and since you uploaded the video to youtube in 1080p instead of original quality, it can be even better. (you get original quality if you upload with 2k resolution.)
@Roswellianx No point, the screenshots and video itself is 1080p. Can't magically create more quality than exists in the original source. Plus "Original Quality" wasn't even an option when this was uploaded.
@Zaranyzerak yes ik. but the 1080p quality (youtube) is not nearly as good as the actual bluray 1080p quality. if you would upload it in original however, it comes a lot closer, so the difference would be even more visual.
that really big difference, are you sure you didn't photo shop the pictures just to make a point. otherwise that is freakin awesome(i could decide if wanted a blue ray dvd of a normal dvd for my gaming pc)
@DANIELDUDE1000 I agree! This is probably my single most wanted catalog title right now. Pleeeeeaaaasssee let them do a good job with it! It could and SHOULD be stunning on Blu...
@Fchyeahh Basically, yes. Some of the computer drives are also Blu-ray burners. But they all play Blu-rays the same, plus computer drives are quite easy to keep the firmware updated.
@Fchyeahh please note, i own a BD drive and in order to play blu rays, you need a $50 software. not a huge deal but a bit of a setback. but yes, my BD drive was one of the greatest computer related purchases i have ever made.
@Fchyeahh yes, some BD players come with a demo or trial version of the software, mine came with neither. the cheapest one is $50 but in my experience that is also the worst one, it occasionally freezes and interrups the movies. the best one is 100$ which is very pricey but i downloaded the trial and it works phenomenally. i will put them in order for you...
3. PowerDVD 11 $50 (worst)
2. WinDVD pro 11 (meh) $60
1. archsoft totalmedia theatre 5 (best by far) $100
@FROSTYGECKOZ So I'm not able to just use WMP, and I think they should just come with a CD that has the BR codec. No wonder a lot of people stick with DVD..
@Fchyeahh ya, it kinda sucks. and no, WMP does not support blu ray. i could not find a free blu ray software anywhere. it is expensive but the quality is amazing, i am really glad i made those purchases.
@biologyphp in the oldest youtube all the videos were in 240p, so you add the "&fmt=18" in the URL of the video and then you forced the video to be in HD (Not HD just like 480p or something like that...but it was awesome :') )
On top of getting the HD treatment that Blu-Rays offers, did The General (1926) also get remastered for the Blu-Ray release as well? Because the difference is mind blowing. the DVD looks like complete dog shit actually, even stand alone.
I got a blu-ray player in november. Really enjoying using it. Have watched The Exorcist, Taxi Driver and a bunch of other swhich I have rented. I have a stack of others I have bought that I haven't watched yet, such as Psycho, Alien and The Thing. I have a 42 inch plasma, the films look good on it.
@psycho8198 There is a difference between a hot dog with nothing on it and a gourmet meal at a 5 star restraunt..... your telling me that if someone lay those down in front of you "they look the same"???? WTF i dont get you people with such low standards in watching films.... the way they were INTENDED to be watched... by YOU KNOW the PEOPLE that MADE THE FILMS!!! directors are so happy dvds are dieing out and people can actually see their films the way they wanted them seen.
Sean, I don't know if you've ever mentioned it, but what were your thoughts on the Superbit DVD format. I first head about them back in 2005 when my dad updated the home theatre system and one of the workers at Best Buy recommended them. He didn't see much of a difference in picture, but did on sound. I noticed slightly better picture and great improvement on sound. It was almost the same with Blu-ray for both of us, except the first thing I noticed was much better black levels. That was in 2008
Anyone who says there is not a difference between the picture and sound quality of Blu Ray and DVD needs to go and see an optician fast or alternatively go and get yourselves glasses! Blu Ray Rules!!!!!!!!
Since you seem to know a lot about video. Have you seen a movie or watched HD TV on a really nice LED tv? Even though the picture quality is amazing, I don't like it because it looks so real. It takes away the "movie" feeling and makes you feel like you are watching a stage play performance or something.
@BehindTheLight99 That's because they display you were watching had the refresh rate set too high. A Blu-ray movie runs at 24 fps, the same as film. In stores, displays are often set to run at the highest possible refresh rate, which introduces motion compensation and gives the image a "video-like" look. Better TVs have a "cinema mode" which does not use motion compensation, but displays the image at the correct 24 fps. Displayed correctly, Blu-ray is incredibly film-like.
@BehindTheLight99 I agree, I can't stand seeing movies displayed that way. Film isn't supposed to look like video! But at least now you know it's something we can control ourselves, which is good.
@BehindTheLight99 In short, it's the display that's doing that, not Blu-ray. LCD, LED, Plasma, doesn't matter. It's just about having your TV's settings correct for film viewing. It's easily fixable by making a few minor adjustments and will give you the most jaw-droppingly film-like experience you've ever seen in your home.
What are the differences between 1080p and 1080i? Because my PS3 does not allow me to play full 1080p as my TV does not have the capacity to play at that resolution, but I still watch Blu-rays under 1080i. Do you think I am missing a lot by not having full 1080p resolution?
I love how you took the time to show this to people, so they can move on with their lives, and stop using DVD once and for all! It's too bad you can't restore old digital video files to a 720p standard, but it's possible to do miracles with film.
@ChaosBirth12 No, they're Region coded like DVDs. Though a lot of manufacturers leave them Region Free. Just check some reviews before buying if you're wondering about whether or not a title is Region locked or not.
people are on crack if they can't tell the difference from 480p and 1080p.
What is really a trip is seeing movies at native 24 hz and how fricken smooth it is compared to the jerky and judder people accept 60hz multiplier frame rates.
@Paperclown Absolutely! Or even worse people who LIKE using even higher refresh rates like 120 and 240hz for watching movies, loading it up with motion compensation and the like...film isn't supposed to look like VIDEO, folks!
