However, there are definitely some exceptions.
I probably wouldn't upgrade any titles that are listed as being in the Bronze category or lower (unless the Blu-ray version contains special features that I really want to own).
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astroknight  Questionable Moderator  Tastes so good... 4187 Posts 11/99 |  Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 2:11PMSince more of the Blu-Ray discussion seems to happen here than in the Polls I'll post this here instead. Which Blu-Ray releases have been worth double dipping and which have people found to be worth sticking with their existing DVDs for? "I do not as a rule seek advice about food from thin people..." - Jeffrey Steingarten [Link] |
| Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 4:09PM However, there are definitely some exceptions. I probably wouldn't upgrade any titles that are listed as being in the Bronze category or lower (unless the Blu-ray version contains special features that I really want to own). [Link] |
| Ramsey Senior Member Trina Michaels fan 10332 Posts 10/02 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 4:46PM The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Predator Predator 2 Alien vs Predator Signs The Day after Tomorrow Donnie Brasco Independence Day Bram Stroker's Dracula [Link] |
| Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 4:58PM I've always thought that the definition of a good gift is "something that the person wants, but wouldn't buy for themself". That's exactly what those "on the fence" titles are for me. I want it, but I just can't pull the trigger to buy it. [Link] |
| BigBobxxx Senior Member 2681 Posts 5/04 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 5:16PM What they did do that was clever, however, was to create a three letter code to help us make choices: AAD Analog recording, Analog mastering, Digital disk ADD Analog recording, Digital mastering, Digital disk DDD Digital recording, Digital mastering, Digital disk Is there something like this being done for Blu-ray DVDs? [Link] |
| Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 6:31PM Realistically, reading reviews is probably the best methodology for determining picture quality, prior to purchasing a Blu-ray disc, right now. [Link] |
| BigBobxxx Senior Member 2681 Posts 5/04 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 7:54PM But, it would sure mean a lot knowing what originated as VHS (shot on video) and regular DVD. I love the film classics as well as anybody. But, again, who's remastering the 35mm films? Very few. We're lucky that we get DVDs at all (even if a lot of them are nothing more than digital copies of the best video tape they could get their hands on). From what I understand, film masters, even prints from theatres, are almost non-existent. Something like this could work: 16-A-HD 16-D-HD 35-A-HD 35-D-HD V-A-HD V-D-HD D-D-HD HD-D-HD IMHO, paying Blu-ray prices for something that wasn't shot on HD in the first place is pointless. [Link] |
| Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 8:36PM If we're talking mainstream Blu-ray, I totally disagree with your statement for the reasons previously stated. [Link] |
| BigBobxxx Senior Member 2681 Posts 5/04 | Posted - Mar 2 2009 : 10:37PM Why do you keep trying to frame the entire question in terms of 35mm film? BTW, I'm talking about porn -- NOT mainstream movies. When talking about porn, my examples are very relevant. The VAST majority of porn shot before HD was shot on video tape and digital (and not all digital was good). Also, not every film print shipped to theatres was 35mm. 16mm was fairly common for porn. And, of course, even 8mm loops were transferred to VHS (God knows what film format they were originally shot in). My examples assumed you would treat the abbreviations as (first of the 3 positions): 16mm = from a 16mm master or theatrical print 35mm = from a 35mm master or theatrical print V = original source shot on video tape D = original source shot in digital HD = original source shot in HD [Link] |
| Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00 | Posted - Mar 3 2009 : 7:42PM [Link] |
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