HD Disk (HD-DVD and Blu-Ray) EE and DNR list - Page 24

If Final Destination on BD is the same master seen on HDTV then there's also some EE in spots.

Looks like the Skynet edition looks waxy, polished and ultra clean like the BLUE Sky above our heads. Lionsgate have reached the Sky w.r to T2 and they are yet to figure out how to fly properly.

But the Motion Picture Trilogy caps looks quite good which is a relief.

Btw, how is the PQ on the new Ayngaran release Billa?

That's fine. Please clarify on the below w.r to the Ayngaran BLUs:

1. The audio on the back cover says LPCM 6.4 Mbps. Is it 6.9 Mbps?
2. Is the frame rate 24fps or 23.976fps?

Is there any chance of moving this thread to the Blu-ray software forum?

Some jaggies on STVI since it was derived from a 1080i60 master:



Comment from Torsten Kaiser: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.ph...postcount=5512

Title: Billa (2007)
Studio: Ayngaran
Disc: BD
Problem: Jaggies / Aliasing, Halos, 24fps
Time Codes: Whole movie
Comments:

(1) Probably an incorrect filtering job from the DI causing aliasing type artifacts and moire patterns.

(2) Noticeable halos at high contrast outlines.

(3) Mastered in 24fps instead of the standard 23.976fps.

BD looks to be very accurate or even better than its theatrical presentation.

Before updating the OP, please verify with Shahran at zulm.net. Otherwise, the image looks flawless. No DNR. Everything looks razor sharp including facial details.

URLs:

Sivaji- There is some DNR but it's not that bad and not even remotely close to any wax jobs.

I finally got around to this.

As we know, the HD DVD used a separate lower bitrate AVC encode compared to the 32Mbps Blu-ray. The HD DVD has a much higher DNR level, including motion trails all over the place. It's tough to compare the deleted scenes to the movie thanks to the brightness and color differences, but I do think the Blu-ray is somewhat grain-reduced as well. Not the motion-trail kind, thankfully.

The first set of pics is actually Blu-ray vs HD DVD vs Blu-ray deleted scene vs HD DVD deleted scene, because they encoded the extras twice as well... The Blu-ray appears grainier in both cases.

I've posted pics of the DNR'd UK HD DVD of Pan's Labyrinth vs DNR-free Blu-ray if you want to add the link to the OP: http://comparescreenshots.slicx.com/comparison/10547

Is this a UK Blu-ray that's not DNR filtered or a U.S. release?

It's just the 2007 UK release by Optimum Home Entertainment.

Miss March looks filtered.

IMDB lists it as being filmed on 35MM, but my initial thought was that it was done entirely in digital. The look reminded me of Splinter, very flat and bland. That was shot digitally.

Lots of flickering and aliasing on roofs and hair in Miss March. Very little facial detail. Didn't notice any smearing, but the lack of grain and facial detail seems to be a giveaway, unless IMDB has its tech specs wrong (always a possibility). A lot of noise in the movie too.

Should have noted it in my previous post, but just noticed it was not on the list. Battle of Britain has edge enhancement throughout, at its worse when looking up at planes in the sky (multiple times in the film). The film grain literally stops dead and a bright line circles the planes. Decent transfer otherwise.

The Good the Bad and the Ugly has been reputedly DNRd by MGM. Most Blu-ray "reviewers" seem pleased with the transfer, but those with a discerning eye have expressed much disappointment.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/screen...355&position=3 (ugh!)
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/screen...355&position=4
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/screen...355&position=7
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/screen...355&position=1

Additionally, Fargo has some pretty thick EE throughout. The snow-covered setting brings out ugly haloes durring day exteriors, and what should be filmic grain looks more like a swarm of intrusive noise. Needless to say, the final results are not film-like.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/screen...352&position=7 (check out the the officer to the left)
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/screen...352&position=2
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/screen...352&position=5

2 Strikes for MGM.

Also, please put Office Space up there. I've seen that disk and can say without any doubt in my mind that it's been DNRd. At some points small moles (apparently mistaken for dirt/grain) disappear momentarily.

I would definitely agree with that. Very flat and waxy faces with almost no grain to speak of.

Would've been better if some grain was left in. For me the completely smooth look is just as distracting as heavy grain.

This clip looks okay to me although her hair has that painted look from the processing.

Agreed. Complete lack of grain/noise really pops out as unnatural for film and even digital video IMO.

Looking forward for the next update too this extremely helpful/enlightening thread.
BIG thanks, again!

I take this back. I watched the pitch problem HD DVD and followed it up by throwing in the BD afterwards. The Lionsgate BD is indeed waxy looking compared to the HD DVD. I might need to triple dip after reading that the BD equivalent of the HD DVD has the audio fixed.

I'd like to disagree with "A Nightmare on Elm Street". Sure, there is minor DNR in some scenes, but not "throughout entire movie". The image is fantastic to say the least, and the audio is enticing. I would rate this transfer no less than a 4.5/5 for both audio and video, with the audio slightly given the lead.

I have the newest DVD release of this movie, and it looks fuggin disgusting. Blurriness, scratches everywhere, and the audio isn't clean at all. The Canadian Blu-ray release of this movie is phenomenal to say the least, and sitting around on your computers looking at comparison images is not going to lend you to an accurate portrayal. Anyone who owns this movie will vouch that this movie isn't "FULL OF DNR". The picture is absolutely attractive, especially the closeups of Johnny Depp or Tina.

Out of my collection of 100 HD-DVDs and Blu-rays, this is the only movie that I would hold on the tightest to. It's a rare gem, and it shouldn't be listed as is in the list.

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
Released by Starz / Anchor Bay
Problem: aliasing/color fringing
Screenshots: