Movie Updates

[thrillcat]

That's good news.

IMDB and the UHD indicate this is a 2.76:1 aspect ratio movie, while KScape lists it at 2.40:1. Does anyone know if KScape is therefore cropping it, or is that 2.40:1 label not accurate?

K doesn’t specify all aspect ratios. Anything wider than 2.40 is labeled 2.40. The Creator, Dust Bunny, Hateful Eight, etc.

2:1 is listed as 1.85:1, etc.

Their aspect ratios are for masking system automation and in between ratios have an adjustment trim value included in the metadata we don’t see.

 

[DLCPhoto]

K doesn’t specify all aspect ratios. Anything wider than 2.40 is labeled 2.40. The Creator, Dust Bunny, Hateful Eight, etc.

2:1 is listed as 1.85:1, etc.

Their aspect ratios are for masking system automation and in between ratios have an adjustment trim value included in the metadata we don’t see.

Thanks. That makes sense.

On a related topic, the AR listings are a bit 'funky' for variable AR movies, where they use the tallest AR, not the widest. That in and of itself would be fine, but the problem is that KScape's otherwise excellent feature to keep subtitles within the content area doesn't work with these VAR movies. In the wider scenes, where the subtitles are often in the black bar area, they are not moved, and remain in the black bar area.

I've reported this to them, requesting this be handled differently, since it defeats the operation that moves subtitles. I do have the Envy to take over in these cases, but it really shouldn't be needed.

 

[Furnace Inferno]

Thanks. That makes sense.

On a related topic, the AR listings are a bit 'funky' for variable AR movies, where they use the tallest AR, not the widest. That in and of itself would be fine, but the problem is that KScape's otherwise excellent feature to keep subtitles within the content area doesn't work with these VAR movies. In the wider scenes, where the subtitles are often in the black bar area, they are not moved, and remain in the black bar area.

I've reported this to them, requesting this be handled differently, since it defeats the operation that moves subtitles. I do have the Envy to take over in these cases, but it really shouldn't be needed.

The problem with that is people like me who use masking for different ratios don’t want the subtitles to move in VAR movies but do for non-VAR movies.

I wouldn’t want it forced on me like how rewinding now activates subtitles which I hate. There’s also probably not enough VAR movies to bother coding something in and having multiple options.

 

[thrillcat]

The problem with that is people like me who use masking for different ratios don’t want the subtitles to move in VAR movies but do for non-VAR movies.

I wouldn’t want it forced on me like how rewinding now activates subtitles which I hate. There’s also probably not enough VAR movies to bother coding something in and having multiple options.

It's one of the user-selectable features I'd love to see them add. We've already told the player what aspect ratio our screen is and whether or not we're using an anamorphic lens, so now tie that to a preference that allows us to say "If a movie is VAR, shift/don't shift subtitles into the 2.40 area of the image" so those of us to lock off at scope during VAR would be able to tell the system where to put subs during those films.

It's only really been an issue on the latest MI film, that I can remember. But for those who use subtitles more often, it should be an option.

 

[Furnace Inferno]

It's one of the user-selectable features I'd love to see them add. We've already told the player what aspect ratio our screen is and whether or not we're using an anamorphic lens, so now tie that to a preference that allows us to say "If a movie is VAR, shift/don't shift subtitles into the 2.40 area of the image" so those of us to lock off at scope during VAR would be able to tell the system where to put subs during those films.

It's only really been an issue on the latest MI film, that I can remember. But for those who use subtitles more often, it should be an option.

It would certainly be good to have more options I just don’t see it being a priority because there are so few VAR films on KScape. It does seem like it could be a simple fix to lock them to the aspect ratio but then what about people with video processors who like to show the taller scenes full screen in the middle of the screen?

You’d need to have multiple options for all scenarios and it seems like they’d rather keep things simple with less options.

 

[DLCPhoto]

The problem with that is people like me who use masking for different ratios don’t want the subtitles to move in VAR movies but do for non-VAR movies.

I wouldn’t want it forced on me like how rewinding now activates subtitles which I hate. There’s also probably not enough VAR movies to bother coding something in and having multiple options.

The key is having a single setting to choose how this works for VAR movies, so nothing is forced on anyone.

But out of curiosity, how would it be a problem for you if the subtitles were always moved within the content area? If you're watching such that no content is being cropped, then the subtitles would always be seen, which seems like a good thing.

I also have a masking screen, but I'm not sure how that impacts this behavior.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding your use case.

 

[thrillcat]

It would certainly be good to have more options I just don’t see it being a priority because there are so few VAR films on KScape. It does seem like it could be a simple fix to lock them to the aspect ratio but then what about people with video processors who like to show the taller scenes full screen in the middle of the screen?

You’d need to have multiple options for all scenarios and it seems like they’d rather keep things simple with less options.

I have a Lumagen. If they implemented the feature as I've laid out, telling it to lock the subs in the 2.40 image area would display the subtitles even if I let the Lumagen swap aspect ratios. They'd be higher than normal, but they'd still display.

 

[Furnace Inferno]

The key is having a single setting to choose how this works for VAR movies, so nothing is forced on anyone.

But out of curiosity, how would it be a problem for you if the subtitles were always moved within the content area? If you're watching such that no content is being cropped, then the subtitles would always be seen, which seems like a good thing.

I also have a masking screen, but I'm not sure how that impacts this behavior.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding your use case.

It wouldn’t impact me because I don’t use subtitles for anything other than foreign languages but I was more thinking around different scenarios where it might be an issue for others where on size fits all doesn’t work. @thrillcat explained what is was meaning about the Lumagen

I have a Lumagen. If they implemented the feature as I've laid out, telling it to lock the subs in the 2.40 image area would display the subtitles even if I let the Lumagen swap aspect ratios. They'd be higher than normal, but they'd still display.

