In This Video I talk about what I think about Physical Copy Vs Digital Copy Add Me On Twitter / wetmovie Add On Facebook / brendan.mitchell.96 Thanks to WastingMoney1 For the sweet Thumbnail / wastingmoney1
Well, try taking all your disks and stuff over to your mates place, all I have to do is bring, Power Cable, Xbox, Controller, HDMI that's it, all fits in a small bag.. Other hand with disks, you have to grab all of them and everything else, how annoying..
@@dylanweise4802 i don t want to play games every where i go so it s better phisical because if it loses license you are never goanna get and what you bring your tv with you and you can carry a disc and watch oin an other tv where you go
My family always gets mad at me for collecting all these movies, saying how i could use a free movie website and stuff, and i understand that physical copies could slowly start dying down. But i dont care, i still always head over to fye or best buy and get whatever i can find. Ive only started collecting. I still love digital copy, and THANK GOD for blu ray + digital combo packs, i would die without those. So i like digital, but i still need those awesome physical collector's sets.
There was nothing like being 12 yrs old walking home from a video store with a best bud and a stack of Faces of Death video tapes for the night. Physical copies for life!
I like the physical copy of a movie and tv shows, I like going to the store to see shows i haven't seen in ten years coming out in physical format. the digital copy is not bad when they give it to you for free when you buy the physical copy
I prefer physical copy. With this video being almost two years old now. One can clearly see that DIgital is the future. Seeing as how DIgital HD comes out two weeks earlier than the Blu-ray & DVD. Digital HD does Have it perks because it simply is just a click away. I came across this video because I needed some good pros and cons on physical copy vs digital copy due to the fact that the Star Wars saga was just released on Digital. I am contemplating on purchasing this because one of the blu-rays from my 6 film box set is missing and that box set is out of print.
Nicholas Powers hi Nicolas i tune don't make sales apple only. Shit. They care they are crazy Apple so i prefer google play Music and TH-cam music and download My reactions hon it my first time his video a d keeps dvd & blu ray will be around in 40 years from now I beveile he say that will be gone. . So but not possible happens in future????
I'm 16 and I agree 100% with you. Sure I sometimes use netflix and I sometimes use iTunes. But I definatley prefer physical over digital. When you watch something on netflix you don't own it not even Netflix owns it. But when you have it in your hand it gives you a sense of ownership. A big downside to physical is that their more expensive. I'll keep on buying physical.
With physical media, many of them come with a code that allows you to get a digital copy. So you get the best of both worlds with many blu-rays. Also, Blu-rays will be HD throughout from the moment it plays. When I play a movie on my phone, it can sometimes take a while for the HD to kick in. And as you mentioned, the special features and blu-ray exclusives. Also, some of the blu-ray packaging is cool (lenticular covers, steelbooks, cover art,...) Of course streaming has it's place, very convenient, portable, and doesn't take up space so I like that too. But if I had to choose which is better I would go with physical media.
I definitely prefer physical better, but I have noticed outside of the youtube community, most people seem to prefer digital copies more. A lot of people don't buy movies at all, they just download them either legally or illegally and put them on their hard drive or stream them. I would save a lot of money doing that, but I am a collector and I like owning physical copies of my movies. Really good topic and video, Brendan!!!
Totally agree. Also, you didn't talk about how the lesser films that nobody talks about might disappear forever on the digital format. Take a movie like, idk, Night Flyer, a pretty obscure vampire film that not that many have heard of. It was released on DVD but is now out of print u can still get the out of print version, might cost some coin but it still exists. Flash forward twenty years from now, no company wants the rights to it because its unknown, the film will be lost forever.
I'm 20 and love physical copies. The artwork, the special features (when they have them), the disc art (when they have them lol), and just holding it in my hand. Also I like getting out and looking for stuff.
I like their physical format because you could take your movie to anyones house and play it.Also show your personality, its a part of you and who you are and your personal taste.
Awesome video Brendan! I always prefer physical copy over digital copy because with physical copy you have it for life and can watch whenever you want and digital copy you it's only limited and can be gone for good. A real true movie collector will only only physical copy and never digital.
Great video Brendan. I'm a huge supporter of the physical format, I have a collection of over 4,000 movies and growing. Hopefully they continue to make them for a long time to come.
