The Thing comparison PIX

Xylon · 09-30-08, 07:19 PM

The transfer for Blu-ray is cleaned up like The Mummy movies and U-571 and some attempt to patch up some rough spots like scratches and dusts:

But for the rest of the transfer DNR was applied resulting in less detail compared to HD DVD. Can they improve one aspect of the PQ without drastically affecting the other?

Pick your poison.

*sigh*

Xylon · 09-30-08, 07:20 PM

Why is it NONE of the online reviewers mentioned any of this? The change in PQ is drastic on my setup (see my profile). The helicopter fly-by in the beginning of the movie alerted me of the grain scrubbing. I don't understand why they missed all of this.

Xylon · 09-30-08, 07:20 PM

HD DVD File size: 13.40 GB

Bitrate: 15.02 mbps

Code:

											Total	Video
Title					Codec	Length	Movie Size	Disc Size	Bitrate	Bitrate	Main Audio Track	IME	Secondary Audio Track
The Thing				VC-1	1:48:35	14,438,524,928*	21,196,942,048	17.72	15.02	DDPlus 5.1 1536Kbps	No

Blu-ray File size: 20.30 GB

Bitrate: 18.19 mbps

Code:

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Title                                                           Codec   Length  Movie Size      Disc Size       Bitrate Bitrate Main Audio Track                          Secondary Audio Track
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The Thing                                                       VC-1    1:48:42 21,842,233,344  22,394,537,024  26.79   18.19   DTS-HD Master 5.1 3898Kbps (48kHz/24-bit) DTS-HD Hi-Res 2.0 192Kbps


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Protection:     AACS
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Kram Sacul · 09-30-08, 08:15 PM

This is going to be interesting. Don't throw away the HD-DVD yet.

ChuckZ · 09-30-08, 10:45 PM

It's supposed to look the same as the HD DVD version, but I suppose that remains to be seen.

AmishFury · 09-30-08, 11:58 PM

for some reason this is one i never got around to buying on hd dvd...

Don May Jr · 10-01-08, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kram Sacul

This is going to be interesting. Don't throw away the HD-DVD yet.

Well, if you own the HD DVD, then keep it... the Blu-Ray has NONE of the extras that were on the HD DVD version (except the commentary).

MovieSwede · 10-01-08, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don May Jr

Well, if you own the HD DVD, then keep it... the Blu-Ray has NONE of the extras that were on the HD DVD version (except the commentary).

It has the doc as PiP.

But yes I see little reason to rebuy this title to get the doc as PiP.

lgans316 · 10-01-08, 06:24 AM

Based on the comparison pix, it looks like Universal pulled another Mummy and U-571 with The Thing.

MovieSwede · 10-01-08, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgans316

Based on the comparison pix, it looks like Universal pulled another Mummy and U-571 with The Thing.

I think I have to agree, I wonder why?

Hope Xylon brings out the more grainy scenes, aswell.

lgans316 · 10-01-08, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovieSwede

I think I have to agree, I wonder why?

Hope Xylon brings out the more grainy scenes, aswell.

Xylon has posted few more and the Blu-ray definitely looks CRYSTAL CLEAR.

MovieSwede · 10-01-08, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgans316

Xylon has posted few more and the Blu-ray definitely looks CRYSTAL CLEAR.

Glad, I keept my HD DVDs.

MovieSwede · 10-01-08, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xylon

The transfer for Blu-ray is cleaned up like The Mummy movies and U-571 and some attempt to patch up some rought spots like scratches and dusts:

But for the rest of the transfer DNR was applied resulting in less detail compared to HD DVD. Can they improve one aspect of the PQ without drastically affecting the other?

Pick your poison.

*sigh*

I think schratches like that, is charming. Give me a more cinema feel of the movie.

Kram Sacul · 10-01-08, 07:25 AM

Another waxjob by Universal. This is supposed to be the last straw. Can we riot already?

Don May Jr · 10-01-08, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovieSwede

It has the doc as PiP.

But yes I see little reason to rebuy this title to get the doc as PiP.

It does? Oh, wow! I'll have to check that out, but I'd hate to have to view it in a tiny little window as PIP. I put it in last night and checked the special features menu and all that was listed was the commentary.

paku · 10-01-08, 07:42 AM

I think waxjob is a bit of a stretch all things considered, but it's certainly been de-grained/low-pass filtered/whatever.

