My top 4 reasons why I collect physical media: 1. You actually physically own whatever you buy, for life! 2. Unmatched quality - The picture and sound quality is just superior. 3. They look great on your shelves! 4. You can watch them without an internet connection!
I agree with all your points, also digital content has no intrinsic value, it is virtually worthless. With physical media it will always have at least some resale value and limited editions, steelbooks and out of print films can appreciate in value. You cant sell or gift digital content and the studios want it that way, services like Disney+ want you to perpetually pay over and over again for access to content that you will never actually own.
Another thing is pricing for me. $20 for a bluray/4K I physically own or $20 for a file that I’m more than likely going to forget about. (Most of the time I don’t even buy my physical copies full price unless it’s a high demand limited stock edition). Same could be said for physical games though. $99 for the digital version or $69-$79 for the disc which I can trade in or sell online?
@@nick1635 it's interesting you mention that. I have a friend of mine who shown me his pirated movie collection from torrents. I couldn't care less. This same friend came over at my house and seen my thousands of bought media titles and his jaw hit the floor. He was like a kid in a candy store going through my limited editions. I said you don't that excited over digital downloads? He said nope. I guess when you don't own it there is really no value.
To your point 4. I live with my brothers who don't really buy movies, they just stream. And for about a day and a half over the summer our Wi-Fi was out. I became instantly popular!!
And it's a good investment as well. Right now greedy resalers claim that used bluvrays and DVDs are only worth a dollar, even in mint condition. But when the idiots in Hollywood quit releasing content on physical media and all old releases are no longer on store shelves, the physical media in peoples collections will be worth money.
Most of the films in my collection aren't on streaming services. The packaging is great, the quality is great, and I don't want to be at the whim of culture peddlers like Netflix.
@Mike I do the same. I will 'backup' DVDs that I don't want to buy used or whatever. I've been subscribed to Netflix's DVDs service shortly after they started. Way before they streamed anything. However, if all else fails, I will check Ebay for rare titles. There are some that are decent quality used. However, there are still some older or non-region compatible DVD titles. I was able to get a few VHS tapes that never made it to DVD or Blu-ray, that I'm aware of.
That's because Netflix will never bring some of their series on Blu Ray. If they would being Stranger Things or The Dark Crystal on Blu Ray I wouldn't need Netflix anymore
@@Music.Movies.67 We used to think VHS looked good, too. (Edited to add: I've looked at 4k movies at friends' houses and thought WOW. I have never looked at a Netflix stream and thought wow.)
4K discs have over 100GB of data.. Netflix 4k uses about 7GB per hour.. so they managed to compress 100GB of movie down to 14GB of data? That is a tremendous loss of image quality.. That is reduced somewhere between 720p and 1080p.. Might as well be watching DVD's
Talk about living under a rock, I had no idea that NOT buying DVDs and Blu-Rays were a thing. I use streaming for a quick watch for movies I don't have, but I buy physical media as if it was still a thing.
Agreed. I love watching a new (to me) movie on Blu Ray and then re-watching it with the director's commentary. It's fascinating to hear how all the scenes were shot and how it all comes together. Streaming just doesn't offer that experience- at least not consistently.
@@scotcarr3390 Totally agree. Movies in particular are a product of their time - many endearing movies from the past don`t meet the current `standards` of our society but so as long as they were never created with the intent of being malicious they are there to teach us the way things were - we have the power to change for the future and learn from these movies - but under no circumstances should they be censored - nor should people feel like they shouldn`t be able to enjoy them. If we start to allow censorship to this degree this then starts a slippery and dangerous slope to much much worse.
Even on physical media you often don't get un-altered versions… like "The Evil Dead" which only seem to exist as altered HD version where they digitally changed certain shots. Or they change the aspect ration from original intended to widescreen.... or they change the colour grading to make it look "Modern".... this is why i still collect Laserdiscs and DVDs because even on Blu-ray or UHD you are never guaranteed getting the original version of a movie...or TV show.
@@KRAFTWERK2K6 The changes on existing Blu Ray library is more technical and to deal with the viewing medium. Streaming services are doing something entirely different they are changing the actual movies due to what they perceive as offence topics. This is being done due to political reasons not technical reasons. If they want to change color grading to take advantage of home screens then so be it but if they are doing it for political reasons that is entirely different.
I also like physical media because I try to make my apartment look like a video store. I separate the genres and alphabetize them. A year ago my visiting nurse kept telling me that physical media is dead yet she always wanted to borrow my movies. What a hypocrite.
There's only a few people that I would let borrow my Blu Rays. I had a neighbor that I liked a lot. He was a nice guy. He wanted to borrow some movies for his grandkids. At that moment I thought of Peanut butter and jelly and juice all over my discs. Luckily I was able to change the subject.
@Rob Melrose back in the 80s I had two VCRs so I recorded everything I rented. I had 3 movies on each tape. My brother-in-law wanted to borrow a tape that had "Platoon" and "Robocop". I let him borrow it and he had it for weeks then when I went to see him and my sister i asked where the tape was and he said "I lent it to my brother". Like he did nothing wrong. I went ballistic and said "It wasn't your tape to lend out. You're not a video store and neither am I." Those movies were hard to come by. Thankfully My Blu Ray collection consists mostly of boutique titles from Scream Factory, Vinegar Syndrome, Severin and others so they're not interested.
@Rob Melrose That was a curve ball. I tbought you were going to say that she kept it, which happened to me. I had a friend in college who borrowed 3 music videocassettes; Iron Maiden : Live After Death, Dio : Special From The Spectrum and Kiss : Animalize Live. They all cost me $30 each and I never saw them again. At least you have a happy outcome.
For me, it's ALL about the quality. I can't even believe how much better Star Wars 4K discs are than Disney Plus on my LG OLED CX and Atmos home theater. The difference is amazing.
@@xavoman : Wow! You really can’t tell the difference? The so called 4k looks like a 1080p blu-ray when streamed. I have an LG C8 and a pioneer LX500. I can clearly tell the difference in the picture. The biggest difference is in the sound quality.
@@MistaFussichannel of course, u can notice a huge improvement on audio, but related improvement of picture quality is hard to see if u have an stable internet connection
The picture from a good 1080p Bluray is superior even to a streamed 4K picture, because of the massive amount of compression involved in streaming high bitrate content. And that's not even mentioning the audio. As for a 4K UHD disc, well that's quality of a different magnitude...
And even if the stream is listed as HQ, you never know if your connection is going to reach that. I had Netflix Premium the last 2 years, but this year with that whole “data throttling” thing because of everyone isolating at home, my picture quality dips to where the black parts of the video turn to blotchy, pixely crap.
Yes and no...sometimes the 1080p bluray is better, but not always. HDR implementation is FAR more important than people give it credit for. 1080p bluray’s don’t have HDR, which is a serious problem and should be considered when comparing quality 4K HDR streams vs 1080p bluray imo.
@@brucecarter6205 Not all 4K discs that are labeled HDR are true HDR according to Vincent Teoh, who makes a persuasive case. If HDR is important to you it pays to do dilligent research when buying a disc.
@@rickhopkins3863, of course not, but that’s a whole other conversation for another time. Bottom line...HDR when done right is a HUGE advantage for 4K disc/streams over 1080p disc. Jeff always fails to mention this in these videos, probably because his projector in not HDR capable. 🤷♂️
I've been collecting physical media since 1999 when dvd's has just come out. Till this day i get excited when i buy a Blu-ray. I just hope physical media doesn't die.
If LP vinyl records are back in style even though everybody can stream music expect physical media to continue. They still sell books, magazines and newspapers even though you can get it online. Let's just say that owning a book with printed letters (which might last a thousand years) means more than some file in your computer that is gone when your laptop dies. There may come a day soon when cars can drive themselves too but I will prefer being in control and drive myself. In my experience serious enthusiasts about films always collect physical media. Be it film reels, dvd's or 4K Ultra HD blurays. Serious enthusiasts about *any art* collect books written about them. Serious enthusiasts about music collect albums on vinyl or cd (and reel to reel tapes are still studio quality sound). Streaming is for the casual movie watcher. The casual music fan into "top-20 music". The sheeple who can't do anything on their own and follow the flow.
I agree with Paul. I mean just look at games, people still pay 100 bucks more for a ps5 disc version just to have the option and not be boxed in by Sony's online store.
Hopefully it doesn't die. Getting all of these services straight doesn't seem like it will ever be a convenient. I've randomly bought movies on multiple platforms and I dont even know what all I own and where to watch them. Nothing can really replace pulling a movie off a shelf and popping it in. I understand why a lot of people would rather get rid of the clutter though.
I support psysical media, i have over 1400 movies/TV series(Bluray and 4k) Will never stop collecting.. Awesome video as always🙂 You are Awesome. //Mattias from Sweden
Cancel culture is a huge reason why Physical Media should never die. These idiots wanted to even cancel ‘Kindergarten Cop’ because it portrayed Cops in a good way. If they are going to go after a movie like this, than they will go after ANY movie. I’m waiting for them to cancel every Mel Brooks movie. Keep your DVD’s, BluRay’s, and 4K’s cause you never know when ‘that’ version of a movie is gone from existence to please the SJW’s.
