are the vhs/ld of scarface worse/better or the same as the dvd?
06-20-03, 02:42 PM
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are the vhs/ld of scarface worse/better or the same as the dvd?
The dvd we all know, according to reviews, is horrible. And I was wondering if it has always looked this bad on other video formats, or if some are better.
06-20-03, 02:50 PM
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You have access to a video store that still rents laserdiscs?
06-20-03, 02:52 PM
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I don't believe a widescreen version was released on VHS. And any VHS version you find will probably be 6-7 yrs old and starting to fade. I know nothing about the LD.
06-20-03, 02:53 PM
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Originally posted by William Fuld
You have access to a video store that still rents laserdiscs?
You have access to a video store that still rents laserdiscs?
06-22-03, 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by BigPete
I don't believe a widescreen version was released on VHS. And any VHS version you find will probably be 6-7 yrs old and starting to fade. I know nothing about the LD.
I don't believe a widescreen version was released on VHS. And any VHS version you find will probably be 6-7 yrs old and starting to fade. I know nothing about the LD.
06-22-03, 01:49 PM
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I've had the fullscreenn laserdisc which had lousy serround sound and dull color in the print.
The 1st widescreen laserdisc which was very good no complaints.
The boxset widescreen kinda lost a little on the print as far as image goes, but still good.
The 1st widescreen laserdisc which was very good no complaints.
The boxset widescreen kinda lost a little on the print as far as image goes, but still good.
06-22-03, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by Josh Z
The LD used the same transfer as the DVD, but the DVD is plagued with compression artifacts.
The LD used the same transfer as the DVD, but the DVD is plagued with compression artifacts.
06-23-03, 09:36 AM
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As Josh says, the LD and DVD use the same transfer. The LD was pretty bad, but the DVD makes it even worse by adding digital artifacts to the mix.
If you were a huge fan of the film and looking to purchase one, I'd definitely recommend the LD over the DVD. But renting just to watch once probably won't matter much.
And, as mentioned, the point is moot. There's a new "Resurection" edition coming soon on DVD that (hopefully) will result in an improved transfer.
If you were a huge fan of the film and looking to purchase one, I'd definitely recommend the LD over the DVD. But renting just to watch once probably won't matter much.
And, as mentioned, the point is moot. There's a new "Resurection" edition coming soon on DVD that (hopefully) will result in an improved transfer.
06-23-03, 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by bboisvert
As Josh says, the LD and DVD use the same transfer. The LD was pretty bad, but the DVD makes it even worse by adding digital artifacts to the mix.
As Josh says, the LD and DVD use the same transfer. The LD was pretty bad, but the DVD makes it even worse by adding digital artifacts to the mix.
Scarface was, by far, the worst LD box set of all time. It sold so poorly that retailers would slash the price in half, then half again until someone actually purchased it. I think I bought mine for $30, which wasn't too painful by laserdisc pricing standards.
Everyone who complains about the crap quality of the Scarface DVD, at least you didn't pay $125 for it!
07-06-03, 07:57 PM
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Originally posted by GodfatherFanDVD
Scarface LD was $125?
Scarface LD was $125?
Actually, worse yet, MSRP was $129.98.
07-11-03, 08:04 AM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
re-release in august
re-release in august
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