Star Wars: Low-def vs Hi-def
Mikey 6 comments
Still not convinced of the benefits of hi-def? Allow me to enter exhibit one into evidence.
These awesome Star Wars episode IV stills clearly show the difference between standard definition (DVD 480i) and high definition (HD 1080p). Click on any image on this page and then let your mouse rest over the large version for a few seconds to reveal the hi-def version.
Now what do you think?
As soon as I get my arse into gear I will post my own low-def vs hi-def screens for 2001: A Space Odyssey and Earth.
Stay tuned.
Jim
Thursday 8th January 2009 | 07:36 PM...in response to this comment by Laiste. I totally agree. As sad as this sounds, that's one reason I don't want to buy, um, adult movies in HD. Part of it is the fantasy. Yes, they look clearer, but I think as an art medium the slightly out of focus works better. It's easier to maintain the fantasy if it isn't quite crystal clear.
While Lucas obviously has been babying the original film for years, it seems most companies haven't. From what I've seen on most other conversions you get more grit from the original celluloid. Also, I'm a cheap bastard. I don't want to pay for any movie again if I don't have to, it seems buying a couple DVD's I had on VHS was enough...
...in response to this comment by Laiste. Yes it must make the make-up person's job harder. In Boson Legals early seasons in hi-def we could clearly see where the make-up and the face meet. It was actually distracting sometimes.
Haddy
Thursday 8th January 2009 | 09:36 PMNice find.
Rodney
Thursday 8th January 2009 | 10:20 PMYeah that's cool Mike.
I'm one of those with a HD TV & home media centre, etc - who nearly always watches TV in standard def anyway and thinks div/x is good enough.
But seeing these pics makes me wonder if maybe I could have been missing out a little.
That was impressive.
Laiste
Thursday 8th January 2009 | 07:25 PMYou know, if I was an actor I wouldn't be encouraging the HD thing, if you weren't paranoid enough about having your face blown up 1000 time its normal size then this would probably do it. You can see the pores on Harrisons skin!