Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[Dustin44]

Originally Posted by CV19

A man after my own heart. I love books and have probably got too many if I'm honest - mostly history and reference books, but pretty much all subjects covered. I probably take after my dad. He loved them, and as a kid, I knew whatever I wanted to find out about, I'd be sure to find a book somewhere in the house that would provide me with the answer.

I prefer physical books over e-books, myself.

I have some e-books, but I usually go for the physical copy.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Just straight batting it back man, just straight batting it back!

Well, I suppose it is true that the guy standing on a street corner telling passers by that the world is ending tomorrow and the passers by who shake their heads or roll their eyes are all trying to predict the future and none of them really know what tomorrow will bring. Strictly speaking, the guy who says the world is ending and the people think he's nuts are both going on a limb.

But one of those limbs is quite bit sturdier than the other, methinks.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by Dustin44

I prefer physical books over e-books, myself.

I have some e-books, but I usually go for the physical copy.

Good man.

I've recently completed my "After The Battle" series of history books which deal mostly with various phases during the Second World War, but does feature other historical events too. As well as being crammed with facts and information, it includes numerous photographs taken at the time of the event, and also comparison pictures of the same scene as it looks today. They really are beautiful books - not cheap mind you, but very high quality publications. I couldn't imagine having the same enjoyment with an e-book.

https://www.afterthebattle.com/books/books_pp2.html


Edit: I should add my apologies for turning this into a book thread.

[Groot]

In steeldeel's defense, at least for my interactions with him lately, he's been fine/respectful. I no where agree with his doomsday short form media future ideas, but we've had some back and forth and he didn't mock or was overly argumentative. We've had some issues in the past but I can say with all sincerity he's been fine since I've been back posting. Obviously, this is just my perspective, you can disagree with the views if you want but I don't think he's been as mocking as people have been to him.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by CV19

Good man.

I've recently completed my "After The Battle" series of history books which deal mostly with various phases during the Second World War, but does feature other historical events too. As well as being crammed with facts and information, it includes numerous photographs taken at the time of the event, and also comparison pictures of the same scene as it looks today. They really are beautiful books - not cheap mind you, but very high quality publications. I couldn't imagine having the same enjoyment with an e-book.

https://www.afterthebattle.com/books/books_pp2.html


Edit: I should add my apologies for turning this into a book thread.

That’s a great link mate. Do you own World At War on Blu-ray?

[Groot]

Originally Posted by CV19

Good man.

I've recently completed my "After The Battle" series of history books which deal mostly with various phases during the Second World War, but does feature other historical events too. As well as being crammed with facts and information, it includes numerous photographs taken at the time of the event, and also comparison pictures of the same scene as it looks today. They really are beautiful books - not cheap mind you, but very high quality publications. I couldn't imagine having the same enjoyment with an e-book.

https://www.afterthebattle.com/books/books_pp2.html


Edit: I should add my apologies for turning this into a book thread.

Those remind me of books my dad has. He has all these Civil War and WWI/WWII books that are super thick, leather bound with different military seals on them that have all these old photos and information about all the various battles, plans, guns, aftermath stories, etc in them.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Groot

In steeldeel's defense, at least for my interactions with him lately, he's been fine/respectful. I no where agree with his doomsday short form media future ideas, but we've had some back and forth and he didn't mock or was overly argumentative. We've had some issues in the past but I can say with all sincerity he's been fine since I've been back posting. Obviously, this is just my perspective, you can disagree with the views if you want but I don't think he's been as mocking as people have been to him.

Thank you. Like I said, I get on just fine with hundreds of people on here. A great many I consider online friends.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by CV19

Good man.

I've recently completed my "After The Battle" series of history books which deal mostly with various phases during the Second World War, but does feature other historical events too. As well as being crammed with facts and information, it includes numerous photographs taken at the time of the event, and also comparison pictures of the same scene as it looks today. They really are beautiful books - not cheap mind you, but very high quality publications. I couldn't imagine having the same enjoyment with an e-book.

https://www.afterthebattle.com/books/books_pp2.html


Edit: I should add my apologies for turning this into a book thread.

No need to apologize at all- not with a wink wink or a nudge nudge.

Today, we have been far afield of the thread topic several times, but where is the harm? There wasn't much in the way of an on topic discussion occurring anyways. I found our side trips interesting.

The last time anyone tried to corral us all back on topic, no one said anything for two days- including the member who complained in the first place. If anyone wants to get back on track, all they have to do is post accordingly.

Those who frequent these parts should feel comfortable in discussing almost anything that comes to mind. There is a degree of familiarity among us that should make that A-OK.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

That’s a great link mate. Do you own World At War on Blu-ray?

