The Matrix 4K UHD (1999)

[LordoftheRings]

It's just that there is a bigger future in streaming.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Back on track, I just watched The Matrix again and it truly is my favorite 4k release. I may be in a small minority, but I think this transfer is flawless. About as pitch as it can get. Worth every penny paid.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

It's just that there is a bigger future in streaming.

No-one said it wasn't the big dog. It's irrevocably changed the landscape for sure, but physical media is still worth billions - literally - and with the infrastructure for replication, distribution etc still firmly in place then it will continue to hang on until the bitter end. But seeing as vinyl has made one hell of a comeback then I'm not sure that watching movies on a disc will ever go out of fashion completely, not in my lifetime anyway.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

No-one said it wasn't the big dog. It's irrevocably changed the landscape for sure, but physical media is still worth billions - literally - and with the infrastructure for replication, distribution etc still firmly in place then it will continue to hang on until the bitter end. But seeing as vinyl has made one hell of a comeback then I'm not sure that watching movies on a disc will ever go out of fashion completely, not in my lifetime anyway.

Laserdisc to make 2019 comeback says Geoff D

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Laserdisc to make 2019 comeback says Geoff D

The first step in the master plan has been completed with the proliferation of 'Big Screen' editions that come in the vinyl-sized jackets.

[jh901]

There is already a model for physical media targeted to small markets. See the Elusive Disc website. Or Music Direct. SACDs and vinyl records mastered by Kevin Gray and others for audiophiles. These two sites are merely examples. There's an entire cottage industry for the most informed audiophiles. Tens of thousands in gear is a waste without proper mastering work from original source tapes.

Of course, film lovers already have WAC and Criterion, etc. Hopefully, 4K will be adopted.

Finally, why can't we next have a physical hard drive format? A small stick with all the movie files on it? Optical disc isn't used at commercial theaters. We should get what they have after 4K Blu!

[jcs913]

For all looking for copies at BBY. My store just got 7 copies in on Friday, so I assume other stores around the US will be getting in more.

[jh901]

Originally Posted by jcs913

For all looking for copies at BBY. My store just got 7 copies in on Friday, so I assume other stores around the US will be getting in more.

I did see one at my nearest location last night. Down to $18.99 I think.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

The first step in the master plan has been completed with the proliferation of 'Big Screen' editions that come in the vinyl-sized jackets.

Imagine the data you could get on one!!

[Geoff D]

Who says 8K on disc will never happen? Laserdisc 2.0 will light the way!

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Who says 8K on disc will never happen? Laserdisc 2.0 will light the way!

Those 2k DIs will look lovely

[Geoff D]

Realorfake8K.com, I'm grabbing that domain right now

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Realorfake8K.com, I'm grabbing that domain right now

Do you have that much spare time to make up that much bullshit?

[Geoff D]

I'll have to divert some of my bullshit from here over to there, I want to share it around for the world to enjoy!

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Realorfake8K.com, I'm grabbing that domain right now

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'll have to divert some of my bullshit from here over to there, I want to share it around for the world to enjoy!

[Geoff D]

Hmmm, will have to reroute power through the inertial dampers

[Nothing371]

Originally Posted by VonMagnum

4K remastering isn't just for UHD Blu-Rays. Streaming 4K (and later 8K) is the future. There's no getting around the fact that physical media is dying no matter how much people want it to stay. Personally, I hate physical discs except for the fact they can't just be deleted and they generally have higher bit-rates than the streaming versions. I rip/store all 1080p material and lower. I imagine I'd do the same with 4K once it's a simple process and I get more storage (big files). Searching bookshelves of discs when you can just look on a menu screen and watch it anywhere in the house...well the experience is night and day. Discs are so 1983.

alright that's it. Time for some serious house cleaning this week.

Originally Posted by cynatnite

If DVD hasn't died by now, physical media won't be going anywhere for some time, if ever.

These "physical media is dying" declarations are ridiculous sometimes.

Yeah I'm getting so sick of reading that shit several times a week on here.

Was going to change my sig to call these people out, but I think I'll just block all of them instantly from now on. You have absolutely no reason to exist on here if you're going to question, no more like doomsay, disc media or the blu-ray format.

[jh901]

Originally Posted by Nothing371

Yeah I'm getting so sick of reading that shit several times a week on here.

Was going to change my sig to call these people out, but I think I'll just block all of them instantly from now on. You have absolutely no reason to exist on here if you're going to question, no more like doomsay, disc media or the blu-ray format.

I'm spinning CDs and SACDs on my 2 channel stereo today as I do most days. Gonna spin 1080P Blu and 4K in the theater later. Optical discs!

Digital files make sense for music recordings and I've gone down that road several years ago. Audiophile "computer" front ends have come a long way in past couple years. No doubt physical disc will find an end point.

Make sense to me that our next consumer movie format will be a small, high capacity storage device similar to what commercial theaters get. Streaming can exist alongside.

[cynatnite]

Originally Posted by jh901

I'm spinning CDs and SACDs on my 2 channel stereo today as I do most days. Gonna spin 1080P Blu and 4K in the theater later. Optical discs!

Digital files make sense for music recordings and I've gone down that road several years ago. Audiophile "computer" front ends have come a long way in past couple years. No doubt physical disc will find an end point.

Make sense to me that our next consumer movie format will be a small, high capacity storage device similar to what commercial theaters get. Streaming can exist alongside.

On one hand, I like the idea of a high capacity storage device, but then that could turn into the consumer having to buy it and then pay to download 4K quality movies. Still a risk of losing data and it still doesn't feel like owning physical media.

Not only that, I love movie packaging with slips, steelbooks and all that. I love collecting those films and shows I enjoy.

And absolutely yes, it can all co-exist alongside one another without feeling threatened.