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**Adamanta** · 08-31-2009, 07:35 AM

Cool, will look at them tmoz. Anyone know what the Ghostbusters transfer is like?

Ghosbusters looks pretty good, but you have to keep in mind that it's a 25 year old movie as well. I could see them coming out with a re-release in the future that looks better, though.

Highdefdigest.com is a great source for Blu-ray reviews though. They have a great forum there too.

**pepBarihepe** · 08-31-2009, 07:39 AM

Ghosbusters looks pretty good, but you have to keep in mind that it's a 25 year old movie as well. I could see them coming out with a re-release in the future that looks better, though.

Highdefdigest.com is a great source for Blu-ray reviews though. They have a great forum there too.

Blade Runner is 27 years old and is arguably the best looking blu-ray in my collection [thumbup]

**Adamanta** · 08-31-2009, 07:43 AM

Blade Runner is 27 years old and is arguably the best looking blu-ray in my collection [thumbup]

Well movies directed by talented, artistic people, with an eye for depth of field, lighting, and low-light situations, along with wonderful cinematographers and expensive camera gear, tend to fair better than low-budget sci-fi comedy by a comedy director with no real gauge for artistic integrity. Reducing grain, maintaining a high level of detail, and producing accurate and vibrant colors is just as reliant on the film crew as it is the transfer. Another big factor is how well the source film is kept.

That's a big reason why, IMO, most comedies and no-brain action movies from decades ago don't look anything amazing on Blu-ray, but most oscar-caliber Sci-fi's and acclaimed dramas tend to look pretty terrific.

**Kimmitmelvirm** · 08-31-2009, 08:07 AM

Cool, will look at them tmoz. Anyone know what the Ghostbusters transfer is like?

Its OK, but there are some problems... They overexposed LOTS of scenes for no reason. Eg: the end with gozer or whatever, that entire sequence is blown out and the smoke and the lighting is just pure white.

There are a few really really good looking movies, they are mostly the ones they spent no money on transferring either..

Look up reviews at avsforum for screenshots.

**Smalmslobby** · 08-31-2009, 08:11 AM

I would recommend a BluRay player; discs don't play on TVs.

**ZIZITOPER** · 08-31-2009, 08:21 AM

I've seen just about every blue ray DVD out, and although it's by no means a great movie, 10,000 BC had the most stunning, jaw droping visuals of any thus far.

**glasscollector** · 08-31-2009, 09:56 AM

if you are gonna get an animated movie, DONT get Wall-E, that movie is freakin stupid, i have it on bluray after all the reviews, and didnt even finish it i was so turned off

**wp6Eg2Fm** · 08-31-2009, 11:09 AM

Watchmen DC.

**adunnyByday** · 08-31-2009, 01:07 PM

if you are gonna get an animated movie, DONT get Wall-E, that movie is freakin stupid, i have it on bluray after all the reviews, and didnt even finish it i was so turned off

Wall-e was excellent and one of the best blu rays I've seen

**Zebrabitch** · 08-31-2009, 05:45 PM

Wall-e was excellent and one of the best blu rays I've seen

Indeed, finish watching the movie first, they'll grow on ya (PQ and Storyline)

Although my first choice is still Ratatouille; awesome Pixar movie, best PQ I've seen to date!

Oh and don't forget Planet Earth!

**RussellPG** · 08-31-2009, 05:52 PM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=10&subcat=314

**slimfifa** · 08-31-2009, 07:28 PM

Zodiac and Benjamin Button have reference quality HD material, and good films...

**sleepergun** · 08-31-2009, 07:59 PM

Blade Runner. Best Blu Ray I think I've seen to date.

**TorryJens** · 08-31-2009, 09:08 PM

Cheers, going in to town in a bit. This TV is stunning, bloody amazing when I ran Batman

ark Knight and the full scene parts!