No, I don't have that I'm afraid. Strange really, I've tons of history books, but no DVD's or Blu-rays.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by CV19

No, I don't have that I'm afraid. Strange really, I've tons of history books, but no DVD's or Blu-rays.

It’s a great watch. History of war is a strong interest for me.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by Groot

Those remind me of books my dad has. He has all these Civil War and WWI/WWII books that are super thick, leather bound with different military seals on them that have all these old photos and information about all the various battles, plans, guns, aftermath stories, etc in them.

Yes, my dad loved history too. I've still got many of his books about British history in particular, but he'd read anything about European history too. Seems to have rubbed off on me.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by Vilya

No need to apologize at all- not with a wink wink or a nudge nudge.

Today, we have been far afield of the thread topic several times, but where is the harm? There wasn't much in the way of an on topic discussion occurring anyways. I found our side trips interesting.

The last time anyone tried to corral us all back on topic, no one said anything for two days- including the member who complained in the first place. If anyone wants to get back on track, all they have to do is post accordingly.

Those who frequent these parts should feel comfortable in discussing almost anything that comes to mind. There is a degree of familiarity among us that should make that A-OK.

Thank you Vilya, I appreciate that.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by CV19

No, I don't have that I'm afraid. Strange really, I've tons of history books, but no DVD's or Blu-rays.

I own The World At War on both blu-ray and on DVD. The blu-ray changed the aspect ratio to widescreen and many people were upset by that; it cut off the top of the heads of the people being interviewed. Others felt that it gave the archival footage a greater sense of scale. Many felt the blu-ray brought out substantially more detail making the original aspect ratio of less importance.

The DVD is full frame, which is true to its broadcast form and for some that is what matters most: the OAR always.

It is such a fine documentary that I am happy to support both versions; I am undecided on which one I prefer, though. At 22.5 hours long, it is likely the most comprehensive WW2 documentary ever made- every minute of it fascinating.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

It’s a great watch. History of war is a strong interest for me.

Originally Posted by Vilya

I own that set on both blu-ray and on DVD. The blu-ray changed the aspect ratio to widescreen and many people were upset by that; it cut off the top of the heads of the people being interviewed. Others felt that it gave the archival footage a greater sense of scale. Many felt the blu-ray brought out substantially more detail making the original aspect ratio of less importance.

The DVD is full frame, which is true to its broadcast form and for some that is what matters most: the OAR always.

It is such a fine documentary that I am happy to support both versions; I am undecided on which one I prefer, though. At 22.5 hours long, it is likely the most comprehensive WW2 documentary ever made- every minute of it fascinating.

Thank you both for mentioning this set, I'm definitely interested now. I've just had a quick look on Amazon, and there's an 11-disc DVD set (I'm assuming this is the one you have) for about £30. I haven't looked at the Blu-ray price yet.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by CV19

Thank you both for mentioning this set, I'm definitely interested now. I've just had a quick look on Amazon, and there's an 11-disc DVD set (I'm assuming this is the one you have) for about £30. I haven't looked at the Blu-ray price yet.

The blu-ray might be OOP; it is commanding a high price on Amazon here in the U.S.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by CV19

Thank you both for mentioning this set, I'm definitely interested now. I've just had a quick look on Amazon, and there's an 11-disc DVD set (I'm assuming this is the one you have) for about £30. I haven't looked at the Blu-ray price yet.

It’s around £50.

You are welcome by the way.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by Vilya

The blu-ray might be OOP; it is commanding a high price on Amazon here in the U.S.

I just found it on Amazon UK - a Blu-ray 9-disc set for £53 (described as the Ultimate Restored Edition). It could be the US version is different, I'm honestly not sure.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

It’s around £50.

You are welcome by the way.

Ah, you beat me to it.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by CV19

I just found it on Amazon UK - a Blu-ray 9-disc set for £53 (described as the Ultimate Restored Edition). It could be the US version is different, I'm honestly not sure.

That would be it. Glad the U.K. price is still reasonable.

Here is the blu-ray.com review of the U.S. edition:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-W.../14243/#Review

The Amazon.uk listing shows a 56 minute longer running time than what blu-ray.com shows; I am not sure why that is. Sometimes with a series of this length, they do the arithmetic differently, such as including episode recaps in the total run time and other times omitting such recaps. Not sure why there is a discrepancy here.

When you add in all of the extras, this set is well over 30 hours. My blu-ray copy lists the grand total running time at a whopping 36 hours and 16 minutes!

It'll give you a taste of what it has to offer. And it does offer a lot.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by CV19

I just found it on Amazon UK - a Blu-ray 9-disc set for £53 (described as the Ultimate Restored Edition). It could be the US version is different, I'm honestly not sure.

You can get it slightly cheaper via third party sellers. Only a couple of pounds though.