Damn! I was born in 79, was sure I was younger than you! Anyhow in any event love the video, great collection and I love your hoarding up vids, good stuff
I agree with you whole heartedly! I grew up with VHS too and it was great to go into a store and rent a movie you wanted over and over and over. That was my childhood. I'm still collecting VHS and of course DVD and Bluray. I don't like digital copies. It takes away the experience. It takes away from the fun. Nothing better than to go out hoarding at your local favourite store (Target, Best Buy, ETC) and buy something you want for your collection and add to it. I will collect til I die. ;)
The main down side to the physical format is storage of a large number of discs. What I like about discs is that you buy the movie once and its yours forever.Also unlike VHS, dvds do not deteriorate. For example I purchased "The Man In The Iron Mask" starring Leonardo DiCaprio on dvd in 1998. I've owned the film for 15 years, it plays the same in 2013 as in 1998 and I own it free and clear.
I sort of mentioned it with Goonies, but I'm scared of the lesser films that are still only on VHS. The physical copy still exist but when we switch to digital and the years go by, these films will be nonexistent
I think the Generic titles are fine in digital, but on a private home server so you don't have to pay a monthly fee. The collectible titles that are OOP you keep in physical format. Best of both worlds *in my Hannah Montana voice*
For me personally, I prefer the physical copy. But I don't think its a case of what's better, its just a case of what's better for each individual. Glad you made this video cause its an interesting subject. Keep up the good work!
I Love the Physical copy much better. Feels like you own that movie/music.. Yes, anytime U want u can plug & play it to Your Unit... What I do is that I just rip my DVD & that's where my digital copy coming from my Original Physical copy..
I'm with ya Brendan, Physical copy all the way! I miss going to the video store, searching for a good movie to rent, getting or giving movie advice, chatting with people looking for a good movie, butting in and saying "That movie rocks!" or "Did you like so and so? Go check out..." The social aspect has changed greatly.
I dont imagine many people who are going to watch this channel prefere digital but I definitely want to keep physical going it is just good because you can look at physical and admire it as you have collected them
One more thing about physical copies: You have the option of having some steelbooks and those are sexy as hell!!! I completely agree that you may miss out on the special features with digital copies. There is one con about physical media that you forgot...and that is: it takes space in your house/apt.
I prefer digital copies,I used to collect DVDs and Blu-ray‘s I prefer buying it on iTunes and VUDU for 5 to 6 dollars for 4K and full HD 1080P, just patiently wait for the deals.
the only thing i can think of as far as what`s good about digital copys is that it takes less space in your home. But that`s it.. =) Physical copys is the way to go..!! Like you said, the feeling of recreating a videostore in your own home is cool. =) and of course the hunt..!! Keep upp the good work Brendan..!!
I’ve actually had to insure my blu ray/dvd collection it’s gotten so large and I couldn’t believe how much it was worth with as many of my movies or tv shows are out of print, hard to find or a rare edition
it's kind of scary how the world seems to keep becoming more anti social just watch and do everything at home .. for me i like going out and actually purchasing something and have that item forever ... i'm old school in a sense .. awesome topic man
My feelings exactly. I also prefer to be able to watch the special features, commentaries, etc and also have the cover art and stuff. We're part of the same generation. Also a child of the VHS era in the 80s. I am the same way still with preferring to own the physical CDs of the albums of my favorite bands. Sure I can convert them to digital files for my PC but I still want that physical copy with the cover art and extras.
Physical copies all the way!!! The thrill of the hunt, the nostalgic feeling you get when you find a favorite childhood movie in the original VHS form!
I agree with a bunch of you guys. The streaming services help me figure out if I want to buy it. But I would rather have a physical copy. The hunt is fun and the special features
I am in the physical copy camp, but now a days I am very picky what blurays/dvds I buy..if I don't think I will watch it more than once..I will rent it. That and space is a big factor...great vid buddy.
Good to see you comment on this, been wondering what your stance was and when you were gonna talk about it. I just like owning the movies I really like as a physical copy. Also the quality is better, especially the sound. Most countries don´t have fast enough internet connections to stream real blu-ray quality, but it will definetly happen at some point in the future. Right now several countries however, have really slow internet connections. So I think digital copies will be around for a while.
I totally agree with you bro. Because I just feel like samething. And always prefer physical copies to buy Movies, Tv Shows or anything for general. But Digital Copy? I'm not getting it cause I can't afford it. That's my opinion.
