Which Hulk looked better?

[co2]

It's hard for me to say and really isn't too fair a comparison considering in terms of technological advancements, 5 years is an eternity. Rythm and Hues had much better toys to play with.
Considering that, I will say that I think the level detail, such as muscular definition an facial features, that was in the '08 Hulk is much superior. However, all things being equal, I do think that what ILM made in '03 was a greater achievment. In '03, Hulk was probably the best CGI character ever. The fact that it still stands up says something. I will also say that I prefer the body structure they gave the '03 Hulk. He looked like a powerhouse from head to toe.

 

[Obi-Ron]

I will also say that I prefer the body structure they gave the '03 Hulk. He looked like a powerhouse from head to toe.

Yeah, the "lean" look that Louis talks about in the documentary never really did it for me.

 

[Infinity9999x]

I think that is a DVD image.

This one is Blu-Ray...

Why did they give him blue eyes in the blu-ray version?

 

[DarthDaveBanner]

^^^^
Transforming back to Banner.
See, that shot looks amazing. Like an actor on set. One of the best cgi stills EVER.
In motion however it looked just "good", not great.

 

[Sweetchuck]

I gotta go with the 08 hulk. The 03 hulk just looked too much like Shrek. And in bright sunlight he was too neon green...almost the same colour as Shrek and his face looked similar too...

 

[Microchip]

Wow you can even see the stubble in the Blu-Ray picture...

But yeah, 08 for sure. He's supposed to be a beast, and he totally looks it there.

 

[Chris Wallace]

I could've sworn there was already a thread on this.

 

[Doc Samson]

^^^^
Transforming back to Banner.
See, that shot looks amazing. Like an actor on set. One of the best cgi stills EVER.
In motion however it looked just "good", not great.

Exactly, almost all the stills of the movie look great, but in motion, it isn't up to that same level

 

[Aldar]

I think it looks great both in stills and in motion.

Design wise, Leterrier was on spot. The Hulk is supposed to look superhuman and just look pumped, and he nailed that aspect of the design. I love both designs, but with Ang's I just felt that his proportions weren't too accurate and that he looked like he was harboring a lot of fat, even though he was muscular. Face wise, Leterrier wins as well, because his design of the Hulk can look monstrous and human, while Ang's always looked human, and even when roaring, he didn't look too threatening.

 

[FrostBite]

When a Blu-Ray version of Hulk ('03) is released, THEN you can make a comparison.

It came out sometime in September I believe (at least in the states.)

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1140&show=review

The captures on there were taken in 720p and then compressed. Either way I prefer 08's. Both movies do things better than the other. I stand by what I've said in the past which is 03 blends with his environment better, but I feel 08 has a better design, and at some points looks ridiculously good (i.e. Holding Betty staring down Ross.)

 

[Aldar]

I think that the '08 Hulk pretty much topples over the '03 Hulk in design, quality, and all of that. It's my belief that TIH has much better CGI than '03, but both are still amazing.

 

[RogueDK]

he kind of looks like a third grader getting his picture taken for the yearbook.......kinda funny

 

[Nathan]

The '03 Hulk was IMO more photo realistic and moved better. I could actually believe that something like him could stand right next to me.

The '08 Hulk has a sleeker design and I like that he isn't too much of a giant like the '03 Hulk. I actually like the design, but the CGI is sadly not as good as the '03's Hulk.

 

[dcHulk]

Unless we compare Hulk 03 at 1080p and Hulk 08 at 1080p, the question of who has the better cgi will be restricted to a person's opinion of overall design. Otherwise, we would be comparing oranges to tangerines. I prefer Hulk 08 design. I'll be able to comment on the cgi of Hulk 08 tomorrow, but I still won't be able to make an unbiased judgement of the two Hulks because I don't own the HD version of Hulk 03.

 

[FrostBite]

Unless we compare Hulk 03 at 1080p and Hulk 08 at 1080p, the question of who has the better cgi will be restricted to a person's opinion of overall design. Otherwise, we would be comparing oranges to tangerines. I prefer Hulk 08 design. I'll be able to comment on the cgi of Hulk 08 tomorrow, but I still won't be able to make an unbiased judgement of the two Hulks because I don't own the HD version of Hulk 03.

