Why Is The Matrix considered a reference disc? (1 Viewer)

[Matt Stryker]

A lot of the reason is that there are newer compression techniques that give a better looking picture to current transfers. However, I really like the Matrix DVD and I'm not sure that the grain isn't stylistically included. Plus given the low lighting in the film, grain is almost guaranteed.

If you want a more up-to-date reference disc, try Titan AE or Fifth Element Superbit. A great one for video is Any Given Sunday.

 

[David Lee]

Dark City is a darker film, also shot in Super35, and to me looks great. According to IMDB it was also released a year earlier on dvd, single layer to boot. I can understand film grain vs. artifacts. Fight Club has intentional grain, but it's relatively artifact free. I appreciate your responses, I'm always eager to learn.

 

[Inspector Hammer!]

Micheal, sure, I knew that. What I meant was NOTICABLE fine grain. It's more apparent on Super 35 films than anamorphic films.

 

[Michael St. Clair]

Considering that Episode II is shot around a measly 800x1440, the last thing I'd be worrying about is grain!

Not just on film, but also in years to come when even digital filmmaking and projection are in much higher resolution...