Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Jazz Inmate (R) on September 26, 2008 at 22:50:14

In Reply to: RE: Copolla's changes are evident... (sorry, longish) posted by eppis1 on September 26, 2008 at 11:27:23

But frankly I think the DVD and VHS versions looked defective and this Blu-ray was produced right. Compare it to other films, and you'll see what I mean. With all due respect to the High Def Digest reviewer, I don't think the contrast is pumped up on the BD; I think it was dynamicaly squashed/compressed on previous GF home video releases. But given that we don't have the source material, it's hard to say. What impresses me so much and leads me to believe Harris' approach is proper is the level of detail, definition and resolution that made the BD version appear more lifelike, vibrant and true. Signs of inappropriate processing always get in the way of those characteristics, but I believe Harris' approach was 100% appropriate.

Edits: 09/26/08