@theredsoxfan18 HUGE difference, helps if you have a monitor capable of 1080p as well...depends on the movie though...how well it was transferred etc...
@theriser17 No. It's all digital, so it looks the same no matter what player you're using. The only differences you might encounter are the cheaper players tend to load slower, and may not be as easy to keep the firmware up to date.
@max124891 Watch the DVDs shown in this video. They ARE as bad as they are shown. No exaggeration, everything in this video is untampered screenshots taken from each title.
@XRioteerXBoyX You can take uncompressed screenshots of anything if you have a BLu-ray drive for your computer. I got these pictures from a home video forum that does this kind of thing all the time.
@XRioteerXBoyX Dual layer discs hold more data than single layer discs. If there is more space on the disc, then a higher bitrate can be used for the movie resulting in better quality. Higher bitrate means less pixelization in fast moving scenes, and overall crisper picture quality. Single layer DVDs hold 4.7 GB of data, dual layer holds 8.5. Single layer Blu-rays hold 25 GB of data, dual layer is 50.
Well even in my bad eyesight aka bifocals I can tell a difference. Is it ok to watch DVDs on a Blue Ray player? My tv is less than 2 years old & 40 inches or dang close & it says FULL HD in the manual (& yes I checked). I honestly don't want to buy again movies in HD unless it is a brand new Blu Ray release.
I'm wondering something: how can they make something look sharper and cleaner than it was at the origin? I mean, this movie made in the 20's, it was on a film and the quality couldn't be better because the camera didn't allow them to have a better quality than that. So how can they make an image look so much better than it really was?
@lilo621 Because they didn't. That IS how good it really was. They went back to the original negatives and made a new, pristine transfer from those elements. I think you seriously underestimate just how high resolution film actually is. 1080p isn't even close.
You know, it's like this, DVDs is like VHS quality, and Blu-Ray are like DVD quality, and soon there will be a time when Blu-Ray will be the "DVD" quality and we'll have something even better then Blu-Ray.
Yes, VHS is superior when it comes to grainly grindhouse classics that make you feel all dirty inside. :D The Basement retro 80s horror collection is for YOU! Also, House of the Devil by Ti West. :D
@lattehead You should be able to right-click and "Save As" If not, try going straight to the zaranyzerak website's music section and you should be able to save it from there the same way. Glad you like!
I have to say this, I do think dvd is/will turn into the vhs in a year, I couldn't beleive how cheap The hangover part 2 was on dvd when it came out, only 12 bucks, the quality of the dvd boxes are becoming so cheap and terrible, if you see a commercial for a movie being released, they say for Blu ray and don't even mention the extra dvd disc in the pack, I'm asking my mom for my brithday next month to get me a HD plasma in my room so I can watch blu ray.
I never could really explain to my friends and family what the difference was between blurays and dvds but now i can show them this and see for themselves. Awesome video! I love your work keep it up.
I've always wanted to know how they've managed to make the much older films such as The General have so much more detail... is it digital enhanement or do they literally take the old film stock and re-scan it at a higher resolution...
@VigorAzul They take the original film and re-transfer it. Film is much higher resolution than 1080p, so the results can be spectacular when done well.
I just stick with dvd. I like to collect movies but im only going to watch the same movie once a year at the most. for me to buy blu rays would only be to display in my collection cause i wouldnt watch them enough to care if the pictures any better. Id rather buy more dvd movies then buy blue rays for better picture but not have as many movies.
@emocody1324 I often get Blu-rays for the same price as the DVD version, so I always opt for the Blu-ray. While I may not watch SOME movies as often as others, i'd rather have the better quality for when I do. You just have to know how to shop.
@Zaranyzerak I do check ebay and amazon or see if any stores are having sells. Im going to buy avatar on blu ray because its on blu ray on ebay for a dollar or 2 more. im willing to pay that. If i can get the blu ray for a few dollars more or the same price as dvd then definitely. it would be dumb to buy the lesser quality dvd when i can get the superior for about the same. but when i have to pay over 5 dollars i get dvd unless its a movie i really love. im cheap lol.
the DVD will someday silently have to hand the torch up to blu ray. just like the VHS did to the DVD. and maybe, the blu ray might hand the torch up to something better someday
@opsymon12 I doubt that will happen anytime soon. They've made it so that you can ad multiple layers on a blu ray disk, making it up to 100GB of space. We curently have half that. Its gonna be here a while.
I a little bit of a noob when it comes to this stuff, so the screen shots you're showing are first how you'd originally view the film on DVD, then you put the same DVD in a blu-ray player and it transforms the picture into amazing quality? or do you have a copy of that movie in blu-ray as well? also, can you put in any DVD you have in a blu-ray player and it will read it? sorry for the stupid questions, I'm still living in DVD age
@WiggyPlease18 No, it is how the DVD version looks vs how the Blu-ray version looks. No matter what player you put a DVD into, it will still only be DVD quality. Mos tplayers will "upconvert" the image so it looks a bit more bearable on a HDTV, but it's still only DVD quality (which is 6X lower resolution than Blu-ray). And yes, Blu-ray players can also plays DVDs. So you can easily enjoy content from both formats on one machine.
blueray will replace dvd if you look at films, but it wont replace it for 100%, remember there are still cd`s around, blue ray wll not be replace at the computr that quick,and with in 10-15years the blue ray will be replaced by hvd anyway.
@rubikfan1 HVD isn't going to happen, sorry. In 10-15 years other storage mediums will have far surpassed what it can do, for a far lower price. If it was going to have any impact, it should have been THIS generation. They missed the boat. I can't actually believe they're even still bothering with it at this point, such a waste of time.
@MrCrazyKool Kino, the company that put that one out, has since given the same treatment to a bunch of other silent-era films as well! I recommend checking out The Complete Metropolis - it's fantastic.
