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post #61 of 70
2/16/09 at 7:43pm

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Interesting because I remember when Friday the 13th first came out on DVD, I compared it to a VHS dupe I made from the full frame laserdisc. I was expecting that the laserdisc was open matte but was amazed to find out that frame on the DVD not only had significantly more information on the sides, but on the tops as well - very rare for a 1.85:1 film.

I compared Part 2 as well, hoping for the same situation, but was disappointed to find out the full frame transfer was open matte, and the DVD frame had less on the the top and bottom, and just slightly more info on the sides, which is the norm for 1.85:1 films.
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post #62 of 70
3/13/09 at 6:22am

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The following was written to the Friday the 13th Blog:

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Jason Mar 9th, 2009 at 2:11 am

Hey Campers - let’s clear the air here about something that has been stinking up my beloved Camp Crytal Lake.

It is very gratifying to know that there are devoted and knowledgeable campers out there that pay close attention to the work that I oversee for DVD and Blu-ray. In order to answer the question that was raised, I sent the film that was used for the latest transfer, along with the videotape masters from 1999 and 2008 back to the facility that did the film-to-tape transfer work. Below is the response from the chief engineer of the post production facility:

“ Using the SMPTE Academy (1.85:1) sizing chart we put up the previous transfer and our transfer master to compare and verify sizing. We found that the 1999 transfer was sized overscan and done incorrectly to the SMPTE chart, and your 2009 transfer was sized according to the SMPTE sizing chart. Thus in fact making the 2009 scan the proper version

The chart (unfortunately I am unbable to post the SMPTE charts - as this site won’t let me post .jpgs - but believe me they are correct I have seen them thru my mask with my own eyes), representing the original 1999 transfer is sized to include areas well outside the Academy Scanned Area, as well as not being vertically centered on the frame. The Academy Area is the portion of the frame that would have been projected in the theater, and which the DP would have composed for in the camera. By showing this extra area the composition no longer represents the director’s intent, and items not intended to be seen may now be visible. The other chart shows a correct Academy 1.85 setup as it only slightly goes beyond the Academy area and has the correct vertical orientation. This will recreate what was shown in the theaters.”

See campers fear not as you have nothting to worry about Jason is looking out for each and everyone of you in my own special way and yet you question me about it, maybe some of you deserve a little special attention in the woodshed for not appreciating all my hard work. It does feel good to be back at the box office slashing all the way to #1 and couldn’t have done it without all my campers who have not seen the last of me this year or in the coming years, nothing can stop men now and there is still a lot more work to be done at the lake.

Jason - March 2009
Camp Crystal Lake

Friday Blu-Ray Framing Issue?
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post #63 of 70
3/13/09 at 10:49am

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Originally Posted by Paul Arnette
The following was written to the Friday the 13th Blog:



Friday Blu-Ray Framing Issue?

Unfortunately I do not know enough about SMPTE to form any kind of intelligent reply. The framing is still dubious in my opinion, but that is nothing more than what 'looks' logical to me in terms of framing. Thank you for the heads up, though. Interesting nonetheless.
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post #64 of 70
3/13/09 at 10:51am

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Too bad that it's been branded as misframed because that's all most people will remember.
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post #65 of 70
3/13/09 at 4:07pm

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It doesn't matter too much to me either way, although it's not shocking that this "company" would claim the old transfer was wrong.

Any word on the sequels yet?
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post #66 of 70
3/13/09 at 5:42pm

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Originally Posted by Michael Elliott
Any word on the sequels yet?
Yeah, The Digital Bits said yesterday that parts 2 and 3 are coming in July (which makes me say that the remake is most likely coming in July too).

The Digital Bits Rumor Mill - Current Posts
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post #67 of 70
3/13/09 at 9:40pm

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Thanks Travis.

I said in the part 3 SD thread that I never needed to see the film again yet I can't stand having an incomplete series so I'll probably end up buying it as long as the 3-D version is included. Hopefully they include the commentary so I can get rid of the box set as well.
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post #68 of 70
3/14/09 at 10:01am

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At another board a "Paramount source" said 4-5 will be in Sept/Oct with 6-8 coming at a "later date". Then, perhaps a box set of all the films next year.
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post #69 of 70
3/16/09 at 7:41pm

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Anyone know if Parts 2, 3 et. al. are uncut?
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post #70 of 70
3/16/09 at 7:42pm

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Never say never but I don't think they're ever going to find the footage for the early sequels.
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