The golf ball's journey up a steep ramp, over a painting
of an anamorphic British naval captain, finds its way through the snake's bodies.
In addition to this piece, Murphy created a 10 ″ X 10 ″ work
of an anamorphic heart that's bursting off of the wall.
The show features a new series
of anamorphic
The show features a new series
of anamorphic mural installations that document the most recent aspects of the collective aesthetic and poetic research of the group focusing on the study of geometric abstraction in relation with the architecture and the surrounding urban space.
Due to the use
of an anamorphic lens, the projection is strikingly horizontal, thereby emphasizing the reference to historical landscape painting.
The image is sharp enough that you can clearly see where it goes soft towards the outer edges
of the anamorphic lenses, as well as make out some rack - focus effects that were lost in the video murk on DVD.
The video benefits from the higher resolution
of an anamorphic transfer.
But, this and the concurrently - issued disc of Adventures of Huck Finn (also directed by Stephen Sommers) were among just a handful
of anamorphic widescreen releases out of the slew of catalogue DVDs rushed out by Disney over the next two years.
This is a true «scope title, thus a certain softness is to be expected, while the use
of anamorphic lenses is a likelier culprit for the limited grain than DVNR.
In sampling, the DVD looked and sound great by the lower standards
of anamorphic standard definition video and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
The movie's Mac Store whites gleam in high - definition, while the royal blue of Barry's suit — seemingly matched to the shade
of anamorphic lens flares, which are prevalent — is bright and dimensional.
Image detail is nice on the whole, and though the film does occasionally look a little soft, this is an artifact
of the anamorphic camera process used, rather than any transfer or compression issues.
Not exact matches
Get ready to trick your mind with amazing
anamorphic illusions that will make you question your view
of reality.
Shot on an iPhone outfitted with an
anamorphic clip - on adapter, the movie bobs, weaves, and glides down sidewalks, while the soundtrack blasts out semi-obnoxious dance beats in between snatches
of Beethoven and Armenian - language holiday song.
Deleted scenes, production notes and stills, an
anamorphic wide - screen transfer, trailers, and before - and - after special effects footage round out this muscle - bound package
of no - nonsense nostalgia.
The Quality The
anamorphic widescreen transfer looks fantastic with some bright, vivid color (especially in the jungle
of Nool) and some impressive detail, with the opening shot being one
of the most realistic pieces
of computer animation I've ever seen.
Video: With an aspect ratio
of 2.40:1
Anamorphic Widescreen, the video quality
of the film is higher than the time period
of the action allows it to appear.
Screen formats: Widescreen
Anamorphic 1.85:1 Subtitles: English; French; Spanish Language and Sound: English: Dolby Digital 5.1; English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Other Features: Color; interactive menus; scene access; trailers; making -
of featurettes; commentary; games.
Much
of the attention for the movie has centered on its preposterously low shooting budget and camera, an iPhone 5s with a $ 7.99 high - def app, a Steadicam rig, and the odd
anamorphic lens.
The
anamorphic enhancement offered only the first
of many improvements found on this disc when compared to its predecessor.
Another motif
of Carpenter's is to shoot the action entirely in widescreen (or occasionally
anamorphic).
Kino Lorber's DVD edition
of The Strongest Man gives the film a good visual presentation in letterboxed 2.35:1
anamorphic widescreen.
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35 X 1 image was masterfully shot by cinematographer Stephen Burum, A.S.C., in real
anamorphic Panavision and brought back the pre-Reagan-era look
of Spy genre films.
It's presented in
anamorphic widescreen, 1.85:1, and comes with a liberal selection
of audio choices: 5.1 in English, French, and Spanish.
Both the theatrical and unrated cuts
of The Hangover look pretty good in the DVD's 2.40:1
anamorphic widescreen presentations.
Video: With an aspect ratio
of 2.35:1
Anamorphic Widescreen, the video is top notch.
Human Nature is presented in 1.85:1
anamorphic widescreen and fullscreen versions on the same side
of a dual - layer disc; compositionally, it's a toss - up between the two transfers, since the latter opens up the bottom
of the frame whilst cropping the vertical sides.
THE DVD Universal's DVD release features a sharp 1.85:1
anamorphic widescreen presentation
of the film featuring a minimum
of grain and edge enhancements and superior contrast.
Shot entirely on an iPhone (though you wouldn't necessarily guess that by looking at it, as director Sean Baker outfitted his phone with an
anamorphic lens adapter), this gleefully hyperactive Sundance favorite observes the odyssey
of two transgender sex workers — played by actual transgender actors, refreshingly — who are angrily looking for a cheating pimp.