@toSTONEiGO Wrong. Physical media will continue to co-exist alongside downloadable formats, just as it always has. Did mp3 kill CD? No. Physical media will continue to exist indefinitely, for those who prefer the superior quality, and actually want something physical they can hold in their hands, display on their shelf and collect. There is plenty of demand for both. The only thing that is changing is the retail environment, moving more to online sales than brick and mortar stores.
@Zaranyzerak I agree. I'll always prefer Physical Media over Downloadable Formats. I know people who prefer to buy Music and Movies online, and they say that the quality is just as good as a CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray. I don't believe it though.
@Zaranyzerak I think "physical" media is going to change. People like to have a physical product sitting on their shelf, but it is more profitable for companies to digitally distribute media. In my opinion, there will eventually be physical items you buy that contain codes for a digital download. That way you get the case to show off, and the company saves on pressing discs.
@sjuggalo That's a possibility, but at this point in time the actual quality you get from a downloadable version isn't anywhere near what you get with an actual Blu-ray. For digital downloads to reach that same level, we need higher bandwidth and faster connections for it to be viable. Maybe once fiber optic networks become more widespread. Until then, downloads won't even be close in quality. Unless you download an uncompressed 25-50 gig file, of course...
@Zaranyzerak Very true. Also, people like menus, extras, etc., so publishers would have to figure out how to deliver that in a downloadable, easily accessible way. Not to mention anti-piracy methods. It probably won't happen for a long time, if ever, its just something I was thinking about.
blue ray just makes its brighter end of thats nothing new about only that it hold more memory then a dvd thats about it. People who say its the best are just ps3 fan boy cock heads
@cypri0t A disc can't tell your TV to be brighter. You need to get a clue. Bluray is far superior to DVD. The evidence is right in front of you. If you can't tell the difference you have horrible vision. At the end of the day, if you think its all the same, stick with DVD.
Ofc in blu ray u see the image more real and its nicer but what ppl have to do now' ? throw all their dvd's to the garbage and buy blu ray that is alot more expensive ? new dvd players? important is to be cheap and to have a good quality .
@Zaranyzerak well i dont know about others but for me 10 euros isnt to throw , if my dvd is worth 40 euros and blu ray is 50 ofc i get the dvd and plus i dont own a blu ray player i cant change my players just for image difference . I got 300 original dvd's what im suposed to do with them ? change them each time something new comes up ?
@WandererHost1 Blu-ray players can also play DVDs. If prices are too high in your local stores, shop online. There are sales everywhere, all the time. There is no reason why you can't enjoy what both formats have to offer. I buy new additions to my collection on Blu-ray, eventually I'll upgrade my favorites. I don't get why so many people think a change in formats means they have to ditch their old collection... And come on, a small premium for HD quality is NOT unreasonable.
@Zaranyzerak lool wow wasnt expecting a reply so fast i rarely go on utube hahah What I said was that I got a very good dvd player that I wont throw to buy another one that can play blu ray disc for 300 euros and watching it in blu ray or other quality wont change my life, whats important is to see good the images on the tv screen .
@Zaranyzerak I would prefer more to see blu ray quality on Tv or online movies , its like ur trying to change my mind when i just made a comment with my opinion , u should close the option for ppl to comment if u wanna argue xD haha
@WandererHost1 The great thing about Blu-Ray is that it not only can play your DVDs, but uses a computer chip to "up convert" them so they still look good on HDTV. I noticed you use the Euro, so I dont know about Europe but in the USA prices for Blu Ray players and most movies except new releases have dropped dramatically. It could be different there, but when the time comes, the upgrade is worth it.
@WandererHost1 As much as I try to adapt to change because it's a great thing, they're not exactly making it any easier. One of the reasons why I'm starting to resort to downloads rather than buying anything else. It sucks, but oh well :-/
blu ray looks better then dvd i buy only blu rays now once in a while i will get a dvd as a gift from someone i do not open it i sell it or give it to someone else and re buy it on blu ray
I hope you all know the real difference is in the fps of movies, and the reason your 1080p tvs are so cheap is because they arent as good as led backlit lcd tvs, or even lcd tvs.
@iBobDaBuildah Film runs at 24fps. Blu-rays sourced form film run at 24fps. You don't NEED higher refresh rates for anything other than 3D, an even then a 120hz TV is more than enough. All higher refresh rates do is make film look more like video, which is pointless and ruins the integrity of the image. So if all you're going to do is watch movies, why not get a cheaper 120 or even 60hz TV? It's more than enough to reproduce the 24fps of the source material accurately.
@iBobDaBuildah Yes, it's smoother because the TV is inserting virtual frames that don't actually exist. It isn't about being "smoother" it's about not compromising the source. 24fps is the correct framerate to view 24fps content. 60fps is the correct framerate to view 60fps content. Forcing the image to be something it isn't doesn't make it "better." Film should not look like video. Cranking the refresh rate to 100x the native framerate does not improve the picture, it makes it a videogame.
@iBobDaBuildah Yes, because it doesn't match the source and forces the image to be something it isn't. It's the same principle as using the zoom function to fill the screen rather than leaving the image in the proper aspect ratio. Whatever the source is, that's how it should be watched. "Fixing" it with the functions of your TV doesn't make it "better." It just makes it wrong.
and since you uploaded the video to youtube in 1080p instead of original quality, it can be even better. (you get original quality if you upload with 2k resolution.)
Roswellianx 1 day ago
@Roswellianx No point, the screenshots and video itself is 1080p. Can't magically create more quality than exists in the original source. Plus "Original Quality" wasn't even an option when this was uploaded.
Zaranyzerak 1 day ago
@Zaranyzerak yes ik. but the 1080p quality (youtube) is not nearly as good as the actual bluray 1080p quality. if you would upload it in original however, it comes a lot closer, so the difference would be even more visual.
