Matrix Pixelated?
04-08-03, 11:32 PM
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Matrix Pixelated?
I haven't watched The Matrix in awhile, so when I veiwed it last night I noticed that it was quite "Pixelated" and even paused numerous times while the player tried to read the disc.
I moved it to my other DVD player and the same thing happened!
This happened near the end of the DVD during the last 4 chapters, which were nearly unwatchable.
I purchased my copy of The Matrix the first week it was released (just to let you know how old it is) and it is in perfect shape (no scratches or smudges).
Anyone else have this problem?
I moved it to my other DVD player and the same thing happened!
This happened near the end of the DVD during the last 4 chapters, which were nearly unwatchable.
I purchased my copy of The Matrix the first week it was released (just to let you know how old it is) and it is in perfect shape (no scratches or smudges).
Anyone else have this problem?
04-09-03, 12:49 AM
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Sounds like dirt to me. I've seen that problem before when I used to rent some discs (my own discs are clean as new - I don't understand how DVDs get smudged and scratched when only a laser beam ever touches the disc - I guess renters haven't learned how to hold the disc from the inner hub and outer edge only, but I digress).
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If cleaning doesn't work, check for scratches. Even the tiniest of scratches could mean problems reading the disc. There are some commercial treatments to help correct bad discs, but I've never used any.
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04-09-03, 01:53 PM
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I noticed that many people complained about how there is lots of compression artifacts and aliasing as well, but when I watched it recently I didn't notice any problems. I mean there is grain and all but that was probably intentional.
04-09-03, 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by GuessWho
Matrix: Pixelated is the 4th film in the series, right?
Matrix: Pixelated is the 4th film in the series, right?
And, of course, it wasn't espcially funny then, either...
04-09-03, 08:33 PM
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Originally posted by Rypro PG-13
I noticed that many people complained about how there is lots of compression artifacts and aliasing as well, but when I watched it recently I didn't notice any problems. I mean there is grain and all but that was probably intentional.
I noticed that many people complained about how there is lots of compression artifacts and aliasing as well, but when I watched it recently I didn't notice any problems. I mean there is grain and all but that was probably intentional.
Look folks, not just you Rypro, since the original Matrix DVD was made back in '99, digital compression artifacts and excessive grain was a problem with discs made prior to 2000.
This is why that the so-called Matrix-SE DVD was cancelled because they decided that they wanted to do a brand new transfer for a later release once the two sequals are released later this year.
04-09-03, 09:25 PM
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Thanks for the input guys!
The DVD I mentioned is as clean as a bell. No dust or smudges.
I was actually hoping I would get a huge number of responses from people saying that they too had the same problem with their Matrix DVD. That way we could consider contacting WB to demand replacement discs.
Since it seems to be just my copy, I'll buy a new copy when it is rereleased!
The DVD I mentioned is as clean as a bell. No dust or smudges.
I was actually hoping I would get a huge number of responses from people saying that they too had the same problem with their Matrix DVD. That way we could consider contacting WB to demand replacement discs.
Since it seems to be just my copy, I'll buy a new copy when it is rereleased!
04-09-03, 11:57 PM
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I had some problems with the disc when it was first released on my Samsung 907 which I was using then. If I remember correctly, there were many who had trouble with this disc and certain players couldn't play it properly.
Mostly what I witnessed was digital noise during scenes with a lot of action, especially the fight scenes. It was watchable but annoying nonetheless. I'm not talking about compression artifacts-it appeared that there were random glitches in the transfer. This was not visible on other players I tried it with.
Mostly what I witnessed was digital noise during scenes with a lot of action, especially the fight scenes. It was watchable but annoying nonetheless. I'm not talking about compression artifacts-it appeared that there were random glitches in the transfer. This was not visible on other players I tried it with.
04-10-03, 01:03 AM
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I have a question regarding compression artifacts, pixelation, and edge-enhancement:
Perhaps I'm not enough of a videophile to see any of what I read sometimes griped about in reviews of allegedly poor DVD transfers, but I have never once noticed any of the symptons described in the definitions of the above terms, when applied to a few select titles in my own collection.
The Matrix was the first DVD I ever purchased - I picked it up the same day I purchased my first (and, so far, only) DVD player - and the picture appears to be as crystal clear now as it was when I first bought it.
Am I just blind, or what?
Perhaps I'm not enough of a videophile to see any of what I read sometimes griped about in reviews of allegedly poor DVD transfers, but I have never once noticed any of the symptons described in the definitions of the above terms, when applied to a few select titles in my own collection.
The Matrix was the first DVD I ever purchased - I picked it up the same day I purchased my first (and, so far, only) DVD player - and the picture appears to be as crystal clear now as it was when I first bought it.
Am I just blind, or what?