I've been collecting physical media for years and I have thousands of titles. It's the thrill of the hunt that keeps looking for physical media. I still use streaming apps but I'll always go hunting for physical media
@@prayerposition1 Agreed. I only use streaming for movies and T.V. shows that don't have physical releases available yet or are just streaming only. Most of the times when I watch movies it's Blu-Rays and DVDs.
@@melissalayson7275 Totally agreed. I love streaming cuz' it's allows me to binge watch a bunch of movies & tv shows without the huge upfront cost of buying tv show + movies & storing them somewhere. I do have a very small collection of 4k movies of my favorites though. I'm not much of a cinephile so streaming doesn't bother me because I have good internet. I'm sure if I didn't I would definitely be leaning towards owning more a physical collection.
@@b4rs629 Agree but most of the time I hunt for physical media to add to my growing collection of blu-rays. I still consider myself a physical media collector even though I stream sometimes.
@@salimcobarrubias7590 They want Pay-Per-View. But in order to do that they have to kill physical media. Get everybody streaming, Then count how many times people watch movies and how often then they can determine the price per movie. some people might watch 2 movies per day so they want to charge $1 per view.. $60 month.. I might watch 1 movie per week so $4 per month. So a customer like me they want to keep paying for a streaming service. Eventually we will see more and more movies available for Amazon, Disney, or Netflix ONLY.. We wont be able to get them on a physical disk anymore.. Once streaming becomes the only option the subscription prices will start to increase and then the structure will change.. you want to watch family guy?? its 10 cents per episode.
Because of this channel, I've started cutting back on my streaming services (I had Disney, Netflix, Prime, Shudder, Hulu, and HBO Max). I bought a 4k blu ray player in July and started collecting my favorite movies in 4K and a lot of blind buys from Criterion and Arrow. Wow, the quality is just SO much better. And there's something to be said about the tactile feel of holding a really nice digipak with booklets and postcards and things like that - it feels like record collecting. I also find myself paying much more attention to movies now rather than just having them on in the background.
Loved this video , I personally started collecting blu rays physically as of a few weeks ago because of the exact reason you explained. Most of the media I have now are all digital but I miss the feeling of picking out a movie out of a shelve and watching it in the comfort of your own home. Plus these multiple subscriptions add up like you said . Knowing I will always be able to pop in halloween and do a marathon at the best quality is truly under appreciated . One of the very few things left of the late 90s early 2000s and i will not let it die out , Movies and pizza 🍕🙌🏼.
I just started 3 days ago physical movies i want to cancell the monthly payment for plat forms i dont use inpay $50 plus and I missed going to the movie store like old times
I am digitalizing my collection. It's a lot of work but so much fun! Also I will finally know what I own and it's automatically in an alphabetical order.
There's a number of reasons for me personally. Firstly my taste in film is not of the generic, modern Hollywood kind. I love a hell of a lot of classic & world cinema, these are not primarily the focus of many streaming sites & the back-catologue titles that I seek out are in a lot of cases are only getting remastered in recent times so the physical-media releases of these titles are the best visual quality you're gonna find them. Also I love the extra-features that you only find on physical releases, a lot of boutique labels also add informative booklets now too which if it's a film I love then I welcome these & enjoy the read. Then there's the fact that I just love to have the films I love to hand anytime I like, if you're streaming then you can only view what they have available which just doesn't suit me.
I know the feeling. I'm a huge Film Noir fan and those aren't available for streaming at all. Same goes for Hitchcock's movies among others from the 30s-50s.
i love when i look at my shelf and see over 1500 movies i watched in my life and i have for everyone a story behind where i bought it and with who! and there are a lot of films who are not on online platforms! AND when the internet is gone ... come at mee xD
I love my collection of DVD and Bluray disks, I will never get rid of them. Most of them are rare uncut versions or directors cut versions of the movie which aren't available on streaming.
@Legion Sure there is. You get the box/cover art. You get all the extras. You get better quality. You have to actually put in some effort to purchase it versus clicking a button. I grew up in the era of video stores.. it was a MUCH more rewarding experience.
@@wesrm1 I agree. Physical media all the way. Streaming is great for certain things but for owning and collecting films there is no digital substitute. I own films on VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and Bluray. The artwork is amazing, the extras. Not to mention better quality. I will never stop collecting and I will never spend a dime on a digital download that I dont really own.
Hello Jeff, I've been watching your videos since I bought a 65" screen and a 4k disc player 19 months ago. At first, I didn't even know what 4k was. But I learned much by watching your videos. Keep up the great work! Keep the movie disc reviews coming! Take care!
Same here. 22 months (and counting) of unrivaled experience with films like Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner, Alien, Dunkirk, Saving Private Ryan, and so many others on 4K format. Streaming just can't compare.
Not only do I wanna say "great video", I also wanna thank you. I've just started a channel for my voice acting and movie reviews, and I've started taking film more seriously. This video honestly grew my appreciation for the media and proves it's a great idea to keep growing my collection. Well done, bro! And thank you :)
I look at VHS like early ancient scrolls. They were rare in that the public all snatched them up soon as they came out to be rented - much like trying to read a decree when the emperor or king put it up in the town square. And to possess a VHS early on - they were available much later than the rentals, and were EXPENSIVE! Much like buying hand written copies of the decree's done by calligraphers or anyone that could afford ink. Then VHS got the 'Gutenberg Press' treatment, able to run off single sheets en masse for all to possess quickly and cheaply. And then DVD's I regard like 'books'. Organized, easy to access in part or in whole, addendum, etc. And of course blu-rays, 4k, and premium editions like gilded leather bound illustrated books. There's gratitude and pride in having them. There's interest and respect from others knowing you have some or many of them. Paperback, hard cover, leather bound. DVD, Blu-Ray, 4k. Streaming is like magazines to me. One gets some insight and knowledge of a movie and cast, maybe some good memorable shots, and blurbs how it was made. But after...? Put it on the pile, use it to line the bird cage, stick it in the recycling bin. Fuggadaboutit. About as fun as a 65 page Flip Book. And yes, some movies today aren't even THAT good! But when all movies get lumped into that 'flip book magazine take it or leave it' attitude that streaming creates - it's really disrespectful to some great works of art. Hopefully SOME people say 'Wow! I want to HAVE this movie! I could watch it 10 times in a row! I need to know more about it! I love the poster!', and search out the physical copy from Amazon, or Criterion, or a premium blu-ray. But sadly, I don't think many do. Just keep getting fed by streams, and what was that great movie last week, and where is it now? Oh well.
I prefer physical media but that’s just a down right lie. Every movie I’ve gotten that came with a digital code, or anything I’ve just bought outright in tunes(not very much maybe 5-6 titles), they’ve always come with extras deleted scenes etc. Dont complain about people being ignorant when you don’t do the due diligence yourself.
@@Chris.Smith420 I said streaming services and some other sources. . I did not mention digital downloads. No streaming service I know that has the extra content. And by the way... up yours.
@@Chris.Smith420 btw the companies that offer digital downloads will not always be around. One major one already went under so any movies you were hoping to get from them are gone.
I collect Blurays mostly and DVD because I can watch what I want when I want. On streaming services you get watch the films or tv shows when the streaming services have them available. Not only that but audio and video quality is far better from Blu Rays than any streaming service.
Me and my mom argue over physical media and streaming she is determine to change and stop 🛑 the momentum of collecting media. Thank you for giving me the support I need to keep going.
This needs to be spread far and wide. I am tired of people like John Campea pushing the end of physical media. It seems like the industry is trying to murder it so people only have the choice of streaming. But people are still buying these and even going back to the days of VHS and Laser Discs, owning movies was for the collector so they better not be taking us out of the equation. Physical forever. It’s mine. I own it forever.
On Amazon the Germans are putting a lot of stuff on blue ray and DVD. English is always the first language so no problem with that. Bought a lot of tv series like buck Rogers with them.
Plus there's another advantage to physical media were certain cuts of certain movies are ONLY available on Disk and not on any streaming service. Like for example, the 2 extended editions of James Cameron's Avatar, the Extended version of Terminator 2 Judgement Day, and the Extended Edition of The Chronicles of Narnia The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
I started collecting last year and I love it. Similar to my growing book collection, it’s nice to own your favorite movies. The books on my shelf are a reflection of my interests and I can read them whenever I want without renting from library. Same for movies. I still enjoy streaming services, but if I love something I make it a point to get it on blu-ray
There are many benefits to collecting physical media verses streaming. If the internet ever goes out then you're up the creek without a paddle, but if you have the physical media you will always have it too look at. And who are they to determine what's offensive and what's not. They need to stop censoring. I'm sick of the hyper-sensitivity.
That's not how it works. Any digital purchases you make through RUclips are automatically synced to your Google account. You'll still be able to watch them through through the Google TV app (formerly Google Play Movies) and whatever other streaming services you happened to sync with it. So, unless you somehow manage to get your entire Google account canceled...
Those licenses are usually linked to a "digital locker" that manages licenses across services. Movies Anywhere is the current big "locker", and they could go down. When Ultraviolet went down complete loss of collections was a real possibility. Luckily for their customers, deals were eventually made to transfer the licenses to Movies Anywhere, but they had no obligation to do so. In fact, if you read the Movies Anywhere terms of service, they have no obligation to guarantee access to your "purchases" for any minimum amount of time.
I love the look on Jeff’s face when he says, “On my Blu-ray set, I have this episode” 😂 Long live physical media!!! Streaming is cool, but nothing beats owning it yourself with the best quality
Agreed! I started my collection back when DVDs first came out. I still collect to this day. Anyone came scroll through all the movies on streaming platforms. There is no better feeling than looking at my packed shelves with all the movies I love!
Another thing physical media has are the extra's that come with a lot of films. As a massive film nerd, I LOVE watching behind the scenes documentaries and listening to the DVD commentaries on my favourite films.
Reasons to own physical media: 1. Access to a global market (espescially important if you are outside the US). Streaming and downloading all have geolocking to stop people from other countries using or accessing, and paid services demand you have a domestic billing address. These are much harder to work around than region coding 2. What's yours is yours. On streaming services you "own" nothing. You have extended rental rights. If the provider loses the rights your stuff gets pulled: if they go broke, it all goes with them 3. The secondhand market. You can buy stuff really cheaply and you also have stuff to sell if you hit bad times 4. A disc on your shelf can't be pulled or editted because some snowflake complained about it. We have plenty of examples of streamed movies and episodes suddenly getting pulled for being "offensive" or suffering cuts and edits 5. You can watch whatever you want, when you want, as many times as you want without it all being logged in your "viewing habits" file that is used to bombbard you with adverts 6. You're never going to see ad breaks or onscreen idents 7. Streaming is gonna get REAL expensive as th market fragments. They are all jumping on the bandwagon, for a long time it was just Netflix. Now the studios are getting into the act with their own services, and they are making their stuff exclusive. Like Star Wars? Subscribe to Disney. The Simpons? Fox. Those multiple subs add up real fast and they have to be paid monthly. Physical media can be bought or not depending on your budget that month.
You hit alot of the same points in a video I did last year. Physical Media is important and I love that your channel keeps that at it's forefront. I did a recent video about the Community episode being removed as well. Censorship has become a bigger issue than I imagined, even a year ago. Keep up the good work and hopefully all of us can keep physical media on shelves.
Lots of good points in video and comments. I can't remember the number, but I heard once that every time a new form of media comes out, a certain percentage of films don't make the jump. So when those old forms of media become obsolete, those films are lost.
After seeing comparisons at home between old DVDs and their Blu-ray’s, I was convinced and really started to appreciate Blu-ray’s. And now so many movies are still barely getting a Blu-ray release. I’m happy there are 4K releases because just like a Blu-ray they can really make a movie “new” again. In that, if done well, it really is a new experience watching a great Blu-ray and 4K uhd movie. Not just the picture but audio as well. And wow I love it 😻 and I love the artwork and collection aspect.
My collection isn’t as incredibly substantial as yours, but I will always be a die hard physical media fan, since streaming still can’t touch the same quality. My next big purchases will be Game of Thrones on 4K and LOTR on 4K when that comes out in Dec
I am with you - I am a physical media die hard. But I only buy stuff that are nostalgic or that I absolutely must own, not just generic chart movies. To me, that’s not a personal collection. But I get collectors too...
Great reasons and vid! I also keep the physical collection because my collection serves as a *reminder* of what I love. So easy to forget about your favorite things if it's not staring back at you. I even pull out individual cases occasionally to cycle through and display them individually to make sure they don't get lost on the shelf (or my memory).
Ill always buy physical versions of movies I want to own. Be it 3d blu ray, uhd, dvd and still even Laserdisc. It's still the best AV experience outside of the cinema. It's also a great way to support the content makers.
I agree with everything you said. I love the fact you get the disc in a case with a slip cover. You can look at ,who directed the film etc. The debate has been going on since the 90s! And talk that physical media will go away at that time. How about this a friend comes over and looks at my collection, he can look at the cover. With streaming what are you going to say hey you want to see my streaming collection? You made all good points. Let's remember when bluray came out in the early 2000s the studios were determined to get rid of DVD and to this day they can't. CDS still for sale in stores. And now vinyl is back and selling. So the streaming fan boys can say what they want, I n terms of quality, you can beat physical media.
Great video, as always. I would like to add three more advantages of owning physical media: 1. Commentary audio track availability on some movies, TV shows. 2. Being able to display your physical media library in your home. 3. You always get MORE bonus features than a digital copy. Most digital copies don’t include bonus features; when they do, the features are scant/limited.
The only thing digital has over physical media is convenience. But time and time again people have proven they're willing to trade everything away for convenience, and that goes way beyond movies.
Literally only takes me a handful of seconds to find the movie I actually want to watch and put it in. Those are the same people that will scroll through Netflix or prime for several minutes and exit the app cause they couldn't find anything they wanted to watch
Especially during the pandemic when there has been a lack of new films coming out and people have exhausted the streaming catalogues, I've enjoyed being a personal Blockbuster for my friends and family.
Been collecting physical media for years. Bought my very first DVD in 1997. It was Stargate. I am also a special features fan. Long live physical media.
Great video man! I have been collecting DVDs for almost 20 years and Blu-ray for at least 10. Streaming is convenient but the picture quality isn’t there. I was watching the digital copy that came with my 4K and I saw lines on the screen during the dark scenes which you don’t see when watching the disc. I have seen it on other movies and shows. I also think the same with music with CDs vs digital streaming. It’s convenient but the quality isn’t there and you own out right. Thanks for making this video!
I love my physical copies, but it is nice having the ability to stream on a device. That’s why I always buy a new release in a blu ray-digital copy combo pack. Best of both worlds.
I'm an old school movie watcher. And I've always loved having physical media. Between the sound and the better picture and you never know when something could go wrong online. And for myself, I love seeing my collection in the flesh. I'm the same way with CDs.i collect music from the 50s thru the 60s and the only way to get complete collections are physical. From real gone music to bear family to ace records. Sane with specific movies. I got pretty excited that wake island, beau geste, attack and Sgt York are coming to blu ray.
I agree completely with all the points you made. Physical media will always be the way to go for me. Superior video and audio and it's MINE to watch anytime I want.
Began watching "Rescue me" on Prime with friends, only for Amazon to remove it after we were 2 seasons in! Good thing I have the series box set now on blu-ray.
"You'll own nothing and be happy". That age old quote is essentially what the big media companies are trying to push in the age of streaming. Its basically a case of convenience vs ownership amd sadly most people chose convenience. Not me though. I was lucky enough to be a part of the last generation to grow up with physical books, CDs, Games and movies. A stream of Avatar or The last samurai doesn't even compare to the DVDs in terms of quality and ownership. Don't even get me started on anime. Great video.
First again! Lol I collect it, because the bit rate is better. If network goes down, you can still watch. The extras on the disc. The packaging. Special Editions. And the fact so much content is available on disc. That has never made it to streaming. Plus, I love having something tangible in my hand for my money! I literally still pop out the laserdisc of films and watch them! For movies out of print. Or like Star Wars for instance. And FYI Jeff, read your user agreements: you never actually “own” digital content. You are simply purchasing the “right” to use it “while” the service hosts it. They specifically say if for some reason the show leaves the service, they are not responsible for that...
I agree with you 100%. I really like owning my physical media as well. . I have control of my bought media . If a movie studio decides to change versions or pull it off streaming you can still watch your own copy at anytime. Plus the extras and packaging can be really awesome on some of these limited editions!👍
@@danieln9564 take for instance the Batman (1989). I own the Laserdisc, DVD and Blu Ray. They decided to go and change the sound effects (they meaning Tim Burton) for the 4K disc and Digital version. If I hadn’t had the previous disc versions, I would be stuck with this shit change. Like they did with Star Wars original Trilogy.
I’ve really enjoyed your videos since I’ve discovered your channel. I love seeing people who are passionate about supporting physical media and keeping it alive. 👍🏻👍🏻
Preaching to the converted 🤣 Last night I watched my 1080p Blu-ray upscaled to 4K of the old black and white ‘The Day The Earth Caught Fire’. There is nowhere to stream this like my disc. I was originally conned into streaming, but then saw that I needed many subscriptions. I’m committing $100 per month for the next few years to build a collection. Final comment, don’t be afraid of BluRay as they can be upscaled. I have a 150” screen 2.35 aspect ratio. Blu Rays look amazing. Great post.
For me having my favorite movies available to watch anytime without worrying that they have been pulled from a particular streaming service and having to decide whether to sign up for yet another subscription service.
I’ve always been a keen supporter of technological advancement, and yet I decided a couple of years back to start investing in discs over streaming for the very same reasons. I now have such a huge collection that I no longer subscribe to any streaming services, or lower my standards to searching for illegal downloads.. I devote my time to ensuring that my collection is being watched and listened to, on the very edge of cutting technology where you can get the very best out of the discs you purchase. This has proved to be the most rewarding way for me to watch my media. I now have a constant challenge of having to revisit my discs, which currently takes me just over 4 years to cycle through at over 2000 discs, ensuring that each visit sees me seeing a better quality over the last visit.. along with the 4k back catalogues always coming out, which I try to always maintain to make sure my collection is always as up to date as possible. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that streaming is growing as the favourite way to watch media and that bit rates will improve over the coming years, or that it will only take one company to see the hole in the streaming market for a complete back catalogue. But the enjoyment of building my collection and maintaining it, via spreadsheets and apps has giving me not just a great hobby but also a great appreciation of the media art, and also the technology that goes into displaying it.. somehow this is was never present when I downloaded content..
It’s super important to note that the restorations of genre films increasingly available on streaming are solely due to the fact that consumers are buying the physical discs, making the restorations possible and keeping these boutique labels operating. You can argue that Mountaintop Motel Massacre is on Prime, but this would never be if it wasn’t for the collector communities making it feasible.
I support both to be honest. I love the accessibility of streaming and it has really taught me in a way to only purchase movies and shows that I truly love and cherish in physical media.
THANK YOU! I love physical media, hence why I bought the disc version of the PS5. I just don't like how snobs on here cannot see both have their pros and cons. they only look down on streaming for whatever reason. II don't get the human mind sometimes.
Quality is such a big difference. It's crazy because a lot of people accustomed to streaming think that there's nothing wrong with the quality they're getting. What blows my mind, is that we have these amazing TVs coming out every year and people will never actually get to see what their TVs really look like. Bit rate is such a huge factor, that even if you watch a 4k bluray on a 1080p display you're still gonna be able to see more detail over the 1080p bluray even without getting the resolution.
It seems like most people just don't value media. I can't count the number of times I've watched a music video and the comments are filled with "I wish this was on Spotify!". You know you can just get a CD, MP3, FLAC, etc. and then own it forever, right? People seem to like to be fed media via services now and if it isn't on Netflix/Spotify, they don't care or it's too much of a hassle. I'm passionate about music and movies and want to physically own the things I care about it.
It's cause they're getting too used to quantity over quality. And too many people now can't afford houses, only shoebox apartments so there's not even space for physical media. It's a shame and is sad....
dude chill. to me, it's not that deep. I love physical media, but stop putting others down just not for liking what you like. grow up. and as cool as phyiscal media is, Adam is correct, not everyone has the space to store CDs, Vinyls for every album they like. so, grow up.
@@pipthegooner He is right though. I too get frustrated when someone thinks that a Blu-ray, for example, looks no different compared to a DVD or streaming. You can not like something or simply just not care for it, but also don't be gullible about it either without actually knowing the difference in each medium.
@@adamsultana8380 when did I say he was incorrect. what I'm saying I don't appreciate people like him who put down people for streaming films, tv shows or music. why can't we simply say both forms have pros and cons. I love physical books since I was a kid, but I know books take up space and I don't have unlimited space, so I bought a Kindle e-reader, does that make me less of fan of particular author because I didn't buy the physical format. this is what my point basically is. both physical media and digital have strong points and weak points. I read in this comment section, this guy called people who stream "lazy weirdo". why put someone down just because they stream. if one wants to show them how physical is superior, then do it nicely, not to be a dick about it. you see what I'm saying?
@@pipthegooner Ya, I'll agree with you there. I won't insult people who don't care for physical media, but at the same time some don't understand it at all and haven't progressed past the DVD age and call us dinosaurs for still using physical media.
I continue to buy bluray's because of superior video and audio quality , i have a dedicated home theater and atmos is horrible on every streaming platform , put on the disc i turn the volume on low and it is dynamic. No even close on streaming.
One more advantage...Hassle free jumps to other parts of the program on physical media. Try jumping to the beginning of a scene with streaming. It's hit and miss.
I buy physical media, because I can still watch it when the internet/cable goes down, which it did last month. Also, if you own the media, it doesn't matter if a show jumps to another streaming service, like The Expense did, as you'll still have the box set.
My go to reason is the EXTRAS!!! I love a good documentary so it’s always interesting seeing how my favorite movies are made or seeing the behind the scenes.
I do too, Jeff. I just like having a hard copy of films I like. Plus, they can be very artistic and attractive. I have one coming Thursday, an old western from 1950, The Gunfighter with Gregory Peck, newly released on Blu-ray from Criterion.
I’ll have to get that one too. I recently got the K.Lorber Sergio Leone box set of 5 westerns all restored and remastered in BR with a DTS audio and the mono track included; tons of added value extras. Hours of fun, interviews, it’s just amazing to see movies from 1964, 65, 66, 68 & 71 in such magnificent color and Clint Eastwood’s first western trilogy. This level of restoration will make you a believer in my opinion. They show you how the films have degraded over the decades and how much effort and time it takes to restore and preserve our historical films from back then. Simply blown away by this set and Sergio’s vision as he created these films and seeing the topography and landscapes change since the 60’s, then & now was enlightening. Bravo to Kino Lorber.👍👍👍👍👍
Been collecting for years.. won't ever stop 3,600 physical media.. VHS 📼. DVD 📀 and Blu-ray 📀 I really wish I could find laser-disks but those cost an arm and a leg 🦵...
Thank you SO much for talking about audio quality of physical media! People always discuss the picture quality but often forget about the audio. Who knows, maybe they don't have atmos or quality surround audio. Audio can make & break a movie. I'd go as far as to say movie theaters are still in business because of the audio experience. Especially since you can get a better quality picture than the theater at home now. LONG LIVE PHYSICAL MEDIA!
The commercial cinema is still around because the screen is so big and impactful compared to even 120inch home projector screens. You just can't compete with a massive commercial cinema screen (not talking about picture quality as a OLED blows it away) for size scale. As for sound quality streaming does degrade the sound whether it's 5.1, 7.1 or Atmos compared to a blu ray/4k blu ray. Maybe not as much as the picture quality but it still degrades a bit. Disagree about commercial cinemas are still in business because of the sound quality. My 5.1 home cinema blows away most commercial cinemas sound quality wise. Yes it won't go as loud but it's more accurate, transparent plus still goes loud enough to be played at reference levels. Even though I never do as it's just too loud for my small room with low ceiling.
@@C--A I respectfully disagree. I've polled questions pertaining to this very subject to A/V enthusiasts. Audio (as of right now) is the key that creates the most immersive experience; and that is the goal: an immersive experience. Film grew the most when audio was introduced. Then popularity grew when 'surround audio' was introduced. Film had a great maneuver with 3D but that kinda died. Audio affects the auditory and somatosensory sensory systems. Picture affects the visual system only. The more sensory systems affected the the more immersion.
Physical media forever!
Wish i could give you More than just One like Bro !
@@nettirocks2477 same, #physicalmediaforever
people who understand me
The objective agreemento.
To paraphrase George Wallace: physical media today, physical media tomorrow, physical media forever.
Reasons I collect blu-ray
-As a film nerd I love the special features
-Can watch them without internet
-If I love something I want to own it period
My top 4 reasons why I collect physical media:
1. You actually physically own whatever you buy, for life!
2. Unmatched quality - The picture and sound quality is just superior.
3. They look great on your shelves!
4. You can watch them without an internet connection!
I would've posted my own comment, but you summed it up for me 👍🏻
I agree with all your points, also digital content has no intrinsic value, it is virtually worthless. With physical media it will always have at least some resale value and limited editions, steelbooks and out of print films can appreciate in value. You cant sell or gift digital content and the studios want it that way, services like Disney+ want you to perpetually pay over and over again for access to content that you will never actually own.
Another thing is pricing for me. $20 for a bluray/4K I physically own or $20 for a file that I’m more than likely going to forget about. (Most of the time I don’t even buy my physical copies full price unless it’s a high demand limited stock edition).
Same could be said for physical games though. $99 for the digital version or $69-$79 for the disc which I can trade in or sell online?
@@nick1635 it's interesting you mention that. I have a friend of mine who shown me his pirated movie collection from torrents. I couldn't care less. This same friend came over at my house and seen my thousands of bought media titles and his jaw hit the floor. He was like a kid in a candy store going through my limited editions. I said you don't that excited over digital downloads? He said nope. I guess when you don't own it there is really no value.
To your point 4. I live with my brothers who don't really buy movies, they just stream. And for about a day and a half over the summer our Wi-Fi was out. I became instantly popular!!
I will buy physical media until they stop making them.
Will be a sad day if they stop making them :(
And it's a good investment as well. Right now greedy resalers claim that used bluvrays and DVDs are only worth a dollar, even in mint condition. But when the idiots in Hollywood quit releasing content on physical media and all old releases are no longer on store shelves, the physical media in peoples collections will be worth money.
Remember to buy some players too, THINK AHEAD!
Then buy second hand from fools who give it away.
