nealg
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For what it's worth, I called the 888 number on the back of the case to inform them (Fox) of the issue. I hope to get some screen caps soon. Stay tuned.
Okay, let me get this straight. Most people are happy with this blu-ray disc, but you have a problem with some distortion? How much distortion are you talking about and is it prevalent throughout the entire film or it just happens with a few scenes?Originally Posted by nealg
For what it's worth, I called the 888 number on the back of the case to inform them (Fox) of the issue. I hope to get some screen caps soon. Stay tuned.
Thats what i want to know too, is it just a few scenes or the whole film.Originally Posted by Robert Crawford
Okay, let me get this straight. Most people are happy with this blu-ray disc, but you have a problem with some distortion? How much distortion are you talking about and is it prevalent throughout the entire film or it just happens with a few scenes?
Crawdaddy
If the problem is real, and not in camera distortion, which it should not be, the entire film may be affected, but with only close-ups and big two shots being obvious. I've done some experiments using the images posted in the BD.com review, squeezing the image by 5%, and things look better. Trying to find out what might have occurred in the HD master production from the 8 perf element. What was needed was a 50% expansion. It's possible that someone performed the fix by eye, but doubtful.Originally Posted by FoxyMulder
Thats what i want to know too, is it just a few scenes or the whole film.
That's great.Phoebus said:Not sure whether Walmart exports to Europe, nor whether the blu is region free..
Thankfully the movie has also turned up on bluray in Germany - Amazon.de - "Weites Land".
Hi,I don't mean to be disrespectful, but haven't you read the thread? He explains in detail what the problem is in his previous posts (including the answer to your question). And it's not just him, I noticed the problem seeing the screencaps at blu-ray.com and then posted here asking about it to the experts, and Mr. Harris seems to be considering the issue seriously (judging by his last post). I'm certainly eager to see what comes of his inquiries (I'm also curious to see nealg's comparison screenshots, just to confirm my initial impressions). Although I doubt we'll ever see a corrected version, that's why I still plan on buying this.Greetings,Robert Crawford said:Okay, let me get this straight. Most people are happy with this blu-ray disc, but you have a problem with some distortion? How much distortion are you talking about and is it prevalent throughout the entire film or it just happens with a few scenes? Crawdaddy
Is this the John H who posts at The Digital Fix. ? ( I'm Dark_Fox there but don't post much )Originally Posted by John Hodson
Like many others, Osc, sadly no...
Thanks.John Hodson said:Like many others, Osc, sadly no...
No disrespect, but I asked for clarification because I didn't see any distortion during my viewing. By the way, welcome to HTF.Originally Posted by jaaguir
Hi,
I don't mean to be disrespectful, but haven't you read the thread? He explains in detail what the problem is in his previous posts (including the answer to your question). And it's not just him, I noticed the problem seeing the screencaps at blu-ray.com and then posted here asking about it to the experts, and Mr. Harris seems to be considering the issue seriously (judging by his last post). I'm certainly eager to see what comes of his inquiries (I'm also curious to see nealg's comparison screenshots, just to confirm my initial impressions). Although I doubt we'll ever see a corrected version, that's why I still plan on buying this.
Greetings,
Robert Harris said:Problem is real. Image has been unsqueezed to much horizontally. A compression of about .91 gets it back to a proper image. I'm having some tech problems, and am unable to get Photoshop to save a pixel compresses image. Possibly someone has a hint.
Neil G has kindly taken some images and will be posting.
RAH
I only noticed the distortion when I compared the HD broadcast with the original DVD. I had not noticed any distortion while watching the HD version; but when I switched to the DVD, I did notice that the picture was "taller and thinner" compared to the HD broadcast. I just assumed that the DVD was stretched vertically and that the HD broadcast was correct. So, I assume the HD broadcast is the same master used for the Blu-ray. I no longer have the DVD (sold it) nor the HD broadcast (external Hard Drive died).FWIW, I never noticed any distortion while actually watching the film on Blu-ray.Robert Crawford said:No disrespect, but I asked for clarification because I didn't see any distortion during my viewing. By the way, welcome to HTF.