Can anyone recommend the best settings? I have a Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500, want ones that are balanced for movies and PS3. [help]

**jurhoonee** · 08-31-2009, 09:27 PM

Try these for a start, got them from AVForums.

picture mode: cinema
backlight: 3-4
contrast: 75
brightness: 51
colour: 52
colour temp: warm 1-2
sharpness: min
noise reduction: off
mpeg nr: off
motionflow: off/standard
film mode: auto 1

adv settings:

black corrector: off
contrast enhancer: off
gamma: -1
auto light limiter: off
clear white: off
live colour: off

white balance:

r gain: -6
g gain: 0
b gain: 0
r bias: 0
g bias: 0
b bias: -5

**TorryJens** · 08-31-2009, 09:43 PM

Try these for a start, got them from AVForums.

picture mode: cinema
backlight: 3-4
contrast: 75
brightness: 51
colour: 52
colour temp: warm 1-2
sharpness: min
noise reduction: off
mpeg nr: off
motionflow: off/standard
film mode: auto 1

adv settings:

black corrector: off
contrast enhancer: off
gamma: -1
auto light limiter: off
clear white: off
live colour: off

white balance:

r gain: -6
g gain: 0
b gain: 0
r bias: 0
g bias: 0
b bias: -5

Thanks, tried those but my games looked too dark.

**secondmertg** · 08-31-2009, 10:01 PM

make sure you check out www.blu-ray.com great site for all things blu related

**jurhoonee** · 08-31-2009, 10:14 PM

Thanks, tried those but my games looked too dark.

Maybe one of your DVDs has a THX optimizer, I think Disney Blu-rays may also have one too. If you have a PC connected to the TV there's Nokia Monitor Test: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multime...tor-Test.shtml

Get a greyscale up, make sure each of the bars is well defined and visible (blacks and whites are not crushed) and go from there.

**TorryJens** · 08-31-2009, 10:55 PM

Sorted it, I had Full Range under settings for the PS3 and it was making my picture too dark. Much better now, thanks for the links! [thumbup]

