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Roller Coasters in the RAW on Blu-Ray


Are you interested in Roller Coasters in the RAW on Blu-Ray?  

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  1. 1. Are you interested in Roller Coasters in the RAW on Blu-Ray?

    • Yes! I own a Blu-Ray Player and I'd order right now if I could!
      131
    • Yes! However I do NOT currently own a Blu-Ray player, but plan on getting one soon.
      25
    • No. I DO own a Blu-Ray Player, but I'm not interested. I'll post my reasons below.
      9
    • No. Because I do NOT own a Blu-Ray Player.
      53
    • No. Because of the other reasons I've posted below.
      8


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Hey everyone!

 

As you know TPR likes to get input from our members before we launch anything new.

 

At the moment we are considering putting our Roller Coasters in the RAW series on Blu-Ray. Please take the poll above and answer based on the following details:

 

  • All footage with be in true HD. (1920x1080) This is NOT standard definition footage up-converted to HD.
  • The Blu-Ray disc would contain at least 30 different coasters
  • About 1/2 of the coasters would be HD versions from the DVD RAW series, but obviously in MUCH higher quality.
  • About 1/2 would be brand new, never before released footage.
  • The Blu-Ray would be about 2 hours long.
  • It would come in a standard Blu-Ray case.
  • We would sell the Blu-Ray for $24.99.
  • Club TPR members would be allowed to use their $10 off Coupon.

 

The current list of coasters includes:

, Rampage, Jetline, Fireball, Afterburn, Prowler, Cannonball, Piraten, Manta, Flight Deck (CGA), Tranan, Scorcher, Xcelerator, Silver Bullet, Giant Dipper (Belmont), Vortex (CGA), Thunderbird, Thunder Coaster, Vuoristorata, Balder, Insane, Rustusu Ultra Twister, Daemonen, Dive Coaster (Happy Valley Shanghai), Tornado (Sarkanniemi), Rutchebanen (Bakken), Nessie, Revenge of the Mummy (USH), Flight of the Phoenix, Loop The Loop (Sendai Highland)

 

Click the Intimidator 305 link and watch the HD version to get an *idea* of picture quality.

 

Please note - We are looking to get information about people who are interested in the Blu-Ray disc. We are well aware of other distribution options for HD and this thread is not about discussing those. This is about getting information if you are interested in a Blu-Ray version of Roller Coasters in the RAW. FYI - A downloadable version of this disc is NOT an option right now.

 

Answer the poll question and then please post any comments or questions you might have!

 

Thank you very much for your input!

 

--Robb Alvey

http://www.themeparkreview.com

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So Rollercoasters in the Raw is definitely not my thing. I enjoy the Coaster Expedition DVD's exponentially more. That being said, watching a TPR produced On-Ride video in true 1080p is the next level for all you coaster porn lovers. The Rollercoaster in the Raw fans (and I've read there are many of you out there) are looking to vicariously ride the coaster even if they aren't able. Blu-Ray will bring you one step closer.. ... With all respect to the six million dollar man; We have the technology, we can watch it better.

 

 

Chris "Writing this post in HD" Con

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This is a great idea! I own a PS3, and our family will probably get an HD TV in Italy, so I think the Roller Coasters in the RAW series on Blu-Ray would work great for me. I don't own any of the RAW DVDs, so I can probably enjoy them better if I get them in Blu-Ray instead.

 

Patrick "I'm gald I may be able to watch coaster porn in awesome HD quality" Carnahan

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This is a great idea, and something I'm really glad to see you guys doing. I voted for the last choice, however, simply because of what I wrote in the previous DVD thread, hoping that someday there will be a way to purchase an HD file over the internet much like the .mp4 downloads now. I don't own a Blu-Ray player, and don't really have the money to buy one, but the HDTV is hooked up to a computer that can play HD files/games/other stuff that way.

 

Still, despite my different answer, I really think this is a great idea and I hope it turns out to be really successful for you guys. The RAW series is perfect for HD viewing, and I can just imagine riding some of my favorite coasters on a big-screen HDTV. Keep making these awesome movies and doing what you guys do for the coaster community!

