Best Blu-ray title to show off what Blu-ray can do?
11-13-08, 11:37 AM
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Best Blu-ray title to show off what Blu-ray can do?
Hey guys, I am having my first HDTV delivered today (the Panasonic TH-58PZ800U) and will shortly be purchasing a Blu-ray player to go with it. I was just wondering if anyone has a suggestion or opinion as to what blu-ray title best shows off what Blu-ray can do in terms of video and audio quality. I was planning to have people over to show off the new set and wanted to get something in advance that would look impressive.
11-13-08, 11:44 AM
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You're in for it now! You've asked the wrong guy... because, by my definition, the "best" a Blu-ray player can do is well-represent the best movies. That's right- image quality and sound quality are easily trumped by... movie quality!
However, you're in luck because the disc with the best movie quality also has superb image quality and sound quality.
In other words, Blade Runner.
However, you're in luck because the disc with the best movie quality also has superb image quality and sound quality.
In other words, Blade Runner.
11-13-08, 11:57 AM
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Transformers, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-man 3 are a few that will be nice audio/video demos.
Superman Returns (PCM Version) is one of the best audio soundtracks you're going to hear. The video looks great, as it matches the theatrical experience, but it's not the kind of visual film that's going to wow any fence sitters.
To show that old movies can look great, I always have Bonnie and Clyde, The Godfather, and 2001 handy.
Superman Returns (PCM Version) is one of the best audio soundtracks you're going to hear. The video looks great, as it matches the theatrical experience, but it's not the kind of visual film that's going to wow any fence sitters.
To show that old movies can look great, I always have Bonnie and Clyde, The Godfather, and 2001 handy.
11-13-08, 01:26 PM
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Agreed. Kung Fu Panda has a great color palette and an awesome surround sound track. The confetti sequences are a good test of the video processing capability.
11-13-08, 02:41 PM
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As far as US-produced titles are concerned I think that Apocalypto is amongst the best when it comes to a feature film presentation. Great audio and video quality.
Incredibly well done film as well!
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Incredibly well done film as well!
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11-13-08, 02:46 PM
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Hey guys, I am having my first HDTV delivered today (the Panasonic TH-58PZ800U) and will shortly be purchasing a Blu-ray player to go with it. I was just wondering if anyone has a suggestion or opinion as to what blu-ray title best shows off what Blu-ray can do in terms of video and audio quality. I was planning to have people over to show off the new set and wanted to get something in advance that would look impressive.
It was one hell of a demo title on HD-DVD and I'm expecting perfection on Blu-ray.
11-13-08, 03:25 PM
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Hey guys, I am having my first HDTV delivered today (the Panasonic TH-58PZ800U) and will shortly be purchasing a Blu-ray player to go with it. I was just wondering if anyone has a suggestion or opinion as to what blu-ray title best shows off what Blu-ray can do in terms of video and audio quality. I was planning to have people over to show off the new set and wanted to get something in advance that would look impressive.
11-13-08, 03:46 PM
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I would say a lot depends on who your audience will be. Some titles listed above would not be good choices if you had families with kids. If you have mostly older adults, the animation ones might not be the best choice. I would agree with the above suggestion by Hammer99 that if possible a movie that has an aspect ratio like 1.78:1 or 1.85:1 that fills up most of your screen helps make a better impression. If your audience is mostly college-aged, as long as you have free beer you should be good.
11-13-08, 03:52 PM
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I would say a lot depends on who your audience will be. Some titles listed above would not be good choices if you had families with kids. If you have mostly older adults, the animation ones might not be the best choice. I would agree with the above suggestion by Hammer99 that if possible a movie that has an aspect ratio like 1.78:1 or 1.85:1 that fills up most of your screen helps make a better impression. If your audience is mostly college-aged, as long as you have free beer you should be good.
Myself, I like to demo 4 different types of BDs to visitors (titles change depending on the crowd):
1 scope animated
1 16x9 animated
1 scope non-animated
1 16x9 non-animated