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Nature's Journey --Differences?

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Jack G

So, does the increased bitrate make a difference? Iffy. This reviewer say at normal distances (8-10'), no. If he sits 2-4 feet from the screen, maybe, but its not definite. Not exactly a resounding endorsement of BD's higher bitrate. The gear used were a 50" and 58" plasma. Take home message? If you own a new 1080p projector, you *might* see a difference, the rest of us won't.
BTW, if you own a Panasonic BD player, you will get no sound. Way to go Blu-Ray! A firmware update should be available this month.
Yea, I'm impressed.
Jack
EDIT: We'll have to see what someone with one of the newer (1080p) projectors has to say about the two discs.

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Edits: 10/08/07 10/08/07 10/08/07

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I'll let you know when/if I get the Blu-ray version. - oscar 09:13:55 10/08/07 (3)
And we do some blind testing.

A better test might have been to ensure the HD DVD version also had a DTS HD MA soundtrack and cranked down the video bitrate to make sure everything still fits. If RBFilms had done that, we would have a better gauge of the bandwidth limitations and it's possible effects. I hear that's exactly what they might try and do with the next go around.
- RE: I'll let you know when/if I get the Blu-ray version. - Jack G 09:38:00 10/08/07 (2)
  > > > A better test might have been to ensure the HD DVD version also had a DTS HD MA soundtrack and cranked down the video bitrate to make sure everything still fits. < < <
  why on Earth would anyone do that? Why put AQ before PQ? That makes no sense. RBFilms specifically stated that PQ comes first, then AQ, and that's how he made the discs. Personally, I want PQ to have priority, or else I'll just go and listen to my stereo.
  BTW, When did you get a 1080p projector?
  Jack
  - Well, the HD DVD/VC1 mantra has always been you can achieve "transparency" to the master... - oscar 12:06:36 10/08/07 (1)
    ...at some bitrate closer to 10 mbps than the 26 Mbps used in "Nature's Journey". If true, you could have included the lossless audio track without compromising the PQ. A lot of AVSforum folks have bought into this argument and pummeled RBFilms for not putting the lossless audio track on the disk instead of maximizing the available HD DVD video bitrate.
    
    If I do perform any blind testing, it will be on someone else's 1080p 126" display. Also, don't forget, 1080i is "good enough" in the HD DVD world of "cheap" Toshibas. :)
    - I like AVC too. :-) - Jack G 13:34:45 10/08/07 (0)
      I haven't been overly impressed with MPEG2 though.
      Jack

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