Roswellianx 1 day ago
I still prefer DVDs.
gocsa 3 days ago
@gocsa You prefer lower quality? Awesome. I think I'll go back to VHS then.
Zaranyzerak 3 days ago
You can play PS3 games in blu-ray You can't play PS2 games in blu-ray
You can play PS3 games in HD You can't play PS2 games in HD
You can play PS3 games in 3D You can't play PS2 games in 3D
And still I play my PS2 more than my PS3 :'[
ghettogospwel 3 days ago
@ghettogospwel With the obvious exception, of course, of the many PS2 games that have recently been converted to HD and/or 3D...
Zaranyzerak 3 days ago
that really big difference, are you sure you didn't photo shop the pictures just to make a point. otherwise that is freakin awesome(i could decide if wanted a blue ray dvd of a normal dvd for my gaming pc)
THE16THPHANTOM 3 days ago
@THE16THPHANTOM The pictures are untouched, uncompressed screengrabs straight from the sources.
Zaranyzerak 3 days ago
I still haven't changed my mind...
I still like DVD's, Blu-ray is... okay.
AmatureGamer91 6 days ago
I hope that Lawrence of Arabia will look stunning on Blu ray. It's made to be seen on a big screen in beautiful high definition.
DANIELDUDE1000 1 week ago
@DANIELDUDE1000 I agree! This is probably my single most wanted catalog title right now. Pleeeeeaaaasssee let them do a good job with it! It could and SHOULD be stunning on Blu...
Zaranyzerak 1 week ago
The General.....WOW!
LosSleepy 2 weeks ago
Thanks for making this. I was really amazed ;)
LMovieProducties 2 weeks ago
Are the BR drives for computers the same as a BR player? I was thinking of getting one.
Fchyeahh 2 weeks ago
@Fchyeahh Basically, yes. Some of the computer drives are also Blu-ray burners. But they all play Blu-rays the same, plus computer drives are quite easy to keep the firmware updated.
Zaranyzerak 2 weeks ago
@Fchyeahh please note, i own a BD drive and in order to play blu rays, you need a $50 software. not a huge deal but a bit of a setback. but yes, my BD drive was one of the greatest computer related purchases i have ever made.
FROSTYGECKOZ 1 week ago
@FROSTYGECKOZ So on top of the $80 BD, you also need that $50 software?
Fchyeahh 1 week ago
@Fchyeahh yes, some BD players come with a demo or trial version of the software, mine came with neither. the cheapest one is $50 but in my experience that is also the worst one, it occasionally freezes and interrups the movies. the best one is 100$ which is very pricey but i downloaded the trial and it works phenomenally. i will put them in order for you...
3. PowerDVD 11 $50 (worst)
2. WinDVD pro 11 (meh) $60
1. archsoft totalmedia theatre 5 (best by far) $100
FROSTYGECKOZ 1 week ago
@FROSTYGECKOZ So I'm not able to just use WMP, and I think they should just come with a CD that has the BR codec. No wonder a lot of people stick with DVD..
Fchyeahh 1 week ago
@Fchyeahh ya, it kinda sucks. and no, WMP does not support blu ray. i could not find a free blu ray software anywhere. it is expensive but the quality is amazing, i am really glad i made those purchases.
FROSTYGECKOZ 1 week ago
Now you can watch HD videos on youtube bue if you know what this is: "&fmt=18" you're a real youtuber (':
JulioMejiaE 2 weeks ago
@JulioMejiaE Wow, now THAT'S going back a bit! So glad we don't have to force high quality/stereo sound/etc. with tags like that anymore.
Zaranyzerak 2 weeks ago
@JulioMejiaE
what is this?
"&fmt=18"
can you tell me?
biologyphp 1 week ago
@biologyphp in the oldest youtube all the videos were in 240p, so you add the "&fmt=18" in the URL of the video and then you forced the video to be in HD (Not HD just like 480p or something like that...but it was awesome :') )
JulioMejiaE 1 week ago
@JulioMejiaE Thanks.
biologyphp 1 week ago
On top of getting the HD treatment that Blu-Rays offers, did The General (1926) also get remastered for the Blu-Ray release as well? Because the difference is mind blowing. the DVD looks like complete dog shit actually, even stand alone.
TheThingKing 3 weeks ago
@TheThingKing Yep, it was completely redone and re-transferred from the best available film elements.
Zaranyzerak 3 weeks ago
It's like you're watching a whole new movie, it's amazing!
raine365 3 weeks ago
i show this to my family and they accuse the maker or "making the dvd look worste". its funny how retarded people are
theducttapewalletkid 3 weeks ago 5
i can see a big difrence thanks ;) blu ray ftw!
XIjimmyXIthq 1 month ago
thank goodness for my ps3 :D
toggr1 1 month ago
@toggr1 PS3 is shit is all about blu-ray doesnt feel like gaming
sshers1 4 weeks ago
@sshers1 what r u saying dumbass, the ps3 has blu ray
toggr1 4 weeks ago
47 people are stuck with DVD's
blackwire117 1 month ago
que bacana quando passa o blu ray parece 3d
7065062 1 month ago
it doesn't look better, it just looks different.
REKONBALL2 1 month ago
I got a blu-ray player in november. Really enjoying using it. Have watched The Exorcist, Taxi Driver and a bunch of other swhich I have rented. I have a stack of others I have bought that I haven't watched yet, such as Psycho, Alien and The Thing. I have a 42 inch plasma, the films look good on it.
sanjuro4 1 month ago
u cant really see the difference unless if you watch it on a huge screen
mathmason 1 month ago
@mathmason I can easily see the difference on my computer monitor.
