http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3473&Itemid=99

I found this really awesome site with dozens of Transformers screenshots in High Def photos, enjoy. :)

Blah, promo stills.

We need raw captures from the HD DVD.

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3473&Itemid=99

I found this really awesome site with dozens of Transformers screenshots in High Def photos, enjoy. :)

THANKS!!! :D

Did you realize that website documents a special visit @ ...

... Paramount to view the specs on the new Transformers HDDVD, ... – this HDDVD has much more to please the fans than meets the eye.

The event, held by Annie Kaprielien, Jeff Radoyeis, Chris Sito and Alan Bell of the HDDVD’s development team, provided a first look into what the still-fresh format of HDDVD is really capable of. Mr. Sito repeatedly stressed the team’s goal to reach deeper into this technology and to pull out something that hasn’t been done before, integrating the gorgeous imagery of the film with a multitude of interactive and online features that flesh out the film as an experience.

How cool is that!?!? ;)

More notable quotes ... ... the HDDVD release is loaded with material that will immerse the viewer into the film as an interactive experience.

One such feature is the Heads Up Display, which utilizes picture-in-picture to bring in select clips of B Roll, voice work sessions, behind-the-scene stunt construction, and factoids geared towards production as the film plays in its entirety, providing insight into all of the elements that go into constructing the scenes.

The real meat of the first disc, however, comes with the web-enabled features of the “Intelligence Mode”. Faithful to the sleek, futuristic feel of the film, Intelligence Mode frames the screen in high-tech gadgetry, emulating the feel of a videogame in its streamlined presentation. On the left edge of the screen, we see pictures of every Autobot and Decepticon currently in the scene, complete with health meter to monitor their stamina throughout their epic battles.

When a robot is introduced in the film, Intelligence Mode pulls up a bio, giving stats, weapon information, and history about the character. On the bottom of the screen, a text ticker provides fictional informational snippets about the current scene. There’s even a GPS tracking system at the top of the screen listing the latitude and longitude of the scene’s location!

Above most of the features shown, this seemed to be the most innovative. Bringing in character stats and bios makes the film feel a bit more alive and interactive, even if much of the information is unimportant and does little to actually flesh out the story. Still, it helps to bring the viewer deeper in to the Transformers mythos, something I’m sure longtime fans will have no trouble doing.

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Overall, the two discs contain almost 10 hours of material, and as the downloadable content will constantly be updated, that number will always be expanding.

Thanks for listing the site!!! :D

Not only will "Transformers" exclusive HD DVD be fun during the mulitiple repeat viewings, but it seems that all the PiP HUD interactivity and Internet connectivity will keep us busy for quite a while. Not bad for $25.15!!!

Phil

Screenshots here (http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=239).

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image2full.jpg

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image3full.jpg

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image4full.jpg

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image7full.jpg

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image8full.jpg

Screenshots here (http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=239).



Thanks buddy.:)

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image1full.jpg
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image8full.jpg
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/reviews/transformers/image3full.jpg

All of those HDi experiences sound absolutely amazing. I can't wait to immerse myself into these discs.lol

these are all promo stills.

Some of them are from cropped screenshots but yes, promo material. How can anyone be fooled by 1.78:1 shots? Transformers is pure scope. :D

From h.264 trailer:
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9301/tfbq4.jpg

xylon.....I'm waiting patiently:)

xylon.....I'm waiting patiently:)

This title will get my usual pix review DVD vs HD.

They have a really cool review as well.:)

Transformers on HD-DVD...More Than Meets The Eye
Written by Josh Newey
Saturday, 13 October 2007
When writing on Transformers, whether it is the toy line, the classic cartoon show, or the recent blockbuster film, it’s incredibly difficult to avoid those incessant “more than meets the eye” puns. God knows we’ve heard them constantly in the mixed reviews for the film – “about what meets the eye”.



