Anyone keen on tackling the FEMALE PRISONER/CONVICT SCORPION series that Arrow put out on blu ray towards late '16?
The colours and contrast of the transfers were just off and a radical departure from previous releases.
http://screenanarchy.com/2016/08/have-yo...-blue.html
Apparently they get worse as the series progresses (I haven't brought myself to view them, yet). So, who's to blame?
From Arrow:
"A set of low-contrast 35mm prints struck from the original 35mm film elements were supplied by Toei Company, Ltd. These prints were scanned in 2K resolution on a pin-registered 4K Northlight Scanner. Picture grading was completed on a DaVinci Resolve and thousands of instances of dirt, debris and light scratches were removed using PFClean software. Overall image stability and instances of density fluctuation were was also improved. All restoration work was completed at Pinewood Studios.
The images on all four Female Prisoner Scorpion films favor a noticeably cyan/blue look throughout. This look was inherent in the film materials supplied and relates to how these lab materials were created, as well as how the original elements have faded over time. With these restorations, we have aimed to present the films as close to their intended original style and appearance as possible."
Fair enough.
I found this example of somebody's quick attempt to mimic the look of the DVD, which suggests something can be done:
For comparisons of the individual 4 films, see here.
I will personally* suck the toes of any one who can rescue these movies from a fate worse than death.
And, of course, I'd be happy to help out with source materials if/where necessary.
*may not actually be me. May be a (poorly) paid proxy in my stead.
(This post was last modified: 2018-03-04, 01:56 PM by The Griff.)
The colours and contrast of the transfers were just off and a radical departure from previous releases.
http://screenanarchy.com/2016/08/have-yo...-blue.html
Apparently they get worse as the series progresses (I haven't brought myself to view them, yet). So, who's to blame?
From Arrow:
"A set of low-contrast 35mm prints struck from the original 35mm film elements were supplied by Toei Company, Ltd. These prints were scanned in 2K resolution on a pin-registered 4K Northlight Scanner. Picture grading was completed on a DaVinci Resolve and thousands of instances of dirt, debris and light scratches were removed using PFClean software. Overall image stability and instances of density fluctuation were was also improved. All restoration work was completed at Pinewood Studios.
The images on all four Female Prisoner Scorpion films favor a noticeably cyan/blue look throughout. This look was inherent in the film materials supplied and relates to how these lab materials were created, as well as how the original elements have faded over time. With these restorations, we have aimed to present the films as close to their intended original style and appearance as possible."
Fair enough.
I found this example of somebody's quick attempt to mimic the look of the DVD, which suggests something can be done:
For comparisons of the individual 4 films, see here.
I will personally* suck the toes of any one who can rescue these movies from a fate worse than death.
And, of course, I'd be happy to help out with source materials if/where necessary.
*may not actually be me. May be a (poorly) paid proxy in my stead.