Same
Most of the films in my collection aren't on streaming services. The packaging is great, the quality is great, and I don't want to be at the whim of culture peddlers like Netflix.
@Mike I do the same. I will 'backup' DVDs that I don't want to buy used or whatever. I've been subscribed to Netflix's DVDs service shortly after they started. Way before they streamed anything. However, if all else fails, I will check Ebay for rare titles. There are some that are decent quality used. However, there are still some older or non-region compatible DVD titles. I was able to get a few VHS tapes that never made it to DVD or Blu-ray, that I'm aware of.
That's because Netflix will never bring some of their series on Blu Ray. If they would being Stranger Things or The Dark Crystal on Blu Ray I wouldn't need Netflix anymore
@@ceeal2943 Good news! The first 2 seasons of ST are available on bluray. Got mine at Target last year
Wtf is a “culture peddler”?
Netflix is compressing the bit rate while their customers are paying more. Ridiculous.
Dolby Vision videos on Netflix look pretty good to my eyes
@@Music.Movies.67 We used to think VHS looked good, too. (Edited to add: I've looked at 4k movies at friends' houses and thought WOW. I have never looked at a Netflix stream and thought wow.)
Sounds like mtv, once the got more views, boom goes the music.
4K discs have over 100GB of data.. Netflix 4k uses about 7GB per hour.. so they managed to compress 100GB of movie down to 14GB of data? That is a tremendous loss of image quality.. That is reduced somewhere between 720p and 1080p.. Might as well be watching DVD's
I use Netflix for TV shows and some movies I don't wanna buy. 😁
Talk about living under a rock, I had no idea that NOT buying DVDs and Blu-Rays were a thing. I use streaming for a quick watch for movies I don't have, but I buy physical media as if it was still a thing.
Many reasons to buy physical: quality, ownership, but I also love bonus features and they're still not fully integrated into digital sales in 2020.
I love special features!
Bingo. Special features like deleted scenes and commentary tracks.
Agreed. I love watching a new (to me) movie on Blu Ray and then re-watching it with the director's commentary. It's fascinating to hear how all the scenes were shot and how it all comes together. Streaming just doesn't offer that experience- at least not consistently.
All valid reasons, and the most immediate one for me is the new Censorship.
Censorship is wrong. Intentions for doing so may be good, but it's always a problematic "solution" to what ails soceity.
@@scotcarr3390 Totally agree. Movies in particular are a product of their time - many endearing movies from the past don`t meet the current `standards` of our society but so as long as they were never created with the intent of being malicious they are there to teach us the way things were - we have the power to change for the future and learn from these movies - but under no circumstances should they be censored - nor should people feel like they shouldn`t be able to enjoy them. If we start to allow censorship to this degree this then starts a slippery and dangerous slope to much much worse.
I still collect physical media. I hate when the movies that are on streaming are altered and edited.
Even on physical media you often don't get un-altered versions… like "The Evil Dead" which only seem to exist as altered HD version where they digitally changed certain shots. Or they change the aspect ration from original intended to widescreen.... or they change the colour grading to make it look "Modern".... this is why i still collect Laserdiscs and DVDs because even on Blu-ray or UHD you are never guaranteed getting the original version of a movie...or TV show.
@@KRAFTWERK2K6
The changes on existing Blu Ray library is more technical and to deal with the viewing medium.
Streaming services are doing something entirely different they are changing the actual movies due to what they perceive as offence topics. This is being done due to political reasons not technical reasons. If they want to change color grading to take advantage of home screens then so be it but if they are doing it for political reasons that is entirely different.
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don't worry the mandela effect does it all by itself
I love my Criterion Blu-Ray collection and wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Even Criterion DVDs look better than most HD streams...
Let‘s keep fighting for physical Media!
Keep going my friend!
I also like physical media because I try to make my apartment look like a video store. I separate the genres and alphabetize them. A year ago my visiting nurse kept telling me that physical media is dead yet she always wanted to borrow my movies. What a hypocrite.
There's only a few people that I would let borrow my Blu Rays. I had a neighbor that I liked a lot. He was a nice guy. He wanted to borrow some movies for his grandkids. At that moment I thought of Peanut butter and jelly and juice all over my discs. Luckily I was able to change the subject.
@Rob Melrose back in the 80s I had two VCRs so I recorded everything I rented. I had 3 movies on each tape. My brother-in-law wanted to borrow a tape that had "Platoon" and "Robocop". I let him borrow it and he had it for weeks then when I went to see him and my sister i asked where the tape was and he said "I lent it to my brother". Like he did nothing wrong. I went ballistic and said "It wasn't your tape to lend out. You're not a video store and neither am I." Those movies were hard to come by. Thankfully My Blu Ray collection consists mostly of boutique titles from Scream Factory, Vinegar Syndrome, Severin and others so they're not interested.
@Rob Melrose That was a curve ball. I tbought you were going to say that she kept it, which happened to me. I had a friend in college who borrowed 3 music videocassettes; Iron Maiden : Live After Death, Dio : Special From The Spectrum and Kiss : Animalize Live. They all cost me $30 each and I never saw them again. At least you have a happy outcome.
For me, it's ALL about the quality. I can't even believe how much better Star Wars 4K discs are than Disney Plus on my LG OLED CX and Atmos home theater. The difference is amazing.
Same. I watched my IT 4K on Apple TV that I bought and then watched it on my 4K disc. Big difference. And I have a gigabit internet connection
Which bluray player do u have? I also have cx oled and i cant notice the difference between streaming and 4k disc
Same here. I bought all the SW movies on UHD BD. I've only seen Episode I and it looks really good and sounds really good.
@@xavoman : Wow! You really can’t tell the difference? The so called 4k looks like a 1080p blu-ray when streamed. I have an LG C8 and a pioneer LX500. I can clearly tell the difference in the picture. The biggest difference is in the sound quality.
@@MistaFussichannel of course, u can notice a huge improvement on audio, but related improvement of picture quality is hard to see if u have an stable internet connection
I collect a ton of physical media. Blu-ray movies, games, music cds and vinyl records. Love it and will never stop collecting them.
The picture from a good 1080p Bluray is superior even to a streamed 4K picture, because of the massive amount of compression involved in streaming high bitrate content. And that's not even mentioning the audio. As for a 4K UHD disc, well that's quality of a different magnitude...
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And even if the stream is listed as HQ, you never know if your connection is going to reach that. I had Netflix Premium the last 2 years, but this year with that whole “data throttling” thing because of everyone isolating at home, my picture quality dips to where the black parts of the video turn to blotchy, pixely crap.
Yes and no...sometimes the 1080p bluray is better, but not always. HDR implementation is FAR more important than people give it credit for. 1080p bluray’s don’t have HDR, which is a serious problem and should be considered when comparing quality 4K HDR streams vs 1080p bluray imo.
@@brucecarter6205 Not all 4K discs that are labeled HDR are true HDR according to Vincent Teoh, who makes a persuasive case. If HDR is important to you it pays to do dilligent research when buying a disc.
@@rickhopkins3863, of course not, but that’s a whole other conversation for another time.
Bottom line...HDR when done right is a HUGE advantage for 4K disc/streams over 1080p disc. Jeff always fails to mention this in these videos, probably because his projector in not HDR capable. 🤷♂️
I've been collecting physical media since 1999 when dvd's has just come out. Till this day i get excited when i buy a Blu-ray. I just hope physical media doesn't die.
If LP vinyl records are back in style even though everybody can stream music expect physical media to continue. They still sell books, magazines and newspapers even though you can get it online. Let's just say that owning a book with printed letters (which might last a thousand years) means more than some file in your computer that is gone when your laptop dies.
There may come a day soon when cars can drive themselves too but I will prefer being in control and drive myself.
In my experience serious enthusiasts about films always collect physical media. Be it film reels, dvd's or 4K Ultra HD blurays. Serious enthusiasts about *any art* collect books written about them. Serious enthusiasts about music collect albums on vinyl or cd (and reel to reel tapes are still studio quality sound).
Streaming is for the casual movie watcher. The casual music fan into "top-20 music". The sheeple who can't do anything on their own and follow the flow.
I agree with Paul. I mean just look at games, people still pay 100 bucks more for a ps5 disc version just to have the option and not be boxed in by Sony's online store.
People like you will be what prevent it from dying, lol
Hopefully it doesn't die. Getting all of these services straight doesn't seem like it will ever be a convenient. I've randomly bought movies on multiple platforms and I dont even know what all I own and where to watch them. Nothing can really replace pulling a movie off a shelf and popping it in. I understand why a lot of people would rather get rid of the clutter though.
I support psysical media, i have over 1400 movies/TV series(Bluray and 4k)
Will never stop collecting..
Awesome video as always🙂
You are Awesome.
//Mattias from Sweden
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Cancel culture is a huge reason why Physical Media should never die. These idiots wanted to even cancel ‘Kindergarten Cop’ because it portrayed Cops in a good way. If they are going to go after a movie like this, than they will go after ANY movie. I’m waiting for them to cancel every Mel Brooks movie. Keep your DVD’s, BluRay’s, and 4K’s cause you never know when ‘that’ version of a movie is gone from existence to please the SJW’s.