And the fact that they bothered to reduce the amount of film artifacts makes me doubtful that the BD-50 version will be any different. I will pass until it's re-transferred or priced the same as the DVD.

BrandonJF · 10-01-08, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xylon

Why is it NONE of the online reviewers mentioned any of this? The change in PQ is drastic on my setup (see my profile). The helicopter fly-by in the beginning of the movie alerted me of the grain scrubbing. I don't understand why they missed all of this.

I guess it's all subjective, but these screenshot comparisons seem like the most offensive DNR job Universal has done yet. I didn't think the U-571 comparisons looked as extreme as these. Plus, there goes my theory that they were only doing this due to BD-25 disc space issues... larger file size, higher bitrate... loss of detail.

This is ridiculous.

And I agree about the other online reviewers. Of course, I can't say I'd ever notice it without the screenshot comparisons, but, then again, I'm not a reviewer. I should've known to wait. It seemed like the review I read had given the "all clear" and I placed the order. It should be here today... along with other Universal product I now have to question ("Dawn of the Dead", "Land of the Dead").

lgans316 · 10-01-08, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xylon

Why is it NONE of the online reviewers mentioned any of this? The change in PQ is drastic on my setup (see my profile). The helicopter fly-by in the beginning of the movie alerted me of the grain scrubbing. I don't understand why they missed all of this.

Because you weren't and aren't posting these comparison PIX on time.

Gary Murrell · 10-01-08, 07:52 AM

this film is exactly why I got full force back into HD-DVD, I knew this was going to be DNR'd, no excuse for this crap

-Gary

Xylon · 10-01-08, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgans316

Because you weren't and aren't posting these comparison PIX on time.

I have the Blu-ray copy for two weeks. Its just this recently I'm able to watch it. Really hard putting this up before street date. Very rarely I'm successful. Comparison threads with DVD is even harder especially when they are new release. Got Iron Man blu-ray weeks ago but the DVD I just got from Walmart last Sunday (shhhhhhh).

Thunderbolt8 · 10-01-08, 09:19 AM

higher bitrate, more sucking

KMFDMvsEnya · 10-01-08, 10:06 AM

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUDDDDDDDGGGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Why Why?!?! Anyone have Universal's physical address, oh I'll just search for it.
Time to write a bunch of disgruntled letters. Ditto for Warner/NL.

Seriously, how come Universal can go to the expense of dinking around with the transfer anew and have someone muck it up but can't afford or wait to get BD-50s?
Begin with an awesome transfer just to end up with a Tier ZERO-quality one.

Just wait for Serenity and Bourne series, all will be 1080p upconverts of DVD. Not even a good dvd transfer at that too.

Thanks Xylon for your time and effort in providing these screen shots, been saving me money. ;}

Best Regards
KvE

dvdmike007 · 10-01-08, 10:16 AM

Great, yet another title I will not buy on BRD. Thanks Universal

BrandonJF · 10-01-08, 10:26 AM

Universal is the absolute worst supporter of Blu-Ray at the moment, IMO.

Not only do they continue to add DNR, but this thing where they re-purpose old DVD supplements into their horrible U-Control track is ridiculous. When someone creates content specificially suited for a PIP overlay, great. When they chop up a making of doc, then sprinkle it throughout a movie and make the user search for it... how is this progress?

Poor PQ, missing supplements... it's like I've time travelled back to the first few months of the Blu-Ray launch...

DavidHir · 10-01-08, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovieSwede

I think I have to agree, I wonder why?

It seems they are trying to remove dirt and print defects, but as a side effect it's removing grain too. It's too bad that can't keep the grain intact while removing the other issues.

KMFDMvsEnya · 10-01-08, 10:44 AM

If they were attempting to remove defects then they did so with lamest and easiest method, a dab of DNR over the whole film.
Instead the proper method to do it rather than softening up the entire film is to go in and digitally 'repair' the print damage, as in by hand fix it up, heck with a little time and effort the clone tool in photoshop will do a great job at that and still retain proper high frequency detail and grain structure.
Look at the bottom most BR shot, the damage is still there, just glossed over now it is nice and soft so it's not as obvious. Back in the day, if you have an imperfection throw the focus off a little bit, essentially what they did here digitally and from what I gather applied to the whole film.

