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A different wish list

Posted by jbmcb (A) on May 17, 2007 at 20:33:56

In Reply to: My DVD Wish List posted by rico on May 12, 2007 at 11:57:43:

1. All DVD flags should be correct, i.e. cadence, mpeg structure, etc...

2. One disc for the movie, one or two for the extras, just fill the disc with good quality audio and video instead of smashing in extras to save a few cents per unit on manufacturing costs.

3. Always have the original audio mix available, and route it correctly. Mono comes from the center channel. Stereo comes from the sides. Pro-Logic is *still* just stereo. Max out the DTS or DD bitrate while you're at it, and just pick one or the other, as multiple multichannel digital audio tracks reduces the overall audio bitrate.

4. All video shall be anamorphic, unless originally 4:3.

5. All extras shall be included with the initial release. I'm not going to buy the same DVD four times to get all the outtakes, might as well give them to me now. And, unless the director is dead or in a coma, might as well throw in a commentary track or two.

6. Video and audio shall come from the highest quality available film negative or digital stock, unless no negative is available, in which case you'd better be ready to do some cleanup work. Used films or laserdisc prints are NOT to be used (talking to you, Lucas)

7. The movie shall not be touched, it shall be contained in it's entirety, the most complete version of the original theatrical release, from opening studio logos to closing credits MPAA registration, "flaws" and all (Mr. Lucas, Mr. Spielberg...)

8. Menus shall be easy to navigate with minimal animation and time consuming special effects.

9. There shall be no coming attractions or previews or ads for cars or insurance on the movie disc. Get rid of the FBI warning while you're at it, it's insulting to law abiding citizens and amusing to movie pirates.

Criterion usually fulfills all these requirements, but not always. Also, THX certification means nothing, I've seen THX certified DVD's with so many errors that they were unwatchable on some players (incorrect aspect ratio flag, how the hell do you get that wrong?!?!?)

/*Music is subjective. Sound is not.*/

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