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dariofoo
post Dec 17 2010, 12:56 PM

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QUOTE(yonggoh @ Dec 17 2010, 12:24 PM)
all this talk of grain....shall we open a dedicated thread discussion the PQ/SQ of blurays?

i know the avsforums has one with hundreds of dedicated followers smile.gif
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I seriously hope you're joking,bro. Because I found one of your previous threads in Version 9.0 of this thread where you spoke of PQ & AQ:

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yonggoh  Dec 5 2010, 06:53 PM Show posts by this member only |This post's rating (0+, 0-) | Post #2282 

Coraline is a great BD! one of my faves

easily top tier reference material for PQ and AQ

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post Dec 17 2010, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(sKyWiR3pT3lTd @ Dec 17 2010, 12:11 PM)
Exactly, and i think with grain present (of course without EE), the film looks gritty. As long as the deep & vibrant color, vivid details are intact, its always nice to enjoy every frame of it.

Sometimes, i do feel some movies which are without grains present, i feel the quality as if its been deeply washed out and blurry as well as loses its colors.
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Which movie are you talking about bro? As far as I know, without grain, the film would look sharper, and not blurry. Care to share? nod.gif
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post Dec 17 2010, 02:13 PM

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Bro,

Appreciate your lengthy attempt at justifying your earlier comment.

Yes, I've seen pics of your home theater set up which you have posted and I'd say it's one of the best (if not the best) that I've seen in the thread so far. And for that I give you this - notworthy.gif

Why do you say that the general audience of this thread would not show much interest? A slight mention of film grain on 300 to Jenn77 and look at the response it has generated. I've learned quite a bit myself today. nod.gif

I believe the whole purpose of this thread is to share knowledge about BD titles, especially on PQ and AQ. Isn't that what separates BDs from DVDs and VCDs in the first place? nod.gif

Please write more references to "particular scenes of a movie to talk about tonal balance, skin tones, palette drop outs, over saturation, pixilazation etc".

I, for one, will be very well interested to read about it. nod.gif

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post Dec 17 2010, 02:54 PM

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QUOTE(hairyLGS @ Dec 17 2010, 02:41 PM)
Yup  thumbup.gif

This is consider the perfect ultimate BD
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For war movies on BD, my personal favourite is still Full Metal Jacket

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One of Stanley Kubrick's best nod.gif

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post Dec 17 2010, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(valho @ Dec 17 2010, 02:56 PM)
That's a classic, watched it on DVD last time

There's a book that teaches English to Japanese using dialogue from that movie
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Upgrade to BD, it's worth it. Great PQ! [I am allowed to talk about PQ here right? tongue.gif ]

There's a really interesting special feature on the making of the movie as well.
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post Dec 17 2010, 03:49 PM

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FMJ may not drop any jaws but it's a different perspective on war altogether, souped up and served Kubrick-style nod.gif

Saving Ryan's Privates, ooops, I meant Saving Private Ryan goes without saying. AQ is reference material right? I found The Thin Red Line and Platoon a bit too dreary for my liking.

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I've got Patton BD but yet to find the mood to really sit and watch it. Am sure it'll be great. nod.gif

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post Dec 17 2010, 07:03 PM

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QUOTE(dirtrun @ Dec 17 2010, 05:19 PM)
Hi..

Talkin abt ol mvs.. 2001 had really gud vdo.. [ I didnt like d story .. thou'] Blade Runner was exemplary well done too [I got d 5 disc CE] n another oldie tat went thru immaculate restoration is Casablanca..
I oso hv Nrth by Nrthwest, Cinema Paradiso, St Nite Fvr n Superman too but hvnt watchd tat yet..

O ya.. BTTF bd [well at leas d 1st instlmnt, tat I hv viewd] is beeeutiful too..

I plan to get Sound of Music thou.. when d prc is lower..

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Blade Runner's transfer was immaculate. Also got North by Northwest on my radar. Cinema Paradiso is UK Region Free version right? If i'm not mistaken it's not the director's cut version of it. hmm.gif

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QUOTE(sKyWiR3pT3lTd @ Dec 17 2010, 07:03 PM)
Identify the reference quality classics on BD.
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From what I've watched so far, I'd say Zulu. nod.gif

Perhaps Criterion's release of Seven Samurai will upstage that. Anyone has that one already?

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post Dec 17 2010, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(sKyWiR3pT3lTd @ Dec 17 2010, 09:43 PM)
For me 2001 A Space Odyssey , Blade Runner, The Bridge On The River Kwai, Zulu, The Sound Of Music certainly classics that presented well on Blu-ray
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Have you watched the The Bridge On The River Kwai? Intend to get it but it's kinda pricey at the moment.

Lawrence of Arabia would be another epic not to missed on blu-ray nod.gif
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post Dec 18 2010, 12:51 PM

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QUOTE(sKyWiR3pT3lTd @ Dec 18 2010, 12:08 PM)
There's loads of sellers with great prices mate. Make sure they have the "Top Rated Seller" tag.
And Positive feedback 98-100%. Below than 90% also quite fishy.

