Conquest of Space Blu-ray Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

On the dusty side of things, Conquest of Space's beautiful Technicolor makes an immediate impact. Flesh tones appear with a brilliant spark, and other primaries delight too. It's generous, bold, and dense. Fluctuation happens, usually brief, but it's noticeable when it happens.

Definition sags a little, but that's not unexpected. The three-strip process aligns well enough, leaving fuzzy edges around the frame. Still, it's a spectacle in the way Technicolor masters usually are. Scream's encode handles a hefty grain structure problem-free. Texture shines when at its best, and that's not consistent, but normal.

Awesome black levels give Conquest of Space a kick worthy of the modern era. The dimensionality in this imagery is simply outstanding, even with the other minor faults noted. There's never a lapse in contrast either.

Audio

On the routine side, thin mid-'50s audio handles the score well enough, minus range. Dialog varies from pristine to roughened and scratchy. DTS-HD keeps the mono audio as consistent as it can based on the source. A pop or two isn't unusual either.