Explanation from Shout about "Very Bad Things" release! (1 Viewer)

[AlexNH]

A message from Shout! On the Very Bad Things, very bad transfer:

The original SD DVD master was created when the film was released in 1998/99 by Polygram. The HD transfer found on our Blu-ray was created from a 35MM IP by NBC/Universal.

NBC/Universal advised us that when creating new transfers from film elements, there are often minor differences in framing, especially when going from an SD transfer to an HD transfer.

NBC/Universal does not hold rights for Very Bad Things in Germany. They were not involved with the German Blu-ray release or the HD transfer used for that release.

They created and approved the transfer found on our Blu-ray. We will not be offering a replacement program for this release. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!

 

[Jeffrey D]

I was thinking about getting this. What’s wrong with the transfer- framing issues, or does the
picture look less than it should? Thanks.

 

[AlexNH]

I was thinking about getting this. What’s wrong with the transfer- framing issues, or does the picture look less than it should? Thanks.

You should check out this comparison: https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?a=1&x=673&y=372&d1=13767&d2=13765&s1=139390&s2=139363&l=0&i=6&go=1

 

[Jeffrey D]

Looks like the Shout Factory version is in super
zoom compared to the other version. Is that the old Polygram DVD that is used for comparison?

 

[AlexNH]

Has anyone ever heard of different picture framing when going from SD to HD?

 

[Bryan^H]

Has anyone ever heard of different picture framing when going from SD to HD?

It happens all the time. Although not usually too severe. Bram Stoker's Dracula is a good example.

 

[AlexNH]

It happens all the time. Although not usually too severe. Bram Stoker's Dracula is a good example.

Thanks! Was there ever an explanation or resolution to that issue?

 

[Bryan^H]

Thanks! Was there ever an explanation or resolution to that issue?

No. I never really looked into it. I just took it as a change I had no control over like color timing, and moved on. Not to say I like it, but it is what it is.

 

[AlexNH]

I conducted some additional research. It looks like this does happen on occasion and it isn't studio or label specific.