Superbits: Reference for PQ (I think not!)
10-24-03 | 11:20 AM
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Superbits: Reference for PQ (I think not!)
I don't mean to start a contraversy, but I have been looking at the transfers on some of the superbit titles and don't think they are as great as some people seem to think!
I have reviewed the Fifth Element and Starship Troopers and do not believe they are the best live action transfers out there as many have suggested. Fifth Element is very good, but Starship troopers has alot of noise and grain which I believe was unintended (especially in the opening scene).
That said Training Day and the Blade Series (I and II) offer better overall PQ IMHO. This is strange because I rarely see these titles suggested as reference quality PQ.
In my mind they are the three best live action transfers from film I have ever seen. What do others think of the Superbit Transfers?
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I have reviewed the Fifth Element and Starship Troopers and do not believe they are the best live action transfers out there as many have suggested. Fifth Element is very good, but Starship troopers has alot of noise and grain which I believe was unintended (especially in the opening scene).
That said Training Day and the Blade Series (I and II) offer better overall PQ IMHO. This is strange because I rarely see these titles suggested as reference quality PQ.
In my mind they are the three best live action transfers from film I have ever seen. What do others think of the Superbit Transfers?
My Setup:
Hitachi 51S700
Panasonic XP50
Acoustic Research Master Series Component Cables (12')
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10-24-03 | 12:17 PM
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What kind of tv are you using? I also think that there are better transfers than Superbit ones. That being said, every Superbit I own has been an improvement over the initial release. Granted sometimes it is slight (Leon: The Professional) but I think they are.
I also always think of Training Day when the subject of superb transfers comes up. Just beautiful.
I also always think of Training Day when the subject of superb transfers comes up. Just beautiful.
10-24-03 | 08:52 PM
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That said Training Day and the Blade Series (I and II) offer better overall PQ IMHO. This is strange because I rarely see these titles suggested as reference quality PQ.
