Samourai Champloo 720p & 1080p

[Washi]

Some time ago I uploaded the 720p and 1080p HD versions of Samurai Champloo to nyaatorrents and since then many have downloaded them but few are still seeding. I'd like someone to upload these to bakabt as I don't have any experience myself and can't be bothered going through the instruction pages.

Both versions have dual audio, English subs and are Bluray rips.

1080p: --link removed--
Screen shot: http://i37.tinypic.com/2j4q079.jpg

720p: --link removed--
Screen shot: http://i36.tinypic.com/2ikul8g.jpg

If any questions post them.

[newy]

No hotlinking to sites with blacklisted material.

And you should read these:

http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=26379.0

http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=25551.0

[Washi]

Sorry, I didn't know that the blacklist wasn't up to date. And I see a valid point in the posts although I think it would be nice to still make them available for those who are interested. I agree, the picture quality isn't like actual HD but it still is a nice improvement, or call it modification if you like.

[Takeshi]

I agree, the picture quality isn't like actual HD but it still is a nice improvement, or call it modification if you like.

Have you tried comparing them to the dvd rips available? I'd like to see this "improvement" you speak of.

[Washi]

Yes, I have recently. Here's a comparison: http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/548

The first is the DVD version in 1920x1080 fullscreen and the second (on mouse hover) the 720p version in fullscreen. As you can see the DVD quality is just a a bit brighter but it comes with a lot of noise. For me, the little increased brightness doesn't change anything as I can use the Avivo settings of my ATI card to improve the brightness and the color ratio.

Note: this is a comparison between the ones for download at bakabt and the HD ones I've uploaded.

[Al_Sleeper]

Yes, I have recently. Here's a comparison: http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/548

Overfiltered to the death. I don't think any other comments are needed.

[blubart]

wow, the "BD" encode has actually LESS detail than the DVD encode - that's probably a new low.

[Takeshi]

Now, when you say "full-screen" do you mean playing the file and then hitting the "PrtSc" button?

If so, wrong way to take screenshots, either use MPC-HC or VLC, and then upscale the lower screenshot to the other respective resolution, and then compare.

I upscale using GIMP and Sinc (Lanzcos 3), not too sure how good Paint's upscaling is... not using it anymore..

[Washi]

No print screen. I use the ever so good Potplayer, which has great snapshot features built-in. No need for custom upscaling or whatever as Potplayer captured the real fullscreen video without modifying anything.

[Temuthril]

Now, when you say "full-screen" do you mean playing the file and then hitting the "PrtSc" button?
If so, wrong way to take screenshots, either use MPC-HC or VLC, and then upscale the lower screenshot to the other respective resolution, and then compare.
I upscale using GIMP and Sinc (Lanzcos 3), not too sure how good Paint's upscaling is... not using it anymore..

Elaborate?

[Takeshi]

Now, when you say "full-screen" do you mean playing the file and then hitting the "PrtSc" button?
If so, wrong way to take screenshots, either use MPC-HC or VLC, and then upscale the lower screenshot to the other respective resolution, and then compare.
I upscale using GIMP and Sinc (Lanzcos 3), not too sure how good Paint's upscaling is... not using it anymore..

Elaborate?

On what?

[Desbreko]

Now, when you say "full-screen" do you mean playing the file and then hitting the "PrtSc" button?

If so, wrong way to take screenshots, either use MPC-HC or VLC, and then upscale the lower screenshot to the other respective resolution, and then compare.

I upscale using GIMP and Sinc (Lanzcos 3), not too sure how good Paint's upscaling is... not using it anymore..

Print Screen works fine as long as the video renderer you're using does good upscaling, or you use a good resample setting in ffdshow or something. There's nothing inherently better about taking the screen at its native resolution and upscaling it with another program.