Well said! Luckily I think the idea of a world without physical media is a long time away. When they do start phasing it out I think we'll still have companies out there who cater to people like us. Look at VHS, there are still a select few labels who are putting stuff out on that format.
Definitely I prefer physical copies specially with the special features most videos come with and the special edition packaging. Netflix is a good way to sample films I haven't seen before and saves me money from doing blind buys. As for digital copies, it's a good way to take your movies with you on your tablets specially if you go on road trips and if you like to keep your DVDs and blurays from getting scratched or damaged
Another thing, if you're watching a movie online by streaming and your internet connection goes down then you cannot finish the movie. Having the physical copy there is no risk of that.
i havent had internet at home now for 6 months, now it's winter time and i need entertainment, so im going back to physical dvds, $3 bin at walmart is gonna be my best friend now :D
I much prefer physical copy media too digital. For many reasons that should be obvious. First, the quality is much better for both picture and sound. Second, the extra features. I base a lot of my purchasing decisions on whether the title has a commentary track and worthwhile making of/features. Lastly the ability to take the title off the shelf, look over the cover art and find just the movie you are looking for. With streaming sites you have less variety and to find an obscure title you have to know it beforehand then search for it. Their predetermined lists cover only a select group of titles. Only benefit of digital is convenience and it's not worth it. But it will improve hopefully.
For me, I always preferred physical copy of mostly everything that I come across. As a kid I became a movie buff and once I earn the money throughout my junior high and high school years, then I was able to buy the DVDs myself. The only time I would buy a Blu-Ray it's when it's in a combo pack. I have a software that can transfer from DVD to a device that you can think of for a smaller size without taking up a lot of space on your computer. Sure watching movies and TV shows through digital is great and all, but there are some titles that are not available or haven't been released yet. Some people I know would point out that they can watch something on Netflix. What I'm trying to do is protecting my DVDs from getting scratched and dirty so that I don't have to waste a lot of money. It's the same for the hard to find, out of print titles
Ok. Well, I don't think the physical copy should ever leave. I like the digital world, but like you said there are downsides also. I personally think both should stay. The option for, should I get that movie at the video store to own or should I just download it and watch it. I like both and I think both should stay. The key is options. People love options and this is a perfect example. I will never get rid of my collection of DVD's, VHS, and blu rays. Collecting is fun!! Great video!
I'm older than you and spent more time walking around video stores than watching movies as a kid. Collected VHS, DVD, and BD and have probably two thousand in all but once I went digital I didn't go back and haven't bought anything in years now.
I really love physical copys. Even if you pay for a download it doesn't feel like you own it, ive downloaded many films in the past, paying for some and torrents for others and when I watch them its like I don't pay much attention to them. Whereas if I buy the physical copy of a movie I find a pay full attention and go back and watch it more and more and even if its a movie I don't enjoy I still like that its in my collection, hope you see this comment Bren Have a good weekend bro!
I think digital copies will eventually replace the physical copies simply because of the convenience of it all. Also for somebody like me who has thousands and thousands of movies, I don't have room to buy every movie I want to see anymore.
I know when I was a kid it was the place to be. I would hang out in a old video shop after school back in the dat just looking at all the cool box aet and stuff
Physical all the way. Better picture/sound in a HT environment, sense of owning product. I would like future physical media to come on memory cards though. Eliminate disc drives that waste energy and eventually wear out. Digital copies are good for those who travel a lot, watch movies on smaller screens etc.
physical copy wins for me because I would rather waste gas and go to a store to get a copy rather than downloading it to my computer for 60 dollars only to find out a few months later that all of my files have been corrupted or that my netflix,hulu plus,crackle and amazon prime accounts have been hacked.
For the foreseeable future there will be physical copies, but pressing tons of discs is pretty expensive (especially taking into account royalties to Sony). Companies will be offering more "print on demand" copies on BD-R and DVD-R to complement their digital downloads.
I don't watch movies on my laptop, iPhone, etc. For me, cinema is a experience. I only stream through Roku/Netflix so my kid can watch her favorite shows. I honestly believe digital is for the casual film fan, not for hardcore collector's like ourselves. Just look at the killing Shout! Factory/Scream Factory is making with their genre pickups. They are raking in the dough on a weekly basis!
Wanna hear somethin cool? My Uncle Todd bought one of the first VCR's ever and it was $500!! back in the early 80s. It was a top load with all the knobs on the front I remember it from when I was a kid.
