DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). (1 Viewer)

[DanFe]

Region 3 NTSC disc also has the "302" number come up.

 

[TedD]

I watched it last night, and I would expect the calibration of the DVD playback chain would have a large impact on the visibility of the issue.

I initially didn't see the problem, but a very slight increase of the black level above my normal calibrated value revealed the issue.

I suspect that the bright areas of the diagonal bars are actually encoded at or below 7.5 IRE and shouldn't be visible on a properly calibrated system

Ted

 

[Michael Reuben]

As I've previously said, the monitor settings are a major factor in the degree to which this interference pattern is visible. However, this isn't just a question of proper calibration. My monitor has been professionally calibrated (and I routinely tweak it with AVIA), but I can still see the patterns. Even if the interference can be disguised with adjusted settings, they shouldn't be there. It's a fundamental element of a good transfer that the blacks should be solid -- literally.

Those of you who aren't seeing it might want to experiment with your brightness controls. Take a look at the beginning of chapter 2 (1:36), which holds on a black screen for a few seconds until the door opens to reveal the obnoxious aunt.

M.

 

[Tim Glover]

Dangit Michael! I did what you suggested and brightened the image up considerably and it's there. However, normal use (calibrated) I noticed it now when played back but it's barely visible. But it's there.

Where exactly are these numbers and I'll check that too.

Warner Bros definitely need to recall these.

 

[Dan Hitchman]

It will take an act of God for Warner to issue a recall on such a big release. They probably will say these problems are a "normal" part of the movie, and were "director approved" or some such BS.

Dan

 

[CarlosL]

Have we gotten an official response back from WB about just what exactly those numbers are?

 

[Herb Kane]

Nope - nada. I know my queery was forwarded but I have yet to receive a response.

 

[Malcolm R]

Mine's on the wall under Sirius Black's poster when Mr. Weasley and Harry begin their talk in The Leaky Cauldron.

I think someone posted a pic of it somewhere.