khilafah Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 It's because both pics are cropped and then blown up in size. Try this for a comparrison; http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=749 yes i never put up the orginal pics as they kinda big.. original pics are here.. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=885362 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I just watched a movie on Blu-Ray for the first time a few minutes ago on a 50" plasma TV. The difference in quality is pretty darn amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 It's because both pics are cropped and then blown up in size. Try this for a comparrison; http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=749 I'm not saying that HD isn't much better when in motion. What I mean is that I find that in my head DVDs still look crystal-clear. BTW, those comparison shots are terrible. Someone messed up the settings on the HD-DVD player - the colour is noticably washed-out. But the extra detail is very noticeable. I just wouldn't notice it while I'm enjoying the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C.G Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Basically Blu Ray is better than DVD in detail / quality etc but it just won't be standard until prices drop, simple as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khilafah Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 the prices should drop as some China-based manufacturers were given Blu-ray licenses earlier this year. Production should start sometime in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzybee Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Blu Ray IS a lot better, but only on cinematic films and only if you have a HUGE tele, otherwise it's not worth it; I have a DVD upscaler and a bu ray player and only buy certain films on bluray. But I must say when they;re good, they fucking incredible; better that theatrical release, the detail and quality on Ratatouille and Nightmare Before Christmas is mind blowing! But, what bothers me (same thing that happened when DVDs came out) is that over time you become less impressed by Blu Ray, just more disappointed with everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapedeck Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 But, what bothers me (same thing that happened when DVDs came out) is that over time you become less impressed by Blu Ray, just more disappointed with everything else. Ha! Too true! Whenever I go to the pictures now I'm always bitchin' about how crap it looks. "It's like looking through vaseline" etc... BR is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Yeah my movies totally look like the pic on the left You shouldn't watch them zoomed in, theyre zoomed in so you can see the difference better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Blu Ray IS a lot better, but only on cinematic films and only if you have a HUGE tele, otherwise it's not worth it; I have a DVD upscaler and a bu ray player and only buy certain films on bluray. But I must say when they;re good, they fucking incredible; better that theatrical release, the detail and quality on Ratatouille and Nightmare Before Christmas is mind blowing! But, what bothers me (same thing that happened when DVDs came out) is that over time you become less impressed by Blu Ray, just more disappointed with everything else. Not true. I've got a 19" Sharp HDTV and everyone who has watched it has pointed out the quality of HD. No use having a big TV if it's got shite PQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 You shouldn't watch them zoomed in, theyre zoomed in so you can see the difference better. I know, the point it, it's a misleading comparison, considering that no one watches anything like that. Of course that it's interesting to see the difference when zoomed, but you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khilafah Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Blu Ray IS a lot better, but only on cinematic films and only if you have a HUGE tele, otherwise it's not worth it; I have a DVD upscaler and a bu ray player and only buy certain films on bluray. But I must say when they;re good, they fucking incredible; better that theatrical release, the detail and quality on Ratatouille and Nightmare Before Christmas is mind blowing! But, what bothers me (same thing that happened when DVDs came out) is that over time you become less impressed by Blu Ray, just more disappointed with everything else. I sky+ Ratatouille on Disney Cinemagic HD. I not watched it yet but hear the PQ in HD is amazing. Have you seen Happy Feet on Blu-Ray? I have the HD-DVD and the PQ is so sharp and very crisp. That's one film you should get if you ever wanna show off the benefit of blu-ray/HD to friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzybee Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I don't know what PQ is but it looks phenomenal, so much better than the cinema, the detail and colour just blows me away. Yeah I've got Happy Feet too, but I think Ratatouille and Nightmare are better! I got Sleeping Beauty for xmas and I CAN'T WAIT for that! It's meant to be out of this world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I don't know what PQ is but it looks phenomenal, so much better than the cinema, the detail and colour just blows me away. Yeah I've got Happy Feet too, but I think Ratatouille and Nightmare are better! I got Sleeping Beauty for xmas and I CAN'T WAIT for that! It's meant to be out of this world! PQ - Picture Quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) I like pies Edited April 16, 2009 by Jasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 You guys could have an orgasm just watching television, no? Weird. Porn isn't only on the internet you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 You guys could have an orgasm just watching television, no? Weird. Bit like you and Apple then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) I like pies Edited April 16, 2009 by Jasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ofcourse go for Blu Ray where possible, its the highest quality HD you will find anywhere(much like DVD for SD). But you really want a 'good' tv and player for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have Transformers on Blu-ray... Its basically one of of the best looking films i've ever seen. Only downside is, there's some dodgy film style "spotty"ness on the picture. Still, I love the fact that my TV works at 24p (hz) in 1080p. Lovely! I'll be picking up The Dark Knight asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Still, I love the fact that my TV works at 24p (hz) in 1080p. Lovely! I'll be picking up The Dark Knight asap. I think thats my favourite Blu Ray/DVD. PQ is amaaaazzzziiiinnngggg, and the extras are aaaaaawwwweeeessssoooommmmmmeeeeeeeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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