Future Blu-ray case....still blue? - Blu-ray Forum

yspkrk · 01-10-2008, 09:58 PM

When HD DVD has gone away completely, I don't think the color of the BD case has to be still blue. I would prefer different colors for each title depending on artistc reason or theme of the title. It can be black, white, yellow, 100% transparent, even red (the color of memory?

), etc. Whatever color of the case is, blu-ray is always blu anyway. What do you guys think?

glenn22 · 01-10-2008, 09:58 PM

I think the Blue case is great and it should stay as is.

all_blu_man · 01-10-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenn22

I think the Blue case is great and it should stay as is.

+1

Blu-Runner · 01-10-2008, 10:01 PM

I like them as they are. As far as a "theme" goes, well, Blu-ray cases are blue! They only thing I would change would be to make them a bit more rigid, kinda like PS3 cases.

adonischarming · 01-10-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenn22

I think the Blue case is great and it should stay as is.

+1

Banjo · 01-10-2008, 10:02 PM

It already happened. Just look at Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

I think we will start to see multi-coloured Blu-ray cases once HD DVD disappears.

Y3k Bug · 01-10-2008, 10:04 PM

It wouldn't matter to me either way. I'm not particular about the color of the case.

miokti · 01-10-2008, 10:06 PM

If they ever change the color of Blu cases, it will be driven by the over all design of the movie cover, which is usually based on the movie poster. for example, black case for Batman Begins, yellow for Little Miss Sunshine, green for Matrix, etc.

jnm422 · 01-10-2008, 10:06 PM

It's called BLU-ray, not multicolored-ray. It should always be blu!

Jack · 01-10-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

It already happened. Just look at Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

I think we will start to see multi-coloured Blu-ray cases once HD DVD disappears.

CE3 was a simple "digipack"

And why should the industry abandon an established CI standard?
It's Blu(e)-Ray and would otherwiese suggest something else

So, we will see "special" packaging like Steelbooks, Digipacks but i think no studio will ship its discs in non-standard cases.

Petra · 01-10-2008, 10:08 PM

Since BD is THE ONLY HI-DEF, any colors is fine. Remember HD-DEAD is irrelevant from now on

Banjo · 01-10-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

CE3 was a simple "digipack"

And why should the industry abandon an established CI standard?
It's Blu(e)-Ray and would otherwiese suggest something else

So, we will see "special" packaging like Steelbooks, Digipacks but i think no studio will ship its discs in non-standard cases.

I wouldn't have any issues with it as long they don't increase the height of it because I have customized shelves.

zMadMonk · 01-10-2008, 10:09 PM

I like the blue cases, as well. I hope they continue using them in the future, regardless of competition.

I like the fact that they lend a uniform appearance (like a nice library collection) on the shelf.

Teazle · 01-10-2008, 10:09 PM

How about making the case shorter and just omitting that useless 1cm strip of blue plastic at the top? The cover art tells the story.

Blu-Style · 01-10-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnm422

It's called BLU-ray, not multicolored-ray. It should always be blu!

+1

The name association should be recognizable.
We will win the format war with Blu cases, and they should stay so...

Blu-ray = Blue Color = Perfect!

EvolutionCherry · 01-10-2008, 10:12 PM

I never was fond of the Multi-colored DVD cases and the VHS color cases. Blu-Ray came in blue and should remain blu.

181 · 01-10-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Teazle

How about making the case shorter and just omitting that useless 1cm strip of blue plastic at the top? The cover art tells the story.

There is a vertical balance to it with one side longer than the other. Makes it easier to sort. 1/2 chance of getting it in the right direction vs. 1/4 chance if the case was square.

Cambrian · 01-10-2008, 10:13 PM

It's a visual identifier. Why would you change it?

It would just make people even more confused. You want to further delay adoption?

YouSmellLikeBeans · 01-10-2008, 10:16 PM

I think they should scrap the blu ray name altogether and call it...Plaid Ray.

JJ · 01-10-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cambrian

It's a visual identifier. Why would you change it?

It would just make people even more confused. You want to further delay adoption?

That's a good point, at least for the time being. Although it would be amusing to hear someone say, 'What is this, a Pink-Ray?'

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01-10-2008, 09:58 PM	#1
yspkrk Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seoul, Korea / California, US 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1494 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:1	Future Blu-ray case....still blue? When HD DVD has gone away completely, I don't think the color of the BD case has to be still blue. I would prefer different colors for each title depending on artistc reason or theme of the title. It can be black, white, yellow, 100% transparent, even red (the color of memory? ), etc. Whatever color of the case is, blu-ray is always blu anyway. What do you guys think?

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01-10-2008, 09:58 PM	#2
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	I think the Blue case is great and it should stay as is.

01-10-2008, 10:01 PM	#4
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	I like them as they are. As far as a "theme" goes, well, Blu-ray cases are blue! They only thing I would change would be to make them a bit more rigid, kinda like PS3 cases.

01-10-2008, 10:02 PM	#6
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	It already happened. Just look at Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I think we will start to see multi-coloured Blu-ray cases once HD DVD disappears.

01-10-2008, 10:04 PM	#7
Y3k Bug Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Arizona Blu-ray collection:666	It wouldn't matter to me either way. I'm not particular about the color of the case.

01-10-2008, 10:06 PM	#8
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	If they ever change the color of Blu cases, it will be driven by the over all design of the movie cover, which is usually based on the movie poster. for example, black case for Batman Begins, yellow for Little Miss Sunshine, green for Matrix, etc.

01-10-2008, 10:06 PM	#9
jnm422 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montgomery Village, MD Blu-ray collection:57	It's called BLU-ray, not multicolored-ray. It should always be blu!

01-10-2008, 10:08 PM	#11
Petra Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	Since BD is THE ONLY HI-DEF, any colors is fine. Remember HD-DEAD is irrelevant from now on

01-10-2008, 10:09 PM	#13
zMadMonk Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Colorado	I like the blue cases, as well. I hope they continue using them in the future, regardless of competition. I like the fact that they lend a uniform appearance (like a nice library collection) on the shelf.

01-10-2008, 10:09 PM	#14
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	How about making the case shorter and just omitting that useless 1cm strip of blue plastic at the top? The cover art tells the story.

01-10-2008, 10:12 PM	#16
EvolutionCherry Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Darkside of the Moon Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:37	I never was fond of the Multi-colored DVD cases and the VHS color cases. Blu-Ray came in blue and should remain blu.

01-10-2008, 10:13 PM	#18
Cambrian Member Member since:Jan 2008	It's a visual identifier. Why would you change it? It would just make people even more confused. You want to further delay adoption?

01-10-2008, 10:16 PM	#19
YouSmellLikeBeans Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:221	I think they should scrap the blu ray name altogether and call it...Plaid Ray.

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