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Upgrading to 4K Soon
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I just placed an order for some 4k releases... some arte upgrades while others are completely new to my collection. Did I make some good choices this time?

King Kong


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Released: 7/11/2017

Widescreen 2.35




The Secret Life of Pets 2


Regions ABC

Released: 8/27/2019

Widescreen 1.85




Fast & Furious 8-Movie Collection


Regions ABC

Released: 6/11/2019





Toy Story 4


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Released: 10/8/2019

Widescreen 2.39




The Shining


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Released: 10/1/2019

Widescreen 1.78



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I don't think you'll get much millage on older movies in 4K because the resolution wasn't high to begin with.
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I don't think you'll get much millage on older movies in 4K because the resolution wasn't high to begin with.



I don't know if this guy is right or wrong... what do you all say?

Why Do Older Movies Look Better in 4K?
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It depends on the condition of the source material that the 4K scan was derived from.

Naturally, modern day films have negatives and high-resolution prints in more pristine condition, so a 4K scan (with HDR enhancement) will have more potential to impress the eye than say a 4K scan of an old scratchy negative, worn-out print or lower-resolution print.

From a technical point of view, film camera negatives have far greater resolution than 4K.

Based on what you ordered recently, "The Shining" is the oldest movie and I can tell you the 4K version of that film was derived from a 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative, and it is awesome in comparison to the Blu-ray version.

On the other hand, the 4K King Kong Ultimate Edition was derived from a 4K scan of a 2K digital intermediate, but the image is still impressive, particularly the dazzling colours, far better than the Blu-ray.

If in doubt, read reviews from say, blu-ray.com, before you buy.
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I don't think you'll get much millage on older movies in 4K because the resolution wasn't high to begin with.



I don't know if this guy is right or wrong... what do you all say?

Why Do Older Movies Look Better in 4K?


Personally I have had better experiences with older material. Pre-digital films can look awesome if they have been properly restored. While some films from the digital era don't look much better (and sometimes worse) than the blu-ray. The main benefit is HDR but that also fails somtimes for lack of effort and competence. Check out some reviews before you buy. I can recommend the Films At Home channel on Youtube that you link to.
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I agree with ObiKen's technical points, and iPatsa comes right down to it: common sense. Read reviews, check it out yourself, because one size does not fit all.
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I so can't wait to get the TV! It should be soon... within the next week or so.

ordered a few more 4k for when it comes...

Ex Machina


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Released: 6/6/2017

Widescreen 2.40




Star Trek Trilogy: The Kelvin Timeline


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Released: 7/15/2019

Widescreen 




Doctor Sleep


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Released: 2/4/2020

Widescreen 1.85



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Today I got my income tax returns. I got a ride to get my 4K TV tomorrow. I feel a 4k Movie Marathon coming this weekend! (Fri-Sun)

Here is the 4k films I have purchased recently...

Deadpool 1 & 2


Regions ABC

Released: 8/21/2018

Widescreen 2.40




Arrival


Regions ABC

Released: 2/14/2017

Widescreen 2.40




Transformers: The Ultimate 5-Movie Collection


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Pet Sematary


Regions ABC

Released: 3/26/2019

Widescreen 1.85




Pride + Prejudice + Zombies


Regions ABC

Released: 5/31/2016

Widescreen 2.40




Passengers


Regions ABC

Released: 3/14/2017

Widescreen 2.40




LIFE


Regions ABC

Released: 6/20/2017

Widescreen 2.39




Christine


Regions ABC

Released: 9/11/2018

Widescreen 2.39




Zombieland


Regions ABC

Released: 10/1/2019

Widescreen 2.39




Jurassic World: 5-Movie Collection


Regions ABC

Released: 9/10/2019

Widescreen 




Justice League


Regions ABC

Released: 3/13/2018

Widescreen 1.78




Creed II


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Released: 3/5/2019

Widescreen 2.40






Now all I have to do is try to figure out what will be the first 4K movie I will watch! 
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Of those you posted, I vote for Transformers or King Kong to get the full impact of 4K, HDR colors and Atmos sound. Oh, I just noticed Avengers Endgame. Oh yeah!
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Of those you posted, I vote for Transformers or King Kong to get the full impact of 4K, HDR colors and Atmos sound. Oh, I just noticed Avengers Endgame. Oh yeah!


Unfortunately none of these are true 4K releases. I'd go with Passengers for the full 4k experience.
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Unfortunately the TV I wanted was out of stock at the store but with next day shipping I will have it delivered here to me tomorrow.
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BTW... this is the TV I ended up with. I had to go with a small TV for a small room.

Samsung - 32" Class - LED - Q50 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
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Of those you posted, I vote for Transformers or King Kong to get the full impact of 4K, HDR colors and Atmos sound. Oh, I just noticed Avengers Endgame. Oh yeah!


Unfortunately none of these are true 4K releases. I'd go with Passengers for the full 4k experience.

Hmm ... didn't realize that. Not sure I could tell the difference between what you are calling "true" 4K and whatever it is they have. I have pretty decent equipment, so it would be interesting to know if you can ACTUALLY see a difference, or if you are talking about a technical distinction (on paper). I will watch them again this weekend as homework, since all my commitments have been postponed or cancelled due to the virus precautions.
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Passengers was filmed in 6.5K and mastered in 4K. The other ones were at some point upscaled from 2K. Not to say they look bad, but there is certainly a difference between "true" 4K and the rest.
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BTW... this is the TV I ended up with. I had to go with a small TV for a small room.

Samsung - 32" Class - LED - Q50 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR


I had to go with a big TV for a big room. 

Samsung 2019 65" Q70R 4K UHD Smart QLED TV
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So far I watched 2 of my 4k movies..

Passangers - While entertaining... the film left some to be desired. But Wow! the visuals and and sound... fantastic!

Justice League - I prefered the movie over Passangers... and while looking and sounding great Passangers had it beat.
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