 

-Jon "Can't wait until my paycheck to get that Club TPR membership" Roost

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Yes I would definitely be interested. I currently own a PS3 and a HDTV so I would buy a TPR Blu-ray practically as soon as it comes out. Although I think I would enjoy a Coaster Expedition Blu-ray more, having HD pov's of roller coasters all on one disc is very enticing. That said, I will definitely use my Club TPR towards this when it comes out.

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someday there will be a way to purchase an HD file over the internet

 

 

The technology exists currently to sell uncompressed 1080p movies over the internet, but the files size would be cost prohibitive to host and time prohibitive for most to download. Also ,if your computer monitor is at least 1920x1080 (the minimum resolution for true hd) you probably own a blu-ray player as well.

 

This should be the holy grail to all you Coaster in the Raw fans.

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Although I think I would enjoy a Coaster Expedition Blu-ray more

We are still a ways off from being able to do a CE disc on Blu-Ray mainly due to the source material. The source for the next CE disc is all in Standard Def and then the one after that is kind of "mixed"

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Maybe, so I didn't answer the poll. At that price point I'd be selective. I'd definitely be looking for more than 60 minutes of content.

 

It would also depend on the image quality. If the cameras you shoot with can dish out the quality, it would be a much more worthwhile investment.

 

There you go, an honest unvarnished answer.

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Blu-Ray is becoming more and more popular everyday. Blu-Ray Players and discs prices are dropping allowing the average viewer a chance to purchase them. There will always be nay-sayers but you can't stop new technology, unless your HD-DVD but that's a different story. A true HD, true roller coaster movie, with true coaster footage is hard/impossible to come by but TPR will change that once they make theirs. Blu-Ray is here and it's here to stay. I think a trial should be done of 100 discs, and then we will see how fast they are sold. I know I'll buy one.

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I would not be interested because:

1) I do not own a Blu-Ray player and am not getting one anytime soon.

2) I already have most of the DVDs in SD.

3) I really don't need to see parts of Robb's body in HD .

 

In short, if you were to still make the SD DVDs available, then do whatever the heck you wanted. BUT, if you have never before seen footage released only to Blu-Ray, that's not cool. Make it available on some other SD DVD.

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If the cameras you shoot with can dish out the quality, it would be a much more worthwhile investment.

 

 

 

I feel like I'm shilling for Blu-Ray (probably because I am), but PAL watch the I305 on-ride video. The quality, even on you tube, is so great that it looks like you are watching a a freeze frame in the beginning until you see the car catch start moving.

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Maybe, so I didn't answer the poll. At that price point I'd be selective. I'd definitely be looking for more than 60 minutes of content.

From the bullet point list in the first post:

  • The Blu-Ray would be about 2 hours long.

 

It would also depend on the image quality. If the cameras you shoot with can dish out the quality, it would be a much more worthwhile investment.

 

Below are all examples of what our cameras can shoot. The lowest quality HD mode we shoot in is 1080i. Watch these all on YouTube for the HD versions and the Blu-Ray versions look even BETTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In short, if you were to still make the SD DVDs available, then do whatever the heck you wanted. BUT, if you have never before seen footage released only to Blu-Ray, that's not cool. Make it available on some other SD DVD.

The new segments on the Blu-Ray will more than likely show up on a future RAW DVD.

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BTW, if you're going to select one of the "I'll most my reasons below" options, please post your reasons! I've only seen a coulpe of people actually post thier reasons and we have more than that which selected the option.

 

Feedback is very helpful!

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Although I think I would enjoy a Coaster Expedition Blu-ray more

We are still a ways off from being able to do a CE disc on Blu-Ray mainly due to the source material. The source for the next CE disc is all in Standard Def and then the one after that is kind of "mixed"

 

That's what I figured. No worries. I'll buy the In the Raw Blu-ray and patiently await the CE one years on down the road.

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I don't currently own a Blu Ray player so I wouldn't buy them, but I also don't think it is a bad idea. If you offer the multiple formats for reasonable prices, people will buy what they wish. Thanks for considering the needs of the members!

 

David

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I would not purchase is because:

-I don't own a blue-ray player, and don't plan on buying one

-Coasters in the Raw just isn't really my thing. It's like standing at a park watching a coaster, it's cool for a minute or two, but not cool enough to watch for 2 hours. I may be interested in Coaster Expedition at some point though.

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