Digitall is cheaper, but video and audio, mostly video quality can't be compared to a physical. A disc can get scratches, a hd can die yes, but most people won't download their digital movies tho. Both worlds have ups and downs. I switched to digital and only movies I get on discs, are the ones I can't find in a digital versions.
I love physical. But the movie studio's are wanting people to switch to digial. First they took away special features to dvd to push to blu ray, now they are putting more special features on the digital copys. Also blu rays are getting less extra features if you notice. Mark my words in 2 years blu rays will only have the main film, all your bouns features will be digital. Then in, the next 10 years I think only big blockbusters will be put on blu ray. Its sad, I dont want this to happen but the writing is on the wall. But like VHS beofre the physical meida age is coming to an end. The movie stuidos want this. This gives them full control of how long they want you to have your copys. I see people say oh blu rays will never ever stop being made as there is still demand for them. But they said the same thing about VHS and Laserdiscs. Its not about demand as there is still demand for those formats from collecters. Its about maximum profits. They make so much more profit on digital then they do physcial. I dont like digital but unless people stop buying digital copys I dont see how physical will be here in 10 years from now.
Also about the licensing thing, that is where digital purchasing and vudu etc. come in. Once you buy that digital copy it's yours forever. If you use a service like Netflix/Prime that is a whole different ballgame but i actually like Vudu etc. Whenever you buy a blu-ray it with that digital code.
I agree on all your points. As hard as it may be to believe, I think there will always be some for of physical copy because not everyone has the internet (I know it sounds weird). But, for example, they have a new disc/tv format (4K) coming out that is like 5 times better than blu-ray. I guess we will have to just see what happens. In the meantime, thanks for the overview. **Peace
from where you can have the digital copy on your laptop or in your hard driver?is there any site that you can buy the movie and download it in your computer and have like personal collection or you have to buy in physical copy?
Love the opinion Brendan! I will always be a physical media type of gal no matter what. I try to avoid streaming and etc... as much as possible just out of principle haha I know, I'm weird. Anyway, great vid and keep it up bud :)
You see, with devices like Apple TV or every Xbox One games being available for digital downloads, digital purchase is clearly going to be the future of media distribution. I personally prefer the digital distribution to optical discs, though this way, I'll need to understand how the digital right management works, so that I can play a certain media on a hardware beyond the hardware with which I have that media bought.
I think you are right on both accounts. I think for me it will always be a hybrid between the two. There are movies i love and want my own copy and have all the features. Then there are movies i can watch on netflix etc which i want to watch but i dont think are worth owning or if i do i buy them later on physically. I think this is exemplified by Netflix putting their homemade tv shows out on dvd. The digital era still respecting the physical era.
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I hope physical copies of anything never go away. I'll always prefer physical.
Same
Well, try taking all your disks and stuff over to your mates place, all I have to do is bring, Power Cable, Xbox, Controller, HDMI that's it, all fits in a small bag.. Other hand with disks, you have to grab all of them and everything else, how annoying..
@@dylanweise4802 Are you really gonna watch every single one of your movies while your at a mates place though?
@@dylanweise4802 i don t want to play games every where i go so it s better phisical because if it loses license you are never goanna get and what you bring your tv with you and you can carry a disc and watch oin an other tv where you go
@@T.E.Pictures I mean I'm not saying not to use a physical disk but u can deal with scratches and rotting and slow read speeds.
My family always gets mad at me for collecting all these movies, saying how i could use a free movie website and stuff, and i understand that physical copies could slowly start dying down. But i dont care, i still always head over to fye or best buy and get whatever i can find. Ive only started collecting. I still love digital copy, and THANK GOD for blu ray + digital combo packs, i would die without those. So i like digital, but i still need those awesome physical collector's sets.
I'm a teenager at this point in time but I LOVE going Bluray/DVD hunting and I also love physical format more than digital
I prefer physical copies, I love having the case, disc, artwork etc!
I love saving money
There was nothing like being 12 yrs old walking home from a video store with a best bud and a stack of Faces of Death video tapes for the night. Physical copies for life!
I'm A collector of movies, too. I bought cd's 1st in 2005. I still like buying both, so physical media ain't going anywhere.
Ways to avoid your house burning down; Buy a digital house.
Then you can have A matrix house.
but it will not really be there and you will own nothing
If I could I would.
