Originally posted by: Slick5150
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Slick5150
The DVD will be 480p upscaled to 1080p, meaning its taking something with 480 lines of resolution and turning it into a video with 1080 lines of resolution. Compare that to a Blu-Ray, which is recorded in 1080p already, meaning the source material has far greater resolution than the DVD does.
Now, in a real world comparison, the difference can range from slight, to great, and whether its worthwhile to you or not is individual preference.
Personally, I'm of the mindset that it isn't worth the money to replace a DVD you already own with a Blu-Ray, as a DVD played on a good upscaling player will look very good. For future purchases, sure, might as well get the Blu-Ray.
My suggestion would be to rent a movie you already own on DVD in Blu-Ray, and do a comparison yourself. See if the difference makes you think re-buying the movie again would be a worthwhile purchase.
I bought Iron Man in Blu-Ray format yesterday and that movie looks absolutely stunning IMO.
That's a good idea about the rental. I might have to do that.
Thanks! :beer:
I did a quick search and found
this website which has some direct comparison screen shots of some movies in DVD format and then in Blu-Ray format and the difference is quite noticeable.
The problem with looking at comparison photos like that is that they don't represent real world viewing conditions. When you're sitting 10 feet away from the screen, odds are the differences that you're seeing won't be nearly as noticable. Im certainly not saying you aren't going to see a differnece, it just likely won't be as big as you'd think when looking at those pics.
Well also keep in mind display size.
If you are 10ft away from a 32" set, you'll notice far less detail, but you'll still see it is overall sharper.
If you sit 10ft" away from a 40"+ set, you'll notice plenty of differences in detail, especially the larger you go (especially at 1080p).
My 32" LCD is 720p, and I have my PS3 for BD playback. Depending on whether it's at home during the summer or at school, the furthest I ever sit back from it is about 7ft. I see a LOT of detail that I don't see on upscaled DVDs, although I cannot lie, on the movies I already own on DVD, the upscale does a good enough job, at least until BDs cost the same as cheap DVDs. Thankfully, it seems easy to now obtain many older movies on BD for about $13 (Costco prices for some older titles from certain studios, and the MSRP about $17 for those titles). So, prices are slowly coming down, but probably not for awhile for new releases. Although it's absurd setting a $35+ MSRP for new-releases... considering actual BD production is actually cheaper than DVD... this is both companies trying to recover the extra costs for buying BD production equipment, and because "It's HD! We can charge high prices because it's special!"
I hate that shit. And we still buy it up, because we drool over HD and have no choice, and the studios know this.
So in short - while I can agree upscaled DVDs look good, much better than letting the TV upscale (at least with the PS3, which has a great upscaler, then again, I am limiting to 720p so less upscaling is necessary), I'd definitely rather own titles on BD, although I do seem to limit purchases of BD titles to those that reviews state are a good picture (and even then, I own some that definitely don't as great as others).
All future purchases are definitely going to be BD, if I ever replace my DVDs, it'll be far down the road and likely only the titles I specifically would enjoy watching at least a few more times.
I have purchased Tears of the Sun on BD, even when I own the DVD. Worthwhile imho - looks great! I plan on getting V For Vendetta as well (again, own the DVD). Other titles I'll likely just rent if I really want to rewatch it in good HD if its a great HD transfer but don't expect to watch numerous times.
But I'll argue in real world comparisons, at least on my 32" 720p LCD from about 7ft away, is definitely noticeable and I can definitely see more detail.
But in regards to worth with titles already owned... up to the individual, as not all my titles are worthwhile (or even available
).
I am hoping The Matrix is released stand-alone. While the two sequels are enjoyable enough just for the sci-fi lore and action, they aren't ones I really want to own, and don't plan on purchasing the BD pack. I just want the first one.
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