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago 14
@Zaranyzerak of course you can you have such a hard on for blurry that your biased
psycho8198 1 month ago
@psycho8198 Yep, it's official. You're a moron. Enjoy not understanding what your eyes show you.
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago 8
@psycho8198 ZZ is right. You are a moron. I took off my glasses and still saw the difference.
elitestar 1 month ago
@psycho8198 There is a difference between a hot dog with nothing on it and a gourmet meal at a 5 star restraunt..... your telling me that if someone lay those down in front of you "they look the same"???? WTF i dont get you people with such low standards in watching films.... the way they were INTENDED to be watched... by YOU KNOW the PEOPLE that MADE THE FILMS!!! directors are so happy dvds are dieing out and people can actually see their films the way they wanted them seen.
socloseno 3 weeks ago
@socloseno Exactly. Films were made to be seen on HUGE screens, in stunning quality. Not pixellated all to shit on tiny TV screens.
Zaranyzerak 3 weeks ago
@mathmason im watching this on my laptop in 1080p and i can see a shit ton of diffrence
filmstudio2010 1 month ago
@filmstudio2010 exactly
psycho8198 1 month ago
@psycho8198 You just agreed with someone who said there is a visible difference, even on a small monitor. Way to contradict yourself.
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago
@mathmason I can see it on my computer monitor. Do you need to get your eyes checked, or are you just too stubborn to admit that Blu-ray is better?
MsObsessivefangirl2 3 weeks ago
I think I might stick with regular old Red-Ray.
bombersrulz 1 month ago
will you be making a new comparison any time soon
TheMillpat 1 month ago
Gasp! must be magic! xD
LordDrew112 1 month ago
Sean, I don't know if you've ever mentioned it, but what were your thoughts on the Superbit DVD format. I first head about them back in 2005 when my dad updated the home theatre system and one of the workers at Best Buy recommended them. He didn't see much of a difference in picture, but did on sound. I noticed slightly better picture and great improvement on sound. It was almost the same with Blu-ray for both of us, except the first thing I noticed was much better black levels. That was in 2008
bluto1992 1 month ago
the secret is that they expand the picture size without losing any quality and then they changes its colors, not so magical
fernandoparinos 1 month ago
@fernandoparinos There's more to it than that, "Mr. I've got it all figured out."
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago 10
@Zaranyzerak would you agree with this statement if you don't have an hd tv dvds are fine. however if you have an hd tv get a blu-ray player
darthbriboy 1 month ago
@fernandoparinos Stop writing ,if you dont know anything about blu-ray
misterxxx165 1 month ago
Anyone who says there is not a difference between the picture and sound quality of Blu Ray and DVD needs to go and see an optician fast or alternatively go and get yourselves glasses! Blu Ray Rules!!!!!!!!
Matt201191 1 month ago
@Matt201191 most of the people saying they don't see the difference are either trolls or nearing their twilight years with failing vision
elitestar 1 month ago
Since you seem to know a lot about video. Have you seen a movie or watched HD TV on a really nice LED tv? Even though the picture quality is amazing, I don't like it because it looks so real. It takes away the "movie" feeling and makes you feel like you are watching a stage play performance or something.
BehindTheLight99 1 month ago
@BehindTheLight99 That's because they display you were watching had the refresh rate set too high. A Blu-ray movie runs at 24 fps, the same as film. In stores, displays are often set to run at the highest possible refresh rate, which introduces motion compensation and gives the image a "video-like" look. Better TVs have a "cinema mode" which does not use motion compensation, but displays the image at the correct 24 fps. Displayed correctly, Blu-ray is incredibly film-like.
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago
@Zaranyzerak ok cool. thanks.....it is so weird looking
BehindTheLight99 1 month ago
@BehindTheLight99 I agree, I can't stand seeing movies displayed that way. Film isn't supposed to look like video! But at least now you know it's something we can control ourselves, which is good.
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago
@BehindTheLight99 In short, it's the display that's doing that, not Blu-ray. LCD, LED, Plasma, doesn't matter. It's just about having your TV's settings correct for film viewing. It's easily fixable by making a few minor adjustments and will give you the most jaw-droppingly film-like experience you've ever seen in your home.
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago
@BehindTheLight99 i think you are talking about the tv that have the hertz higher than 120 am i right
PCMOVIEMKR 1 month ago
@PCMOVIEMKR yeah, I think that is what it is.....thanks.
BehindTheLight99 1 month ago
Blu-ray sucks, ugly name. DVD is #1!
Baldoki 1 month ago
@Baldoki I can tell you put a lot of time and thought into your rebuttal.
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago
@Baldoki you are a fucking idiot.....DVD is shit compared to VHS.
BehindTheLight99 1 month ago
@BehindTheLight99 Pfff...you're BOTH full of it! It's all about KINESCOPE, man!
Zaranyzerak 1 month ago
BLU RAY is the SHIT!!!!!!!!!!! My eyes came from watching this vid lol :p
TheDarkHadoken 1 month ago
You think blu rays are better? Two words: Echo Bridge.
compsciguy 1 month ago
What are the differences between 1080p and 1080i? Because my PS3 does not allow me to play full 1080p as my TV does not have the capacity to play at that resolution, but I still watch Blu-rays under 1080i. Do you think I am missing a lot by not having full 1080p resolution?
TheFutureIcon94 2 months ago
I love how you took the time to show this to people, so they can move on with their lives, and stop using DVD once and for all! It's too bad you can't restore old digital video files to a 720p standard, but it's possible to do miracles with film.
Ryuuken24 2 months ago
is bluray region free like ps3 games? does it work if i buy bluray discs in asia when i live in europe?
ChaosBirth12 2 months ago
@ChaosBirth12 No, they're Region coded like DVDs. Though a lot of manufacturers leave them Region Free. Just check some reviews before buying if you're wondering about whether or not a title is Region locked or not.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
people are on crack if they can't tell the difference from 480p and 1080p.
