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by Kakarot88 » Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:53 pm
Akira Toriyama wrote:in his
Godly Interview
By the way, don’t you think the Dragon Ball anime uses bold colors more than is really necessary? That might just be a way of doing things that’s unique to animation, but personally, I prefer limiting the use of those bold colors to certain points.
Wonder what he would say to this monstrosity?
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by MagicBox » Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:54 pm
KingofWisdom wrote:Justin Cook's "Headshot Collection" featurette. They're scraping the bottom of the barrel with that one.
To be fair, we have absolutely no idea what this is. The title certainly isn't very helpful. Maybe it'll end up being worthwhile?
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by KingofWisdom » Thu Dec 05, 2013 12:41 am
Maybe next we'll get video of a drunk Chris Sabat recalling stories from his voice sessions. In all seriousness, though, I'd be curious to hear someone talk about the replacement score. But anyone who was actually involved in the process is probably long gone at this point. Or how about a new remastering featurette?
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by superrayman3 » Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:42 am
KingofWisdom wrote:Or how about a new remastering featurette?
If there was to be a new remastering featurette for these sets, it would probably just be a remake of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDtGDztMle8If anyone has any of the DB/DBZ/DBGT or Maho Tsuaki Sally Japanese single DVD's that they'd be interested in selling send me a PM and I'll see if we can work something out.
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by qjz123 » Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:41 pm
Are the people who were shown in the Level sets remastering featurette
http://youtu.be/moAy02J2fd8?t=1m48s also working on this blu ray release? I remember when the Level sets were coming out Funimation was advertising months in advance that they were working with Steve Franko from ANDTRANSFER to rescan and color correct Dbz. Judging from the description of the sets the remastering process doesn't seem like it's automated. The decisions being made in the remastering of this release seem like they're being made by the marketing team rather than the video engineers. So maybe after the blame and heat Steve Franko received because of the orange bricks he doesn't want his name to be advertised on another budget release.
Kendamu wrote:AjayLikesGaming wrote:If you put out untouched footage, someone like me is going to take it and turn it into a perfect release. Someone not like me is going to do the same and share it instead. You give pirates the opportunity to do better than companies and people will jump on that so fast.
This is an 80s/90s animated all-ages show that was popular amongst kids. It's not some potent super weapon that might fall into the wrong hands that we have to protect from evil.
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by KingofWisdom » Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:48 pm
I wouldn't blame him if that's the case. That orange brick extra was pretty much there to throw him under the bus.
"Those transformations insane,
They wanna turn up hours late and steal the show from the pros who had to die for the name." - Yamcha (DBWTF: Z-Rap 3)
"Over saturation is easy. Just drag the slider to the right and there you are: instant interest. And certainly, the majority of the public likes saturated color images. In fact, if you want to quickly create a popular image, simply over saturate the colors and increase the contrast. While you may not achieve a sophisticated image, you will achieve an image that will please a less demanding audience." - Alain Briot
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by qjz123 » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:20 am
I emailed Steve Franko from ANDTRANSFER earlier he replied back here it is.
What I sent
QH
What are your feelings on Funimation's new blu ray release of Dragon ball z in comparison to the Dragon ball z level sets? The two releases are very different. The level sets tried to restore the film to its original glory while keeping all of the grain intact. The new Dragon ball z season 1 blu ray on the other hand is attempting to modernize Dragon ball z. Cropping it to 16:9 and removing all of the film grain. I just wanted to know your feelings on this release and I also wanted to know if you have any insight into why the Dragon ball z level sets were canceled.
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Steve Franko
QH,
I am totally with your feelings on this.
This disrespect for the original aspect and film capture is wrong.
Just know that Funimation is owned by a Christian organization that is only looking for the bottom dollar. If you are into politics, which I am NOT, just know that some guy named Rick Santorum is now involved with Funimation.
Good luck with your cause.
He seems like a cool guy whose on our side, It's awesome that he's was willing to reply to a fan. It sucks that Funimation has thrown him under the bus in the past.
Kendamu wrote:AjayLikesGaming wrote:If you put out untouched footage, someone like me is going to take it and turn it into a perfect release. Someone not like me is going to do the same and share it instead. You give pirates the opportunity to do better than companies and people will jump on that so fast.
