Do you want extras on your Blu-ray discs? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

The Don · 07-25-2007, 05:02 PM

the only ones I rarely ever watch are extended scenes, deleted scenes and alternate endings...

the only version of a movie that I ever watched was Carrot Top's commentary on 'Rules of Attraction"...and it was actually entertaining...

other than that...none..

NrKissed · 08-01-2007, 03:56 PM

I may not always watch the extras but I do always buy them. Its just nice to know that you have everything included.

I fear the Double-dip when I purchase a Blu that I know has a SD edition loaded with extras. Even to the point of passing on it during the inital release. So I guess on borderline titles not having extras can mean the loss of a sale for me.

mikem471 · 08-01-2007, 04:06 PM

I only care about deleted scenes or alternative endings as extras, if the disc has them fine, if not no big deal.

Xerious · 08-01-2007, 04:07 PM

i buy a movie for the movie... not the added crap... it's NICE to have them but does it really make me enjoy my movie more? no...

Zaphod · 08-01-2007, 05:09 PM

Give me the highest possible encodes for video and audio and I am happy!

supabilly8 · 08-04-2007, 04:33 AM

extras are the main reason i buy blu ray's and dvds

i think they are totally important

Goodguy818 · 08-04-2007, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by supabilly8

extras are the main reason i buy blu ray's and dvds

i think they are totally important

Sorry but HELL NO!

Zaphod wrote

Quote:

Give me the highest possible encodes for video and audio and I am happy!

Agree with you 100%

CAB · 08-05-2007, 03:11 AM

The extras disc is the one they trick me into putting in by having it in the case as the top disc in those flip cases or on the left side of the double cases. I'd never choose to buy a movie or a format because of those cool extras that I can DVR from E!

CB

DaViD Boulet · 08-07-2007, 02:18 PM

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Bottom line give me the BEST PQ and audio FIDELITY then if there's room put in the extra's but i'd sooner leave them off completely if it meant better overall
quality.

Sure, we all want the best AV quality. Duh!

But it sounds like many posters are still locked in a DVD-mindset where "extras" generally meant you had to steal bits/bandwidth from the feature film.

Folks, on BD50 we've got PLENTY of room for transparent 1080p/24-bit lossless feature presentation *and* bonus material (in hi-def!).

This is Blu-ray. It's one reason I prefer the format over HD DVD, where extras will still be forced to compete with bits used for the feature film ala traditional DVD.

Canada · 08-08-2007, 08:27 AM

Short answer: Yes, but essential no.

pro-bassoonist · 08-08-2007, 09:01 AM

As long as pic and sound are of the highest possible quality the format allows I am satisfied. Everything else is a bonus.

First and foremost however I need a perfect transfer.

Pro-B

High Def Fan · 08-08-2007, 05:34 PM

You need a choice for "I don't care about extras, but I will watch them if they are interesting"

I've never bought a movie for the extras. But I have made use of them and in some cases they are pretty cool. I think probably some of the coolest extras I've seen are on Batman Begins - they talk about the bat mobile and how it was design specifically for the movie and its features, capabilities etc.

I would have still enjoyed the movie without, but it was cool having them.

MOONPHASE · 08-08-2007, 09:22 AM

Give me as many extras as possible with high definition picture, anamorphic widescreen, along with either English PCM audio or Dolby True HD sound and ill be happy especially if the anime blu-rays are like that.

DTMoney84 · 08-08-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaViD Boulet

Sure, we all want the best AV quality. Duh!

But it sounds like many posters are still locked in a DVD-mindset where "extras" generally meant you had to steal bits/bandwidth from the feature film.

Folks, on BD50 we've got PLENTY of room for transparent 1080p/24-bit lossless feature presentation *and* bonus material (in hi-def!).

This is Blu-ray. It's one reason I prefer the format over HD DVD, where extras will still be forced to compete with bits used for the feature film ala traditional DVD.

100% agree with you here. I am a big fan of the extras. I love film and everything that goes into it not just the 2 hours that end up on screen. I mean one of the original arguments for Blu-ray when this format war first began was the superior storage capacity compare to HD. Now BD50 isn't there just to fit a flawless feature presentation as David says above. That for the most part can be done with half the capacity. However being able to present the films the way Blu-ray has been as well as load the discs with many more feature which a lot of us film lovers really enjoy was supposed to be one of the big advantages of Blu-ray over HD. This notion that extras are just wastes of space and taking away from the film itself is just not anywhere near true.

