Re: Blu-Ray
I've been researching Blu-Ray for quite sometime now.
It's really hard to tell what's going to happen in the future for Blu-Ray. Luckily, the studios went with Blu-Ray and its main competitor, HD-DVD, lost the battle. It seems a lot of companies are really backing Blu-Ray and with HDTVs getting so popular, it's becoming almost a necessity. People are building home theatres and the quality of the picture is what they're looking for to complete the feel.
However, I don't think Blu-Ray will replace DVDs in anyway. DVD is still very popular and I think the two can coexist in the future. DVD knocked away VHS but that was really a whole new format of watching films. The concept is the same with Blu-Ray and DVD, so until something different comes through, DVD will remain in the highest position.
I collect films and it took me a while to debate if I should switch over to Blu-Ray. I do have a HDTV and I think the picture is incredibly crisp but I don't think I will make the transition. Some films will never even exist in Blu-Ray; I really can't see Criterion Collection distributing Blu-Ray copies of The Bicycle Thief. I like the look of DVDs, I mean, I don't want to step away from the classic cinema look. Anytime we get closer to digital, we're killing film off for good and that's the worst thing we can do.
It's predicted Blu-Ray has another ten years. It's only a matter of time until 4k hits the market and changes the look again.
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