Bummer.

Best Regards
KvE

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AmishFury not actually amish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: too close to kentucky Posts: 822	for some reason this is one i never got around to buying on hd dvd...

10-01-08, 06:24 AM	#13 \| Link
lgans316 Never Ever Warn-her Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore India Posts: 6,237	Based on the comparison pix, it looks like Universal pulled another Mummy and U-571 with The Thing. __________________ Blu-ray : *177 + 4 + 1 + (5* + 2* + 3 + 1) ; HD DVD : SAYONARA**

10-01-08, 07:25 AM	#18 \| Link
Kram Sacul Screenshot Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,769	Another waxjob by Universal. This is supposed to be the last straw. Can we riot already?

10-01-08, 07:42 AM	#20 \| Link
paku Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 753	I think waxjob is a bit of a stretch all things considered, but it's certainly been de-grained/low-pass filtered/whatever. And the fact that they bothered to reduce the amount of film artifacts makes me doubtful that the BD-50 version will be any different. I will pass until it's re-transferred or priced the same as the DVD.

10-01-08, 07:52 AM	#23 \| Link
Gary Murrell Yngwie's Biggest Fan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 10,800 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	this film is exactly why I got full force back into HD-DVD, I knew this was going to be DNR'd, no excuse for this crap -Gary __________________ Gary's HT/Review System

10-01-08, 09:19 AM	#25 \| Link
Thunderbolt8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 292	higher bitrate, more sucking

10-01-08, 10:06 AM	#26 \| Link
KMFDMvsEnya Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 423	FFFFFFFUUUUUUUDDDDDDDGGGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Why Why?!?! Anyone have Universal's physical address, oh I'll just search for it. Time to write a bunch of disgruntled letters. Ditto for Warner/NL. Seriously, how come Universal can go to the expense of dinking around with the transfer anew and have someone muck it up but can't afford or wait to get BD-50s? Begin with an awesome transfer just to end up with a Tier ZERO-quality one. Just wait for Serenity and Bourne series, all will be 1080p upconverts of DVD. Not even a good dvd transfer at that too. Thanks Xylon for your time and effort in providing these screen shots, been saving me money. ;} Best Regards KvE __________________ Politics is like a corral, no matter where you are you'll always be shovelling it.

10-01-08, 10:16 AM	#27 \| Link
dvdmike007 AVS Special Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,250	Great, yet another title I will not buy on BRD. Thanks Universal __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/dvdmike007 "Where's the grain?" - John Landis

10-01-08, 10:26 AM	#28 \| Link
BrandonJF Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 971	Universal is the absolute worst supporter of Blu-Ray at the moment, IMO. Not only do they continue to add DNR, but this thing where they re-purpose old DVD supplements into their horrible U-Control track is ridiculous. When someone creates content specificially suited for a PIP overlay, great. When they chop up a making of doc, then sprinkle it throughout a movie and make the user search for it... how is this progress? Poor PQ, missing supplements... it's like I've time travelled back to the first few months of the Blu-Ray launch...

10-01-08, 10:44 AM	#30 \| Link	<a href='http://rev.avsforum.com/phpAdsNew/adclick.php?n=a591f81a' target='_blank'><img src='http://rev.avsforum.com/phpAdsNew/adview.php?what=zone:36&n=a591f81a' border='0' alt=''></a>
KMFDMvsEnya Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 423	If they were attempting to remove defects then they did so with lamest and easiest method, a dab of DNR over the whole film. Instead the proper method to do it rather than softening up the entire film is to go in and digitally 'repair' the print damage, as in by hand fix it up, heck with a little time and effort the clone tool in photoshop will do a great job at that and still retain proper high frequency detail and grain structure. Look at the bottom most BR shot, the damage is still there, just glossed over now it is nice and soft so it's not as obvious. Back in the day, if you have an imperfection throw the focus off a little bit, essentially what they did here digitally and from what I gather applied to the whole film. Bummer. Best Regards KvE __________________ Politics is like a corral, no matter where you are you'll always be shovelling it.

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