What is really a trip is seeing movies at native 24 hz and how fricken smooth it is compared to the jerky and judder people accept 60hz multiplier frame rates.
Paperclown 2 months ago
@Paperclown Absolutely! Or even worse people who LIKE using even higher refresh rates like 120 and 240hz for watching movies, loading it up with motion compensation and the like...film isn't supposed to look like VIDEO, folks!
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
not that big of a differance. still, well put together video. i subbed.
theredsoxfan18 2 months ago
@theredsoxfan18 HUGE difference, helps if you have a monitor capable of 1080p as well...depends on the movie though...how well it was transferred etc...
Squa7ch 2 months ago
Does quality vary between different blu ray players?
theriser17 2 months ago
@theriser17 No. It's all digital, so it looks the same no matter what player you're using. The only differences you might encounter are the cheaper players tend to load slower, and may not be as easy to keep the firmware up to date.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
This is kind of exaggeration dvd ain't that bad how its shown here tho blue ray is way better
max124891 2 months ago
@max124891 Watch the DVDs shown in this video. They ARE as bad as they are shown. No exaggeration, everything in this video is untampered screenshots taken from each title.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
Blu Ray win but no epic XD
jubiladoatope 2 months ago
Amazing, thanks for this video
kruegerfan96 2 months ago
How did you manage to make the 1926 movie into a blu-ray showing of the original anyway? Or did you just find a blu-ray copy of that movie.
XRioteerXBoyX 2 months ago
@XRioteerXBoyX You can take uncompressed screenshots of anything if you have a BLu-ray drive for your computer. I got these pictures from a home video forum that does this kind of thing all the time.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
So what's the difference between blu-ray and double layer then? In terms of film quality ofcourse.
XRioteerXBoyX 2 months ago
@XRioteerXBoyX Dual layer discs hold more data than single layer discs. If there is more space on the disc, then a higher bitrate can be used for the movie resulting in better quality. Higher bitrate means less pixelization in fast moving scenes, and overall crisper picture quality. Single layer DVDs hold 4.7 GB of data, dual layer holds 8.5. Single layer Blu-rays hold 25 GB of data, dual layer is 50.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
Well even in my bad eyesight aka bifocals I can tell a difference. Is it ok to watch DVDs on a Blue Ray player? My tv is less than 2 years old & 40 inches or dang close & it says FULL HD in the manual (& yes I checked). I honestly don't want to buy again movies in HD unless it is a brand new Blu Ray release.
Thanks for your great commentary & opinions.
Matthew
mguy1977 2 months ago
@mguy1977 Yes, Blu-ray players will also play DVDs.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
I'm wondering something: how can they make something look sharper and cleaner than it was at the origin? I mean, this movie made in the 20's, it was on a film and the quality couldn't be better because the camera didn't allow them to have a better quality than that. So how can they make an image look so much better than it really was?
lilo621 2 months ago
@lilo621 Because they didn't. That IS how good it really was. They went back to the original negatives and made a new, pristine transfer from those elements. I think you seriously underestimate just how high resolution film actually is. 1080p isn't even close.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
Your song on this video is great. Love it :)
herbytree 2 months ago
@herbytree Thanks! I'm reeally proud of how it turned out. :)
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
Reason why old movies look better on blu-ray is because it's all taken from film anyway which isn't recorded in pixels.
doomtomb3 2 months ago 12
@doomtomb3 Exactly!
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
chuck norris' old vhs collection has better quality than blu ray
Saroku12 2 months ago
You know, it's like this, DVDs is like VHS quality, and Blu-Ray are like DVD quality, and soon there will be a time when Blu-Ray will be the "DVD" quality and we'll have something even better then Blu-Ray.
Prounk1 2 months ago
@Prounk1 Of course! If that wasn't the case, then technology will have stopped evolving...
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
VHS is superior
Darbyjack 2 months ago
@Darbyjack
Yes, VHS is superior when it comes to grainly grindhouse classics that make you feel all dirty inside. :D The Basement retro 80s horror collection is for YOU! Also, House of the Devil by Ti West. :D
compsciguy 1 month ago
how do i download the mp3 when i click the link it just plays the song can you help me out here
lattehead 2 months ago in playlist The HD Rants
@lattehead You should be able to right-click and "Save As" If not, try going straight to the zaranyzerak website's music section and you should be able to save it from there the same way. Glad you like!
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
I have to say this, I do think dvd is/will turn into the vhs in a year, I couldn't beleive how cheap The hangover part 2 was on dvd when it came out, only 12 bucks, the quality of the dvd boxes are becoming so cheap and terrible, if you see a commercial for a movie being released, they say for Blu ray and don't even mention the extra dvd disc in the pack, I'm asking my mom for my brithday next month to get me a HD plasma in my room so I can watch blu ray.
GreenDaysummerify 2 months ago
@GreenDaysummerify
You need a blu ray player along with that HD plasma to watch bd.
compsciguy 1 month ago
I never could really explain to my friends and family what the difference was between blurays and dvds but now i can show them this and see for themselves. Awesome video! I love your work keep it up.
TheBKLounge23 2 months ago
I've always wanted to know how they've managed to make the much older films such as The General have so much more detail... is it digital enhanement or do they literally take the old film stock and re-scan it at a higher resolution...
VigorAzul 2 months ago
@VigorAzul They take the original film and re-transfer it. Film is much higher resolution than 1080p, so the results can be spectacular when done well.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
Blu-ray is better than dvd,better color to a seen,better picture quality,beter sounds.
