maybe you should apply for a reviewer's job over there then,that reviewer gives it a positive rating despite having the disc to hand and you can tell it's shite from screencaps alone
gasteropod wrote:Well that BD distributor is known for doing upscales, and those screencaps (if accurate) look like upscales, so there you go.
genuine question because i really want to know-how can you tell an upscale?please explain to a ludite like me,i've asked this before elsewhere and never been given a proper explanation.so let's hear it
saltysam wrote:genuine question because i really want to know-how can you tell an upscale?please explain to a ludite like me,i've asked this before elsewhere and never been given a proper explanation.so let's hear it
Click on a screencap and move your face up to your screen, can you see any fine detail? Look at the edges, they're all blurred, an HD master would have sharp edges, fine detail, and grain. It's not rocket science, this is the whole point of Blu-ray, and it's obvious when a DVD master has simply been upscaled to 1080p.
And let's say it's not an upscale, my original comment was simply 'it's rubbish', and yep that still stands whether it's an upscale or not.
so you are saying it's definitely an upscale and the reviewer is wrong? i didn't know you could tell an upscale from a cap but i guess you learn something every day.
Now you're arguing about terms. Upscale, downscale, whatever scale. What does that matter what it's called? Those are just words. Either the transfer looks good, or it doesn't. If it looks crap, then it's not much of a consolation to know it's HD crap.
gasteropod wrote:Enjoy your Iron Monkey Blu-ray, Salty
like Brad,who decided i was going to see Unknown because i mentioned it was no 1 at the usa cinemas,you make assumptions that are incorrect.i have no intention of buying it,i'll keep the hkl disc.just think some people are incredibly anal and life is far too short to get uptight about a fucking transfer i mean you were suicidal over Suspiria wtf
'If those screencaps are from the BD, then it's rubbish!'
That is all I said, what the hell's wrong there? Why post that review if you didn't want anyone to respond? Anything after that is because you started arguing with me.
screencaps really do no justice. when you actually watch it you can tell its clearly not "upscaled". I actually have this and a few other K&R blus and sure they're inconsistent but theyre definitely HD. Even the Wong Fei Hung Trilogy is clearly HD. I have it so I know.
saltysam wrote:has that been confirmed anywhere?the reviewer say's it's better than the disney release.
Not confirmed, but you can tell by looking at it. Where's the forking detail?
this poster isn't referring to you is he
Yes, but who cares what that ignorant cunt thinks?
DangerousLeeHandsome wrote:screencaps really do no justice. when you actually watch it you can tell its clearly not "upscaled". I actually have this and a few other K&R blus and sure they're inconsistent but theyre definitely HD. Even the Wong Fei Hung Trilogy is clearly HD. I have it so I know.
That's not what Spannick (on the ADVDG) says and he works in the industry and knows their practices. I believe him (and my own eyes).
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saltysam wrote:has that been confirmed anywhere?the reviewer say's it's better than the disney release.
Without getting into another debate dangerouslleehandsome in the post above actually has the disc and says it's HD??so the only people with the disc that we know of (dangerous/skycaptain/the blu-ray reviewer) say it's HD though of inconsistent quality and the people without the disc claim upscale it's all very confusing
I agree with Mark it is not very detailed, even if its not an upscale its a very soft picture. Look at the picture of Jean Wang with the young girl playing WFH, round their hand it looks a bit fuzzy. No detail in their clothing or the brickwork.
Markgway wrote:That's not what Spannick (on the ADVDG) says and he works in the industry and knows their practices. I believe him (and my own eyes).
Dude, I used to visit ADG all the time (you know that). The majority of ppl on there are full of shit! Somebody says something and all the sheep just follow. Remember ur friend Gil aka Running Man? That guy was/is full of shit yet you guys took his bullshit as gospel! Remember his rant filled Hard-Boiled dvd review? It was hilarious! Where is that guy?
I had a look over at ADG the other day.i don't think a post had been made there in about 4 days how come it's so dead nowadays? this forum is a hive of activity compared to that one
Gil made some very funny/silly posts back in the day on the old BnB - I thought Jonathan Stathes was his alter ego also, starting arguments constantly.
Yup! Dont love either movie in particular but Black Mask was kinda cool when I last saw it. Preordered already! Dragon Dynasty about to release their disc for "The Enforcer" next month and between that version or K&R's version (which Im assuming will be uncut & in Cantonese), the choice is easy.