Is there a benefit to using bitstream/atmos over uncompressed audio when you have a soundbar or traditional 5.1 + AVR setup? For example, the X1X allows you to choose either bitstream/atmos or uncompressed audio (2.0/5.1/7.1). I have a 5.1 setup + Atmos-enabled Yamaha AVR: which selection would you suggest?
Thank you!
Info about Apocalypse Now 4K. All three cuts(theaterical, redux, final cut) are gonna be remastered, looks like
It screened at tribeca. Basically it's the Redux minus a couple scenes. The plantation scene is still there.
It's a must own if you love PE2. I found it visually more impressive as well.
4k Ultra HD+3 Blurays+Digital. I don't like what that cover is implying.It screened at tribeca. Basically it's the Redux minus a couple scenes. The plantation scene is still there.
I'm actually just noticing that's Kurtz in the reflection, which is dope
The 4K disc has all three cuts. The three blu-rays are basically the Full Disclosure with a few added featurettes4k Ultra HD+3 Blurays+Digital. I don't like what that cover is implying.
Oh good. I do wish they had Hearts of Darkness in 4k, but what are ya gonna do?The 4K disc has all three cuts. The three blu-rays are basically the Full Disclosure with a few added featurettes
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4K BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECS:
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- DOLBY ATMOS TRACK/Sensual Sound enhanced
- Audio Commentary by Director Francis Ford Coppola
- Optional English, Spanish, French, English SDH subtitles for the main feature
- 4K Blu-ray includes:
- The Final Cut (183 Minutes)
- Redux Extended Cut (202 Minutes)
- Theatrical Version (153 Minutes)
DISC ONE
DISC TWO
- Audio Commentary by Director Francis Ford Coppola
DISC THREE
- An Interview with John Milius
- A Conversation with Martin Sheen and Francis Ford Coppola
- "Fred Roos: Casting Apocalypse" Featurette
- The Mercury Theatre on the Air: Heart of Darkness – November 6, 1938
- "The Hollow Men" Featurette
- Monkey Sampan "Lost Scene"
- Additional Scenes
- "Destruction of the Kurtz Compound" End Credits (with Non-Optional Audio Commentary by Francis Ford Coppola)
- "The Birth of 5.1 Sound" Featurette
- "Ghost Helicopter Flyover" Sound Effects Demonstration
- "The Synthesizer Soundtrack" Article by Bob Moog
- "A Million Feet of Film: The Editing of Apocalypse Now" Featurette
- "Heard Any Good Movies Lately? The Sound Design of Apocalypse Now" Featurette
- "The Final Mix" Featurette
- "2001 Cannes Film Festival: Francis Ford Coppola" Featurette
- "PBR Streetgang" Featurette
- "The Color Palette of Apocalypse Now" Featurette
- Disc Credits
- NEW: Tribeca Film Festival Q&A with Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Soderbergh
- NEW: Never-Before-Seen B-Roll Footage
- Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (with Optional Audio Commentary by Francis and Eleanor Coppola)
- John Milius Script Excerpt with Francis Coppola Notes (Still Gallery)
- Storyboard Collection
- Photo Archive
- Unit Photography
- Mary Ellen Mark Photography
- Marketing Archive
- 1979 Teaser Trailer
- 1979 Theatrical Trailer
- 1979 Radio Spots
- 1979 Theatrical Program
- Lobby Card and Press Kit Photos
- Poster Gallery
- Apocalypse Now Redux Trailer
- Optional English, Spanish, French, English SDH subtitles for the main feature
It and Planet Earth 2 should be part of everyone's collection imo. Stunning.
From what I've seen, absolutely terrific. You might not agree with the new colour grading, I find it a bit questionable at times, but that's just me.
Yes, this part is the key takeaway:I bought the LG B8 and the Audioquest Pearl hdmi cables https://www.audioquest.com/cables/digital-cables/hdmi/pearl
Are these hdmi cables the right ones for my TV?
