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[Idea] Koyaanisqatsi - open matte HD
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From OT (http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Koyaani...872/page/1):

Quote:There are two versions available on DVD, the MGM version which is widely commercially available, and the IRE version, whose transfer was commissioned by Godfrey Reggio for its pressing to DVD, several years before the MGM version was announced. The differences between the two versions are that the MGM DVD is in anamorphic widescreen, but bizarrely the IRE version, which is in fullscreen (4:3) resolution, gives a much greater view of the images. There is much debate as to which version was seen as the intended release, but regardless, this IRE DVD is an amazing version to watch if you are a fan of the film.

Check a comparison here (and also here) As you can see, unlike the majority of 4:3 versions of films, the IRE version wasn't cropped to get it to fullscreen, but in fact was done the opposite way where the MGM version was cropped to get it down to its widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. The IRE version is also sharper and better quality (with a higher bitrate) than the MGM release.

The IRE version was released as a very limited release directly from Godfrey Reggio a few years before the MGM version finally came out on DVD, at a time when it wasn't sure if a studio was ever going to release it on DVD. This release via Godfrey Reggio's website was very very limited though and is loooooong since unavailable (except via eBay for over $150 per copy). Consider this a preservation commissioned by Reggio when it didn't look like any other DVD release of the film was due to happen. Now that MGM have released their version, the IRE version has been relegated to the same world as pre-commercial DVD bootlegs, it just so happens that the IRE version is better than the proper commercial release!

There is for sure an IRE NTSC DVD; it seems there is also an IRE PAL DVD around - if found, it could be interesting to try a PaNup version; there was also an HDTV recording, don't know if open matte or not, though.

Audio wise, the DVD has AC-3 5.1, while UK BD has a Music (?) DTS-HD MA 5.1 and PCM 2.0 tracks - don't know if the latter is the same as the laserdisc - http://www.lddb.com/search.php?search=ko...&format=ld
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Even if nobody seems interested in this title, now that the Auto Align script is available, it would be possible to get HD (well, mostly) 1.33:1 open matte, upscaling DVD and overlaying the BD on it - dunno if colors would be perfect, though!
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Former friend recommended the movie to me, may be a good way to watch it!
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On a side: I've the LD audio if you want it. The LD audio is different from any other mix I've heard.
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That's interesting!
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Are you chasing the full frame NTSC DVD or do you have it already?
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(2018-01-23, 11:55 AM)The Griff Wrote: Are you chasing the full frame NTSC DVD or do you have it already?

Got it! But the PAL DVD would be interesting to check... Wink
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