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CDan · 22-12-2007

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Originally Posted by rolling56

I haven't seen that in forever. I had it on VHS but after a few moves i have no idea where it is. It's in black and white IIRC?

Yes, B&W. Shot on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm film stock.

Bob · 22-12-2007

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Originally Posted by CDan

Yes, B&W. Shot on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm film stock.

Great concert. Seems it was the beginning of The Traveling Wilbury's.

**Jesterrace** · 26-12-2007

Seen a few since I got my A3 so here they are: Batman Begins, Serenity, Top Gun and I have started watching the Planet Earth Series (coming in at random from netflix). I have a bunch of other rentals coming so I will keep updating. Incidentally all of the aforementioned are on HD-DVD, in case you were wondering.

DiiZzY · 11-01-2008

Weeds S1/S2, Pirates 3 - World's End, BBC's Documentary Panet Earth
All on bluray
//Danne

NightTran · 18-01-2008

The Hunt of October :-)

**Jesterrace** · 30-01-2008

Currently watching Transformers in HD-DVD.

crossg · 30-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Jesterrace

Currently watching Transformers in HD-DVD.

Would be intersted to know if yours seemed grainy at the part were he is being attacked by the fence (at night) and she removes the little transformers head with the saw. Mine did not look good at all during that scene.

**zevia** · 30-01-2008

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Originally Posted by crossg

Would be intersted to know if yours seemed grainy at the part were he is being attacked by the fence (at night) and she removes the little transformers head with the saw. Mine did not look good at all during that scene.

You mean the 15 seconds scene around 54:25 mins - 54:40 mins? I think it's the effect of smoke, backlight and night shot giving a blueish background?

ricoman · 30-01-2008

Casion Royale - bluray. Very good James Bond. This movie really shows off your HD display.

**Jesterrace** · 31-01-2008

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Originally Posted by crossg

Would be intersted to know if yours seemed grainy at the part were he is being attacked by the fence (at night) and she removes the little transformers head with the saw. Mine did not look good at all during that scene.

Yeah a little bit but the rest of the movie is phenominal and as always YMMV when it comes to your set. I only wish I had one of the 10,000:1 or 15,000:1 Contrast ratio sets (ie Samsung, Sharp Aquos). I love my Westinghouse but sometimes it's 1,000:1 contrast ratio makes the dark scenes infuriating at times.

crossg · 01-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Jesterrace

Yeah a little bit but the rest of the movie is phenominal and as always YMMV when it comes to your set. I only wish I had one of the 10,000:1 or 15,000:1 Contrast ratio sets (ie Samsung, Sharp Aquos). I love my Westinghouse but sometimes it's 1,000:1 contrast ratio makes the dark scenes infuriating at times.

Mine is 25000:1 dynamic contrast and if set to dynamic mode (Full contrast and backlight) it is very noticeable and very grainy in the above mentioned scene. When set to standard mode it is quite a bit better and not as noticeable. So I guess there is no happy medium as far as contrast goes. Probably most of these numbers is marketing again. Brother just bought one rated at 500,000:1 contrast (Sammy LN-T4681)and I don't see any huge difference from mine or at least not enough to spend the $600.00 difference.

**Jesterrace** · 01-02-2008

It's all still a work in progress (high def in general). Anyways, I watched Sky Captain and The World Of Tomorrow on HD-DVD last night. All things considered it looked pretty good. That being said I'm glad it was a rental and I won't purchase it unless there is a really good sale.

**Jesterrace** · 02-02-2008

Currently watching the 1938 version of Robin Hood in HD-DVD. All things considered (it was originally released in 1938 for goodness sake) the picture is great.

**platinumsword** · 03-02-2008

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Originally Posted by crossg

Mine is 25000:1 dynamic contrast and if set to dynamic mode (Full contrast and backlight) it is very noticeable and very grainy in the above mentioned scene. When set to standard mode it is quite a bit better and not as noticeable. So I guess there is no happy medium as far as contrast goes. Probably most of these numbers is marketing again. Brother just bought one rated at 500,000:1 contrast (Sammy LN-T4681)and I don't see any huge difference from mine or at least not enough to spend the $600.00 difference.

Don't get to caught up with this.

This article is a little old, but it will give you some insight on subject. It can get quite technical if one digs into it.

The Contrast Ratio Game: http://www.practical-home-theater-gu...ast-ratio.html

**Jesterrace** · 04-02-2008

Good info, thanks.