I like the physical copy of a movie and tv shows, I like going to the store to see shows i haven't seen in ten years coming out in physical format. the digital copy is not bad when they give it to you for free when you buy the physical copy
I love physical copy’s there the best and you can have a collection you can be proud of I always prefer physical even if it’s more expensive
Fuck digital... I was 1987 and i grew up on vhs tapes... I prefer dvds
cody mack same man
I prefer physical copy. With this video being almost two years old now. One can clearly see that DIgital is the future. Seeing as how DIgital HD comes out two weeks earlier than the Blu-ray & DVD. Digital HD does Have it perks because it simply is just a click away. I came across this video because I needed some good pros and cons on physical copy vs digital copy due to the fact that the Star Wars saga was just released on Digital. I am contemplating on purchasing this because one of the blu-rays from my 6 film box set is missing and that box set is out of print.
Plus, movies on iTunes don't go on sale, and you can't get a collection of a series of movies on iTunes, you have to spend a LOT of money on it.
Nicholas Powers hi Nicolas i tune don't make sales apple only. Shit. They care they are crazy Apple so i prefer google play Music and TH-cam music and download
My reactions hon it my first time his video a d keeps dvd & blu ray will be around in 40 years from now
I beveile he say that will be gone. . So but not possible happens in future????
I'm 16 and I agree 100% with you. Sure I sometimes use netflix and I sometimes use iTunes. But I definatley prefer physical over digital. When you watch something on netflix you don't own it not even Netflix owns it. But when you have it in your hand it gives you a sense of ownership. A big downside to physical is that their more expensive. I'll keep on buying physical.
And you will lose them and scratch them get lost where digital you will never lose it.
@@dylanweise4802 maybe if your bad at taking care of stuff plus you can make digital copies of a physical disc just in case
With physical media, many of them come with a code that allows you to get a digital copy. So you get the best of both worlds with many blu-rays. Also, Blu-rays will be HD throughout from the moment it plays. When I play a movie on my phone, it can sometimes take a while for the HD to kick in. And as you mentioned, the special features and blu-ray exclusives. Also, some of the blu-ray packaging is cool (lenticular covers, steelbooks, cover art,...) Of course streaming has it's place, very convenient, portable, and doesn't take up space so I like that too. But if I had to choose which is better I would go with physical media.
That's what i love the most about the physical format
Barely anything is on netflix the amazing things you can find on dvd and bluray. I love the art, the case, and the movie.
heck yeah i agreed.
I love seeing the movies on the shelf. Looks so much better than on a playlist on the screen. Great video!
I definitely prefer physical better, but I have noticed outside of the youtube community, most people seem to prefer digital copies more. A lot of people don't buy movies at all, they just download them either legally or illegally and put them on their hard drive or stream them. I would save a lot of money doing that, but I am a collector and I like owning physical copies of my movies. Really good topic and video, Brendan!!!
Totally agree. Also, you didn't talk about how the lesser films that nobody talks about might disappear forever on the digital format. Take a movie like, idk, Night Flyer, a pretty obscure vampire film that not that many have heard of. It was released on DVD but is now out of print u can still get the out of print version, might cost some coin but it still exists. Flash forward twenty years from now, no company wants the rights to it because its unknown, the film will be lost forever.
I'm 20 and love physical copies. The artwork, the special features (when they have them), the disc art (when they have them lol), and just holding it in my hand. Also I like getting out and looking for stuff.
I like their physical format because you could take your movie to anyones house and play it.Also show your personality, its a part of you and who you are and your personal taste.
Awesome video Brendan! I always prefer physical copy over digital copy because with physical copy you have it for life and can watch whenever you want and digital copy you it's only limited and can be gone for good. A real true movie collector will only only physical copy and never digital.
Great video Brendan. I'm a huge supporter of the physical format, I have a collection of over 4,000 movies and growing. Hopefully they continue to make them for a long time to come.