TheMillpat 2 months ago
I just stick with dvd. I like to collect movies but im only going to watch the same movie once a year at the most. for me to buy blu rays would only be to display in my collection cause i wouldnt watch them enough to care if the pictures any better. Id rather buy more dvd movies then buy blue rays for better picture but not have as many movies.
emocody1324 2 months ago
@emocody1324 I often get Blu-rays for the same price as the DVD version, so I always opt for the Blu-ray. While I may not watch SOME movies as often as others, i'd rather have the better quality for when I do. You just have to know how to shop.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
@Zaranyzerak I do check ebay and amazon or see if any stores are having sells. Im going to buy avatar on blu ray because its on blu ray on ebay for a dollar or 2 more. im willing to pay that. If i can get the blu ray for a few dollars more or the same price as dvd then definitely. it would be dumb to buy the lesser quality dvd when i can get the superior for about the same. but when i have to pay over 5 dollars i get dvd unless its a movie i really love. im cheap lol.
emocody1324 2 months ago
@emocody1324 Plus, sometimes they come in a DVD/Blu Ray combo pack.
sgtpepper1138 2 months ago
the DVD will someday silently have to hand the torch up to blu ray. just like the VHS did to the DVD. and maybe, the blu ray might hand the torch up to something better someday
opsymon12 2 months ago 8
@opsymon12 Yep, and such is the ongoing evolution of technology...
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago 2
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FordFanPerson 2 months ago
@Zaranyzerak is it me cuz every time i go to the cinema i cant tell the diff i got an hd tv for xmas so i need some blu rays
MrSpiderman243 2 months ago
@opsymon12 I doubt that will happen anytime soon. They've made it so that you can ad multiple layers on a blu ray disk, making it up to 100GB of space. We curently have half that. Its gonna be here a while.
dmanjj2 1 month ago
Ever since BluRay came along I see DVD as the new VHS tapes...
ImPacman 2 months ago
I a little bit of a noob when it comes to this stuff, so the screen shots you're showing are first how you'd originally view the film on DVD, then you put the same DVD in a blu-ray player and it transforms the picture into amazing quality? or do you have a copy of that movie in blu-ray as well? also, can you put in any DVD you have in a blu-ray player and it will read it? sorry for the stupid questions, I'm still living in DVD age
WiggyPlease18 2 months ago
@WiggyPlease18 No, it is how the DVD version looks vs how the Blu-ray version looks. No matter what player you put a DVD into, it will still only be DVD quality. Mos tplayers will "upconvert" the image so it looks a bit more bearable on a HDTV, but it's still only DVD quality (which is 6X lower resolution than Blu-ray). And yes, Blu-ray players can also plays DVDs. So you can easily enjoy content from both formats on one machine.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
blueray will replace dvd if you look at films, but it wont replace it for 100%, remember there are still cd`s around, blue ray wll not be replace at the computr that quick,and with in 10-15years the blue ray will be replaced by hvd anyway.
rubikfan1 2 months ago
@rubikfan1 HVD isn't going to happen, sorry. In 10-15 years other storage mediums will have far surpassed what it can do, for a far lower price. If it was going to have any impact, it should have been THIS generation. They missed the boat. I can't actually believe they're even still bothering with it at this point, such a waste of time.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
That 80 year old film.. that's HOT. The difference I mean. Whoa!
MrCrazyKool 2 months ago
@MrCrazyKool Kino, the company that put that one out, has since given the same treatment to a bunch of other silent-era films as well! I recommend checking out The Complete Metropolis - it's fantastic.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
blu ray is not the future. downloadable and streamable videos are. dont invest in these guys.
toSTONEiGO 2 months ago
@toSTONEiGO Wrong. Physical media will continue to co-exist alongside downloadable formats, just as it always has. Did mp3 kill CD? No. Physical media will continue to exist indefinitely, for those who prefer the superior quality, and actually want something physical they can hold in their hands, display on their shelf and collect. There is plenty of demand for both. The only thing that is changing is the retail environment, moving more to online sales than brick and mortar stores.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago 13
@Zaranyzerak I agree. I'll always prefer Physical Media over Downloadable Formats. I know people who prefer to buy Music and Movies online, and they say that the quality is just as good as a CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray. I don't believe it though.
Riddler95 2 months ago
@Zaranyzerak I agree with you, all these people who thing physical media will be gone, they are so dead wrong, Blu Ray is here to stay
xfilesmanson 2 months ago
@Zaranyzerak I think "physical" media is going to change. People like to have a physical product sitting on their shelf, but it is more profitable for companies to digitally distribute media. In my opinion, there will eventually be physical items you buy that contain codes for a digital download. That way you get the case to show off, and the company saves on pressing discs.
sjuggalo 2 months ago
@sjuggalo That's a possibility, but at this point in time the actual quality you get from a downloadable version isn't anywhere near what you get with an actual Blu-ray. For digital downloads to reach that same level, we need higher bandwidth and faster connections for it to be viable. Maybe once fiber optic networks become more widespread. Until then, downloads won't even be close in quality. Unless you download an uncompressed 25-50 gig file, of course...
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
@Zaranyzerak Very true. Also, people like menus, extras, etc., so publishers would have to figure out how to deliver that in a downloadable, easily accessible way. Not to mention anti-piracy methods. It probably won't happen for a long time, if ever, its just something I was thinking about.
sjuggalo 2 months ago
You can always look online for cheaper blu ray movies
narutoguerra 2 months ago
my tv is 42 inch and i love watching blu ray
7MrGavros 2 months ago
i watch tons of blu ray movies on my ps3!
7MrGavros 2 months ago
watching in 240 like boss
bamboozel1234 2 months ago
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blue ray just makes its brighter end of thats nothing new about only that it hold more memory then a dvd thats about it. People who say its the best are just ps3 fan boy cock heads
cypri0t 2 months ago
@cypri0t Moron.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago 11
@Zaranyzerak This guy has to be a troll.No way he seriously thinks that. Does he? cypri0t is probably butt-hurt
highwaysonyfan87 2 months ago
@cypri0t trust me. blu ray makes dvds look like vhs tapes. and i don't own a ps3
thegroove14 2 months ago
@cypri0t i have an xbox i have a blu ray player it is very awesome and are u jealous or something?
