Question about blue ray picture quality - Blu-ray Forum

tfgxm · 12-26-2008, 03:39 AM

Hello ,,,,new and somewhat confused .Lets start off by give my set up .A panasonic dmp bd 35 ,42 Sharp aquos 1080i/p.Now here is were I am kind of lost to a certain degree.Blood Diamond [free with blue ray]well lets just say it didn't look impressive compared to my cable HD channels in terms of picture quality.does Bit rate have something to do with this ? The confused part I seen Blood Diamond on HBOHD a year ago and I know it didn't look like what i saw from my blue ray......mind you New to blue ray so i try to update my self just need a quick guide... thanks in advanced

Blu Titan · 12-26-2008, 03:51 AM

Blood Diamond is not a good disc to see the difference that a Blu-ray 1080P quality can bring. Blood Diamond DVD and Blu-ray just has a lot of grain in the picture, and does not look very impressive. Probably one of the worst movies to watch in Blu-ray along with Predator, The Italian Job, and Sleepy Hollow. Try The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Incredible HulK, Wall*E, ect and you will see how good Blu-ray quality is.

Gremal · 12-26-2008, 04:25 AM

Does your screen support 1080p? If not you are missing part of the advantage of Blu-ray.

GGX · 12-26-2008, 04:31 AM

There is no e in Blu-ray.

b_breeswine · 12-26-2008, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gremal

Does your screen doesn't support 1080p? If not you are missing part of the advantage of Blu-ray.

What?

JasonR · 12-26-2008, 04:34 AM

Have you properly calibrated your set?

PrinceAllen · 12-26-2008, 04:43 AM

I have gotten so used to BLU that I only notice the difference when I see SD... THEN I get soooo happy!

Blu Titan · 12-26-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PrinceAllen

I have gotten so used to BLU that I only notice the difference when I see SD... THEN I get soooo happy!

That happens to me too. You start to take things for granted until you are "forced" to watch a DVD.

There are going to be a lot of new members with questions in the next few weeks, and we have to try to be as helpfull as possible.

coolmilo · 12-26-2008, 05:21 AM

Are you connecting your Blu-ray player to your LCD using an HDMI cable?

In general, you should make sure that your TV is calibrated (even if only using the Blu-ray edition of Digital Video Essentials).

Make sure your LCD is configured for 1080P output. Refer to your LCD owner's manual to help determine the best configuration for 1080P.

Do you have an HDMI capable receiver? If so what is the brand/model?

Go through the settings of your BD35. Ensure that it is configured correctly for your setup.

Overall, reply with an equipment list and answer our basic questions and we will help improve your Blu-ray experience. Also, ask very specific questions and the members here will be happy to help out. This is an amazing online community here.

Finally, Blood Diamond is not the best Blu-ray. Go purchase The Dark Knight or any of the Pixar movies on Blu-ray for testing.

STARSCREAM · 12-26-2008, 06:33 AM

Pick up a pixar movie and you will be blown away. Some movies look good but others will show you the true power of Blu-ray.

tfgxm · 12-26-2008, 11:44 AM

appreciate the replies ,11:30 at night so i tried to cut corners....everything's calibrated,LCD is 1080 i/p,2 hmdi imputs and cable ,covered all the bases.

What was odd about blood diamond Blu-Ray that I notice some of the terrain shots it felt I was watching Sunrise earth .most of the movie shots did have that grainy look.the Simpsons movie [DVD] on the other hand look a lot better running on my blu ray

.

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

just curious though does bit rate matter and is there a specific forum to just review picture quality

Marquoz · 12-26-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tfgxm

just curious though does bit rate matter and is there a specific forum to just review picture quality

On the top right of the screen you should see a text bar and a Search button. Type the name of the movie in and you should get a Blu-ray.com review.

PrinceAllen · 12-26-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

That happens to me too. You start to take things for granted until you are "forced" to watch a DVD.

There are going to be a lot of new members with questions in the next few weeks, and we have to try to be as helpfull as possible.

