Blu-Ray
Is there any word on a Blu-Ray version of Lessons of Darkness being released? I'd really appreciate any information.
shareYeah a Blu-Ray wozuld be aewesome especially with this film.
But I also waiting for Blu-Rays of a lot of other Herzog movies (the ones already released aren't the films I'm interested in).
Coming to Blu as part of a boxed set coming in July 2014 called Herzog: The Collection.
shareDon't get your hopes up too high. :-(
I don't know if it's just my Blu-ray copy, but it's as grainy as hell, with lots of huge white grain in the black portions of the frame.
From what I've heard, this was originally shot in 16mm film.
And I get the strong impression it was never archived all that well.
Sadly, the video quality of Fitzcarraldo is also much the same in the new limited edition Blu-ray box set.
Had hoped for much better, but it is what it is.
Though Blu-ray is usually better visually, in this instance, I suspect you're not really gaining that much over the DVDs.
No matter what, I'm always thankful just being able to enjoy these two terrific films.
It was shot on S16 mm. Same as Black Swan, The Wrestler & The Hurt Locker. A 1080p Blu-ray would still make a difference over 480p DVD.
shareLemme know what you think if you get the chance to compare the Blu-ray to DVD.
I"m just not seeing anything that noticeably different.
Check out this URL for some interesting notes:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lessons-of-Darkness-Blu-ray/108666/
"Lessons of Darkness features an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 1.78:1. Shot under stressful conditions in Super 16, the transfer here does offer abundant grain typical of the this format, but it is also hobbled by recurrent compression artifacts, something that's especially noticeable in some shots where the 16mm footage has been blown up.
Grain structure is highly variable, though, and the brief interview segments have an almost video-like appearance, with virtually no grain in evidence. Colors are richly saturated, with some impressive gradations from grays to blacks, as huge plumes of multicolored smoke pours over the desert floor. Reds and oranges are also especially vivid.
A lot of the footage is fairly soft looking, as befits the format, but the close-ups during the interview sequences offer quite striking fine detail."
Regardless - it's one helluva ride!