Yes, if I were using subtitles having them covering even more of the picture in the middle would be something I wouldn’t want forced on me as I do use the keep within screen frame option.

 

[gadgetman]

All the President's Men available now in SDR, HDR and DV (digital offer) !

All the President's Men

Two reporters' investigation of a burglary draws them along a trail of corruption that leads to the White House. Thriller, Drama, History, Political. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, and Martin Balsam. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[erixon1138]

Das Boot (1981) HD Version updated

• Audio and video improvements (also adds German and English DTS-HD MA Stereo, loses Frensh DD 5.1)

Das Boot

A German U-Boat crew experiences the claustrophobic, numbing terror of the World War II Battle of the Atlantic. War, Drama. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Starring Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, and Hubertus Bengsch. Purchase and download today in HD.

www.kaleidescape.com

All the President's Men (1976) HD Version updated

• Audio and video improvements (All audio tracks replaced with English PCM Stereo, loses all but English subtitles)

All the President's Men

Two reporters' investigation of a burglary draws them along a trail of corruption that leads to the White House. Thriller, Drama, History, Political. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, and Martin Balsam. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[ironcross]

The House (2017) in HDR from Warner Bros updated

The House

After losing their daughter's college fund, a desperate couple turns their unstable neighbor's house into an illegal casino. Comedy. Directed by Andrew Jay Cohen. Starring Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Jason Mantzoukas, and Nick Kroll. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

Added extras in 4K
Audio and video improvements

 

[lujan]

In case there is anyone from K viewing this, today I asked for the K Store to ask NBC/Universal for the 4K HDR version of "Big Miracle" 2012. It used to be on Netflix in this format, but they removed it and no one has it available now. If K got it, it would be an exclusive for them.

 

[gadgetman]

For Love of the Game (1999) now available in HD (upgrade from SD $4.50). Quick purchase !

For Love of the Game

A baseball player ponders the upcoming changes in his life while pitching the game of his career. Drama, Sports, Romance. Directed by Sam Raimi. Starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, and Jena Malone. Purchase and download today in HD.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[DrNeal]

That's good news.

IMDB and the UHD indicate this is a 2.76:1 aspect ratio movie, while KScape lists it at 2.40:1. Does anyone know if KScape is therefore cropping it, or is that 2.40:1 label not accurate?

I upgraded and what a great improvement. It’s amazing at how good it looks and sounds, especially for a 60 year old move!

 

[erixon1138]

Batman Begins (2005) HDR version updated

• Added extras (In SD as separate download)
• Audio and video improvements

Batman Begins

The heir to an industrial corporation dedicates his life to fighting crime and injustice in memory of his murdered parents. Action, Crime, Drama. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, and Katie Holmes. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

The Dark Knight (2008) HDR version updated

• Added extras (In SD as separate download)
• Audio and video improvements

The Dark Knight

An anarchistic sociopath terrorizes Gotham to undermine a war waged against the mob by Batman and a righteous district attorney. Action, Crime, Drama. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) HDR version updated

• Added extras (In HD as separate download)
• Audio and video improvements

The Dark Knight Rises

With the city held hostage by a diabolical mercenary, Batman emerges from the shadows to save the people of Gotham. Action, Crime, Drama. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[thrawn997]

Right after @Rmarci did his tests on The Dark Night

 

[Rmarci]

Awesome...
About time, I reported the Batman Begins green push issues months ago.
I'll check them again once the firmware update is released.

 

[gadgetman]

Interstellar HDR updated with audio and video improvements !

Interstellar

As mankind faces extinction, a former NASA pilot leads an expedition into another galaxy to ensure the survival of the species. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

Post in thread '[Buyer’s Guide] Kaleidescape Quality Compared to Blu-ray & other Digital Sources'

Mar 3, 2026

Interstellar, my favorite movie, is on sale right now, and I couldn't resist checking out the quality...

Interstellar (2014) kscape vs uhd-bd | Slowpoke Pics

Slowpoke Pics image comparison service

slow.pics

- Clear signs of DNR + fake grain overlay. Look at the window on the right side of this image and here
- Green push and paler colors... Probably the result of their stupid DNR + fake grain.
- Wierd MDL HDR10 metadata. This movie has pixels that hit 3000nits

Looks like some poor experimental encoding... I wish KS would stop altering their mezzanine file.
Why are they even allowed to do that in the...

• Rmarci

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[thrawn997]

Interstellar HDR updated with audio and video improvements !

Interstellar

As mankind faces extinction, a former NASA pilot leads an expedition into another galaxy to ensure the survival of the species. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision.

www.kaleidescape.com

Post in thread '[Buyer’s Guide] Kaleidescape Quality Compared to Blu-ray & other Digital Sources'

Mar 3, 2026

Interstellar, my favorite movie, is on sale right now, and I couldn't resist checking out the quality...

Interstellar (2014) kscape vs uhd-bd | Slowpoke Pics

Slowpoke Pics image comparison service

slow.pics

- Clear signs of DNR + fake grain overlay. Look at the window on the right side of this image and here
- Green push and paler colors... Probably the result of their stupid DNR + fake grain.
- Wierd MDL HDR10 metadata. This movie has pixels that hit 3000nits

Looks like some poor experimental encoding... I wish KS would stop altering their mezzanine file.
Why are they even allowed to do that in the...

• Rmarci

• 

Would be awesome if K did what @Rmarci does and give samples of the improvements, or at least textual descriptions of them

 

[OUTATIME]

As if I needed an excuse to watch Interstellar again. Ha!