Sophisticated color palettes will be completely resolved down to the most subtle gradations of each hue.
Animated material will often exhibit photo-realistic qualities and will feature beautifully rendered environments. Tier placements can change over time as feedback warrants.īlu-ray titles in this tier consistently offer reference level high-definition picture quality that continues to impress both at viewing distances approximately 1.5 screen widths from the display and on larger projection screens over 100”.Ī Blu-ray in Tier Zero will generally exhibit the following characteristics:Ī sharp image with a palpable sense of depth, clarity, and presence that will often appear nearly three-dimensional in nature.Įxcellent contrast, superb shadow detail, and the deepest black levels without macroblocking or clipping.Įxquisite resolution of ultra-fine detail, fabric and surface textures, individual strands of hair, and human faces down to the imperfections and pores. Those interested may want to use the thread search feature to peruse the individual reviews that contributed to these placements, for further clarification. This list represents an absolute ranking system, where every Blu-ray's picture quality and visual appeal is directly compared against every other release. Notice: For the purposes of this system we do not take director's intent into consideration when evaluating the visual quality of each Blu-ray. Final placements can be challenged if there is noticeable support for a different assessment, though the final judgment is reserved at the discretion of the Phantom Stranger. Every few weeks the moderator collects the reviews, reads the debates if necessary, and then titles are given one exact ranking at the moderator's discretion. You are not obligated to defend your review nor to engage in debate, but it can help the moderator to further understand your recommendation. In these cases, the moderator may go deeper and read the debate. If there is a dispute about a specific placement, other reviewers may challenge you to support your recommendation with further debate and discussion. Using the format described above will ensure that your recommendation is counted. The best way to make sure your point of view is represented in the final decision is by writing a short review with an exact recommendation in the proper format.Įvery few months, the moderator does an accounting of all new posts looking for reviews and recommendations. Opinions and placements can change over time depending on group consensus and the evolution of the Blu-ray format.
Often there is no majority opinion on any given title and a certain level of disagreement is expected given the subjective tastes of each participant in the thread. Final placements are often the result of weighing a wide range of recommendations. We welcome opinions on all Blu-rays, no matter how controversial or how long a title has enjoyed its placement. Noting your screen size and viewing distance is not absolutely necessary, but helpful when first joining the discussion. We do accept scores without a written review. We recommend your review in the following format:Ī small review which follows the guidelines set forth by the PQ Tiers and general community standards. We strive to honor all user feedback and discussion when considering the final placement of any title. Please Read Before Making a Ranking or Specific Placement:
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