Received this yesterday:

Just received:



One of my most anticipated catalog release.

It's not BS. I'm surprised you guys still can't understand this. Google up the type of film stocks used to shoot the movies. Even if the movie was shot digitally, the director might even intentionally add grain in post. So the movie looks the way the director intended, you just have to accept it, just like you accept his direction of the movie itself.

Some cases, problems come during transfer, which makes the film look not as intended. Old transfer might have DNR and EE applied which is fine for DVD because the low definition won't make it obvious, even might make it cleaner and sharper. But for HD it becomes a problem. In this case the director will have to get the studio do a new transfer which will take time and money. One example is Gladiator, the BD release used an old transfer, I'm sure Ridley Scott is pushing Universal/Paramount to do a new transfer for future release.

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Added on October 10, 2009, 5:44 pmAgain it depends on the type of film stock used. Some 35mm stock produce less grain. If the movie was shot on 70mm, the grain will be very fine you might not notice it.

Plus, most studios take more efforts in restoring the classics, they might have done it frame by frame. It's time consuming and too expensive to be done on all movies.

This post has been edited by aiman04: Oct 10 2009, 05:44 PM

It's not transfer problem. Obviously you just don't understand. Let's just leave it at that, you have your opinions everyone should respect. But please, don't call something BS when it's not. Thanks.

It is confirmed that the versions of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen other than Walmart don't have shifting aspect ratios. It is constant 2.35:1 from start to finish.

Checkout the UP steelbook:

All items sold by Amazon UK is priced with VAT for UK/EU customers. All others countries no VAT, so that's why it becomes cheaper after you select your shipping address.

This post has been edited by aiman04: Oct 12 2009, 11:41 AM

Check the page of that title, see if it's being sold by Amazon's Preferred Merchant. If yes, the price is already without VAT. VAT is only pre-included for items sold directly by Amazon UK.

EDIT: Anfieldude got it first.

This post has been edited by aiman04: Oct 12 2009, 11:53 AM

Too bad I don't have a region free player, really wanted Shaolin Soccer. Let us know the PQ/AQ.

Just received this:

Perfect score for UP:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2619/up.html

Exactly, I've got friends & colleagues visit there often. After VAT deduction, shipping directly to Malaysia is cheaper and sometimes even faster for items sold by Amazon UK.

If from US, yes, I sometimes just ship to my visiting friends.

This post has been edited by aiman04: Oct 19 2009, 05:16 PM

Clearly a technical error. But when you already place order, they will have to honor. They usually do. It must be your lucky day.

Heard this a few times before, but usually the difference not that big. £99 and £0.01 is a lot.

Metallica's recent concert in France is coming to blu-ray!

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1199736

Finally!

Just received this:



Stay tuned, more shipments in the coming weeks.

Also waiting for a Walmart IMAX copy from Bro Robin.

Just watched the first 10 minutes of TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN.



Phew, I've never posted anything in all-caps red before.

I was so shocked by the AQ, I didn't really focus for the PQ. I'll give my take when I receive the Walmart IMAX version and do some comparison.



This post has been edited by aiman04: Oct 22 2009, 07:13 PM

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen sold 4 million copies of BD/DVD on the first day.

https://michaelbay.com/newsblog/files/1ae45...58b3c9-574.html

This post has been edited by aiman04: Oct 22 2009, 08:21 PM

Finished the whole movie with Aiman this morning. This the new reference disc, EARGASM.

PQ 5-star as well. Better than the first one but still retains the look and style. Vivid colors, inky black, stable shadows, and great depth. Healthy grain naturally balance the clarity making it film-like. Can't wait for the IMAX version.

The movie itself: Oscar material. Just kidding.

Just received the Walmart IMAX version.



I have another copy coming from Robinlim.

No release date yet, but pre-ordered anyway.