Technically even at 1080p we are going to be simply stating opinions... In no way can one person prove which one is better. Even if we had seen the work put into both, and knew everything about the models, when it comes down to it they are both just pieces of art.

You can't say one is better than the other because there is no fact to which piece is actually better. Even if the grand majority believes it to be one or the other it all boils down to opinion.

 

[Aldar]

That's what it's all about, isn't it? An opinion. Everyone is going to have a different opinioin, which is exactly why there's no fact behind it.

I've always liked the CGI in TIH more than in Hulk.

 

[Aldar]

Why did they give him blue eyes in the blu-ray version?

He has blue eyes in every version, but it was to showcase that he was changing back into Banner. He was already struggling to transform as it was, and the blue eyes showed ol' Hulky was going away.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

It came out sometime in September I believe (at least in the states.)

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1140&show=review

The captures on there were taken in 720p and then compressed. Either way I prefer 08's. Both movies do things better than the other. I stand by what I've said in the past which is 03 blends with his environment better, but I feel 08 has a better design, and at some points looks ridiculously good (i.e. Holding Betty staring down Ross.)

So a fair comparison is still out of the question then?

Anyway, I do think the '08 version had the better design, but comparatively, considering the time difference, I think the CGI for the '03 version is better.

 

[FrostBite]

So a fair comparison is still out of the question then?

Anyway, I do think the '08 version had the better design, but comparatively, considering the time difference, I think the CGI for the '03 version is better.

Pretty much until someone starts screen-grabbing off of it.

I preferred just about everything more in '08. But to stop myself before people think I am down playing '03, '03 is probably one of the greatest achievements in CGI I've ever seen. When considering the time frame it still baffles me as to how good it still stands up today.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Pretty much until someone starts screen-grabbing off of it.

I preferred just about everything more in '08. But to stop myself before people think I am down playing '03, '03 is probably one of the greatest achievements in CGI I've ever seen. When considering the time frame it still baffles me as to how good it still stands up today.

Totally agreed, the fact that it still holds up over 5 years down the line says something.

Good to see you on here again Frosty, how you been?

 

[FrostBite]

Totally agreed, the fact that it still holds up over 5 years down the line says something.

Good to see you on here again Frosty, how you been?

Fantastic! I simply took my hiatus, abandoning the hype once TDK came out sadly (as said in another thread everything was compared to it). But now I am back and simply deciding which hero to devote my time to next....

Leaning towards either the ol' Web-and-shell-heads...

And how have you been?

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Fantastic! I simply took my hiatus, abandoning the hype once TDK came out sadly (as said in another thread everything was compared to it). But now I am back and simply deciding which hero to devote my time to next....

Leaning towards either the ol' Web-and-shell-heads...

Go for web-head, IM is over-rated IMO. Nah I know what you mean, Transformers and Wolverine are getting my attention at the moment.

And how have you been?

Not bad Frosty, glad to be back on here, didnt visit the Hulk thread for a while. But at the same gutted it looks like we wont get a sequel.

 

[FrostBite]

But at the same gutted it looks like we wont get a sequel.

A shame too, yes, Incredible Hulk may have had a lot cut out, but over any other super hero movie I believe it planted the seeds for sequels better than any other. So many scenes (Banner's and Stern's evil grins, Stark showing up, Abomination left alive) leave me craving more after every viewing. It keeps making me think "Where are they going with this!?"

Hulk will no doubt get a solo movie again, we all know that, on the same note I truly hope it turns out to be an LL-Norton Hulk again.

 

[[A]]

Which one would you say had a better design and better CGI?

Isn't there another thread like this..? Anyway, I like 2008 Hulk better.. he looks more menacing, savage..

 

[Nathan]

I was looking forward to a sequel, especially with the super-villain left alive, which doesn't happen often in these movies. Would've been interesting to see how they would've contained Abomination.