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I was going to jump on the bandwagon just now and write something else which is pro-DVD, but I have to say I'm getting annoyed with all the positivity about them, and the subsequent criticisms of VHS.
Yes, you get a better picture quality (in some cases) and better sound (in some cases), and yes you get extras and language support and that stuff.
But when it boils down to reality, the film is the same no matter what sort of a container it comes in. You do not feel more moved by a speech if the format is more shiny.
And you do not laugh more at a joke when the sound is better quality.
And yes you get widescreen, which is one thing that DVD always supports and not so with VHS, but a lot of films are available in widescreen in both formats. It's not like we are seeing some great unlocking of a hidden vision by directors. The screen ratio has always been easily transportable to VHS.
The reason for the lack of videos not featuring 16:9 in the early days was most probably due to the fact that no-one could be bothered to ask for it. They might have wanted it, but not enough to do something about it.
Now getting back onto the point.
It is true to say that more people have VHS players than DVD players and the latter are more expensive, as are the DVD's themselves in most cases. A lot of people have DVD players in their PC's (like myself), but I would much rather sit in front of a TV than a monitor. It's just a pain in the a**e otherwise.
Yes you can get a card so you can view it on your TV, I know. But then you have to spend even more money! And put your computer next to your TV. Not a good thing.
Another major influence in this change of opinion for me is the fact that a lot of good films and TV shows are not available on DVD yet, and some might never be. I'm a big fan of the young ones and bottom and such like, but it looks doubtful as to any sort of release on the new format. So where do I turn? The trusty videos.
So why am I ranting away about this thing? Well it's because I think we should remember the important thing, and that is the film. This is the reason for the formats to exist, and this should be the most important factor. Can you see the film, or can't you? With DVD, the answer is quite often no.
So that's what wins it for me. If the film has been made and released, we should be able to see it.
Speak to me again in 10 years I'll have only a DVD player, and I'm sure the same will be said formost people. But thats because of progress, and I'm not against progress. Just as long as the advances don't obstruct the reason for the technology in the first place.
BYE! :)
Yes, you get a better picture quality (in some cases) and better sound (in some cases), and yes you get extras and language support and that stuff.
But when it boils down to reality, the film is the same no matter what sort of a container it comes in. You do not feel more moved by a speech if the format is more shiny.
And you do not laugh more at a joke when the sound is better quality.
And yes you get widescreen, which is one thing that DVD always supports and not so with VHS, but a lot of films are available in widescreen in both formats. It's not like we are seeing some great unlocking of a hidden vision by directors. The screen ratio has always been easily transportable to VHS.
The reason for the lack of videos not featuring 16:9 in the early days was most probably due to the fact that no-one could be bothered to ask for it. They might have wanted it, but not enough to do something about it.
Now getting back onto the point.
It is true to say that more people have VHS players than DVD players and the latter are more expensive, as are the DVD's themselves in most cases. A lot of people have DVD players in their PC's (like myself), but I would much rather sit in front of a TV than a monitor. It's just a pain in the a**e otherwise.
Yes you can get a card so you can view it on your TV, I know. But then you have to spend even more money! And put your computer next to your TV. Not a good thing.
Another major influence in this change of opinion for me is the fact that a lot of good films and TV shows are not available on DVD yet, and some might never be. I'm a big fan of the young ones and bottom and such like, but it looks doubtful as to any sort of release on the new format. So where do I turn? The trusty videos.
So why am I ranting away about this thing? Well it's because I think we should remember the important thing, and that is the film. This is the reason for the formats to exist, and this should be the most important factor. Can you see the film, or can't you? With DVD, the answer is quite often no.
So that's what wins it for me. If the film has been made and released, we should be able to see it.
Speak to me again in 10 years I'll have only a DVD player, and I'm sure the same will be said formost people. But thats because of progress, and I'm not against progress. Just as long as the advances don't obstruct the reason for the technology in the first place.