Sufficed to say I'm not going to assess the 2.35:1
anamorphic widescreen transfer because I have no idea what consumers are getting for their ill - spent cash, though I can confirm that the DD 5.1 audio is suitably loud, with lots
of rear - atmospherics that almost, almost get your heart pumping.
THE DVD For all the weaknesses
of the film, Warner DVD's beautiful 1.78:1
anamorphic widescreen presentation
of American Outlaws is a showcase piece for its audio / visual transfer.
Laden with dull blacks and mild edge - enhancement, the «all - new digital» 2.35:1
anamorphic widescreen transfer fails to show off the capabilities
of the format while representing a minor upgrade from the previous DVD in terms
of saturation and reproduction
of flesh tones.
Something about this
anamorphic black and white excursion through the barren terrain
of Middle America keeps me coming back for more.
I told them, «These frames and references are probably not yours, but I only want to do it if I can shoot in
anamorphic 35 mm, in Athens, Georgia, where I'm from, and with these actors»... and they embraced all
of it.
Those like me accustomed to seeing the Indiana Jones films in the wonder
of degraded pan-and-scan videocassettes should rejoice at the sight
of these DVDs, which offer higher resolution and preserve the considerable frame width in
anamorphic widescreen transfers nearer to 2.35:1 than the 2.20:1 aspect ratios widely cited.
The DC distinguishes itself on a technical level with the cleaner, more naturalistic 2.35:1
anamorphic widescreen transfer
of the two.
DVD Extras
Anamorphic 1.85:1; incredibly atmospheric animated menus; scene selection; choice
of 2.0 / Dolby digital 5.1; full audio commentary by co - writer / director Shane Meadows, co - writer / star Paddy Considine, and producer Mark Herbert (all giggling), revealing that the decision to include Anthony in scenes other than flashbacks was last - minute, that the script changed daily on - set, that the castle was a disused zoo, and that the original ending was too close to Get Carter; nine minutes
of commentary out - takes (Easter egg); Optimum trailer reel; What U Sitting On?
For an HD Remake, it smooths out a lot
of the textures and graphics and
anamorphic widescreen for better sense
of immersion and no black bars from the original.
THE DVD Fox DVD's
anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation
of The Object
of My Affection is crystal clear and vibrant.
THE DVD - THE LOVELESS Blue Underground (another company that, like Subversive, was formed by émigrés from niche gold standard Anchor Bay) gives The Loveless a 1.85:1
anamorphic video transfer every bit the equal in terms
of revelatory power
of The Witch Who Came from the Sea's.
The Calling looks fine for standard definition, but the DVD's 2.40:1
anamorphic widescreen transfer is a far cry from the satisfying highs
of 1080p.
THE DVD One
of six films that won the second round
of Amazon's DVD Decision 2006, Looker debuts on the format in a handsome 2.37:1
anamorphic widescreen transfer that occasionally succumbs to pinholes and a high density
of grain.
Its stunning 2.35:1
anamorphic presentation, supervised by Cundey, does for this film exactly what the Cundey - approved transfer
of The Fog did for that film: it resurrects it, transforming a marginal not - recommend in the case
of Cimber's film into a marginal recommend based on the strength
of Cundey's gorgeous cinematography.
«Season three
of The Knick was set in 1947 and was going — at my absolute insistence — to be shot in
anamorphic black - and - white,» Soderbergh wrote, adding, «It's POSSIBLE that may have contributed to its demise...» Fans
of the show would note that moving to 1947 would represent a massive time - jump for the series, moving the story almost 50 years past its original turn -
of - the - century setting.
The film itself sports a handsome 1.85:1
anamorphic video transfer that seems a little soft and grainy, but for what it's worth, I didn't mind that, as it preserved something
of a filmic quality.
THE DVD Fox checks in with a spotty 1.85:1
anamorphic widescreen transfer
of Dunston Checks In on one side
of a DVD and a fullscreen pan-and-scan version on the other.
THE DVD The kids division
of MGM presents It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie in a full - frame «Special Edition» presentation all the more puzzling for the fact that a 1.85:1
anamorphic widescreen transfer was prepared for the film's R2 release.
As for Fox's Because
of Winn - Dixie platter, it's a DVD - 10 containing 1.85:1
anamorphic widescreen and flipside unmatted transfers.
Say Anything... has also just made its DVD debut in the US this month, and reviews
of that disc are full
of praise for the new 16:9
anamorphic video transfer that's been done
of the film under the director's supervision, making mention
of its detail, sharpness, colour saturation and perfect black levels.
Housed in a regular Amray case, this production
of A Room with a View is presented in 16 × 9
anamorphic widescreen, and divided into eight chapters.