**Jesterrace** · 06-02-2008

The Ant Bully on HD-DVD. Picked it up as a rental from netflix simply to see what CGI movies look like and the picture was excellent. I have to say I think I got a stronger laser with my current A3 than my last one. This one thus far isn't as fussy with rentals as long as I clean them before I watch them.

ricoman · 06-02-2008

Blue Planet HD, only 45 min. but most of it are pictures of earth from space. Absolutely stunning visuals. Well worth checking out. Rented from Blockbuster online.

**zevia** · 08-02-2008

The Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift in HD-Ray.

**Jesterrace** · 08-02-2008

HD-Ray? I take it you ripped and then burned it to a BD-R? Must be nice to have all that money.

**zevia** · 09-02-2008

Yes, it's HD DVD version of the movie, watched the "converted" one on PS3.

But not just as easy as rip and burn.

The conversion is quite lengthy but the end result is great. The VC-1 video conversion to MPEG2 took longer than expected (around 2 hrs, with 20% increase in file size) but the quality is as good as the original. Audio is converted to 5.1 Dolby Digital though so I can't enjoy the glory of DD Plus.

crossg · 09-02-2008

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Originally Posted by zevia

The Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift in HD-Ray.

That HD Combo movie is $40.00 here.
I will put in an order for Transformers on HD-Ray with the Bonus features on one disc.

Can you have it ready for me by monday?

**Jesterrace** · 09-02-2008

I just picked it up for under $15 shipped in HD-DVD from the Barnes and Noble deal.

**zevia** · 11-02-2008

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Originally Posted by crossg

That HD Combo movie is $40.00 here.
I will put in an order for Transformers on HD-Ray with the Bonus features on one disc.

Can you have it ready for me by monday?

Unfortunately I can't do Transformers, the DD+ conversion to DD doesn't work.

I guess I will have to wait until Universal release it in blu-ray, not sure when or if that's going to happen.

crossg · 13-02-2008

^^

^^. Finally got my 5 free Blu-ray I ordered last November.
S.W.A.T
Chain Reaction.
American Psycho.
Wild Hogs. (forgot I ordered it and already have it)

Swordfish.
Currently watching Chain Reaction with DTS-HD Master Lossless Audio

**zevia** · 13-02-2008

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Originally Posted by crossg

^^

^^. Finally got my 5 free Blu-ray I ordered last November.

Speaking of 5 mail in rebate, I forgot to send for my PS3!!

UPC is still intact, bought from gamestop in October 07.

26-12-2007	#53 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,377	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? Seen a few since I got my A3 so here they are: Batman Begins, Serenity, Top Gun and I have started watching the Planet Earth Series (coming in at random from netflix). I have a bunch of other rentals coming so I will keep updating. Incidentally all of the aforementioned are on HD-DVD, in case you were wondering.

11-01-2008	#54 (permalink)
DiiZzY CD Freak Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nordic Region, Sweden Posts: 2,726	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? Weeds S1/S2, Pirates 3 - World's End, BBC's Documentary Panet Earth All on bluray //Danne

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NightTran CD Freaks Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 190	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? The Hunt of October :-)

30-01-2008	#56 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,377	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? Currently watching Transformers in HD-DVD.

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ricoman CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT, USA Posts: 958	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? Casion Royale - bluray. Very good James Bond. This movie really shows off your HD display.

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01-02-2008	#62 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,377	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? It's all still a work in progress (high def in general). Anyways, I watched Sky Captain and The World Of Tomorrow on HD-DVD last night. All things considered it looked pretty good. That being said I'm glad it was a rental and I won't purchase it unless there is a really good sale.

02-02-2008	#63 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,377	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? Currently watching the 1938 version of Robin Hood in HD-DVD. All things considered (it was originally released in 1938 for goodness sake) the picture is great.

04-02-2008	#65 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,377	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? Good info, thanks.

06-02-2008	#66 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,377	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? The Ant Bully on HD-DVD. Picked it up as a rental from netflix simply to see what CGI movies look like and the picture was excellent. I have to say I think I got a stronger laser with my current A3 than my last one. This one thus far isn't as fussy with rentals as long as I clean them before I watch them.

06-02-2008	#67 (permalink)
ricoman CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CT, USA Posts: 958	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? Blue Planet HD, only 45 min. but most of it are pictures of earth from space. Absolutely stunning visuals. Well worth checking out. Rented from Blockbuster online.

08-02-2008	#68 (permalink)
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08-02-2008	#69 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,377	Re: What was the last Blu-ray and HD DVD movie you watched? HD-Ray? I take it you ripped and then burned it to a BD-R? Must be nice to have all that money.

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