BYE! :)
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I was going to jump on the bandwagon just now and write something else which is pro-DVD, but I have to say I'm getting annoyed with all the positivity about them, and the subsequent criticisms of VHS.
Yes, you get a better picture quality (in some cases) and better sound (in some cases), and yes you get extras and language support and that stuff.
But when it boils down to reality, the film is the same no matter what sort of a container it comes in. You do not feel more moved by a speech if the format is more shiny.
And you do not laugh more at a joke when the sound is better quality.
And yes you get widescreen, which is one thing that DVD always supports and not so with VHS, but a lot of films are available in widescreen in both formats. It's not like we are seeing some great unlocking of a hidden vision by directors. The screen ratio has always been easily transportable to VHS.
The reason for the lack of videos not featuring 16:9 in the early days was most probably due to the fact that no-one could be bothered to ask for it. They might have wanted it, but not enough to do something about it.
Now getting back onto the point.
It is true to say that more people have VHS players than DVD players and the latter are more expensive, as are the DVD's themselves in most cases. A lot of people have DVD players in their PC's (like myself), but I would much rather sit in front of a TV than a monitor. It's just a pain in the a**e otherwise.
Yes you can get a card so you can view it on your TV, I know. But then you have to spend even more money! And put your computer next to your TV. Not a good thing.
Another major influence in this change of opinion for me is the fact that a lot of good films and TV shows are not available on DVD yet, and some might never be. I'm a big fan of the young ones and bottom and such like, but it looks doubtful as to any sort of release on the new format. So where do I turn? The trusty videos.
So why am I ranting away about this thing? Well it's because I think we should remember the important thing, and that is the film. This is the reason for the formats to exist, and this should be the most important factor. Can you see the film, or can't you? With DVD, the answer is quite often no.
So that's what wins it for me. If the film has been made and released, we should be able to see it.
Speak to me again in 10 years I'll have only a DVD player, and I'm sure the same will be said formost people. But thats because of progress, and I'm not against progress. Just as long as the advances don't obstruct the reason for the technology in the first place.
BYE! :)
Yes, you get a better picture quality (in some cases) and better sound (in some cases), and yes you get extras and language support and that stuff.
But when it boils down to reality, the film is the same no matter what sort of a container it comes in. You do not feel more moved by a speech if the format is more shiny.
And you do not laugh more at a joke when the sound is better quality.
And yes you get widescreen, which is one thing that DVD always supports and not so with VHS, but a lot of films are available in widescreen in both formats. It's not like we are seeing some great unlocking of a hidden vision by directors. The screen ratio has always been easily transportable to VHS.
The reason for the lack of videos not featuring 16:9 in the early days was most probably due to the fact that no-one could be bothered to ask for it. They might have wanted it, but not enough to do something about it.
Now getting back onto the point.
It is true to say that more people have VHS players than DVD players and the latter are more expensive, as are the DVD's themselves in most cases. A lot of people have DVD players in their PC's (like myself), but I would much rather sit in front of a TV than a monitor. It's just a pain in the a**e otherwise.
Yes you can get a card so you can view it on your TV, I know. But then you have to spend even more money! And put your computer next to your TV. Not a good thing.
Another major influence in this change of opinion for me is the fact that a lot of good films and TV shows are not available on DVD yet, and some might never be. I'm a big fan of the young ones and bottom and such like, but it looks doubtful as to any sort of release on the new format. So where do I turn? The trusty videos.
So why am I ranting away about this thing? Well it's because I think we should remember the important thing, and that is the film. This is the reason for the formats to exist, and this should be the most important factor. Can you see the film, or can't you? With DVD, the answer is quite often no.
So that's what wins it for me. If the film has been made and released, we should be able to see it.
Speak to me again in 10 years I'll have only a DVD player, and I'm sure the same will be said formost people. But thats because of progress, and I'm not against progress. Just as long as the advances don't obstruct the reason for the technology in the first place.
BYE! :)