Criterion

Criterion 4K Blu-ray Apu Trilogy set

Tartan DVD

Tartan DVD probably better?

Criterion Box Set coming on October 20th with FiM encode

DTS:X mix most closely approximates original surround mix

Criterion DVD has additional features not found on the 4K Blu-ray

(preference)

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

> StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray. The HDR grading has messed up highlights, so some may prefer the 2020 remastered StudioCanal Blu-ray

2000 Optimum DVD

Criterion's subtitles seem to be better than StudioCanal's which omits too much IMO.

Criterion 4K Blu-ray (caps)

Criterion is a very nice uptick in detail and resolution. The color grade is very similar, but leans more neutral, reducing the greenish/blueish hues seen on the MoC disc.

Unrestored: Shochiku JP NTSC DVD
Restored: Masters of Cinema UK Blu-ray

The JP DVD track is unfiltered and sounds much more natural and detailed, but suffers from a strong CRT whine and an intermittent low-end hum. The track used on all later restorations is a bit muffled and has overemphasized bass.

Criterion applied additional EQ and roll-off to the restored track, but the audible difference is minimal.

Criterion has a different translation to MoC, but both are solid and trade blows, see comparison.

Criterion and Coin de Mire are both based on the same new 4K restoration. They have close quality, but Criterion has thiner and less blocky grain, with better retention in dark areas. It was therefore preferred.

Criterion and Coin de Mire are both based on the same new transfer which is superior to the old master. But, again, the audio of Criterion has much higher dynamic range than that of Coin de Mire and was preferred.

Criterion Martha Graham: Dance on Film DVD HD transfer

Indicator Blu-ray has better presented extras plus additional unique extras.

BFI 4K Blu-ray, caps

Criterion NTSC DVD

Criterion 2k transfer

Criterion > Eureka MoC

2022 Lobster Films

2022 Lobster Films has a newer 2020 4K restoration, their encoding is often bad, but no caps to verify yet. Criterion is older 4k restoration

BFI better encode than Criterion

2006 Criterion DVD

Criterion Blu-ray

Criterion

> BFI & 2012 Capelight, not sure about 2020 Capelight

2012 Capelight Blu-ray?

Carlotta Blu-ray

2013 Criterion Hulu+ Streaming

Criterion Blu-ray 4K transfer

> Arrow Blu-ray > Japan Blu-ray

Both Arrow and Japan Blu-ray seem to suffer from Quicktime Gamma Bug

Radiance Blu-ray / Criterion DVD

Radiance's audio is ported from the Criterion DVD, see Blah-ray

Criterion Demy Set

But terrible DNR from master for all releases