Sentences with phrase «widescreen transfer»
The phrase "widescreen transfer" refers to the process of adapting a film or video that was originally shot using a wide aspect ratio (a rectangular shape) to fit onto a screen with a narrower aspect ratio (a more square shape). It ensures that the entire content of the original picture is included on the screen without cropping or distortion. Full definition
At least the feature presentation makes a strong impression, with a terrific soundtrack and an imperfect but highly pleasing widescreen transfer.
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THE DVD Lions Gate presents Prey for Rock & Roll on DVD in a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer of striking detail taken from the film's 24p HD source.
The 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer looks as glorious, on occasion, as the all - digital Attack of the Clones (you'll swear you're watching a celluloid source during some scenes), but often the image is plagued by halos and other tape - to - film - to - tape artifacts.
THE DVD A 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer with top - heavy matting is the very definition of totally average on Warner's new «Deluxe Edition» DVD of Miss Congeniality.
THE DVD Fox issues The Cabinet of Caligari in pan-and-scan and 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers on opposite sides of the same disc.
THE DVD Artisan's DVD release of Deep in the Woods is presented in both a 1.33:1 standard transfer and a 2.35:1 anamorphically enhanced widescreen transfer on the same side of a dual - layered platter.
THE DVD Arriving on DVD from Razor & Tie in a 1.66:1 non-anamorphic widescreen transfer with Dolby Digital stereo sound, the 16 mm production Biggie & Tupac is not much to look at or to listen to, although Christian Henson's eerie score sounds dynamic spread across the front mains.
THE DVD by Bill Chambers Sony, er, shepherds Don't Come Knocking to DVD in a 2.37:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer as painterly as the film being rendered.
In what must be an upgrade over the film's first disc, this DVD supplies another 16:9 widescreen transfer which is nice (if that is what the makers intended).
The costumes, the lighting — a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer preserves it all impeccably.
is showcased in an excellent 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer so fine in its shadow detail that every pock on Burton's face is like a cave in a lunar landscape.
Of the episodes themselves, each is presented in a lovely 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer sourced from HD.
THE DVD Warner has seen fit to remaster Beetle Juice for a «20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition» DVD, whose 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer sports crisper definition and brighter colours than the comparatively electronic - looking 1998 platter.
The Sense of an Ending obviously lacks the sharpness and detail you get from Blu - ray, but by DVD standards, the 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer seems pretty okay.
The first is that the film is at last presented in anamorphic video, the freshly - scrubbed 1.85:1 widescreen transfer rendering John L. Russell's black - and - white cinematography in an attractively craggy chiaroscuro.
The 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer lacks detail and sharpness, while the Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack almost never commands notice.
The DVD scores points for its fairly strong widescreen transfer and three bonus features, which if not fantastic, are at least something, i.e. more than most of the studio's live action canon can boast.
THE DVD Appearing on Paramount DVD in fullscreen and 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers compressed on one side of a dual - layer platter, The Wild Thornberrys Movie looks sharp and lovely on disc.
It arrives in the same mold as the two that preceded it, boasting a new widescreen transfer, a Buddies - centric bonus feature, and an in - pack goodie.
But that, of course, is problematic on home video, and it was quite apparent to those who saw the film in cinemas that the original widescreen transfer of Se7en did not accurately recreate the intended look, mood or intention of the film.
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.
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.
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 DVD Disney presents Twice Upon a Christmas on DVD in a Pixar - clear 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer complete with a surprisingly intricate (though not particularly expansive) 5.1 soundmix in your choice of Dolby Digital and booming DTS.
Housed in a regular plastic Amaray case with hollowed - out spindles that are, you know, in theory better for the environment, Pretty Bird comes to DVD presented in a crisp, color - consistent widescreen transfer, with an English language Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound audio track with optional English subtitles.
on a new 2007 DVD in a beautiful, black - and - white widescreen transfer.
The Criterion Collection is proud to present Roeg's full uncut version, in this exclusive new director - approved high - definition widescreen transfer.
THE DVDs Released on DVD a few years back by DreamWorks in an «Awards Edition» now bundled as part of Paramount's «Best Picture: Academy Award Winners Collection,» American Beauty is crying out for a fresh run through the telecine (there's a hair in a couple of frames), its 2.37:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer conspicuously struck back in the nascence of the format.
The 1.78:1 16x9 - enhanced widescreen transfer indeed dazzles and while the film's visuals aren't as stunning as some other CGI cartoons, they're easy on the eyes and filled with vivid, pleasing colors.
THE DVD Fox DVD presents Fathom in a brilliant 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer long on vibrancy and short on edge enhancement.
I never found the 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer anything less than gratifying; occasional fluctuations in grain or contrast are both intended and motivated.
The Night of the Iguana debuts on DVD in a 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer shot through with minor lines and other faults that manage not to leave much of a negative impression.
THE DVD Reissued in a Two - Disc Special Edition available individually or as part of Warner's newest Stanley Kubrick box set, The Shining returns to DVD in a freshly - mastered widescreen transfer.
The film's 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer rings all the lushness it can from Steven Bernstein's flatly - lit cinematography.
Not much to report on either end of the A / V spectrum here: the perfunctory - feeling, windowboxed 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer reproduces Kondo's muted colour palette with some fidelity, while music is the only thing giving the rear speakers any kind of workout as far as the Dolby Digital 5.1 audio is concerned.
To make everyone happy and honor both perspectives, Disney should have made a matted widescreen transfer available as well, but the 1.33:1 ratio is entirely acceptable.
While The Shaggy Dog took quite a bit longer than most films to land on disc, the wait seems acceptable, as Walt's first all - out comedy is treated to a delightful widescreen transfer and three worthwhile bonus features.
The 2.38:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer compensates for flat colours with crisp blacks and an admirable level of fine detail, although the source print looks ineffably grubby.
The product of a time when Disney briefly dabbled in single aspect ratio releases, Tuck Everlasting was fortunate enough to be presented solely in an anamorphic widescreen transfer duplicating its 2.35:1 theatrical presentation.
The mastering on this 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer appears to have paid fine attention to colour saturation, but that doesn't mean the movie's Technicolor looks any more vivid than, say, an episode of «Emergency!».
The beautifully - modulated 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers betray a 35 mm source that overemphasizes neither the plasticity of the Henrickson household nor the bland decay of the Roman Grant household the way a shot - in - HD incarnation of the series might.
Shout Factory has released this film with a fantastic brand new 1080p widescreen transfer with an aspect ratio of 2.35:1.
The 1.78:1 widescreen transfer provides numerous looks at the coast that the director calls home (and, long before him, the late author).