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Apparently they used the digital source for Waking Sleeping Beauty, so it's not like they don't have it eitherScamander wrote:To be fair, we don't know what happened with the digital files and what reason Disney had, to use actual film as source material for the HD master. It's not easier or cheaper for them, so there HAS to be a reason, why they didn't use the CAPS-files.
I have several problems with that review but one thing I'd say is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Aristocats' BD. Excellent transfer all the way.Mickeyfan1990 wrote:101 Dalmatians French Blu-ray review:
http://www.landofwhimsy.com/archives/20 ... almatians/
I've only seen screencaps of The Aristocats' BD (though the UK disc is winging its way toward me as we speak), and I can understand why he says it's out of focus. The screenshots I've seen look very soft - certainly not taking particular advantage of Blu-ray's superior resolution. However, the print looks clean and colours seem vibrant. After all, there's more to good video than just definition. I expect I will be satisfied with the film's presentation once I get the disc in the mail.The_Iceflash wrote:I have several problems with that review but one thing I'd say is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Aristocats' BD. Excellent transfer all the way.
LOOKS AWESOME!Sotiris wrote:Disney uploaded 3 clips from Pete's Dragon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4sIKfda_q8&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYT975dSm9c&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEw1hlskEHA&feature=plcp
I think what's "right" is probably somewhere in the middle. I think his statements would be more suited toward say Cinderella's restoration (which even at times I find to be a tad excessive as a lot of the issues shown I didn't see until they were pointed out). No one had any problems with 101 Dalmatians' 2008 restoration and if this is indeed that in higher resolution, I don't know what to say. Some people want a film to look like how they know it, whether that is right or wrong. Age and bad prints/sources can greatly change how vivid colors are and how saturated they are. In music restoration, for example, some people are seemingly allergic to any amount of compression used. I think that is overly nitpicky. I think what we're gaining is more than we're "losing". In fact, with Cinderella we're gaining. The restoration is the same as the DVD but we've got an increased quality of resolution and audio. All of these, IMO, have been an improvement over their DVD counterparts. I think the BDs are all worth enjoying.Jules wrote:I've only seen screencaps of The Aristocats' BD (though the UK disc is winging its way toward me as we speak), and I can understand why he says it's out of focus. The screenshots I've seen look very soft - certainly not taking particular advantage of Blu-ray's superior resolution. However, the print looks clean and colours seem vibrant. After all, there's more to good video than just definition. I expect I will be satisfied with the film's presentation once I get the disc in the mail.The_Iceflash wrote:I have several problems with that review but one thing I'd say is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Aristocats' BD. Excellent transfer all the way.
Now I want to know your opinion. Based on that guy's assessment of several Disney Blu-ray transfers, and mine, is the professional reviewer an overly nitpicky, content-with-nothing, unappreciative, total bore? Or am I the overly-forgiving, soft, ignorant-if-I-can't-see-the-video-defects-he-does, easily pleased moron?
I mean, the guy obviously knows his stuff. But I've seen clips of The Rescuers BD on my HD TV, and I thought they looked terrific, with none of the splotchiness he talks about. Also, I will be receiving the UK 101 Dalmatians blu-ray in a few days, and if it uses the 2008 DVD restoration I will be more than happy.
What did he say exactly? Is he sure or just speculating?ProfessorRatigan wrote:Sigh. A little bad news. He messaged me back on the sequel question. The answer isn't what I'd hoped, but I'd be lying if it wasn't what I expected. The sequels WILL be packaged with them.
With Hunchback it's a possibility but I highly doubt the sequel to Atlantis will be packaged with the original because it was produced by Disney Television Animation (since it was just episodes from the shelved TV series) and so there probably isn't a digital source. The same thing applies to Belle's Magical World which was not released on Blu-ray.ProfessorRatigan wrote:Sorry. Exact quote: "I think they will have the sequels packaged with them, yes." Not definitive, but come on. If they're not, I'll dance with joy.
Interesting that he gets to see the cover art .........I wonder if they ever ask for the their approval or anything? Or is that too sensible for Disney...?ProfessorRatigan wrote:"[It's] funny you should write me about this because i just saw the Bluray box cover art yesterday for Hunchback. I don't know the exact street date, but yes, [it'll] be out soon. Appreciate the kind words very much. Don."
I've seen clips of Milo's Return on DVD, and I always thought they screamed "digital ink and paint", rather than "hand-painted cel".Sotiris wrote:With Hunchback it's a possibility but I highly doubt the sequel to Atlantis will be packaged with the original because it was produced by Disney Television Animation (since it was just episodes from the shelved TV series) and so there probably isn't a digital source. The same thing applies to Belle's Magic World which was not released on Blu-ray.