I've been collecting physical media for years and I have thousands of titles. It's the thrill of the hunt that keeps looking for physical media. I still use streaming apps but I'll always go hunting for physical media
Agreed!
@@prayerposition1 Agreed. I only use streaming for movies and T.V. shows that don't have physical releases available yet or are just streaming only. Most of the times when I watch movies it's Blu-Rays and DVDs.
@@melissalayson7275 Totally agreed. I love streaming cuz' it's allows me to binge watch a bunch of movies & tv shows without the huge upfront cost of buying tv show + movies & storing them somewhere. I do have a very small collection of 4k movies of my favorites though. I'm not much of a cinephile so streaming doesn't bother me because I have good internet. I'm sure if I didn't I would definitely be leaning towards owning more a physical collection.
@@b4rs629 Agree but most of the time I hunt for physical media to add to my growing collection of blu-rays. I still consider myself a physical media collector even though I stream sometimes.
Very true and my movie library is growing every day as friends and family get rid of their physical media from their home.
I'm a collector......PHYSICAL MEDIA IS🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Same here, I love collecting physical media. My question is why big companies like Samsung & Disney want to get rid off physical media
i am semi collector, only the ones i like
thanx 4 the channel . I'll check it out. Stay Safe😷
@@salimcobarrubias7590 They want Pay-Per-View. But in order to do that they have to kill physical media. Get everybody streaming, Then count how many times people watch movies and how often then they can determine the price per movie. some people might watch 2 movies per day so they want to charge $1 per view.. $60 month.. I might watch 1 movie per week so $4 per month. So a customer like me they want to keep paying for a streaming service. Eventually we will see more and more movies available for Amazon, Disney, or Netflix ONLY.. We wont be able to get them on a physical disk anymore.. Once streaming becomes the only option the subscription prices will start to increase and then the structure will change.. you want to watch family guy?? its 10 cents per episode.
Because of this channel, I've started cutting back on my streaming services (I had Disney, Netflix, Prime, Shudder, Hulu, and HBO Max). I bought a 4k blu ray player in July and started collecting my favorite movies in 4K and a lot of blind buys from Criterion and Arrow. Wow, the quality is just SO much better. And there's something to be said about the tactile feel of holding a really nice digipak with booklets and postcards and things like that - it feels like record collecting. I also find myself paying much more attention to movies now rather than just having them on in the background.
Loved this video , I personally started collecting blu rays physically as of a few weeks ago because of the exact reason you explained. Most of the media I have now are all digital but I miss the feeling of picking out a movie out of a shelve and watching it in the comfort of your own home. Plus these multiple subscriptions add up like you said . Knowing I will always be able to pop in halloween and do a marathon at the best quality is truly under appreciated . One of the very few things left of the late 90s early 2000s and i will not let it die out , Movies and pizza 🍕🙌🏼.
I just started 3 days ago physical movies i want to cancell the monthly payment for plat forms i dont use inpay $50 plus and I missed going to the movie store like old times
I am digitalizing my collection. It's a lot of work but so much fun! Also I will finally know what I own and it's automatically in an alphabetical order.
The next time someone asks me why I still buy physicals I am throwing this video in their face.
Me too.
There's a number of reasons for me personally. Firstly my taste in film is not of the generic, modern Hollywood kind. I love a hell of a lot of classic & world cinema, these are not primarily the focus of many streaming sites & the back-catologue titles that I seek out are in a lot of cases are only getting remastered in recent times so the physical-media releases of these titles are the best visual quality you're gonna find them. Also I love the extra-features that you only find on physical releases, a lot of boutique labels also add informative booklets now too which if it's a film I love then I welcome these & enjoy the read. Then there's the fact that I just love to have the films I love to hand anytime I like, if you're streaming then you can only view what they have available which just doesn't suit me.
Any recommendations
Just owning something, anything tangible that you can hold, is the difference for me.
@@GringoXalapeno, lol, where do we start?? Oh so many movies, so little time.😉
I know the feeling. I'm a huge Film Noir fan and those aren't available for streaming at all. Same goes for Hitchcock's movies among others from the 30s-50s.
@@GringoXalapeno Plenty. Depends what sort of genre you're after. I've very big on noir/crime films.
I always prefer physical media for various reasons, one of which is that its just a nice tactile thing to have.
i love when i look at my shelf and see over 1500 movies i watched in my life and i have for everyone a story behind where i bought it and with who! and there are a lot of films who are not on online platforms! AND when the internet is gone ... come at mee xD
1500 movies is a lot! When you're in the mood to watch a specific movie, how do you find it?
Physical media is just superior no hard, compression, no color banning and always available whenever you want to watch it. Love it
Simpsons removing the Michael Jackson episode is another good example.
What season was that?
@@dduffee64 Episode 1 of season 3
They dont even have 16:9 episodes on Disney+! They stretch the episodes to fit the screen EVEN THOUGH there are actual 16:9 versions!
Happy birthday, Lisa
Thanks i just bought that season just in spite of those people trying to control what we are allowed to think never mind what we can look at
Thank you for making this video. The physical media community keeps growing. Lets make the movie studios hear our voices.
I love my collection of DVD and Bluray disks, I will never get rid of them. Most of them are rare uncut versions or directors cut versions of the movie which aren't available on streaming.
Because quality over quantity.
Even if a disc doesn't have a great transfer, watching a movie on a disc just feels more substantial.
@Legion Sure there is. You get the box/cover art. You get all the extras. You get better quality. You have to actually put in some effort to purchase it versus clicking a button. I grew up in the era of video stores.. it was a MUCH more rewarding experience.
@@wesrm1 I agree. Physical media all the way. Streaming is great for certain things but for owning and collecting films there is no digital substitute. I own films on VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and Bluray. The artwork is amazing, the extras. Not to mention better quality. I will never stop collecting and I will never spend a dime on a digital download that I dont really own.
Hello Jeff, I've been watching your videos since I bought a 65" screen and a 4k disc player 19 months ago. At first, I didn't even know what 4k was. But I learned much by watching your videos. Keep up the great work! Keep the movie disc reviews coming! Take care!
Same here. 22 months (and counting) of unrivaled experience with films like Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner, Alien, Dunkirk, Saving Private Ryan, and so many others on 4K format. Streaming just can't compare.
It is not just the resolution but the bit rate that dictates colors representation. Streaming is nowhere near the quality.
Im purchasing a 4K TV soon. Will I be able to run my blue ray player to it and will the quality be the same?
And and the physical media you have the extra content of deleted scenes, the making of, goofs, commentary etc.
You have that on itunes digital movies as well
Not only do I wanna say "great video", I also wanna thank you. I've just started a channel for my voice acting and movie reviews, and I've started taking film more seriously. This video honestly grew my appreciation for the media and proves it's a great idea to keep growing my collection. Well done, bro! And thank you :)
Holy shit, your channel is badass, man! Your voice is amazing! I'm subbing
@@mikebearpig328 Thank you! :) very kind
I look at VHS like early ancient scrolls. They were rare in that the public all snatched them up soon as they came out to be rented - much like trying to read a decree when the emperor or king put it up in the town square. And to possess a VHS early on - they were available much later than the rentals, and were EXPENSIVE! Much like buying hand written copies of the decree's done by calligraphers or anyone that could afford ink. Then VHS got the 'Gutenberg Press' treatment, able to run off single sheets en masse for all to possess quickly and cheaply. And then DVD's I regard like 'books'. Organized, easy to access in part or in whole, addendum, etc. And of course blu-rays, 4k, and premium editions like gilded leather bound illustrated books. There's gratitude and pride in having them. There's interest and respect from others knowing you have some or many of them. Paperback, hard cover, leather bound. DVD, Blu-Ray, 4k. Streaming is like magazines to me. One gets some insight and knowledge of a movie and cast, maybe some good memorable shots, and blurbs how it was made. But after...? Put it on the pile, use it to line the bird cage, stick it in the recycling bin. Fuggadaboutit. About as fun as a 65 page Flip Book. And yes, some movies today aren't even THAT good! But when all movies get lumped into that 'flip book magazine take it or leave it' attitude that streaming creates - it's really disrespectful to some great works of art. Hopefully SOME people say 'Wow! I want to HAVE this movie! I could watch it 10 times in a row! I need to know more about it! I love the poster!', and search out the physical copy from Amazon, or Criterion, or a premium blu-ray. But sadly, I don't think many do. Just keep getting fed by streams, and what was that great movie last week, and where is it now? Oh well.
Also Streaming and other sources do not have all the extras... commentaries, outtakes and documentaries. etc.
I prefer physical media but that’s just a down right lie. Every movie I’ve gotten that came with a digital code, or anything I’ve just bought outright in tunes(not very much maybe 5-6 titles), they’ve always come with extras deleted scenes etc. Dont complain about people being ignorant when you don’t do the due diligence yourself.
