jim_falconer
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And let's not forget the hack job Paramount did with last December's release of "Hawaii Five O - Season 10"....
Originally Posted by Dave Scarpa
CBS/Paramount's New Remastering policy is as follows...screw it. Rawhide Season 4 vol 1 quite frankly looks like Ass.
Compared to season 1-3 I guess they figure the fans are lucky they are just releasing them. Never mind at a split season
premium. This and the last release of Bonanza was disgraceful. Wait until Encore Western shows these they'll look pristine
color me dissapointed in CBS
Originally Posted by jdee28
You mean after waiting 3 years for another Rawhide release, the new season isn't even remastered? Wow.
Originally Posted by jdee28
I guess the question would be then, why are they charging the same price for episodes that aren't remastered? Shouldn't they lower the price?
Perhaps they feel not many people are going to buy this release, so that they can get away with the high price and the low quality?
Originally Posted by smithb
Logically that might make sense, but somehow I don't think they view it that way. I think they consider remastering costs when it comes to deciding whether a release is feasible or not. But as for the purchase price, I think they just go with what they think they can get, regardless of the work that goes into producing it.
Originally Posted by Dave Scarpa
Did you ever look at the shows, they are about what Wagon Train From Timeless looks like. Its sad Wagon Train looks great on Encore then terrible on the 16mm dubs we are getting these Rawhide's look like they are from 16mm masters.
Originally Posted by Gary OS
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Dave, I did preview almost all the episodes. I think you are exaggerating a bit in terms of them looking bad. While they are not remastered, the only negative is that they aren't as sharp as we have now become accustomed to with CBS/P releases. Would I rather they be remastered? Of course. But they aren't unwatchable or anything. It's just that the picture isn't sharp, especially with distance shots. But they aren't M-Squad bad or anything like that.
I do think your comparison to the Wagon Train Timeless releases is correct. But then again, I'm fine with those sets so maybe it's just a difference in what you and I think is bad, intolerable, or perhaps unacceptable. Again, would I rather see these remastered? Without a doubt. But at the same time I do think these are more than watchable. I didn't see lines or blotches or any "noise" with the video. It just wasn't as crystal clear as remastered episodes are.
Gary "maybe I missed something as I only previewed episodes and haven't watched a whole one yet - too busy today for that, unfortunately" O.
Originally Posted by Neil Brock
We would all like to see every show in perfect quality from the original 35mm camera negatives with not a single cut or music substitution. And if wishes were horses, beggars would ride. The reality of the new economy is that 50-year old TV shows aren't selling very well anymore. The days of seeing those gorgeous CBS remasters are likely over. If they have to do that to get releases out, then we probably won't get anything. As with anything else, the choice is with the individual consumer.
/forum/thread/309867/rawhide-season-4-v-1-coming-in-may/30#post_3820419Originally Posted by Gary OS
I just have no words for this reaction. We definitely have vastly different standards, I guess. No way would I consider this set even close to unwatchable. I'm very anxious to see how others feel.
Gary "yes, I'm frustrated that the set isn't remastered - but it's more than watchable to me" O.