HIGH SPEED DATA CAPACITY
HDMI standards and capabilities have improved significantly since DVI first evolved into HDMI. All generations are backward compatible. However, not all previous HDMI cables can transmit the full 18Gbps of data required to optimize today's HDMI 2.0 equipment. While there is currently no 4K/60 4:4:4 software requiring the full 18Gbps capability of HDMI, some sources (UHD Blu-ray players) can be set to "up-sample", requiring 18Gbps capability. Up-sampling often should be done in the TV rather than in a previous component — but that's your decision. AudioQuest HDMI cables with "Exceeds 18 G bps" on the box front are guaranteed to exceed the requirements for all possible HDMI data streams.
I bought the LG B8 and the Audioquest Pearl hdmi cables https://www.audioquest.com/cables/digital-cables/hdmi/pearl'
Are these hdmi cables the right ones for my TV?
Ostinatto already purchased his/her HDMI cable and wanted reassurance that it would work. Even though AudioQuest cables don't have the shiny "Certified" logo and, barring price, are great cables backed by a lifetime warranty. MonoPrice and Amazon Basics cables have done me well over the years. Blue Jeans Cable are consistently praised over at AVSForum. Though something tells me I shouldn't be telling you this, 'cause you already know. 😉There were a lot of cables that didn't do what they advertised when 4K sources became common. They created a certification process so you can identify a logo on the product and know that it's been tested and certified.
https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/premiumcable/faq.aspx
Of course that doesn't mean that non-certified cables don't work, just that they didn't go through the process. I will say that when the Oppo 203 launched it was a shitstorm on AVS daily when people's $200 HDMI cables didn't work.
Certified cables aren't expensive. I just use the slim ones from Monoprice.
Kind of a bummer at how both the Best Buy and Target editions of Endgame have super lame covers
I got Black Hawk Down in the mail today, as well, and was gonna watch it with the girlfriend. She bailed on it and we're now watching The ABC murders instead. I am most excited about the potential for Black Hawk Down's Atmos mix, though!Got BHD in the mail. Gonna watch later.
Saw Batman at the fathom screening earlier. Interested if anyone else saw it. The sound mix is completely different. If I didnt know any better every gunshot was new.
I got Black Hawk Down in the mail today, as well, and was gonna watch it with the girlfriend. She bailed on it and we're now watching The ABC murders instead. I am most excited about the potential for Black Hawk Down's Atmos mix, though!
Bought both John Wick movies in UHD. Which one is real 4k? I found contradicting sources. One says the first movie is real 4k, another says it is the second movie?
It's a really fantastic UHD presentation with a great Atmos mix. Definitely worth the purchase; moreso if you're a fan of the movie.Anyone seen Black Hawk yet? tempted to pick a copy up, but would love to hear impressions first.
Oh hey, since I was singing the praises of it in the Captain Marvel thread, time to show off the five movies I got for $1 from the Disney Movie Club...
Anyone seen Black Hawk yet? tempted to pick a copy up, but would love to hear impressions first.
I like my Sony X700. The X800-2 is coming out soon I think also.So, LG is refunding me my money since my UP875 4K Blu-Ray Player is total trash and tends to randomly skip/freeze, so now I am looking into another 4K Blu-Ray Player. Does anybody know of any good ones that are under $200-$250 that don't suck, or would it be best to just spend the $500 for the Panasonic?
Yep! It's a fantastic copy compared to the god-awful Blu-Ray version.
Absolutely breathtaking.
I would recommend the new Sony X-800 that has Dolby Vision support. The old player was perfect except it lacked DV. Right now i'm happy with my LG UP970 It's whisper quiet for movies.So, LG is refunding me my money since my UP875 4K Blu-Ray Player is total trash and tends to randomly skip/freeze, so now I am looking into another 4K Blu-Ray Player. Does anybody know of any good ones that are under $200-$250 that don't suck, or would it be best to just spend the $500 for the Panasonic?
Yep! It's a fantastic copy compared to the god-awful Blu-Ray version.
Absolutely breathtaking.
I would recommend the new Sony X-800 that has Dolby Vision support. The old player was perfect except it lacked DV. Right now i'm happy with my LG UP970 It's whisper quiet for movies.
Watched Aquaman yesterday, was pure entertainment, colours were vivid, sound was brutal, liked the movie overall too.
Full screen was fantastic to have, would like more movies to do so.
Mhm guess I really have to watch it. Bought it directly at release but just couldn't find the time yet. But I've heard from multiple sources that it's a visually stunning movie.
Will try to squeeze it in this week.