I know how to identify them, but don't trust any at all.
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There are some trustworthy ones and you can get good titles at good prices. But if I tell you the trusted sellers which I frequent than that would make you my bidding rival, no? brows.gif

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post Dec 18 2010, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(wiNd @ Dec 18 2010, 01:58 PM)
good prices on ebay, how bout the shipping charges? im afraid it might cost a bomb ..just for shipping to Msia.
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Some even ship for free. Most are around US$4-6/title, but if you buy more than one title, you can nego for cheaper shipping nod.gif
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post Dec 19 2010, 09:12 PM

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QUOTE(kobe8byrant @ Dec 19 2010, 05:10 PM)
Work has definitely taken its toll on my BD watching. I only managed to watch 2 of my 15 unopened BDs this month. And I am about to further my studies in January. Bollocks!
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Haha. Wait til you get married with kids, bro. You can only start watching around 11pm after the lil ones are asleep. sweat.gif

By the time the movie ends, you're too groggy to enjoy the special features doh.gif
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post Dec 20 2010, 01:26 AM

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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Dec 19 2010, 11:59 PM)
The last time I went there, they use Avatar.. feel like no oomph la.. and when I ask for others.. they show some lazy face.. so this time I waana bring my own la..  yawn.gif
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Why bother to buy it there then? I went to HN Midvalley and they had a room to let you sit down and test it out, They had a demo BD with the best bits from Saving Ryan's Privates, Band of Brothers, The Incredible Hulk, an Iron Maiden concert, Michael Buble, and others.

The second time I went there to make payment and confirm, I brought along my Foo Fighters: Live at Wembley icon_rolleyes.gif

Looking at your collection, you have quite a few titles with reference-quality AQ. Bring 'em along. nod.gif

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post Dec 20 2010, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(yonggoh @ Dec 20 2010, 08:48 AM)
Foo Fighters in Wembley is excellent smile.gif

Especially enjoyed Everlong
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Was disappointed with the sort of acapella version of Everlong. My fave foo song ever and with the drum rolls, it would've been a blast if they jammed it the usual way. nod.gif

My fave song performances from that BD would be All My Life, Breakout and the classic Monkey Wrench cool.gif

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post Dec 20 2010, 11:33 AM

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QUOTE(yonggoh @ Dec 20 2010, 10:37 AM)
everlong was all about the teaser... smile.gif

my highlight of the disc was prob rock n roll with members from led zepellin... epic

anyone any comment of the actual quality of the recording? i found the vocal portions a bit too dominant in the mix
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Vocals probably coz almost all the time Dave Grohl's screaming into the mic with fury biggrin.gif

Any track in particular? I'll go back and watch it later. nod.gif

By the way, I caught this over the weekend:

The Sky Crawlers

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PQ is alright, but it is the AQ which is awesome. I'll just quote the reviewer from blu-ray.com:

"this film could be used as demonstration material for the unique use of surround channel separation to create a cinematic experience that is truly engulfing. Anyone with an interest in aerial jet battles will be treated to a first-hand experience that (dare I say) surpasses anything we've heard in live action films such as Top Gun. The sound of bullets as they zing past the aircraft, or the whir of the propellors approaching from the back of the room blend together with clarity and spatial precision to create a jaw-dropping experience. "

Surround channel separation - top class

Bro yonggoh, get this one and I assure you that not only will your friends drop their jaws, but their pants as well (without them even realising it) tongue.gif

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post Dec 20 2010, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(bazet @ Dec 20 2010, 11:56 AM)
Need a new shelf to store my Blu Ray movie collections, any tips on that ?
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post Dec 21 2010, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(faidzal1982 @ Dec 20 2010, 04:42 PM)
guys... is there any horror/thriller/ghost movies dat u guys recommend in Blu-ray?
im not into those brutal/gore murders kind of movies...
more prefer to the type dat can give us the suspense and make our hair behind the neck to stand... biggrin.gif
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For suspense and naik bulu roma experience with no brutality or gore yet with an interesting plot and shocking twist in the end, I would strongly recommend:

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The Others

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post Dec 21 2010, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Dec 21 2010, 10:56 AM)
Aargh.. I was looking for this!  icon_rolleyes.gif I dont think its on BD yet rite? This is a good 'scary' movie.. what about 'The Sixth Sense'?
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Seek and you shall find:
http://www.amazon.ca/Others-Blu-ray-Nicole...92901251&sr=8-1

The Sixth Sense was great, but not that much suspense, by my observation hmm.gif
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post Dec 21 2010, 11:28 AM

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Because Hollywood rather do stupid rip-offs of Asian horror flicks like The Ring, Shutter and One Missed Call doh.gif
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post Dec 23 2010, 10:55 PM

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QUOTE(kobe8byrant @ Dec 23 2010, 08:55 PM)
Bro, that's what makes 70s soft-core so appealing to its time. laugh.gif

The only one I'd buy on BD is Debbie Does Dallas, Swedish Erotica and Deep Throat. If any of these three are on BD, I'll buy. biggrin.gif
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You need the real deal, brother whistling.gif

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post Dec 23 2010, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(chan14 @ Dec 23 2010, 10:54 PM)
It's the experience of eager waiting and enjoyment of receiving and excitement of opening it  thumbup.gif  rclxms.gif  rclxm9.gif  icon_rolleyes.gif  biggrin.gif
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Same experience, eagerness, excitement when the credit card statement arrives after all that? sweat.gif
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