Season Six Discussion Thread

MajinVejitaXV · Post by **MajinVejitaXV** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:07 am

Krycek7o2 wrote:In all seriousness, I wouldn't want a high def version of the dragonbox. Wasn't the DragonBox remastered in 480p? Anyone have any info on that. I haven't had a chance to read the DragonBook on volume 2.

They don't say outright what the DragonBoxes were mastered in (SD versus HD), however my assumption would be that they did an HD master. Then again, it's pure speculation (all they cover in the books is how in-depth the remaster was with removal of film damage, how it came from the Generation Zero print, etc. if memory serves).

-Corey

MajinVejitaXV · Post by **MajinVejitaXV** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:12 am

Forgotten Hero wrote:I thought Corey said that the Season box sets could be ready for a Blue-Ray release? Or did everyone agree on that already?

'Could be ready' in the sense of their masters being prepared. I don't know if they've actually done any production work aside from that, though I'm assuming with FUNimation's Blu-ray push that they'll do it eventually. I think at the moment, since Blu-ray is still fairly new (and most who own it are picky about quality, probably to the point where they wouldn't buy cropped DragonBall like myself), they're holding off for greater adoption of the format.

-Corey

Forgotten Hero · Post by **Forgotten Hero** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:18 am

Ah! I see!

Then, even if the Blu-Rey push doesn't work, they won't be hurt?

shenron002 · Post by **shenron002** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:34 pm

Krycek7o2 Wrote:

You are watching OAR. I think you don't understand what OAR means. 2.35:1 will always have widescreen bars. 1.85:1 is the widescreen you might be fond of.

On widescreen televisions that statement is true!

The smartest way to remove the black bars while keeping the OAR and maintaining resolution on 2.35:1 content is to purchase a 1080p projector. Next you'll have to buy an anamorphic/panamorph lens, and after that you'll have to purchase a 2.40:1 screen to project it on! I'm putting a link down so I don't have to quite explain it all, hope this helps.

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ect5150 · Post by **ect5150** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:48 pm

shenron002 wrote:
I think you don't understand what OAR means. 2.35:1 will always have widescreen bars. 1.85:1 is the widescreen you might be fond of.
The only way to remove the black bars with keeping the OAR on 2.35:1 content is to purchase a ...blah blah blah...

Or watch it on a 4:3 monitor with a high resolution, and let it play the bars "offscreen."

jjgp1112 · Post by **jjgp1112** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:11 pm

About the whole disappearing lines issue, I can basically confirm that it's not present here. They already have high quality clips of Gohan's second transformation from Season 6 on YouTube, and there's A LOT of shaking during that scene, and the lines didn't disappear at all.

BlueSky · Post by **Kaboom** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:14 pm

jjgp1112 wrote:They already have high quality clips of Gohan's second transformation from Season 6 on YouTube, and there's A LOT of shaking during that scene, and the lines didn't disappear at all.

Could you provide a link to any of these clips? I'm having a hard time finding any.

jjgp1112 · Post by **jjgp1112** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:17 pm

SSj Kaboom wrote:
jjgp1112 wrote:They already have high quality clips of Gohan's second transformation from Season 6 on YouTube, and there's A LOT of shaking during that scene, and the lines didn't disappear at all.
Could you provide a link to any of these clips? I'm having a hard time finding any.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Ba1BN4jO8

Also, it seems like Funi's using an older audio mix for Season 6. I've seen Gohan's second transformation a billion times, and his screaming sound slightly different.

Tsukento · Post by **Tsukento** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuliQxZnuto&fmt=6

There you go.

Edit: Beaten to it. Although this link is for the Japanese version.

BlueSky · Post by **Kaboom** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:36 pm

Holy crap, it does look great. Can't wait to get it.

Metalwario64 · Post by **Metalwario64** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:47 pm

jjgp1112 wrote:
SSj Kaboom wrote:
jjgp1112 wrote:They already have high quality clips of Gohan's second transformation from Season 6 on YouTube, and there's A LOT of shaking during that scene, and the lines didn't disappear at all.
Could you provide a link to any of these clips? I'm having a hard time finding any.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Ba1BN4jO8

Also, it seems like Funi's using an older audio mix for Season 6. I've seen Gohan's second transformation a billion times, and his screaming sound slightly different.