OMG the world is gonna end, Netflix doesn't have every show
Damn! I was born in 79, was sure I was younger than you! Anyhow in any event love the video, great collection and I love your hoarding up vids, good stuff
I agree with you whole heartedly! I grew up with VHS too and it was great to go into a store and rent a movie you wanted over and over and over. That was my childhood. I'm still collecting VHS and of course DVD and Bluray. I don't like digital copies. It takes away the experience. It takes away from the fun. Nothing better than to go out hoarding at your local favourite store (Target, Best Buy, ETC) and buy something you want for your collection and add to it. I will collect til I die. ;)
The main down side to the physical format is storage of a large number of discs. What I like about discs is that you buy the movie once and its yours forever.Also unlike VHS, dvds do not deteriorate. For example I purchased "The Man In The Iron Mask" starring Leonardo DiCaprio on dvd in 1998. I've owned the film for 15 years, it plays the same in 2013 as in 1998 and I own it free and clear.
I sort of mentioned it with Goonies, but I'm scared of the lesser films that are still only on VHS. The physical copy still exist but when we switch to digital and the years go by, these films will be nonexistent
I think the Generic titles are fine in digital, but on a private home server so you don't have to pay a monthly fee. The collectible titles that are OOP you keep in physical format. Best of both worlds *in my Hannah Montana voice*
I love your collections! i deduced that I want hard copies now thank you
For me personally, I prefer the physical copy. But I don't think its a case of what's better, its just a case of what's better for each individual. Glad you made this video cause its an interesting subject. Keep up the good work!
I Love the Physical copy much better. Feels like you own that movie/music.. Yes, anytime U want u can plug & play it to Your Unit... What I do is that I just rip my DVD & that's where my digital copy coming from my Original Physical copy..
I'm with ya Brendan, Physical copy all the way! I miss going to the video store, searching for a good movie to rent, getting or giving movie advice, chatting with people looking for a good movie, butting in and saying "That movie rocks!" or "Did you like so and so? Go check out..." The social aspect has changed greatly.
I dont imagine many people who are going to watch this channel prefere digital but I definitely want to keep physical going it is just good because you can look at physical and admire it as you have collected them
One more thing about physical copies: You have the option of having some steelbooks and those are sexy as hell!!! I completely agree that you may miss out on the special features with digital copies. There is one con about physical media that you forgot...and that is: it takes space in your house/apt.
The biggest con of digital copies is it costs more, sometimes triple the price of the physical copy.
I prefer digital copies,I used to collect DVDs and Blu-ray‘s I prefer buying it on iTunes and VUDU for 5 to 6 dollars for 4K and full HD 1080P, just patiently wait for the deals.
I like to own things. I don't want something on a cloud that eventually can be cancelled and taken down.
the only thing i can think of as far as what`s good about digital copys is that it takes less space in your home. But that`s it.. =) Physical copys is the way to go..!! Like you said, the feeling of recreating a videostore in your own home is cool. =) and of course the hunt..!!
Keep upp the good work Brendan..!!
I’ve actually had to insure my blu ray/dvd collection it’s gotten so large and I couldn’t believe how much it was worth with as many of my movies or tv shows are out of print, hard to find or a rare edition
Great video, Brendan!! I agree with everything u said. I prefer physical copies too.
Great vid brendan ...this video is gonna get a shitload of views just by the title ;)
Great topic I personally like em both like you said pros and cons on both ends I doubt anybody has only one or the other.
it's kind of scary how the world seems to keep becoming more anti social just watch and do everything at home .. for me i like going out and actually purchasing something and have that item forever ... i'm old school in a sense .. awesome topic man
Great video!
My feelings exactly. I also prefer to be able to watch the special features, commentaries, etc and also have the cover art and stuff. We're part of the same generation. Also a child of the VHS era in the 80s. I am the same way still with preferring to own the physical CDs of the albums of my favorite bands. Sure I can convert them to digital files for my PC but I still want that physical copy with the cover art and extras.
Physical copies all the way!!! The thrill of the hunt, the nostalgic feeling you get when you find a favorite childhood movie in the original VHS form!
I agree with a bunch of you guys. The streaming services help me figure out if I want to buy it. But I would rather have a physical copy. The hunt is fun and the special features
This is more of a rant than a video about what the difference is, and what qualities both have.
I am in the physical copy camp, but now a days I am very picky what blurays/dvds I buy..if I don't think I will watch it more than once..I will rent it. That and space is a big factor...great vid buddy.
Good to see you comment on this, been wondering what your stance was and when you were gonna talk about it. I just like owning the movies I really like as a physical copy. Also the quality is better, especially the sound. Most countries don´t have fast enough internet connections to stream real blu-ray quality, but it will definetly happen at some point in the future. Right now several countries however, have really slow internet connections. So I think digital copies will be around for a while.