**crestosssa** · 09-01-2009, 12:18 AM

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=150

There is another good forum for comparison pics etc

08-31-2009, 07:35 AM	#21
Adamanta Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Cool, will look at them tmoz. Anyone know what the Ghostbusters transfer is like? Ghosbusters looks pretty good, but you have to keep in mind that it's a 25 year old movie as well. I could see them coming out with a re-release in the future that looks better, though. Highdefdigest.com is a great source for Blu-ray reviews though. They have a great forum there too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 07:39 AM	#22
pepBarihepe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	Ghosbusters looks pretty good, but you have to keep in mind that it's a 25 year old movie as well. I could see them coming out with a re-release in the future that looks better, though. Highdefdigest.com is a great source for Blu-ray reviews though. They have a great forum there too. Blade Runner is 27 years old and is arguably the best looking blu-ray in my collection [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 07:43 AM	#23
Adamanta Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Blade Runner is 27 years old and is arguably the best looking blu-ray in my collection [thumbup] Well movies directed by talented, artistic people, with an eye for depth of field, lighting, and low-light situations, along with wonderful cinematographers and expensive camera gear, tend to fair better than low-budget sci-fi comedy by a comedy director with no real gauge for artistic integrity. Reducing grain, maintaining a high level of detail, and producing accurate and vibrant colors is just as reliant on the film crew as it is the transfer. Another big factor is how well the source film is kept. That's a big reason why, IMO, most comedies and no-brain action movies from decades ago don't look anything amazing on Blu-ray, but most oscar-caliber Sci-fi's and acclaimed dramas tend to look pretty terrific. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 08:07 AM	#24
Kimmitmelvirm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	Cool, will look at them tmoz. Anyone know what the Ghostbusters transfer is like? Its OK, but there are some problems... They overexposed LOTS of scenes for no reason. Eg: the end with gozer or whatever, that entire sequence is blown out and the smoke and the lighting is just pure white. There are a few really really good looking movies, they are mostly the ones they spent no money on transferring either.. Look up reviews at avsforum for screenshots. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 08:11 AM	#25
Smalmslobby Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 403 Senior Member	I would recommend a BluRay player; discs don't play on TVs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 08:21 AM	#26
ZIZITOPER Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	I've seen just about every blue ray DVD out, and although it's by no means a great movie, 10,000 BC had the most stunning, jaw droping visuals of any thus far. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 09:56 AM	#27
glasscollector Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	if you are gonna get an animated movie, DONT get Wall-E, that movie is freakin stupid, i have it on bluray after all the reviews, and didnt even finish it i was so turned off Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 11:09 AM	#28
wp6Eg2Fm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	Watchmen DC. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 01:07 PM	#29
adunnyByday Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	if you are gonna get an animated movie, DONT get Wall-E, that movie is freakin stupid, i have it on bluray after all the reviews, and didnt even finish it i was so turned off Wall-e was excellent and one of the best blu rays I've seen Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 05:45 PM	#30
Zebrabitch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 634 Senior Member	Wall-e was excellent and one of the best blu rays I've seen Indeed, finish watching the movie first, they'll grow on ya (PQ and Storyline) Although my first choice is still Ratatouille; awesome Pixar movie, best PQ I've seen to date! Oh and don't forget Planet Earth! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 05:52 PM	#31
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08-31-2009, 07:28 PM	#32
slimfifa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Zodiac and Benjamin Button have reference quality HD material, and good films... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 07:59 PM	#33
sleepergun Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 615 Senior Member	Blade Runner. Best Blu Ray I think I've seen to date. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 09:08 PM	#34
TorryJens Join Date Nov 2008 Posts 4,494 Senior Member	Cheers, going in to town in a bit. This TV is stunning, bloody amazing when I ran Batmanark Knight and the full scene parts! Can anyone recommend the best settings? I have a Sony Bravia KDL-32W5500, want ones that are balanced for movies and PS3. [help] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 09:27 PM	#35
jurhoonee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 561 Senior Member	Try these for a start, got them from AVForums. picture mode: cinema backlight: 3-4 contrast: 75 brightness: 51 colour: 52 colour temp: warm 1-2 sharpness: min noise reduction: off mpeg nr: off motionflow: off/standard film mode: auto 1 adv settings: black corrector: off contrast enhancer: off gamma: -1 auto light limiter: off clear white: off live colour: off white balance: r gain: -6 g gain: 0 b gain: 0 r bias: 0 g bias: 0 b bias: -5 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 09:43 PM	#36
TorryJens Join Date Nov 2008 Posts 4,494 Senior Member	Try these for a start, got them from AVForums. picture mode: cinema backlight: 3-4 contrast: 75 brightness: 51 colour: 52 colour temp: warm 1-2 sharpness: min noise reduction: off mpeg nr: off motionflow: off/standard film mode: auto 1 adv settings: black corrector: off contrast enhancer: off gamma: -1 auto light limiter: off clear white: off live colour: off white balance: r gain: -6 g gain: 0 b gain: 0 r bias: 0 g bias: 0 b bias: -5 Thanks, tried those but my games looked too dark. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 10:01 PM	#37
secondmertg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 514 Senior Member	make sure you check out www.blu-ray.com great site for all things blu related Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 10:14 PM	#38
jurhoonee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 561 Senior Member	Thanks, tried those but my games looked too dark. Maybe one of your DVDs has a THX optimizer, I think Disney Blu-rays may also have one too. If you have a PC connected to the TV there's Nokia Monitor Test: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multime...tor-Test.shtml Get a greyscale up, make sure each of the bars is well defined and visible (blacks and whites are not crushed) and go from there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 10:55 PM	#39
TorryJens Join Date Nov 2008 Posts 4,494 Senior Member	Sorted it, I had Full Range under settings for the PS3 and it was making my picture too dark. Much better now, thanks for the links! [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 12:18 AM	#40
crestosssa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=150 There is another good forum for comparison pics etc Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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