Double Feature Blu-Ray: Worth It?

[Gozar]

I do not have a Blu-Ray Player. But some time down the road I assume I will. So I ask. Are the Blu-Ray Double Features worth it? Does it really look any better than the DVD? I mean this is only my thought, but I assume that the Blu-Ray would also bring out the flaws in this footage considering how old it is.

[Bussani]

If you have a nice big high definition television, it's probably worth it. If not, then no, probably not.

[Snail]

My advice would be to wait it out and see how and what FUNi decides to distribute their DB/Z/GT product onto the Blu-Ray format before making any purchases.

[Yi Xing Long]

I do not have a Blu-Ray Player. But some time down the road I assume I will. So I ask. Are the Blu-Ray Double Features worth it? Does it really look any better than the DVD? I mean this is only my thought, but I assume that the Blu-Ray would also bring out the flaws in this footage considering how old it is.

I am not sure about the TV specials, but live action movies in 1080p on Blu-Ray look stunning, even on a SDTV. Of course, to get the full benefit you will need to have a large 1080p display with good PQ. From what I have seen of the Dragon Ball Z movies on Blu-Ray, they are very sharp in 1080p. Also, the movies were scanned in from 35mm film, whereas the specials were on 16mm film (just like the rest of the series), so the movies will, of course, look much better overall.

As for my opinion on whether or not to buy them, I would say yes. I am buying as much content on Blu-Ray as I can since I want the highest quality possible (1080p24 + Linear PCM rocks). Overall, these should look better and sound better on Blu-Ray.

[Captain Awesome]

The double features are definitely a step up from the previous 4:3 releases in terms of image quality and bitrate, but I personally don't see the point in re-buying them unless it's on Blu-Ray, so I think they're worth getting, though I'm in no hurry so I'll just wait for the prices to drop.

[Yi Xing Long]

Another interesting thing is that these specials on Blu-Ray should be a good indicator of what the TV series will look like once Funimation releases it on Blu-Ray since they both come from 16mm film. I'll have to pick this up and check it out.

[Raki]

Another interesting thing is that these specials on Blu-Ray should be a good indicator of what the TV series will look like once Funimation releases it on Blu-Ray since they both come from 16mm film. I'll have to pick this up and check it out.

Judging form the DVD release alone, I know the season sets won't look good on Blu-Ray.

[Yi Xing Long]

Another interesting thing is that these specials on Blu-Ray should be a good indicator of what the TV series will look like once Funimation releases it on Blu-Ray since they both come from 16mm film. I'll have to pick this up and check it out.

Judging form the DVD release alone, I know the season sets won't look good on Blu-Ray.

You don't know that for sure since the video has been downscaled to standard definition. We don't know what process they used to do this, so the HD release should not be as blurry and should be able to show more detail. Only time will tell, so we will have to wait until its release to find out.

[snaku]

I own the Movies 1 & 2, and the Broly double feature (regrettably) on Blu-ray, and they're gorgeous. I'm planning on picking up Movies 3 & 4, and the Coola films as soon as I'm financially able. Until Toei releases their Dragon Box masters on Blu-ray, these releases are as beautiful as you can buy.

Another interesting thing is that these specials on Blu-Ray should be a good indicator of what the TV series will look like once Funimation releases it on Blu-Ray since they both come from 16mm film. I'll have to pick this up and check it out.

The quality of their film masters and their TV masters are totally different. The films, coming from Funi, will always look better than the series on Blu-ray.

[MajinVejitaXV]

I do not have a Blu-Ray Player. But some time down the road I assume I will. So I ask. Are the Blu-Ray Double Features worth it? Does it really look any better than the DVD? I mean this is only my thought, but I assume that the Blu-Ray would also bring out the flaws in this footage considering how old it is.

For FUNimation's DragonBall Z releases, the Blu-rays aren't worth it. FUNimation's remastering work, in fact, completely destroys the point of doing a high definition transfer. Blu-ray in general, however, is entirely worth buying. Many movies look amazing on Blu-ray, and with players steadily dropping in prices and quality titles coming out there's no reason not to check it out.

Another interesting thing is that these specials on Blu-Ray should be a good indicator of what the TV series will look like once Funimation releases it on Blu-Ray since they both come from 16mm film. I'll have to pick this up and check it out.

I may be wrong, but aren't the movies 32mm stock?

-Corey

[Raki]

Another interesting thing is that these specials on Blu-Ray should be a good indicator of what the TV series will look like once Funimation releases it on Blu-Ray since they both come from 16mm film. I'll have to pick this up and check it out.

Judging form the DVD release alone, I know the season sets won't look good on Blu-Ray.

You don't know that for sure since the video has been downscaled to standard definition. We don't know what process they used to do this, so the HD release should not be as blurry and should be able to show more detail. Only time will tell, so we will have to wait until its release to find out.

You may have a point, but I still don't think missing lines will look good in Blu-Ray. Isn't the whole point of Hi-Def to show the beauty and fine detail of a show,movie or program?

[Krycek7o2]

I DO NOT Recommend the blu ray versions. If you have a proper setup, all the MAJOR flaws from the "remastering" will be seen.

If you would like to watch anime in HD, I suggest Innocence (GitS2) import, Paprika, and Freedom. They all look superb and actually use the HD Audio to the max. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA are superb with these releases.

[Metalwario64]

Judging form the DVD release alone, I know the season sets won't look good on Blu-Ray.

You don't know that for sure since the video has been downscaled to standard definition. We don't know what process they used to do this, so the HD release should not be as blurry and should be able to show more detail. Only time will tell, so we will have to wait until its release to find out.

You may have a point, but I still don't think missing lines will look good in Blu-Ray. Isn't the whole point of Hi-Def to show the beauty and fine detail of a show,movie or program?

The movies do not have missing lines.

[Yi Xing Long]

Another interesting thing is that these specials on Blu-Ray should be a good indicator of what the TV series will look like once Funimation releases it on Blu-Ray since they both come from 16mm film. I'll have to pick this up and check it out.

I may be wrong, but aren't the movies 32mm stock?

-Corey

The movies are on 35mm. I was referring to the TV series and TV specials when I mentioned 16mm.

[MajinVejitaXV]

The movies are on 35mm. I was referring to the TV series and TV specials when I mentioned 16mm.

D'oh! I meant 35mm. Leave it to me to type a post when I'm half asleep and make up a new type of film ;p

-Corey

[Raki]

You may have a point, but I still don't think missing lines will look good in Blu-Ray. Isn't the whole point of Hi-Def to show the beauty and fine detail of a show,movie or program?

The movies do not have missing lines.[/quote]I know they don't. I'm talking about the season sets, and what they would look like if they were on Blu-Ray.

[Yi Xing Long]

You may have a point, but I still don't think missing lines will look good in Blu-Ray. Isn't the whole point of Hi-Def to show the beauty and fine detail of a show,movie or program?

The movies do not have missing lines.

I know they don't. I'm talking about the season sets, and what they would look like if they were on Blu-Ray.

I would expect Funi to correct the missing lines and whatnot before a Blu-Ray release, because it would be their intended format of release since they scanned in the footage at 1080p24. I feel as if the DVD release was just to get the complete series out to consumers as an inexpensive alternative. The DVD release is more than likely just an advertisement for the Blu-Ray release that is to come.

[Raki]

A frame by frame correction by Funi? All that time wasted when they could have just licensed the Dragonbox video for the series and called it a day.

[Felliko]

Yeah it is.

[Yi Xing Long]

Yeah it is.

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