Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative • Hacker News Board

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by ctxc » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:15 AM UTC

dang wrote: post #6

shelled wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hey dang, do you do this manually or semi-manually or is it just automated from your a/c?

Semi-manually, so I'm glad you included that option :) This question comes up a lot - here's an answer that goes over it: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40564558

I was kinda hoping it was manual (sorry). I was fired up at the opportunity to build something tiny that solves a pain, but...man you have a solid setup there :D

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by jph » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:19 AM UTC

Sneakers and Setec Astronomy became my go to for example encryption code for years. If you're not familiar with Setec Astronomy, you're in for a treat. <3

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by ghostDancer » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:27 AM UTC

jph wrote: post #12

Sneakers and Setec Astronomy became my go to for example encryption code for years. If you're not familiar with Setec Astronomy, you're in for a treat. <3

I think you keep too many secrets.

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by pbhjpbhj » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:34 AM UTC

VilleSalonen wrote: post #2

The link points to a Full HD Blu-ray review. Here is the review for the highest quality 4K Blu-ray review: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Sneakers-4K-Blu-ray/343185/

I was surprised to read they're not affiliated with Blu-ray RTM (registered trade mark) - I guess Blu-ray RTM are unusually choosing not to bite the hand that feeds them.

https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00...

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by BLKNSLVR » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:37 AM UTC

gittes wrote: post #3

Great movie! So many big named actors in it! The director also did Field of Dreams!

I'm not a fan of baseball, but I liked Field of Dreams (at the age I was back when it would have made it to Australian TV).

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by Bluestein » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:46 AM UTC

Featured here often.-

... particularly sadly, at Earl Jones' passing.-

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41493927

Greatest movie :)

PS. The quote on "goowill not being something the government does" reads so poignant now ...

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by BLKNSLVR » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:49 AM UTC

Ironically, I think this movie is better suited to being watched on VHS quality.

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by beeflet » Tue, May 06, 2025, 7:59 AM UTC

BLKNSLVR wrote: post #17

Ironically, I think this movie is better suited to being watched on VHS quality.

I just watch it with my eyes closed

Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by voxadam » Tue, May 06, 2025, 8:11 AM UTC

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Re: Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

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Post by sixtram » Tue, May 06, 2025, 8:14 AM UTC

ghostDancer wrote: post #13

jph wrote: post #12

Sneakers and Setec Astronomy became my go to for example encryption code for years. If you're not familiar with Setec Astronomy, you're in for a treat. <3

I think you keep too many secrets.

The question is, can you guarantee my safety?