Would You Buy A TV Show on Blu-ray if it wasn't HD? - Blu-ray Forum

BillieCassin · 02-05-2011, 04:29 AM

It's a much more complicated question than originally posed.

1) If the title *could* be in HD, then no. This includes everything from "I Love Lucy" to "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" (the earlier seasons of Buffy would not be in 1.78, but could still be scanned in HD). Something like "Lucy" would be magnificent on Blu, I can't imagine how incredible that show would look. It's about as perfectly preserved as possible - I dearly hope that they have been making nice HD masters while they have been redoing the series for DVD. (And don't get me started on what Batman would look like if they could get the rights issues sorted - from my understanding those prints are in FABULOUS condition, and because of the film stock used to make the color "pop" so people would purchase color televisions, it would be stunning on Blu.)

2) If the title was shot on video (i.e., most of the 70's, all of the 80's, and much of the 90's) then I'd consider it (if it didn't cost more than the DVD). Shelf-space is a "so-so" issue for me - I wouldn't pay more just to have it take up less space, but if it was the same price I probably would bite (just for convenice sake).

I really don't do streaming (just don't have the time, I have enough Blu's to keep me occupied) and I'll rot in hell before I "buy" something from iTunes or another source (I don't "buy" digital media, there is no such thing).

I stopped buying theatrical movies and HD-capable TV shows long ago on DVD because I knew I'd eventually be upgrading to HD, and the only reason the majority of my Blu purchases have been theatrical films has been because that is largely what is available. There are many, many shows that I would purchase on Blu if they were available - it's my main interest in home media.

View Poll Results: Blu-Ray with Standard Quality Episodes or High Quality?
Release them in Standard so I can save shelf space	27	27.55%
Wait for it to be released in HD	71	72.45%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2011, 04:29 AM	#11
BillieCassin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:34	It's a much more complicated question than originally posed. 1) If the title could be in HD, then no. This includes everything from "I Love Lucy" to "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" (the earlier seasons of Buffy would not be in 1.78, but could still be scanned in HD). Something like "Lucy" would be magnificent on Blu, I can't imagine how incredible that show would look. It's about as perfectly preserved as possible - I dearly hope that they have been making nice HD masters while they have been redoing the series for DVD. (And don't get me started on what Batman would look like if they could get the rights issues sorted - from my understanding those prints are in FABULOUS condition, and because of the film stock used to make the color "pop" so people would purchase color televisions, it would be stunning on Blu.) 2) If the title was shot on video (i.e., most of the 70's, all of the 80's, and much of the 90's) then I'd consider it (if it didn't cost more than the DVD). Shelf-space is a "so-so" issue for me - I wouldn't pay more just to have it take up less space, but if it was the same price I probably would bite (just for convenice sake). I really don't do streaming (just don't have the time, I have enough Blu's to keep me occupied) and I'll rot in hell before I "buy" something from iTunes or another source (I don't "buy" digital media, there is no such thing). I stopped buying theatrical movies and HD-capable TV shows long ago on DVD because I knew I'd eventually be upgrading to HD, and the only reason the majority of my Blu purchases have been theatrical films has been because that is largely what is available. There are many, many shows that I would purchase on Blu if they were available - it's my main interest in home media.

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