@@Chris.Smith420 I said streaming services and some other sources. . I did not mention digital downloads. No streaming service I know that has the extra content. And by the way... up yours.
@@Chris.Smith420 btw the companies that offer digital downloads will not always be around. One major one already went under so any movies you were hoping to get from them are gone.
@@dash4800 Dude did you not read the literal first sentence I said. I don’t watch digital downloads.
@@dash4800 Don’t try and play smart guy when you can’t read.
Saving this video for when anyone ever asks me why I collect blu rays, you really put my thoughts into words in a much more intelligent way. Thanks!
I collect Blurays mostly and DVD because I can watch what I want when I want. On streaming services you get watch the films or tv shows when the streaming services have them available. Not only that but audio and video quality is far better from Blu Rays than any streaming service.
Me and my mom argue over physical media and streaming she is determine to change and stop 🛑 the momentum of collecting media. Thank you for giving me the support I need to keep going.
This needs to be spread far and wide. I am tired of people like John Campea pushing the end of physical media. It seems like the industry is trying to murder it so people only have the choice of streaming. But people are still buying these and even going back to the days of VHS and Laser Discs, owning movies was for the collector so they better not be taking us out of the equation. Physical forever. It’s mine. I own it forever.
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My internet can’t even stream 4K that’s why I joined the physical media family. I love it btw
Best Buy is reducing their physical media section in their stores now , this is very sad, I prefer physical media over streaming 100%
On Amazon the Germans are putting a lot of stuff on blue ray and DVD. English is always the first language so no problem with that. Bought a lot of tv series like buck Rogers with them.
Plus there's another advantage to physical media were certain cuts of certain movies are ONLY available on Disk and not on any streaming service. Like for example, the 2 extended editions of James Cameron's Avatar, the Extended version of Terminator 2 Judgement Day, and the Extended Edition of The Chronicles of Narnia The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Good point!
FYI...ATV4K does offer alternate cuts on many films now.
I have the extended t2 on iTunes and vudu.
I started collecting last year and I love it. Similar to my growing book collection, it’s nice to own your favorite movies. The books on my shelf are a reflection of my interests and I can read them whenever I want without renting from library. Same for movies. I still enjoy streaming services, but if I love something I make it a point to get it on blu-ray
There are many benefits to collecting physical media verses streaming. If the internet ever goes out then you're up the creek without a paddle, but if you have the physical media you will always have it too look at. And who are they to determine what's offensive and what's not. They need to stop censoring. I'm sick of the hyper-sensitivity.
well said so am i that sad truth is not alot of people stand up and say fuck off to censoring and the internet is going to shit anyways
Imagine you start a digital movie collection on RUclips and you’re RUclips account gets banned and now you’re entire movie collection is gone.
That's not how it works. Any digital purchases you make through RUclips are automatically synced to your Google account. You'll still be able to watch them through through the Google TV app (formerly Google Play Movies) and whatever other streaming services you happened to sync with it. So, unless you somehow manage to get your entire Google account canceled...
@@Downhuman74 Oh ok. I jus assumed because I can’t watch movies on RUclips without a RUclips account.
Those licenses are usually linked to a "digital locker" that manages licenses across services. Movies Anywhere is the current big "locker", and they could go down. When Ultraviolet went down complete loss of collections was a real possibility. Luckily for their customers, deals were eventually made to transfer the licenses to Movies Anywhere, but they had no obligation to do so. In fact, if you read the Movies Anywhere terms of service, they have no obligation to guarantee access to your "purchases" for any minimum amount of time.
I love the look on Jeff’s face when he says, “On my Blu-ray set, I have this episode” 😂
Long live physical media!!! Streaming is cool, but nothing beats owning it yourself with the best quality
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Agreed! I started my collection back when DVDs first came out. I still collect to this day. Anyone came scroll through all the movies on streaming platforms. There is no better feeling than looking at my packed shelves with all the movies I love!
DVDS were major upgrade on viewing movies on CRT analog TVs. They still show nicely on HDTVs but the blurays are best for HDTVs and even 4K ones.
Another thing physical media has are the extra's that come with a lot of films. As a massive film nerd, I LOVE watching behind the scenes documentaries and listening to the DVD commentaries on my favourite films.
definitely preaching to the choir over here but it needs to be said. long live physical media!
Reasons to own physical media:
1. Access to a global market (espescially important if you are outside the US). Streaming and downloading all have geolocking to stop people from other countries using or accessing, and paid services demand you have a domestic billing address. These are much harder to work around than region coding
2. What's yours is yours. On streaming services you "own" nothing. You have extended rental rights. If the provider loses the rights your stuff gets pulled: if they go broke, it all goes with them
3. The secondhand market. You can buy stuff really cheaply and you also have stuff to sell if you hit bad times
4. A disc on your shelf can't be pulled or editted because some snowflake complained about it. We have plenty of examples of streamed movies and episodes suddenly getting pulled for being "offensive" or suffering cuts and edits
5. You can watch whatever you want, when you want, as many times as you want without it all being logged in your "viewing habits" file that is used to bombbard you with adverts
6. You're never going to see ad breaks or onscreen idents
7. Streaming is gonna get REAL expensive as th market fragments. They are all jumping on the bandwagon, for a long time it was just Netflix. Now the studios are getting into the act with their own services, and they are making their stuff exclusive. Like Star Wars? Subscribe to Disney. The Simpons? Fox. Those multiple subs add up real fast and they have to be paid monthly. Physical media can be bought or not depending on your budget that month.
disney bought fox so they own the simpsons and is on disney plus but i get ur point nothing matches physical media
You hit alot of the same points in a video I did last year. Physical Media is important and I love that your channel keeps that at it's forefront. I did a recent video about the Community episode being removed as well. Censorship has become a bigger issue than I imagined, even a year ago. Keep up the good work and hopefully all of us can keep physical media on shelves.
Lots of good points in video and comments. I can't remember the number, but I heard once that every time a new form of media comes out, a certain percentage of films don't make the jump. So when those old forms of media become obsolete, those films are lost.
After seeing comparisons at home between old DVDs and their Blu-ray’s, I was convinced and really started to appreciate Blu-ray’s. And now so many movies are still barely getting a Blu-ray release. I’m happy there are 4K releases because just like a Blu-ray they can really make a movie “new” again. In that, if done well, it really is a new experience watching a great Blu-ray and 4K uhd movie. Not just the picture but audio as well. And wow I love it 😻 and I love the artwork and collection aspect.
My collection isn’t as incredibly substantial as yours, but I will always be a die hard physical media fan, since streaming still can’t touch the same quality. My next big purchases will be Game of Thrones on 4K and LOTR on 4K when that comes out in Dec
I am with you - I am a physical media die hard. But I only buy stuff that are nostalgic or that I absolutely must own, not just generic chart movies. To me, that’s not a personal collection. But I get collectors too...
Great reasons and vid! I also keep the physical collection because my collection serves as a *reminder* of what I love. So easy to forget about your favorite things if it's not staring back at you. I even pull out individual cases occasionally to cycle through and display them individually to make sure they don't get lost on the shelf (or my memory).
Ill always buy physical versions of movies I want to own. Be it 3d blu ray, uhd, dvd and still even Laserdisc. It's still the best AV experience outside of the cinema. It's also a great way to support the content makers.
I appreciate my blu-rays even more these days after getting hit by hurricanes last year with no internet for months
That's another plus about owning blu-rays and DVDs you still watch them when the internet down as long as the power is still on.
I also collect blu-ray and when movies are rare even DVD. Its the hunt to find. 🌞🎥🎬
I have all my favourite films in physical format!
I agree with everything you said. I love the fact you get the disc in a case with a slip cover. You can look at ,who directed the film etc. The debate has been going on since the 90s! And talk that physical media will go away at that time. How about this a friend comes over and looks at my collection, he can look at the cover. With streaming what are you going to say hey you want to see my streaming collection? You made all good points. Let's remember when bluray came out in the early 2000s the studios were determined to get rid of DVD and to this day they can't. CDS still for sale in stores. And now vinyl is back and selling. So the streaming fan boys can say what they want, I n terms of quality, you can beat physical media.
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Great video, as always. I would like to add three more advantages of owning physical media:
1. Commentary audio track availability on some movies, TV shows.
2. Being able to display your physical media library in your home.
3. You always get MORE bonus features than a digital copy. Most digital copies don’t include bonus features; when they do, the features are scant/limited.
The only thing digital has over physical media is convenience. But time and time again people have proven they're willing to trade everything away for convenience, and that goes way beyond movies.
People are lazy
Literally only takes me a handful of seconds to find the movie I actually want to watch and put it in. Those are the same people that will scroll through Netflix or prime for several minutes and exit the app cause they couldn't find anything they wanted to watch
Especially during the pandemic when there has been a lack of new films coming out and people have exhausted the streaming catalogues, I've enjoyed being a personal Blockbuster for my friends and family.
I agree with this video in every way. Thank you, Jeff, people need to hear this #SupportPhysicalMedia
Been collecting physical media for years. Bought my very first DVD in 1997. It was Stargate. I am also a special features fan. Long live physical media.