I totally agree with you bro. Because I just feel like samething. And always prefer physical copies to buy Movies, Tv Shows or anything for general. But Digital Copy? I'm not getting it cause I can't afford it. That's my opinion.
Well said!
Luckily I think the idea of a world without physical media is a long time away. When they do start phasing it out I think we'll still have companies out there who cater to people like us. Look at VHS, there are still a select few labels who are putting stuff out on that format.
Agree with everything you say nothing beats having your own physical copy
Definitely I prefer physical copies specially with the special features most videos come with and the special edition packaging. Netflix is a good way to sample films I haven't seen before and saves me money from doing blind buys. As for digital copies, it's a good way to take your movies with you on your tablets specially if you go on road trips and if you like to keep your DVDs and blurays from getting scratched or damaged
Another thing, if you're watching a movie online by streaming and your internet connection goes down then you cannot finish the movie. Having the physical copy there is no risk of that.
i havent had internet at home now for 6 months, now it's winter time and i need entertainment, so im going back to physical dvds, $3 bin at walmart is gonna be my best friend now :D
I much prefer physical copy media too digital. For many reasons that should be obvious.
First, the quality is much better for both picture and sound. Second, the extra features. I base a lot of my purchasing decisions on whether the title has a commentary track and worthwhile making of/features. Lastly the ability to take the title off the shelf, look over the cover art and find just the movie you are looking for. With streaming sites you have less variety and to find an obscure title you have to know it beforehand then search for it. Their predetermined lists cover only a select group of titles.
Only benefit of digital is convenience and it's not worth it. But it will improve hopefully.
For me, I always preferred physical copy of mostly everything that I come across. As a kid I became a movie buff and once I earn the money throughout my junior high and high school years, then I was able to buy the DVDs myself. The only time I would buy a Blu-Ray it's when it's in a combo pack. I have a software that can transfer from DVD to a device that you can think of for a smaller size without taking up a lot of space on your computer. Sure watching movies and TV shows through digital is great and all, but there are some titles that are not available or haven't been released yet. Some people I know would point out that they can watch something on Netflix. What I'm trying to do is protecting my DVDs from getting scratched and dirty so that I don't have to waste a lot of money. It's the same for the hard to find, out of print titles
Ok. Well, I don't think the physical copy should ever leave. I like the digital world, but like you said there are downsides also. I personally think both should stay. The option for, should I get that movie at the video store to own or should I just download it and watch it. I like both and I think both should stay. The key is options. People love options and this is a perfect example. I will never get rid of my collection of DVD's, VHS, and blu rays. Collecting is fun!! Great video!
Physical copy I prefer both are great in their own way you make some great points.
I know right that is what i love about it to
Yeah I love physical copies man. Rare OOP films, imports, steelbooks, box art and the high quality digital audio and video transfers. Awesome quality.
Good video. I feel your on this.
I just started with Digital codes on Vudu--I Love that!!
I'm older than you and spent more time walking around video stores than watching movies as a kid. Collected VHS, DVD, and BD and have probably two thousand in all but once I went digital I didn't go back and haven't bought anything in years now.
Yeah I am a old school guy that likes to have the physical copy. But there is good about both formats
I really love physical copys. Even if you pay for a download it doesn't feel like you own it, ive downloaded many films in the past, paying for some and torrents for others and when I watch them its like I don't pay much attention to them. Whereas if I buy the physical copy of a movie I find a pay full attention and go back and watch it more and more and even if its a movie I don't enjoy I still like that its in my collection, hope you see this comment Bren
Have a good weekend bro!
I think digital copies will eventually replace the physical copies simply because of the convenience of it all. Also for somebody like me who has thousands and thousands of movies, I don't have room to buy every movie I want to see anymore.
i started collecting because of you lol...thanks for the vids
Both. My collection is physical and digital. Best of both worlds.
That's what I say But there is good about both formats to like you can watch your movie anywhere like on your phone and stuff like that
I know when I was a kid it was the place to be. I would hang out in a old video shop after school back in the dat just looking at all the cool box aet and stuff
Physical all the way. Better picture/sound in a HT environment, sense of owning product. I would like future physical media to come on memory cards though. Eliminate disc drives that waste energy and eventually wear out. Digital copies are good for those who travel a lot, watch movies on smaller screens etc.
physical copy wins for me because I would rather waste gas and go to a store to get a copy rather than downloading it to my computer for 60 dollars only to find out a few months later that all of my files have been corrupted or that my netflix,hulu plus,crackle and amazon prime accounts have been hacked.
people love physical, it will never go away
For the foreseeable future there will be physical copies, but pressing tons of discs is pretty expensive (especially taking into account royalties to Sony). Companies will be offering more "print on demand" copies on BD-R and DVD-R to complement their digital downloads.
