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Derb · 08-06-2006, 08:05 AM

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

HD Video - 10/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10

This one was a tough one to rate given the style used in this film. I remember seeing the SD version not long ago upconverted & thought that looked near HD quality. Well this is definitely a step up for sure. Thank goodness there is text shown on books, maps etc. There you can easily see where detail & sharpness are more present & than see the actors & CGI which show the same increase in detail & three dimensional look. Not a flawless transfer, but damn near close. Audio, again I noticed the db level is lower than reference by 4 or 5 db. Not that big of an issue but hope that doesn't become the Paramount norm.

Sleepy Hollow (1999)

HD Video - 8/10
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - Reference

I know the locations of where the film take place have a lot of (hollywood) mist, & unfortunately this is easily seen with digital noise. Also more film grain is present, though detail, sharpness & color are spot on. Blacks are always rock solid & there are no compression artifacts. I can't see the video transfer being any better unless it is taken to get re-mastered frame by frame. Then again, if it was I bet detail would be lost, so this is as good as it gets. The audio is no doubt reference material. (Only the 3rd title I've seen from Paramount & already a reference rating) A big leap from standard dolby digital. All 6 speakers get a nice workout throughout the entire flick. Dialog, surrounds, mains etc, are crystal clear & loud! Good stuff.

Sahara (2005)

HD Video - Reference
HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10

08-06-2006, 08:05 AM	#22 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) HD Video - 10/10 HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10 This one was a tough one to rate given the style used in this film. I remember seeing the SD version not long ago upconverted & thought that looked near HD quality. Well this is definitely a step up for sure. Thank goodness there is text shown on books, maps etc. There you can easily see where detail & sharpness are more present & than see the actors & CGI which show the same increase in detail & three dimensional look. Not a flawless transfer, but damn near close. Audio, again I noticed the db level is lower than reference by 4 or 5 db. Not that big of an issue but hope that doesn't become the Paramount norm. Sleepy Hollow (1999) HD Video - 8/10 HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - Reference I know the locations of where the film take place have a lot of (hollywood) mist, & unfortunately this is easily seen with digital noise. Also more film grain is present, though detail, sharpness & color are spot on. Blacks are always rock solid & there are no compression artifacts. I can't see the video transfer being any better unless it is taken to get re-mastered frame by frame. Then again, if it was I bet detail would be lost, so this is as good as it gets. The audio is no doubt reference material. (Only the 3rd title I've seen from Paramount & already a reference rating) A big leap from standard dolby digital. All 6 speakers get a nice workout throughout the entire flick. Dialog, surrounds, mains etc, are crystal clear & loud! Good stuff. Sahara (2005) HD Video - Reference HD Audio Dolby Digital Plus - 9/10 __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream. Last edited by Derb : 08-24-2006 at 02:19 AM.