. Thanks Note: I did a few searches for "movie pause" and "layer pause" but came up blank. Sorry if this has already been addressed.

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07-27-2008, 01:39 AM	#2
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	No pause as the Blu-ray layer switch is built into the format to be seamless. The only slight pause I've ever seen on a Blu-ray is for complicated branching cuts where there are multiple versions of a movie on one disc.

07-27-2008, 02:18 AM	#3
Harvester Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:26	Thanks... at the moment I only have I am Legend and 2001 to see the day the unit goes in (hopefully within 2 weeks). I may try to pick up some other Reference/Tier 0/ high Tier 1 PQ/AQ Blus before it is installed. Thinking Black Hawk Down and Fifth element as possibles. However, I am trying to limit my double dipping in lew of movies I never purchased on DVD. I cannot wait!

07-27-2008, 07:30 PM	#5
Harvester Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:26	Thought about cars. But that is still rather up there in price. If I am going to spend that kind of money on a movie, I want to get something I do not already own (like the Iron Man Special Edition BR). I may nextflic Cars on BR just to see what a reference audio/PQ movie look slie

07-27-2008, 10:15 PM	#7
DiverSpear Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St. Cloud, Florida Blu-ray collection:154 Trading Score:1	I can attest to Amazon or Tower.com. I can usually get the movies $10 cheaper than the retail stores with free shipping. Puts them on par with DVD's.

07-28-2008, 01:52 AM	#8
Harvester Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:26	Yes, I have purchased many things online, Amazon, Newegg, many others. I am just waiting for the moment to prioritixze my Blu purchases. Trying to minimize double dipping. Reading a lot to see the high PQ/AQ disks. The two I listed were on my Amazon wish list as highest wanted and the wife picked them up for father's day. I will probably Netflix more then I buy to start out. Wife currently has an offer for free shipping from Amazon and asked if there were any Blu disks I wanted.... A love is a wonderful thing.

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