That sounds cool! Makes me want to test it out tonight or tomorrow.

So, has anyone who has seen the Blu version on a 50" or larger HDTV noticed the movie has less grain? Was the grain just cleaned up, versus an actually better video release?

I can't answer your question directly, but I noticed that the DLP presentation in the theater displayed grain, yet the HiDef airing on cable removed the grain... go figure.

If I looked really hard on my 58", I could sometimes find a little grain. For the most part there's nothing.

Also, the HUD is kinda cool and gives me another reason to watch.

Actually, it might just be me, but it seems like the film grain's pretty much removed in scenes with the robots. In other scenes like when the humans are all upstairs in Sam's bedroom, before the agents come, there's much more grain.

Oh, please don't tell me this is another DNR victim.

Nah, there were no waxy faces to speak of.

I watched this on my 92 inch screen - intentional film grain is there, but nothing as far as artifacts go.

Well, I have the HD DVD version, and the small amount of grain is certainly there (as discussed in other DNR threads), but I was wondering if anyone thinks it's "cleaner" or whatever on the Blu-ray version since they've upgraded/cross-graded to the Blu version.

I believe the consensus is the BD and HD have identical PQ (or close to it) even after Bay made a big stink over it.

I just watched my BD copy and the video is identical. I'm watching this on a 52" screen and there's a whole lot of grain on both the BD and HD DVD (which is exactly how the film looked the five times I saw it in theaters).

The audio, on the other hand has improved. But it's not a night and day change. Although the TrueHD track is superior (the bass is fuller and the sound somewhat less bright overall), I'd still call the DD+ reference quality.

The only reasons to get this release is if you don't have the HD DVD or you want a slight improvement in terms of audio. I definitely fit into the latter but YMMV.

I'm gonna use my small cutting mat and a book to fill out the sleeve and then use my X-acto knife. Hopefully it will be a clean process.

My local Walmart* had it for $24.95. :D

Question: Where is the PoP on the Transformer DVD packaging that has the transformable case?

There is none.

Well that sucks.

Yea, but the UPC will suffice for the rebate...

The improved audio is not going to draw me in at that price point so I will stick with the HD DVD of this one. Doesn't seem there were many if any films crippled on the HD DVD format. Despite what people like Bay claimed.

I want to purchase the blu-ray, but I Just can't justify it when I already have the two-disc which looks amazing when up-converted on the PS3

The BD blows away the DVD upconverted.

Yup, there is no comparison.

Yeah, I found the SD transfer to be darker than what I was seeing on both the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. It leaves out so much detail. It's not like watching Star Wars Episode III upconverted, I was actually fairly disappointed in the Transformers SD-DVD release.

Also, don't forget about the $10 MIR. I used that to justify my purchase, after selling my 2 disk DVD for almost nothing.

If you're a fan of the film, it is a no-brainer to own Transformers on BD. This is a title that makes full use of 1080p, lossless audio, and interactivity. If you're trying to convince someone to upgrade to HD, this is a disc to have handy.

rotfl

If I just had the SD instead of the HD DVD I would definately jump for the upgrade. On frequently rewatched films, which this is one, I definately want HD. It's just that with over 1000 movies I can't upgrade everything.

DVD-r's definately
1st gen SD DVD, non-anamorphic bare bones discs - definately
SD DVD - as long as the movie is the same (extended version, Director's cut etc.) Yes I will, however I won't in cases like Die Hard 4, Pearl harbor, or ID4 where a preferable version of the film is on SD and not yet on the BD
SD DVD super deluxe box sets - possibly at some point
HD DVD - not for a very long time

From blu-ray.com:

Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed that they will release its first BD-Live feature - a video called "Robot Ninjas' - for the 'Transformers' Blu-ray on September 30th. The video will focus entirely on the battle between Bumblebee and Barricade, showcasing home videos and animatics gathered from the film's stunt crew.

The second BD-Live feature, called "What Effing Happened in Mission City", is coming soon. It is also expected that Paramount will use the BD-Live features on 'Transformers' to promote the sequel, which is filming now.

. . . and I don't suppose these will be available through the HD DVD version, will they?

Yeah, its great to see Paramount now giving a shit about it. Sad that the HD DVD version was out for months (before Paramount went Blu) and they didn't add anything. One month after the Blu-ray launches they add something.

Anyway...I have yet to 'log on" to any HD DVD recently...anyone with the HD DVD Transformers check to see if they changed the "homepage" to say anything about Blu-ray? If so, HD DVD owners should be able to access the same thing.

I would guess the feature may have been ready for deployment on the HD DVD side, but then shit happened. Probably made sense to hold it back until the Blu release after that.

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Looks like BD-Live isn't worthless after all...

New content available on June 16th:

* Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Sneak Peek — Footage from the new film
* From the set of Revenge of the Fallen: Day 1 — An exclusive inside look at the first day of shooting
* From the set of Revenge of the Fallen: A Day in the Shade —A comical look at the differences between Megan and Shia's on-set treatment
* Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes from Transformers
* Fly on the Set: Pentagon — On the set filming of the Pentagon Military Command Center
* Music and Mayhem — Renowned special effects house ILM deconstructs the blockbuster action of Transformers
* Metal in Motion — Special effects tests and early robot animation
* Stunts 101 — An in-depth look at the amazing stunts in Transformers
* Choose Your Weapon —A fly on the wall glimpse into the selection of weapons and how they were used by the film's soldiers
* The Man in the Ice — From design to production, watch the Arctic come to life on various sets in Los Angeles, California
* Voices — The voices behind the Autobots and Decepticons
* Audition Tapes: Megan Fox — Megan's original Transformers audition

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Finally, we get to see Megan topless!

I'm just speculating, since I can't imagine them hiring her based on "talent" that may have come out in an audition.

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

:lol:

I'm sure this was a one on one audition with Michael Bay.

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Nice to see a studio still updating features on old titles, but I wonder how much of that will be available online at various sites anyway.

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Poop. I'm not hooked up.

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Shouldn't be too tough to find the code on the internet.

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Geez, will this stuff be available for us HD DVD owners, too?;)

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

It's great to see some major support for BD-Live finally. And it's not all just fluff. :up:

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Couldn't they have just released most of that stuff on the actual disc? That is going to be a shitload of downloading to be able to watch all of that. It is nice they're doing it but why hold on to so much stuff?

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

If they re-release it, people will complain about a double-dip. They put all the extras on BD-Live, people complain about downloading.

They can't win. :shrug:

Re: Transformers [Blu-Ray] - September 2, 2008
 

Most of this stuff I would venture to guess that they had before they even released the BD version. They should have slapped that stuff on that release and then put the Transfomers 2 related stuff up via BD Live.