Zelig · 08-14-2007, 07:11 PM

Someone in this thread suggested that the extras be on a separate disc. If extras come at the expense of either picture or sound quality, I heartily agree. The only extra I'd really like is that side 2 contain the anamporphic version of the movie, if nothing else than in "Director's Edition" releases. One day I'd really like to get a front projector, an anamorphic lens, 2.40:1 screen and see 2.35 & 2.40 content as it is meant to be seen, big and bad-ass without losing image size or resolution. In the words of Flavo Flav, "Yeaaaaaaaaah boooooiiiiyyyyy!!"

WickyWoo · 08-14-2007, 07:34 PM

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One day I'd really like to get a front projector, an anamorphic lens, 2.40:1 screen and see 2.35 & 2.40 content as it is meant to be seen, big and bad-ass without losing image size or resolution. In the words of Flavo Flav, "Yeaaaaaaaaah boooooiiiiyyyyy!!"

I realize this is novel, but there's this thing called a movie theater.......

mnelsoneorm · 10-09-2007, 10:03 PM

If I could just pop the disc in and it would do nothing but start to play the movie I'd be perfectly happy. I don't need anything extra.

View Poll Results: Do you want extras on your Blu-ray discs?
I don't care about extras at all	90	47.62%
I care for extras and feel like it adds extra value to the disc even in SD	13	6.88%
I care for extras and feel like it adds extra value to the disc even in SD, but I prefer them in HD	70	37.04%
I care for extras and feel like it adds extra value to the disc only in HD	16	8.47%
Voters: 189. You may not vote on this poll

08-08-2007, 09:22 AM	#13
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	Extras are great especially in high definition Give me as many extras as possible with high definition picture, anamorphic widescreen, along with either English PCM audio or Dolby True HD sound and ill be happy especially if the anime blu-rays are like that.

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07-25-2007, 05:02 PM	#1
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	the only ones I rarely ever watch are extended scenes, deleted scenes and alternate endings... the only version of a movie that I ever watched was Carrot Top's commentary on 'Rules of Attraction"...and it was actually entertaining... other than that...none..

08-01-2007, 03:56 PM	#2
NrKissed Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Idaho	I may not always watch the extras but I do always buy them. Its just nice to know that you have everything included. I fear the Double-dip when I purchase a Blu that I know has a SD edition loaded with extras. Even to the point of passing on it during the inital release. So I guess on borderline titles not having extras can mean the loss of a sale for me.

08-01-2007, 04:06 PM	#3
mikem471 Banned Member since:Jul 2007	I only care about deleted scenes or alternative endings as extras, if the disc has them fine, if not no big deal.

08-01-2007, 04:07 PM	#4
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	i buy a movie for the movie... not the added crap... it's NICE to have them but does it really make me enjoy my movie more? no...

08-01-2007, 05:09 PM	#5
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	Give me the highest possible encodes for video and audio and I am happy!

08-04-2007, 04:33 AM	#6
supabilly8 Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Texas	extras are the main reason i buy blu ray's and dvds i think they are totally important

08-05-2007, 03:11 AM	#8
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	The extras disc is the one they trick me into putting in by having it in the case as the top disc in those flip cases or on the left side of the double cases. I'd never choose to buy a movie or a format because of those cool extras that I can DVR from E! CB

08-08-2007, 08:27 AM	#10
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Short answer: Yes, but essential no.

08-08-2007, 09:01 AM	#11
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	As long as pic and sound are of the highest possible quality the format allows I am satisfied. Everything else is a bonus. First and foremost however I need a perfect transfer. Pro-B

08-08-2007, 05:34 PM	#12
High Def Fan Banned Member since:Aug 2007	You need a choice for "I don't care about extras, but I will watch them if they are interesting" I've never bought a movie for the extras. But I have made use of them and in some cases they are pretty cool. I think probably some of the coolest extras I've seen are on Batman Begins - they talk about the bat mobile and how it was design specifically for the movie and its features, capabilities etc. I would have still enjoyed the movie without, but it was cool having them.

08-14-2007, 07:11 PM	#15
Zelig New Member Member since:Aug 2007	Someone in this thread suggested that the extras be on a separate disc. If extras come at the expense of either picture or sound quality, I heartily agree. The only extra I'd really like is that side 2 contain the anamporphic version of the movie, if nothing else than in "Director's Edition" releases. One day I'd really like to get a front projector, an anamorphic lens, 2.40:1 screen and see 2.35 & 2.40 content as it is meant to be seen, big and bad-ass without losing image size or resolution. In the words of Flavo Flav, "Yeaaaaaaaaah boooooiiiiyyyyy!!"

10-09-2007, 10:03 PM	#17
mnelsoneorm Member Member since:Sep 2007	If I could just pop the disc in and it would do nothing but start to play the movie I'd be perfectly happy. I don't need anything extra.

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