I know right that is what i love about physical copy to
I agree! I love my physical copies!!!
You should have talked about owning a physical copy vs. purchasing a digital copy.
Hey thanks james for watching bud
I don't watch movies on my laptop, iPhone, etc. For me, cinema is a experience. I only stream through Roku/Netflix so my kid can watch her favorite shows. I honestly believe digital is for the casual film fan, not for hardcore collector's like ourselves. Just look at the killing Shout! Factory/Scream Factory is making with their genre pickups. They are raking in the dough on a weekly basis!
Thanks Ryan for checking out the video. and how old did you think I was lol ?
Take the goosebumps books for example, who wants the kindle editions of those if they had them, you got to have the paperbacks for the artwork.
Wanna hear somethin cool? My Uncle Todd bought one of the first VCR's ever and it was $500!! back in the early 80s. It was a top load with all the knobs on the front I remember it from when I was a kid.
I agree with everything you said!
Digitall is cheaper, but video and audio, mostly video quality can't be compared to a physical.
A disc can get scratches, a hd can die yes, but most people won't download their digital movies tho.
Both worlds have ups and downs. I switched to digital and only movies I get on discs, are the ones I can't find in a digital versions.
You are correct ‼️
I love physical. But the movie studio's are wanting people to switch to digial. First they took away special features to dvd to push to blu ray, now they are putting more special features on the digital copys. Also blu rays are getting less extra features if you notice. Mark my words in 2 years blu rays will only have the main film, all your bouns features will be digital. Then in, the next 10 years I think only big blockbusters will be put on blu ray. Its sad, I dont want this to happen but the writing is on the wall. But like VHS beofre the physical meida age is coming to an end. The movie stuidos want this. This gives them full control of how long they want you to have your copys. I see people say oh blu rays will never ever stop being made as there is still demand for them. But they said the same thing about VHS and Laserdiscs. Its not about demand as there is still demand for those formats from collecters. Its about maximum profits. They make so much more profit on digital then they do physcial. I dont like digital but unless people stop buying digital copys I dont see how physical will be here in 10 years from now.
Also about the licensing thing, that is where digital purchasing and vudu etc. come in. Once you buy that digital copy it's yours forever. If you use a service like Netflix/Prime that is a whole different ballgame but i actually like Vudu etc. Whenever you buy a blu-ray it with that digital code.
I agree on all your points. As hard as it may be to believe, I think there will always be some for of physical copy because not everyone has the internet (I know it sounds weird).
But, for example, they have a new disc/tv format (4K) coming out that is like 5 times better than blu-ray.
I guess we will have to just see what happens.
In the meantime, thanks for the overview.
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I know i will not ether but i do see the good in both formats
from where you can have the digital copy on your laptop or in your hard driver?is there any site that you can buy the movie and download it in your computer and have like personal collection or you have to buy in physical copy?
Love the opinion Brendan! I will always be a physical media type of gal no matter what. I try to avoid streaming and etc... as much as possible just out of principle haha I know, I'm weird. Anyway, great vid and keep it up bud :)
As long as they keep making blu ray players😉
Thanks for explaining this to a generation x .
Gen x uses physical
You see, with devices like Apple TV or every Xbox One games being available for digital downloads, digital purchase is clearly going to be the future of media distribution. I personally prefer the digital distribution to optical discs, though this way, I'll need to understand how the digital right management works, so that I can play a certain media on a hardware beyond the hardware with which I have that media bought.
I think you are right on both accounts. I think for me it will always be a hybrid between the two. There are movies i love and want my own copy and have all the features. Then there are movies i can watch on netflix etc which i want to watch but i dont think are worth owning or if i do i buy them later on physically.
I think this is exemplified by Netflix putting their homemade tv shows out on dvd. The digital era still respecting the physical era.
What pisses me off is that if you invest in a digital copy most physical copies come with one
great vide ophysical copy for me theres just something about having it and going to a store and seeing it no digital download can beat