Transformers BluRay Discussion

darthrage · 09-03-2008, 05:18 AM

I have all 3 versions of the movie now. DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.

Anyways, so I was comparing both of the Hi-Def versions trying to see if there are an picture quality improvements. Its the exact same transfer with all the grain and noise specs in the pretty much all the exterior night shots. Still looks great though. I just thought they would've cleaned up the noise.

But the main attraction to buying the Blu-Ray, after having the HD-DVD version, is the audio mix. The TrueHD is a big improvement over the DD+ audio track on the HD-DVD version. When I first saw the HD-DVD version, I was thinking that this couldn't be the best audio presentation because it just doesn't sound dynamic enough for a home theater system. And then I check out the Blu-Ray release and WOW!! Its quite a difference. You hear alot more background noises and sounds of shrapnel and debris when things get hit by gunfire and explosions.

Now if only it came with a DTS 7.1 audio track, that would be the absolute definitive version.

Kaijumaster · 09-03-2008, 05:29 AM

There was a glory to this film? Are the CGI bots somehow less blurry in Hi-def?

llamatron · 09-03-2008, 06:06 AM

Vids are up! Two so far.

First vid is from day one of filming ROTF. Shows the mysterious Decepticon Audi (you can hear it being referred to as a Decepticon by someone on the set) and the three Arcee bikes - I think that only one of them is the Arcee "pink/purple colour."

Second vid is from the first movie about the effects work for the Transformers themselves, some of this has been seen before (posted on youtube I believe) but I think that some bits are new.

Dark_Convoy · 09-03-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaijumaster

There was a glory to this film? Are the CGI bots somehow less blurry in Hi-def?

Gosh, that has to be the funniest thing I have read *EVER*

Anyway, I'm imagining that the BluRay version looks something like the Hi-Def version that aired on HBO-HD last month, which looked freaking amazing. Almost a better experience than seeing it in a theater.

llamatron · 09-03-2008, 06:42 AM

Has anyone got both the HD-DVD release and the BluRay release? Is there much of a difference? I've seen the HD-DVD version and it was pretty sweet.

Voiceroy · 09-03-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Razerwire

Fans of the movie who do not have an HDDVD player can now enjoy the movie in all its glory in hi-definition!

Um... not if they don't have a Blu-Ray player either, so thanks for rubbing that in my face.

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Originally Posted by llamatron

Has anyone got both the HD-DVD release and the BluRay release? Is there much of a difference? I've seen the HD-DVD version and it was pretty sweet.

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Originally Posted by urban-samurai

I have all 3 versions of the movie now. DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.

Anyways, so I was comparing both of the Hi-Def versions trying to see if there are an picture quality improvements. Its the exact same transfer with all the grain and noise specs in the pretty much all the exterior night shots. Still looks great though. I just thought they would've cleaned up the noise.

But the main attraction to buying the Blu-Ray, after having the HD-DVD version, is the audio mix. The TrueHD is a big improvement over the DD+ audio track on the HD-DVD version. When I first saw the HD-DVD version, I was thinking that this couldn't be the best audio presentation because it just doesn't sound dynamic enough for a home theater system. And then I check out the Blu-Ray release and WOW!! Its quite a difference. You hear alot more background noises and sounds of shrapnel and debris when things get hit by gunfire and explosions.

kronos · 09-03-2008, 07:24 AM

that router fix worked like a charm. BDLive is perfect!

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Originally Posted by llamatron

Vids are up! Two so far.

First vid is from day one of filming ROTF. Shows the mysterious Decepticon Audi (you can hear it being referred to as a Decepticon by someone on the set) and the three Arcee bikes - I think that only one of them is the Arcee "pink/purple colour."

Second vid is from the first movie about the effects work for the Transformers themselves, some of this has been seen before (posted on youtube I believe) but I think that some bits are new.

pretty interesting stuff!

webz · 09-03-2008, 07:32 AM

Might rent this, but definitely not worth a $30 purchase. Blurry shaky handicam is still blurry shaky handicam, even if it is in High Def.

This will be a majorly discounted disc around xmas time, so that's when I *MIGHT* buy it. No currently released movie is worth $25+ (although Dark Knight is dangerously close).

Windcharger · 09-03-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by webz

Might rent this, but definitely not worth a $30 purchase. Blurry shaky handicam is still blurry shaky handicam, even if it is in High Def.

You have no idea how good this movie looks in Hi Def if that's what you think.

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Originally Posted by Kaijumaster

There was a glory to this film? Are the CGI bots somehow less blurry in Hi-def?

Yes, yes there was. And no they weren't blurry 90% of the movie.

kronos · 09-03-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Windcharger

You have no idea how good this movie looks in Hi Def if that's what you think.

Yes, yes there was. And no they weren't blurry 90% of the movie.

it seems like no matter what people say or do, some will just not accept it was a good movie. and it being in HD is a testament to how good this movie is. I mean the textures are so vivid and alive. It really is the definitive bluray movie. Its one that should be in everyones collection!