This is an 80s/90s animated all-ages show that was popular amongst kids. It's not some potent super weapon that might fall into the wrong hands that we have to protect from evil.
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by Gaffer Tape » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:28 am
Ummmmmmmm... what in the world does religion and politics have to do with crappy Blu-rays? Not sure if I should be taking this seriously...
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by qjz123 » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:32 am
Gaffer Tape wrote:Ummmmmmmm... what in the world does religion and politics have to do with crappy Blu-rays? Not sure if I should be taking this seriously...
I asked him if he knows why the level sets were canceled and he essentially said that the reason they were canceled is because all the people at Funimation care about is money.
Kendamu wrote:AjayLikesGaming wrote:If you put out untouched footage, someone like me is going to take it and turn it into a perfect release. Someone not like me is going to do the same and share it instead. You give pirates the opportunity to do better than companies and people will jump on that so fast.
This is an 80s/90s animated all-ages show that was popular amongst kids. It's not some potent super weapon that might fall into the wrong hands that we have to protect from evil.
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by Black_Anime_Fan » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:36 am
Gaffer Tape wrote:Ummmmmmmm... what in the world does religion and politics have to do with crappy Blu-rays? Not sure if I should be taking this seriously...
New crappy blu-rays = FUNi's new cash cow. Politicians usually love to make money. Don't know how to explain the Christianity part you get the midst of it.
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DBZ ended after the Frieza Saga.
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by Gonstead » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:37 am
Not that I want to drag religion and politics into this but here's an article I dug up with a quick Google search.
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/communit ... d-area.eceVisit DragonBallFigures for all your Dragon Ball figure info and needs!
Mayuri Kurotsuchi wrote:"In this world, nothing perfect exists. It may be a cliche after all but it's the way things are. That's precisely why ordinary men pursue the concept of perfection, it's infatuation. But ultimately I have to ask myself "What is the true meaning of being perfect?" and the answer I came up with was nothing. Not one thing. The truth of the matter is I despise perfection! If something is truly perfect, that's IT! The bottom line becomes there is no room for imagination! No space for intelligence or ability or improvement! Do you understand? To men of science like us, perfection is a dead end, a condition of hopelessness. Always strive to be better than anything that came before you but not perfect! Scientist's agonize over the attempt to achieve perfection! That's the kind of creatures we are! We take joy in trying to exceed our grasp, in trying to reach for something that in the end, we have to admit may in fact be unreachable!"
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by Ajay » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:38 am
qjz123 wrote:all the people at Funimation care about is money.
Unfortunately that is the nature of business and Funimation are, in fact, a business.
Real shame. Apparently integrity means nothing anymore.
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by Gonstead » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:42 am
Could it be possible to ask Steve what episodes Funimation had trouble with? This could help reveal just how many episodes they actually got through before giving up.
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Mayuri Kurotsuchi wrote:"In this world, nothing perfect exists. It may be a cliche after all but it's the way things are. That's precisely why ordinary men pursue the concept of perfection, it's infatuation. But ultimately I have to ask myself "What is the true meaning of being perfect?" and the answer I came up with was nothing. Not one thing. The truth of the matter is I despise perfection! If something is truly perfect, that's IT! The bottom line becomes there is no room for imagination! No space for intelligence or ability or improvement! Do you understand? To men of science like us, perfection is a dead end, a condition of hopelessness. Always strive to be better than anything that came before you but not perfect! Scientist's agonize over the attempt to achieve perfection! That's the kind of creatures we are! We take joy in trying to exceed our grasp, in trying to reach for something that in the end, we have to admit may in fact be unreachable!"
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by qjz123 » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:44 am
Gonstead wrote:Could it be possible to ask Steve what episodes Funimation had trouble with? This could help reveal just how many episodes they actually got through before giving up.
I'll ask him but at this point a proper Dbz release like the levels sets seems incredibly unlikely.
Kendamu wrote:AjayLikesGaming wrote:If you put out untouched footage, someone like me is going to take it and turn it into a perfect release. Someone not like me is going to do the same and share it instead. You give pirates the opportunity to do better than companies and people will jump on that so fast.
