Criterion Collection Chooses PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

Rob71 · 08-14-2008, 12:03 AM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...eed&subj=Crave

Criterion Collection uses a PS3 and a low priced HDMI cable to boot.

bluflu · 08-14-2008, 12:10 AM

Interesting. I didn't know the PS3 was a Blu-ray player too.

ryoohki · 08-14-2008, 12:23 AM

A film company shouldn't have a single player. They should have all the latest ones to test there matrix on them. God know if C use Java, java is complex and should be tested on all hardware...

Blu-ray Osaurus · 08-14-2008, 12:48 AM

Besides the fact that the PS3 is one of the better-performing players, it's also by far and away the most popular. Why optimize discs to a player that only a handful of people own? So for me, this makes a lot of sense.Then again, I'd be hard-pressed to disagree with anything Criterion does.

scweb13 · 08-14-2008, 12:54 AM

I find that really surprising. If they truely wanted the best picture possible, they really should go with the Denon 3800BDCI player. But I guess they feel that have to use what is the most popular player at the moment.

Rob71 · 08-14-2008, 12:57 AM

I doubt it's their only player. It's just a new set up in their screening room. I just found it amusing that they used "just a game machine" and that Monster didn't throw some money at them to endorse their "product".

nycomet · 08-14-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoohki

A film company shouldn't have a single player. They should have all the latest ones to test there matrix on them.

Um... the Matrix didn't come out yet.

JadedRaverLA · 08-14-2008, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scweb13

I find that really surprising. If they truely wanted the best picture possible, they really should go with the Denon 3800BDCI player. But I guess they feel that have to use what is the most popular player at the moment.

Indeed. Studios (big and small) are going to be mainly concerned with ensuring proper playback on the PS3... since it makes up over 90% of players out there.

If there's a "bug" that prevents playback in the Denon player, you can make Denon release an update. If there's a "bug" that prevents playback on the PS3, then you better pull the title and fix it!

It's not at all a comment about the quality of any player... just a reality of the market.

dialog_gvf · 08-14-2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycomet

Um... the Matrix didn't come out yet.

The OP meant a matrix of players v. tests.

owa · 08-14-2008, 03:51 AM

Definitely have to save that link. Thanks.

jj5206 · 08-14-2008, 01:58 PM

thats awesome to know...now Criterion...please, please, please, please, put all of Wes Anderson's films in blu...i would kill to see Life Aquatic, Rushmore, Tenenbaums, Bottle Rocket, and Darjeeling in full 1080p HD.

WriteSimply · 08-14-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoohki

A film company shouldn't have a single player. They should have all the latest ones to test there matrix on them. God know if C use Java, java is complex and should be tested on all hardware...

They don't have to. What they can do is use the services of BD testing facilities, like the one Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory have. PHL tests their discs on all available BD players in the market.

The BD speed benchmark is still with the PS3 for Profile 1.1 & 2.0. They'll probably use it until standalones can match it.

fuad

quexos · 08-20-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Osaurus

Besides the fact that the PS3 is one of the better-performing players, it's also by far and away the most popular. Why optimize discs to a player that only a handful of people own? So for me, this makes a lot of sense.Then again, I'd be hard-pressed to disagree with anything Criterion does.

I agree that it makes sense

08-14-2008, 12:03 AM	#1
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Criterion Collection Chooses PS3 http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...eed&subj=Crave Criterion Collection uses a PS3 and a low priced HDMI cable to boot.

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08-14-2008, 12:10 AM	#2
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	Interesting. I didn't know the PS3 was a Blu-ray player too.

08-14-2008, 12:23 AM	#3
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	A film company shouldn't have a single player. They should have all the latest ones to test there matrix on them. God know if C use Java, java is complex and should be tested on all hardware...

08-14-2008, 12:48 AM	#4
Blu-ray Osaurus Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:89	Besides the fact that the PS3 is one of the better-performing players, it's also by far and away the most popular. Why optimize discs to a player that only a handful of people own? So for me, this makes a lot of sense.Then again, I'd be hard-pressed to disagree with anything Criterion does.

08-14-2008, 12:54 AM	#5
scweb13 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Everett, WA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:512 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:4	I find that really surprising. If they truely wanted the best picture possible, they really should go with the Denon 3800BDCI player. But I guess they feel that have to use what is the most popular player at the moment.

08-14-2008, 12:57 AM	#6
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I doubt it's their only player. It's just a new set up in their screening room. I just found it amusing that they used "just a game machine" and that Monster didn't throw some money at them to endorse their "product".

08-14-2008, 03:51 AM	#10
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Definitely have to save that link. Thanks.

08-14-2008, 01:58 PM	#11
jj5206 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:288 Digital collection:238	thats awesome to know...now Criterion...please, please, please, please, put all of Wes Anderson's films in blu...i would kill to see Life Aquatic, Rushmore, Tenenbaums, Bottle Rocket, and Darjeeling in full 1080p HD.

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