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Shoter349 · 05-25-2000, 02:49 AM

Anyone know anything on if production companies or whatever will be filming newer movies in different angles SPECIFICALLY for the DVD format? Wouldn't it be also possible to have the Widescreen version be ANGLE 1 and the FullScreen be ANGLE 2? or is there not enough info on 1 side? The only disc I own that is multi angle is the GREAT Sarah Mclachlan "Mirrorball" 25-song concert. The angles are only availible during certain songs and it there seems to be a delay in camera changes-- kind of annoying. Well, just curious-- please respond.

Dave Bean · 05-25-2000, 03:03 AM

I don't know if multi angle is the way to go on separating P&S and WS. I think it would be too technically challenging. It's easier just to manufacturer 2 sided discs with P&S on one side and WS on the other. Does anyone else have any more info ???

All I know is that I've enjoyed every one of my multi-angle discs......

Dave Bean

Shoter349 · 05-25-2000, 03:06 AM

Ok , i see what you're saying... what discs do you have that are multi angle? All I've seen is cheap pornos

Dave Bean · 05-25-2000, 03:22 AM

Hey !!! Bite your tongue, Jenna Jameson is not cheap

Of course I bought the multi-angle disc to test the multi-angle feature of my DVD player.

Dave Bean

05-25-2000, 04:11 AM

The New Michael Bay Film (Pearl Harbor) That is In Production and When its Released on DVD
It Will have multiple camera angles through
out the whole movie witch you can switch.
Read This Info Taken From Dark Horizons
If you don't belive me below.

Pearl Harbor: 'Kim' has learned some stuff in regards to the future DVD release of this Michael Bay flick currently filming::

"A little tit-bit report from some preliminary shooting on the Michael Bay directed Pearl Harbor here in Hawaii which wrapped up
today. I witnessed one scene filmed, which was primarily a shot from above the ground (100 metres). However, located at each
angle to the centre shot, were several cameras. A few words with some of the production staff, told me this was all to do with the
DVD release. Apparently, viewers of the DVD, will be able to choose which camera angle they want to view. This won't be of
just certain scenes, but of the whole movie.

This film will change the face of the way we view DVD, and will be the first major film to have 'proper' interaction with the viewer,
almost allowing the audience to direct the film itself."

Well There You have it. Bye for now.

-Mike

Jon · 05-28-2000, 06:11 PM

Firstly, I completely agree with Shoter349 - widescreen/fullscreen multi-scale would be so damn cool! It could be easily done on an RSDL disc, if they both had the same layer switch point. I love comparing widescreen vs. fullscreen compositions, but it often takes ages, but to do it on the fly would rock.

Secondly, if this Pearl Harbor thing is true, the movie will be spread over two or even three discs, or be about 45 minutes long. Also it hints the movie may be so bad the only way to sell the disc is through the multi-angle novelty! (Only kidding...I love Michael Bay's stuff)

P7A77 · 05-28-2000, 07:47 PM

It does figure that if anyone were going to attempt this, it would be Michael Bay, as his movies seem to be calculated to make as much money as possible. I've watched Armageddon four times. Not because I liked it, but because I find it fascinating that practically every single scene is either a big "what's going to happen?" action scene, or some sort of "kids playing in front of a billboard of JFK" Americana crap. I mean, once they start pouring that on near the end, it's hard not to laugh.

But do we really want to be able to choose how we watch a movie in this way? With allowing multiple angles throughout, the visual composition has near infinite possibilities, which seems to go against part of what makes a movie a movie. I'm sure at the very least there will be some very annoyed cinematographers and editors.

Tho' I doubt the story is true (at least for the whole move).

To me, multi-angles would be used best as a more "behind the scenes" sort of thing. Use it to show the scene in question being shot, or without the effects (like Ghostbusters), or maybe if there were two versions of a scene and they liked both, or what have you. But in isolated controlled conditions. To allow an entire movie to have this seems to just spit in the face of what many consider to be the art of moviemaking. At the very least it shows the filmmaker doesn't have much in the way of a vision as to how his/her movie is composed.

Oh, and yeah, I suppose that after so many viewings, I sort of like Armageddon. It's a guilty pleasure.