Why did they remove 16's voice filter in Season 6? I was hoping they would do that in Season 5, but why do it now?

Snail · Post by **Snail** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:49 pm

Maybe they take away the filter once 16's upgrades and repairs are completed in Dr.Brief's lab.

Tsukento · Post by **Tsukento** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:50 pm

Metalwario64 wrote:Why did they remove 16's voice filter in Season 6? I was hoping they would do that in Season 5, but why do it now?

Man, even without the filter, the acting is still horrible.

JulieYBM · Post by **JulieYBM** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:51 pm

Tsukento wrote:
Metalwario64 wrote:Why did they remove 16's voice filter in Season 6? I was hoping they would do that in Season 5, but why do it now?
Man, even without the filter, the acting is still horrible.

Well, this was what, eight years ago? Funny how he's much better nowadays...

jjgp1112 · Post by **jjgp1112** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:55 pm

Metalwario64 wrote:
jjgp1112 wrote:
SSj Kaboom wrote: Could you provide a link to any of these clips? I'm having a hard time finding any.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Ba1BN4jO8

Also, it seems like Funi's using an older audio mix for Season 6. I've seen Gohan's second transformation a billion times, and his screaming sound slightly different.
Why did they remove 16's voice filter in Season 6? I was hoping they would do that in Season 5, but why do it now?

It was like that on the Funi single, too. As I said before, I've seen that part a billion times and have it on DVD.

Taku128 · Post by **Taku128** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:58 pm

JulieYBM wrote:
Tsukento wrote:
Metalwario64 wrote:Why did they remove 16's voice filter in Season 6? I was hoping they would do that in Season 5, but why do it now?
Man, even without the filter, the acting is still horrible.
Well, this was what, eight years ago? Funny how he's much better nowadays...

You mean he doesn't talk in monotone anymore? I though FUNi made him sound that way because little kids wouldn't understand that he's a robot if he talked like everyone else. Also, am I the only one who though #16's dub voice was just a bad Ahnold impression?

Tsukento · Post by **Tsukento** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:59 pm

jjgp1112 wrote:It was like that on the Funi single, too. As I said before, I've seen that part a billion times and have it on DVD.

Guess again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNORKSCX4ck

JulieYBM · Post by **JulieYBM** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:01 pm

Taku128 wrote:
JulieYBM wrote:
Tsukento wrote: Man, even without the filter, the acting is still horrible.
Well, this was what, eight years ago? Funny how he's much better nowadays...
You mean he doesn't talk in monotone anymore? I though FUNi made him sound that way because little kids wouldn't understand that he's a robot if he talked like everyone else. Also, am I the only one who though #16's dub voice was just a bad Ahnold impression?

I believe it's severely toned down in Sparking METEOR but in his other roles he does a great job. Boy is Inman a great Patty (One Piece).

Metalwario64 · Post by **Metalwario64** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:01 pm

After watching those videos, I've come to love the picture quality. I mean, even with YouTube's crappy encoding, it still looks absolutely gorgeous! The aesthetics and everything are just so perfect to me! Also cropping is a no-issue with this release, as our comparisons have shown that there is nearly nothing lost from the singles, and lots has been gained.

I know the DragonBoxes are considered the best by many, but I think this season is just as good, if not better picture wise. Let's hope seasons 7-9 look just as good!

jjgp1112 · Post by **jjgp1112** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:04 pm

Metalwario64 wrote:After watching those videos, I've come to love the picture quality. I mean, even with YouTube's crappy encoding, it still looks absolutely gorgeous! The aesthetics and everything are just so perfect to me! Also cropping is a no-issue with this release, as our comparisons have shown that there is nearly nothing lost from the singles, and lots has been gained.

I know the DragonBoxes are considered the best by many, but I think this season is just as good, if not better picture wise. Let's hope seasons 7-9 look just as good!

Click on the high quality link. It will look 1000x better.