After visiting Paramount to view the specs on the new Transformers HDDVD, however, I am forced to follow those masses and use the classic phrase once again – this HDDVD has much more to please the fans than meets the eye.

The event, held by Annie Kaprielien, Jeff Radoyeis, Chris Sito and Alan Bell of the HDDVD’s development team, provided a first look into what the still-fresh format of HDDVD is really capable of. Mr. Sito repeatedly stressed the team’s goal to reach deeper into this technology and to pull out something that hasn’t been done before, integrating the gorgeous imagery of the film with a multitude of interactive and online features that flesh out the film as an experience.

Whereas the first disc on the DVD release will only contain the original film and standard commentary, the HDDVD release is loaded with material that will immerse the viewer into the film as an interactive experience.

One such feature is the Heads Up Display, which utilizes picture-in-picture to bring in select clips of B Roll, voice work sessions, behind-the-scene stunt construction, and factoids geared towards production as the film plays in its entirety, providing insight into all of the elements that go into constructing the scenes.

The real meat of the first disc, however, comes with the web-enabled features of the “Intelligence Mode”. Faithful to the sleek, futuristic feel of the film, Intelligence Mode frames the screen in high-tech gadgetry, emulating the feel of a videogame in its streamlined presentation. On the left edge of the screen, we see pictures of every Autobot and Decepticon currently in the scene, complete with health meter to monitor their stamina throughout their epic battles.

When a robot is introduced in the film, Intelligence Mode pulls up a bio, giving stats, weapon information, and history about the character. On the bottom of the screen, a text ticker provides fictional informational snippets about the current scene. There’s even a GPS tracking system at the top of the screen listing the latitude and longitude of the scene’s location!

Above most of the features shown, this seemed to be the most innovative. Bringing in character stats and bios makes the film feel a bit more alive and interactive, even if much of the information is unimportant and does little to actually flesh out the story. Still, it helps to bring the viewer deeper in to the Transformers mythos, something I’m sure longtime fans will have no trouble doing.

The disc will also carry promise of plenty of other downloadable material that will be updated periodically. Customizable menus based on your favorite robot, movie guides providing cast and crew bios and production stories, trailers for future projects, and even production information on Transformers 2 are just some of the possibilities mentioned.

In addition to this is a feature called MyClips, which allows viewers to construct a montage built solely out of his or her favorite clips and show it to an online community constructed for the film.

Disc 2 is also packed, this time with supplemental material that sheds further light on production and the powerful fanbase behind the series. The first section of the disc is comprised of three groups of in-depth featurettes. The first group, entitled “Our World”, focuses on different elements of production, from conception, to casting, to preparation and stunts.

The second group of featurettes, entitled “Their War”, celebrates these famous robots and their legacy, not to mention the dedicated fans that have kept the franchise going for so many years. These docs will look at the toy line, the construction of robots and selection of their vehicles, and the digital work that went into constructing the incredible creations onscreen.

The third group, called “More Than Meets The Eye”, focuses more on conceptual work, and these scenes are brought to life onscreen.

In addition to this, the second disc carries a “Tech Inspector” feature, which allows the viewer to see their favorite Transformers in full, high def resolution on a rotating 360-degree display. The display can be frozen and isolated to single body parts, and even has close-up action photos of the robot, letting the viewer examine the studio’s creation in full detail.

As if to pay tribute to that classic Transformers motto I mentioned earlier, the development the HDDVD also carries its fair share of Easter Eggs (5, to be exact), all of which are hidden well within the discs.

Overall, the two discs contain almost 10 hours of material, and as the downloadable content will constantly be updated, that number will always be expanding.

The development team seemed most excited about these possibilities— online promotions, future projects, online communities, interactivity and personalization are some of the key terms here— it’s exciting to see how the development of HDDVDs will continue to mold how we experience the films we love as time goes on.

Look for the Transformers HDDVD and DVD on Tuesday, October 16. It should certainly be well more than meets the eye.