05-25-2000, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shoter349 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Olmsted , Ohio, USA	multi-angle discs Anyone know anything on if production companies or whatever will be filming newer movies in different angles SPECIFICALLY for the DVD format? Wouldn't it be also possible to have the Widescreen version be ANGLE 1 and the FullScreen be ANGLE 2? or is there not enough info on 1 side? The only disc I own that is multi angle is the GREAT Sarah Mclachlan "Mirrorball" 25-song concert. The angles are only availible during certain songs and it there seems to be a delay in camera changes-- kind of annoying. Well, just curious-- please respond.

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05-25-2000, 03:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Bean Moderator Emeritus Late to the Party Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York City	I don't know if multi angle is the way to go on separating P&S and WS. I think it would be too technically challenging. It's easier just to manufacturer 2 sided discs with P&S on one side and WS on the other. Does anyone else have any more info ??? All I know is that I've enjoyed every one of my multi-angle discs...... Dave Bean

05-25-2000, 03:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shoter349 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Olmsted , Ohio, USA	Ok , i see what you're saying... what discs do you have that are multi angle? All I've seen is cheap pornos

05-25-2000, 03:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Bean Moderator Emeritus Late to the Party Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York City	Hey !!! Bite your tongue, Jenna Jameson is not cheap Of course I bought the multi-angle disc to test the multi-angle feature of my DVD player. Dave Bean

05-25-2000, 04:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Marty_Mcfly	The New Michael Bay Film (Pearl Harbor) That is In Production and When its Released on DVD It Will have multiple camera angles through out the whole movie witch you can switch. Read This Info Taken From Dark Horizons If you don't belive me below. Pearl Harbor: 'Kim' has learned some stuff in regards to the future DVD release of this Michael Bay flick currently filming:: "A little tit-bit report from some preliminary shooting on the Michael Bay directed Pearl Harbor here in Hawaii which wrapped up today. I witnessed one scene filmed, which was primarily a shot from above the ground (100 metres). However, located at each angle to the centre shot, were several cameras. A few words with some of the production staff, told me this was all to do with the DVD release. Apparently, viewers of the DVD, will be able to choose which camera angle they want to view. This won't be of just certain scenes, but of the whole movie. This film will change the face of the way we view DVD, and will be the first major film to have 'proper' interaction with the viewer, almost allowing the audience to direct the film itself." Well There You have it. Bye for now. -Mike

05-28-2000, 06:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jon Supporting Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: London, England, UK	Firstly, I completely agree with Shoter349 - widescreen/fullscreen multi-scale would be so damn cool! It could be easily done on an RSDL disc, if they both had the same layer switch point. I love comparing widescreen vs. fullscreen compositions, but it often takes ages, but to do it on the fly would rock. Secondly, if this Pearl Harbor thing is true, the movie will be spread over two or even three discs, or be about 45 minutes long. Also it hints the movie may be so bad the only way to sell the disc is through the multi-angle novelty! (Only kidding...I love Michael Bay's stuff)

05-28-2000, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
P7A77 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	It does figure that if anyone were going to attempt this, it would be Michael Bay, as his movies seem to be calculated to make as much money as possible. I've watched Armageddon four times. Not because I liked it, but because I find it fascinating that practically every single scene is either a big "what's going to happen?" action scene, or some sort of "kids playing in front of a billboard of JFK" Americana crap. I mean, once they start pouring that on near the end, it's hard not to laugh. But do we really want to be able to choose how we watch a movie in this way? With allowing multiple angles throughout, the visual composition has near infinite possibilities, which seems to go against part of what makes a movie a movie. I'm sure at the very least there will be some very annoyed cinematographers and editors. Tho' I doubt the story is true (at least for the whole move). To me, multi-angles would be used best as a more "behind the scenes" sort of thing. Use it to show the scene in question being shot, or without the effects (like Ghostbusters), or maybe if there were two versions of a scene and they liked both, or what have you. But in isolated controlled conditions. To allow an entire movie to have this seems to just spit in the face of what many consider to be the art of moviemaking. At the very least it shows the filmmaker doesn't have much in the way of a vision as to how his/her movie is composed. Oh, and yeah, I suppose that after so many viewings, I sort of like Armageddon. It's a guilty pleasure.