Nathanthefool1 2 months ago
@cypri0t A disc can't tell your TV to be brighter. You need to get a clue. Bluray is far superior to DVD. The evidence is right in front of you. If you can't tell the difference you have horrible vision. At the end of the day, if you think its all the same, stick with DVD.
sjuggalo 2 months ago
I'm going to use my Blu Ray's youtube function to demo the quality it can have. This video is great!
RushBeatles 2 months ago
Dear Zaranzerak, I Love You. Thanks for convincing me!!
cuntingham54 3 months ago
Ofc in blu ray u see the image more real and its nicer but what ppl have to do now' ? throw all their dvd's to the garbage and buy blu ray that is alot more expensive ? new dvd players? important is to be cheap and to have a good quality .
WandererHost1 3 months ago
@WandererHost1 I rarely pay more than 5-10 dollars for a new Blu-ray. It hasn't been "way more expensive" for a couple of years now.
Zaranyzerak 3 months ago 2
@Zaranyzerak well i dont know about others but for me 10 euros isnt to throw , if my dvd is worth 40 euros and blu ray is 50 ofc i get the dvd and plus i dont own a blu ray player i cant change my players just for image difference . I got 300 original dvd's what im suposed to do with them ? change them each time something new comes up ?
WandererHost1 2 months ago
@WandererHost1 Blu-ray players can also play DVDs. If prices are too high in your local stores, shop online. There are sales everywhere, all the time. There is no reason why you can't enjoy what both formats have to offer. I buy new additions to my collection on Blu-ray, eventually I'll upgrade my favorites. I don't get why so many people think a change in formats means they have to ditch their old collection... And come on, a small premium for HD quality is NOT unreasonable.
Zaranyzerak 2 months ago
@Zaranyzerak lool wow wasnt expecting a reply so fast i rarely go on utube hahah What I said was that I got a very good dvd player that I wont throw to buy another one that can play blu ray disc for 300 euros and watching it in blu ray or other quality wont change my life, whats important is to see good the images on the tv screen .
WandererHost1 2 months ago
@Zaranyzerak I would prefer more to see blu ray quality on Tv or online movies , its like ur trying to change my mind when i just made a comment with my opinion , u should close the option for ppl to comment if u wanna argue xD haha
WandererHost1 2 months ago
@WandererHost1 The great thing about Blu-Ray is that it not only can play your DVDs, but uses a computer chip to "up convert" them so they still look good on HDTV. I noticed you use the Euro, so I dont know about Europe but in the USA prices for Blu Ray players and most movies except new releases have dropped dramatically. It could be different there, but when the time comes, the upgrade is worth it.
RushBeatles 2 months ago
@RushBeatles here rarely someone buys in blu ray so i think soon prices might go down , atm blu ray players are in sale worth 100€ , thx for ur reply
WandererHost1 2 months ago
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DancesWithEskimos91 2 months ago
@WandererHost1 As much as I try to adapt to change because it's a great thing, they're not exactly making it any easier. One of the reasons why I'm starting to resort to downloads rather than buying anything else. It sucks, but oh well :-/
DancesWithEskimos91 2 months ago
I think this just helped me out to get a PS3 lol
My mom was stunned!
LuckyNumber48 3 months ago
@LuckyNumber48 Sweet! Sounds like you're going to have a good Christmas. ;)
Zaranyzerak 3 months ago
@Zaranyzerak Yeah man, I hope so!
LuckyNumber48 3 months ago
@LuckyNumber48 Hmmm....ideas, ideas.......
chadzdawson 2 months ago
blu ray looks better then dvd i buy only blu rays now once in a while i will get a dvd as a gift from someone i do not open it i sell it or give it to someone else and re buy it on blu ray
redeye007 3 months ago
39 people have not a Bluray
hero8315 3 months ago
I hope you all know the real difference is in the fps of movies, and the reason your 1080p tvs are so cheap is because they arent as good as led backlit lcd tvs, or even lcd tvs.
iBobDaBuildah 3 months ago
@iBobDaBuildah Film runs at 24fps. Blu-rays sourced form film run at 24fps. You don't NEED higher refresh rates for anything other than 3D, an even then a 120hz TV is more than enough. All higher refresh rates do is make film look more like video, which is pointless and ruins the integrity of the image. So if all you're going to do is watch movies, why not get a cheaper 120 or even 60hz TV? It's more than enough to reproduce the 24fps of the source material accurately.
Zaranyzerak 3 months ago
@Zaranyzerak its still smoother from what my eye sees
iBobDaBuildah 3 months ago
@iBobDaBuildah Yes, it's smoother because the TV is inserting virtual frames that don't actually exist. It isn't about being "smoother" it's about not compromising the source. 24fps is the correct framerate to view 24fps content. 60fps is the correct framerate to view 60fps content. Forcing the image to be something it isn't doesn't make it "better." Film should not look like video. Cranking the refresh rate to 100x the native framerate does not improve the picture, it makes it a videogame.
Zaranyzerak 3 months ago
@Zaranyzerak so you are saying smoother isnt better.
iBobDaBuildah 3 months ago
@iBobDaBuildah Yes, because it doesn't match the source and forces the image to be something it isn't. It's the same principle as using the zoom function to fill the screen rather than leaving the image in the proper aspect ratio. Whatever the source is, that's how it should be watched. "Fixing" it with the functions of your TV doesn't make it "better." It just makes it wrong.
Zaranyzerak 3 months ago
@Zaranyzerak Using the zoom function ruins the picture, this makes the picture faster.
iBobDaBuildah 3 months ago