This is an 80s/90s animated all-ages show that was popular amongst kids. It's not some potent super weapon that might fall into the wrong hands that we have to protect from evil.
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by Gaffer Tape » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:49 am
Well, of course FUNimation wants to make money. They wouldn't be able to sustain a business if they didn't. And it's interesting to know that Fukunaga and Santorum are starting up their own company.
But...
Yeah, that still just sounds like a total non-sequitur. Other than the obvious that Fukunaga/Santorum would need money to continue funding projects in their production companies, that statement is just... weird. It just makes it sound like there's some conspiracy between Christians and right wing politics to ruin Dragon Ball Z for all the good little boys and girls. Dunno. Just sounds like Franko is trying to wedge his personal ideologies into this, and it comes off sounding really awkward. Don't get me wrong. It's awesome that he's answering questions, and it's great that he's against what FUNimation is doing, but what a weird tangent...
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by KingofWisdom » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:57 am
How I'm reading it is that they're purposely putting out bad products now because they want money. Whereas before, they gave us the Dragon Boxes as an apology for the Orange Bricks.
"Those transformations insane,
They wanna turn up hours late and steal the show from the pros who had to die for the name." - Yamcha (DBWTF: Z-Rap 3)
"Over saturation is easy. Just drag the slider to the right and there you are: instant interest. And certainly, the majority of the public likes saturated color images. In fact, if you want to quickly create a popular image, simply over saturate the colors and increase the contrast. While you may not achieve a sophisticated image, you will achieve an image that will please a less demanding audience." - Alain Briot
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by Black_Anime_Fan » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:58 am
KingofWisdom wrote:How I'm reading it is that they're purposely putting out bad products now because they want money. Whereas before, they gave us the Dragon Boxes as an apology for the Orange Bricks.
Well.......yeah.
Goku wrote:You haven't figured it out yet? I'm the Saiyan who came all the way from Earth for the sole purpose of beating you. I am the warrior you've heard of in legends, pure of heart and awakened by fury. That's what I am. I AM THE SUPER SAIYAN, SON GOKU!
DBZ ended after the Frieza Saga.
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by qjz123 » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:59 am
Gaffer Tape wrote:Well, of course FUNimation wants to make money. They wouldn't be able to sustain a business if they didn't. And it's interesting to know that Fukunaga and Santorum are starting up their own company.
But...
Yeah, that still just sounds like a total non-sequitur. Other than the obvious that Fukunaga/Santorum would need money to continue funding projects in their production companies, that statement is just... weird. It just makes it sound like there's some conspiracy between Christians and right wing politics to ruin Dragon Ball Z for all the good little boys and girls. Dunno. Just sounds like Franko is trying to wedge his personal ideologies into this, and it comes off sounding really awkward. Don't get me wrong. It's awesome that he's answering questions, and it's great that he's against what FUNimation is doing, but what a weird tangent...
Maybe he's saying that things at Funimation started to change when Rick Santorum became involved. The article Gonstead linked to was published in August 2013 maybe this new partnership had an influence in the decision making for this new blu ray release.
Kendamu wrote:AjayLikesGaming wrote:If you put out untouched footage, someone like me is going to take it and turn it into a perfect release. Someone not like me is going to do the same and share it instead. You give pirates the opportunity to do better than companies and people will jump on that so fast.
This is an 80s/90s animated all-ages show that was popular amongst kids. It's not some potent super weapon that might fall into the wrong hands that we have to protect from evil.
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by KingofWisdom » Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:59 am
In other words, there ain't no Dragon Box at the end of the tunnel this time.
"Those transformations insane,
They wanna turn up hours late and steal the show from the pros who had to die for the name." - Yamcha (DBWTF: Z-Rap 3)
"Over saturation is easy. Just drag the slider to the right and there you are: instant interest. And certainly, the majority of the public likes saturated color images. In fact, if you want to quickly create a popular image, simply over saturate the colors and increase the contrast. While you may not achieve a sophisticated image, you will achieve an image that will please a less demanding audience." - Alain Briot
