SKY CAPTAIN lands in January...
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SKY CAPTAIN lands in January...
Just in from Paramount, SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW will land on DVD on January 25th. Specs are forthcoming but one thing is certain, we'll finally be able to
see a full digital presentation of this 24P, HD originated film.
Paramount dropped the ball, theatrically, by not releasing
digital transfers to DLP cinemas. I can't wait for this release!
see a full digital presentation of this 24P, HD originated film.
Paramount dropped the ball, theatrically, by not releasing
digital transfers to DLP cinemas. I can't wait for this release!
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I'll be picking this one up for sure. Not so much interest to see it in the theatres, but it looks visually beautiful, so it's worth a check out on DVD to me.
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Of all the movies I had high expectations for this year, Sky Captain was easily the most disappointing.
That said, my point in posting in this thread is that if you haven't seen the movie yet, don't sit around and wait for the DVD; see it on the big screen. While I didn't like the movie, some of the visuals (mostly those in the beginning) were so engaging that they have to be seen on a big screen.
That said, my point in posting in this thread is that if you haven't seen the movie yet, don't sit around and wait for the DVD; see it on the big screen. While I didn't like the movie, some of the visuals (mostly those in the beginning) were so engaging that they have to be seen on a big screen.
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I'll pass on the big screen as NO THEATRE is playing it in DLP.
This was a huge mistake on Paramount's part for an HD-originated feature. I'll watch it on my DLP screen in January.
This was a huge mistake on Paramount's part for an HD-originated feature. I'll watch it on my DLP screen in January.
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Great news. I loved this movie once I figured out that I needed to treat it as a digital comic book. It is really engaging and can't wait to see it on my big screen at home
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Re: SKY CAPTAIN lands in January...
Originally posted by highdef
we'll finally be able to
see a full digital presentation of this 24P, HD originated film.
we'll finally be able to
see a full digital presentation of this 24P, HD originated film.
Thanks,
-AC
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While I agree Paramount dropped the ball in that regard, I do think it's still worthy of seeing on the big screen. This is just a movie that should be seen on the big screen at least once.
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acostigan, 24P HD is the digital standard for non-film originated features (George Lucas used it for STAR WARS EPISODE II), yielding state-of-the-art picture exhibition in a DLP (digital light processing) theatre. This is not to be confused with the inferior "DV" format that is simply "digital video" (28 DAYS LATER.) This format is suitable for television production, but certainly not for theatrical release on large screens. Anyone that saw 28 DAYS LATER in the theatre will know just what I'm talking about. To watch SKY CAPTAIN on the "big screen" on an its current analogue format (film) is degrading to the filmmakers vision.
When displayed on my DLP home theatre system, I'm confident that image quality will far exceed the current theatrical release.
I hope that this answers your question?
When displayed on my DLP home theatre system, I'm confident that image quality will far exceed the current theatrical release.
I hope that this answers your question?
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Originally posted by highdef
To watch SKY CAPTAIN on the "big screen" on an its current analogue format (film) is degrading to the filmmakers vision.
To watch SKY CAPTAIN on the "big screen" on an its current analogue format (film) is degrading to the filmmakers vision.
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Originally posted by highdef
It is a fair complaint when a film is HD-originated and not presented that way.
It is a fair complaint when a film is HD-originated and not presented that way.
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Originally posted by Defiant1
I hope Paramount adds a feature on all the techinical how-did-they-do-that stuff for this movie. It's quite remarkable what was accomplished.
I hope Paramount adds a feature on all the techinical how-did-they-do-that stuff for this movie. It's quite remarkable what was accomplished.
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Re: Re: SKY CAPTAIN lands in January...
Originally posted by acostigan
Sorry, what's "24P" ?
Thanks,
-AC
Sorry, what's "24P" ?
Thanks,
-AC
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Saw it in the theater, I enjoyed it very much becuase it was different and had the "Old Time" feel to it.
But, I can see how it did not do well in the Boxoffice.
A great rental and a good buy if you like that kind of movie.
But, I can see how it did not do well in the Boxoffice.
A great rental and a good buy if you like that kind of movie.
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Pass
Mod edit: like this is not allowed. Please read http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=235044 for more info.
Thx
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Re: Pass
Originally posted by king3style
Highly overated movie.
Highly overated movie.
Thanks highdef, I enjoyed this in the theater and will welcome it to my collection.
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Originally posted by highdef
When displayed on my DLP home theatre system, I'm confident that image quality will far exceed the current theatrical release.
When displayed on my DLP home theatre system, I'm confident that image quality will far exceed the current theatrical release.
If you haven't already seen the movie there is lots of fast paced action and many explosions - I'm sorry, but your DLP will not be able to handle that. You're going to have a very blocky picture.
As for the movie, I enjoyed it, but not as much as I was hoping for. Hopefully the dvd will have deleted scenes and perhaps an extended cut.
I saw Sky Captain and Wimbeldon on he same weekend and enjoyed Wimbeldon much more.
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Originally posted by Superman07
Execpt DLPs are whorrible.
If you haven't already seen the movie there is lots of fast paced action and many explosions - I'm sorry, but your DLP will not be able to handle that. You're going to have a very blocky picture.
Execpt DLPs are whorrible.
If you haven't already seen the movie there is lots of fast paced action and many explosions - I'm sorry, but your DLP will not be able to handle that. You're going to have a very blocky picture.
I do not know where you got your info.