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At first glance, Television series don’t really seem suited to the DVD format. Old TV series are often dated in the visual department and usually have stereo sound at best. They offer little in the way of huge budget bonanzas, so why are they now being released in their droves?
Think about it for a bit longer, however, and you begin to see what the format can do to TV. Cult programmes are often being hunted down by fans on video and sell quite well. DVD can take these programmes and make them accessible one at a time, without all that fast-forwarding and rewinding, and let you perfectly freeze frame your favourite moments. Ok, so the crackly picture on some 20 year old programmes is not going to set the format alight, but you will still get the best picture and sound possible out of your favourites without worrying about stretching tapes every time you play them again.
This is where the old classics like the Hulk and A-team come in, they are still popular today, mostly bought by people who want to recapture the ‘good old days’ of TV or fans who are after the whole collections. They don’t worry about the quality, except to realise that it’s the best that their programme is going to get.
Next in line are the newer series. These have a much better picture and are often accompanied by a host of trivia and extras that make fans quake in anticipation of the next release. Box sets like Buffy the Vampire slayer and the X-files are packed full of commentaries and information about the show and these all serve to enhance the experience of seeing your favourite programme in all its glory. Just think, in another 10 years time, when others are dying to find information in retro magazines about the show, you’ll have it all in digital, with all the information you will ever need and instant access to each and every episode. Not only this, but some of the more modern programmes are in 5.1 surround and widescreen too, with a picture so clear that you’d swear you were in the show yourself. Sets like Farscape are a collectors dream, although they only contain 4-5 episodes a box, they represent a very high quality package, with an in-depth look at the characters, costumes and sets that make up the show.
Of course, I believe that these TV DVDs can only get better and better as time goes on and companies learn how to bring the magic of the classic series back to life. More old documentaries and never-seen-before footage will appear and cult tv will have a new lease of life and if multiple jukebox style DVD players become popular, TV fans need never leave the comfort of the sofa ever again.
Think about it for a bit longer, however, and you begin to see what the format can do to TV. Cult programmes are often being hunted down by fans on video and sell quite well. DVD can take these programmes and make them accessible one at a time, without all that fast-forwarding and rewinding, and let you perfectly freeze frame your favourite moments. Ok, so the crackly picture on some 20 year old programmes is not going to set the format alight, but you will still get the best picture and sound possible out of your favourites without worrying about stretching tapes every time you play them again.
This is where the old classics like the Hulk and A-team come in, they are still popular today, mostly bought by people who want to recapture the ‘good old days’ of TV or fans who are after the whole collections. They don’t worry about the quality, except to realise that it’s the best that their programme is going to get.
Next in line are the newer series. These have a much better picture and are often accompanied by a host of trivia and extras that make fans quake in anticipation of the next release. Box sets like Buffy the Vampire slayer and the X-files are packed full of commentaries and information about the show and these all serve to enhance the experience of seeing your favourite programme in all its glory. Just think, in another 10 years time, when others are dying to find information in retro magazines about the show, you’ll have it all in digital, with all the information you will ever need and instant access to each and every episode. Not only this, but some of the more modern programmes are in 5.1 surround and widescreen too, with a picture so clear that you’d swear you were in the show yourself. Sets like Farscape are a collectors dream, although they only contain 4-5 episodes a box, they represent a very high quality package, with an in-depth look at the characters, costumes and sets that make up the show.
Of course, I believe that these TV DVDs can only get better and better as time goes on and companies learn how to bring the magic of the classic series back to life. More old documentaries and never-seen-before footage will appear and cult tv will have a new lease of life and if multiple jukebox style DVD players become popular, TV fans need never leave the comfort of the sofa ever again.
I saw your comment! Yeah, there are plenty more TV programmes that they can use as well. Many people have a wish list of items they want to see brought out on DVD and I think some of them are getting fullfilled, albiet slowly.
At first glance, Television series don’t really seem suited to the DVD format. Old TV series are often dated in the visual department and usually have stereo sound at best. They offer little in the way of huge budget bonanzas, so why are they now being released in their droves?
Think about it for a bit longer, however, and you begin to see what the format can do to TV. Cult programmes are often being hunted down by fans on video and sell quite well. DVD can take these programmes and make them accessible one at a time, without all that fast-forwarding and rewinding, and let you perfectly freeze frame your favourite moments. Ok, so the crackly picture on some 20 year old programmes is not going to set the format alight, but you will still get the best picture and sound possible out of your favourites without worrying about stretching tapes every time you play them again.
This is where the old classics like the Hulk and A-team come in, they are still popular today, mostly bought by people who want to recapture the ‘good old days’ of TV or fans who are after the whole collections. They don’t worry about the quality, except to realise that it’s the best that their programme is going to get.
Next in line are the newer series. These have a much better picture and are often accompanied by a host of trivia and extras that make fans quake in anticipation of the next release. Box sets like Buffy the Vampire slayer and the X-files are packed full of commentaries and information about the show and these all serve to enhance the experience of seeing your favourite programme in all its glory. Just think, in another 10 years time, when others are dying to find information in retro magazines about the show, you’ll have it all in digital, with all the information you will ever need and instant access to each and every episode. Not only this, but some of the more modern programmes are in 5.1 surround and widescreen too, with a picture so clear that you’d swear you were in the show yourself. Sets like Farscape are a collectors dream, although they only contain 4-5 episodes a box, they represent a very high quality package, with an in-depth look at the characters, costumes and sets that make up the show.
Of course, I believe that these TV DVDs can only get better and better as time goes on and companies learn how to bring the magic of the classic series back to life. More old documentaries and never-seen-before footage will appear and cult tv will have a new lease of life and if multiple jukebox style DVD players become popular, TV fans need never leave the comfort of the sofa ever again.
Think about it for a bit longer, however, and you begin to see what the format can do to TV. Cult programmes are often being hunted down by fans on video and sell quite well. DVD can take these programmes and make them accessible one at a time, without all that fast-forwarding and rewinding, and let you perfectly freeze frame your favourite moments. Ok, so the crackly picture on some 20 year old programmes is not going to set the format alight, but you will still get the best picture and sound possible out of your favourites without worrying about stretching tapes every time you play them again.
This is where the old classics like the Hulk and A-team come in, they are still popular today, mostly bought by people who want to recapture the ‘good old days’ of TV or fans who are after the whole collections. They don’t worry about the quality, except to realise that it’s the best that their programme is going to get.
Next in line are the newer series. These have a much better picture and are often accompanied by a host of trivia and extras that make fans quake in anticipation of the next release. Box sets like Buffy the Vampire slayer and the X-files are packed full of commentaries and information about the show and these all serve to enhance the experience of seeing your favourite programme in all its glory. Just think, in another 10 years time, when others are dying to find information in retro magazines about the show, you’ll have it all in digital, with all the information you will ever need and instant access to each and every episode. Not only this, but some of the more modern programmes are in 5.1 surround and widescreen too, with a picture so clear that you’d swear you were in the show yourself. Sets like Farscape are a collectors dream, although they only contain 4-5 episodes a box, they represent a very high quality package, with an in-depth look at the characters, costumes and sets that make up the show.
Of course, I believe that these TV DVDs can only get better and better as time goes on and companies learn how to bring the magic of the classic series back to life. More old documentaries and never-seen-before footage will appear and cult tv will have a new lease of life and if multiple jukebox style DVD players become popular, TV fans need never leave the comfort of the sofa ever again.