I wasn't trying to say anything about the poster. Just had a random thought...(Well, not really random)

but yeah, the other day I was like "This Blu-ray doesn't look THAT much better. then I popped in the DVD version and was like "WOW! I LOVE BLU!!"...

eclimax13 · 12-26-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Blood Diamond is not a good disc to see the difference that a Blu-ray 1080P quality can bring. Blood Diamond DVD and Blu-ray just has a lot of grain in the picture, and does not look very impressive. Probably one of the worst movies to watch in Blu-ray along with Predator, The Italian Job, and Sleepy Hollow. Try The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Incredible HulK, Wall*E, ect and you will see how good Blu-ray quality is.

you forgot i robot..easily the best looking blu ray in my collection

Teabaggins · 12-26-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_breeswine

What?

are you aren't able to tell what he said?

thecroshow · 12-26-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

Pick up a pixar movie and you will be blown away. Some movies look good but others will show you the true power of Blu-ray.

+1! Cars is outstanding on BD.

12-26-2008, 03:39 AM	#1
tfgxm New Member Member since:Dec 2008	Question about blue ray picture quality Hello ,,,,new and somewhat confused .Lets start off by give my set up .A panasonic dmp bd 35 ,42 Sharp aquos 1080i/p.Now here is were I am kind of lost to a certain degree.Blood Diamond [free with blue ray]well lets just say it didn't look impressive compared to my cable HD channels in terms of picture quality.does Bit rate have something to do with this ? The confused part I seen Blood Diamond on HBOHD a year ago and I know it didn't look like what i saw from my blue ray......mind you New to blue ray so i try to update my self just need a quick guide... thanks in advanced

12-26-2008, 04:25 AM	#3
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Does your screen support 1080p? If not you are missing part of the advantage of Blu-ray. Last edited by Gremal; 12-26-2008 at 04:50 AM.

12-26-2008, 11:44 AM	#11
tfgxm New Member Member since:Dec 2008	appreciate the replies ,11:30 at night so i tried to cut corners....everything's calibrated,LCD is 1080 i/p,2 hmdi imputs and cable ,covered all the bases. What was odd about blood diamond Blu-Ray that I notice some of the terrain shots it felt I was watching Sunrise earth .most of the movie shots did have that grainy look.the Simpsons movie [DVD] on the other hand look a lot better running on my blu ray . just curious though does bit rate matter and is there a specific forum to just review picture quality

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12-26-2008, 03:51 AM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Blood Diamond is not a good disc to see the difference that a Blu-ray 1080P quality can bring. Blood Diamond DVD and Blu-ray just has a lot of grain in the picture, and does not look very impressive. Probably one of the worst movies to watch in Blu-ray along with Predator, The Italian Job, and Sleepy Hollow. Try The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Incredible HulK, Wall*E, ect and you will see how good Blu-ray quality is.

12-26-2008, 04:31 AM	#4
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	There is no e in Blu-ray.

12-26-2008, 04:34 AM	#6
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Have you properly calibrated your set?

12-26-2008, 04:43 AM	#7
PrinceAllen Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2	I have gotten so used to BLU that I only notice the difference when I see SD... THEN I get soooo happy!

12-26-2008, 05:21 AM	#9
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Are you connecting your Blu-ray player to your LCD using an HDMI cable? In general, you should make sure that your TV is calibrated (even if only using the Blu-ray edition of Digital Video Essentials). Make sure your LCD is configured for 1080P output. Refer to your LCD owner's manual to help determine the best configuration for 1080P. Do you have an HDMI capable receiver? If so what is the brand/model? Go through the settings of your BD35. Ensure that it is configured correctly for your setup. Overall, reply with an equipment list and answer our basic questions and we will help improve your Blu-ray experience. Also, ask very specific questions and the members here will be happy to help out. This is an amazing online community here. Finally, Blood Diamond is not the best Blu-ray. Go purchase The Dark Knight or any of the Pixar movies on Blu-ray for testing.

12-26-2008, 06:33 AM	#10
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Pick up a pixar movie and you will be blown away. Some movies look good but others will show you the true power of Blu-ray.

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