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

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I didn’t criticise AR.

It was on that list of leisure pursuit lamentations in your earlier post that you implied were to blame for ruining the minds of the young.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

It was on that list of leisure pursuit lamentations in your earlier post that you implied were to blame for ruining the minds of the young.

It was a list of things that compete for the attention of consumers.

Reading comprehension sir!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Then don't use that option.

See, that's exactly the kind of freedom our ancestors were trying to secure when they fought in the war.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

It makes me feel sick that the option could even be there in the first place. It’s only encouraging a certain behaviour pattern that could impact the future.

I had a satanic PS3 with that very option right under my nose for the last 12 years and it never corrupted me. I'm pretty sure that everyone else is safe, too.

Well, maybe not you; you're kinda impressionable. Save yourself! Destroy your Playstation now! All models must be killed, just to be safe.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by octagon

See, that's exactly the kind of freedom our ancestors were trying to secure when they fought in the war.

The thing is, there is such a disregard for film now by youngsters that I can see 1.5 becoming a permanent fixture.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

The thing is, there is such a disregard for film now by youngsters that I can see 1.5 becoming a permanent fixture.

And yet those youngsters are the ones who actually go to films.

Weird.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by octagon

And yet those youngsters are the ones who actually go to films.

Weird.

Marvel fanboys anyway.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

It was a list of things that compete for the attention of consumers.

Reading comprehension sir!

I comprehended just fine. I think that blow-up doll of yours competes not only for too much of your attention, but also too much of the oxygen supply to your brain.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I comprehended just fine. I think that blow-up doll of yours competes not only for too much of your attention, but also too much of the oxygen supply to your brain.

There was no mention of dislikes with that list. Music and gaming are things I love also.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Marvel fanboys anyway.

Of which you are likely one.

I know of no "youngsters" that "disregard" movies. They may watch them via methods that you disapprove of, namely streaming, on devices that you hate, mobile devices, but that's your problem, not theirs.

They also support the cinema with their ticket purchases every bit as much as you do, maybe even more.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

There was no mention of dislikes with that list. Music and gaming are things I love also.

Especially when delivered digitally.

[PenguinInfinity]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

The thing is, there is such a disregard for film now by youngsters that I can see 1.5 becoming a permanent fixture.

I'm confused as to why you would think that Netflix wants people to use the 1.5 option. If people watch things 50% faster then Netflix has to make 50% more content to keep their customers entertained for the same amount of time.

Netflix will provide it as an option (just as many other providers and players have done for many years) but they are never going to encourage anyone to watch everything sped up and there is absolutely 0% chance of them ever dropping the option to watch at normal speeds.

[Steedeel]

I will cease these posts for now but let it be known that having variable speed playback is a disgustingly bad idea.

From what I have read tonight, surely Netflix will backtrack. They don’t need the hassle with Disney starting up. It certainly sounds like they are more than aware of the angry tweets. Brad Bird seems to be the latest to tweet his disgust. I respect that guy’s talent very much.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I will cease these posts for now but let it be known that having variable speed playback is a disgustingly bad idea.

From what I have read tonight, surely Netflix will backtrack. They don’t need the hassle with Disney starting up. It certainly sounds like they are more than aware of the angry tweets. Brad Bird seems to be the latest to tweet his disgust. I respect that guy’s talent very much.

I doubt Netflix gives a damn. They are not marketing their services to Hollywood insiders here.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Especially when delivered digitally.

No, I’m a vinyl guy. Separates and bookshelves for me also.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I doubt Netflix gives a damn. They are not marketing their services to Hollywood insiders here.

No, but they do want creative talent. They won’t want to upset that same talent.

[PenguinInfinity]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I will cease these posts for now but let it be known that having variable speed playback is a disgustingly bad idea.

From what I have read tonight, surely Netflix will backtrack. They don’t need the hassle with Disney starting up. It certainly sounds like they are more than aware of the angry tweets. Brad Bird seems to be the latest to tweet his disgust. I respect that guy’s talent very much.

That just shows how oblivious many people are to the fact that many providers and players have had that option for many years.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Marvel fanboys anyway.

Kids, amirite

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

That just shows how oblivious many people are to the fact that many providers and players have had that option for many years.

Can you tell me where? Where have we had the option of playback at 1.5 with pitch correction on a mainstream, mass audience video device or service?

[PenguinInfinity]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Can you tell me where? Where have we had the option of playback at 1.5 with pitch correction on a mainstream, mass audience device or service?

I already did:

Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

It's not a new option. The PlayStation 3 can playback at 1.5 speed with pitch corrected audio. It came out 13 years ago and was the most popular Blu-ray player in the world for quite a few years.

YouTube, PlayStation Portable, and VLC media player all have the option as well. I've used it on all three of them.