Great video man! I have been collecting DVDs for almost 20 years and Blu-ray for at least 10. Streaming is convenient but the picture quality isn’t there. I was watching the digital copy that came with my 4K and I saw lines on the screen during the dark scenes which you don’t see when watching the disc. I have seen it on other movies and shows. I also think the same with music with CDs vs digital streaming. It’s convenient but the quality isn’t there and you own out right. Thanks for making this video!
I love my physical copies, but it is nice having the ability to stream on a device. That’s why I always buy a new release in a blu ray-digital copy combo pack. Best of both worlds.
I'm an old school movie watcher. And I've always loved having physical media. Between the sound and the better picture and you never know when something could go wrong online. And for myself, I love seeing my collection in the flesh. I'm the same way with CDs.i collect music from the 50s thru the 60s and the only way to get complete collections are physical. From real gone music to bear family to ace records. Sane with specific movies. I got pretty excited that wake island, beau geste, attack and Sgt York are coming to blu ray.
I agree completely with all the points you made. Physical media will always be the way to go for me. Superior video and audio and it's MINE to watch anytime I want.
I have been collecting movies for a very long time and still love collecting even when it will die out one day
I think of the resurgence of Vinyl and whether or not there is an equivalent, physical media will always be the way to go.
Began watching "Rescue me" on Prime with friends, only for Amazon to remove it after we were 2 seasons in! Good thing I have the series box set now on blu-ray.
"You'll own nothing and be happy". That age old quote is essentially what the big media companies are trying to push in the age of streaming. Its basically a case of convenience vs ownership amd sadly most people chose convenience. Not me though. I was lucky enough to be a part of the last generation to grow up with physical books, CDs, Games and movies. A stream of Avatar or The last samurai doesn't even compare to the DVDs in terms of quality and ownership. Don't even get me started on anime. Great video.
First again! Lol
I collect it, because the bit rate is better. If network goes down, you can still watch. The extras on the disc. The packaging. Special Editions. And the fact so much content is available on disc. That has never made it to streaming. Plus, I love having something tangible in my hand for my money!
I literally still pop out the laserdisc of films and watch them! For movies out of print. Or like Star Wars for instance. And FYI Jeff, read your user agreements: you never actually “own” digital content. You are simply purchasing the “right” to use it “while” the service hosts it. They specifically say if for some reason the show leaves the service, they are not responsible for that...
I agree with you 100%. I really like owning my physical media as well. . I have control of my bought media . If a movie studio decides to change versions or pull it off streaming you can still watch your own copy at anytime. Plus the extras and packaging can be really awesome on some of these limited editions!👍
@@danieln9564 take for instance the Batman (1989). I own the Laserdisc, DVD and Blu Ray. They decided to go and change the sound effects (they meaning Tim Burton) for the 4K disc and Digital version. If I hadn’t had the previous disc versions, I would be stuck with this shit change. Like they did with Star Wars original Trilogy.
Thinking about it now, I’d feel like I was ripped off paying for a movie streamed in pretend 4K.!
Nah, physical discs all the time for me!!
@@DangerousDevilOfficial Whoa! This is the first I’m hearing this. What sound effects did they change?
@@DangerousDevilOfficial thank god I haven upgraded to 4k yet. What are the changes to Batman 89?
I’ve really enjoyed your videos since I’ve discovered your channel. I love seeing people who are passionate about supporting physical media and keeping it alive. 👍🏻👍🏻
Preaching to the converted 🤣 Last night I watched my 1080p Blu-ray upscaled to 4K of the old black and white ‘The Day The Earth Caught Fire’. There is nowhere to stream this like my disc. I was originally conned into streaming, but then saw that I needed many subscriptions. I’m committing $100 per month for the next few years to build a collection. Final comment, don’t be afraid of BluRay as they can be upscaled. I have a 150” screen 2.35 aspect ratio. Blu Rays look amazing. Great post.
For me having my favorite movies available to watch anytime without worrying that they have been pulled from a particular streaming service and having to decide whether to sign up for yet another subscription service.
Physical media rocks! And to be honest i dont think i will ever stop collecting it, its amazing look at it
I’ve always been a keen supporter of technological advancement, and yet I decided a couple of years back to start investing in discs over streaming for the very same reasons. I now have such a huge collection that I no longer subscribe to any streaming services, or lower my standards to searching for illegal downloads.. I devote my time to ensuring that my collection is being watched and listened to, on the very edge of cutting technology where you can get the very best out of the discs you purchase. This has proved to be the most rewarding way for me to watch my media. I now have a constant challenge of having to revisit my discs, which currently takes me just over 4 years to cycle through at over 2000 discs, ensuring that each visit sees me seeing a better quality over the last visit.. along with the 4k back catalogues always coming out, which I try to always maintain to make sure my collection is always as up to date as possible.
It doesn’t take a genius to work out that streaming is growing as the favourite way to watch media and that bit rates will improve over the coming years, or that it will only take one company to see the hole in the streaming market for a complete back catalogue. But the enjoyment of building my collection and maintaining it, via spreadsheets and apps has giving me not just a great hobby but also a great appreciation of the media art, and also the technology that goes into displaying it.. somehow this is was never present when I downloaded content..
I love my physical media....
Thank you for this channel and this community...
It’s super important to note that the restorations of genre films increasingly available on streaming are solely due to the fact that consumers are buying the physical discs, making the restorations possible and keeping these boutique labels operating. You can argue that Mountaintop Motel Massacre is on Prime, but this would never be if it wasn’t for the collector communities making it feasible.
I will never stop collecting physical media, always have always will
FRIENDS dvd box was weird tho, they had b side on the disc, took me while to figure it out how they arranged them episodes :p
I agree the best way to have movies and tv shows is on physical media buy it once and you don't have to buy it again.
I support both to be honest. I love the accessibility of streaming and it has really taught me in a way to only purchase movies and shows that I truly love and cherish in physical media.
THANK YOU! I love physical media, hence why I bought the disc version of the PS5. I just don't like how snobs on here cannot see both have their pros and cons. they only look down on streaming for whatever reason. II don't get the human mind sometimes.
Quality is such a big difference. It's crazy because a lot of people accustomed to streaming think that there's nothing wrong with the quality they're getting. What blows my mind, is that we have these amazing TVs coming out every year and people will never actually get to see what their TVs really look like.
Bit rate is such a huge factor, that even if you watch a 4k bluray on a 1080p display you're still gonna be able to see more detail over the 1080p bluray even without getting the resolution.
It seems like most people just don't value media. I can't count the number of times I've watched a music video and the comments are filled with "I wish this was on Spotify!". You know you can just get a CD, MP3, FLAC, etc. and then own it forever, right? People seem to like to be fed media via services now and if it isn't on Netflix/Spotify, they don't care or it's too much of a hassle. I'm passionate about music and movies and want to physically own the things I care about it.
It's cause they're getting too used to quantity over quality. And too many people now can't afford houses, only shoebox apartments so there's not even space for physical media.
It's a shame and is sad....
dude chill. to me, it's not that deep. I love physical media, but stop putting others down just not for liking what you like. grow up. and as cool as phyiscal media is, Adam is correct, not everyone has the space to store CDs, Vinyls for every album they like. so, grow up.
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He is right though. I too get frustrated when someone thinks that a Blu-ray, for example, looks no different compared to a DVD or streaming. You can not like something or simply just not care for it, but also don't be gullible about it either without actually knowing the difference in each medium.
@@adamsultana8380 when did I say he was incorrect. what I'm saying I don't appreciate people like him who put down people for streaming films, tv shows or music. why can't we simply say both forms have pros and cons. I love physical books since I was a kid, but I know books take up space and I don't have unlimited space, so I bought a Kindle e-reader, does that make me less of fan of particular author because I didn't buy the physical format. this is what my point basically is. both physical media and digital have strong points and weak points. I read in this comment section, this guy called people who stream "lazy weirdo". why put someone down just because they stream. if one wants to show them how physical is superior, then do it nicely, not to be a dick about it. you see what I'm saying?
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Ya, I'll agree with you there. I won't insult people who don't care for physical media, but at the same time some don't understand it at all and haven't progressed past the DVD age and call us dinosaurs for still using physical media.
I continue to buy bluray's because of superior video and audio quality , i have a dedicated home theater and atmos is horrible on every streaming platform , put on the disc i turn the volume on low and it is dynamic. No even close on streaming.
One more advantage...Hassle free jumps to other parts of the program on physical media. Try jumping to the beginning of a scene with streaming. It's hit and miss.
The best part of buying physical media is the extras you get (commentary,behind the scenes, alternative endings, etc)
I buy physical media, because I can still watch it when the internet/cable goes down, which it did last month.
Also, if you own the media, it doesn't matter if a show jumps to another streaming service, like The Expense did, as you'll still have the box set.
I can hear a massive difference in sound quality on blu ray/DVD compared to streaming
From what I understand a player won't scratch a Blu Ray so they'll last forever as long as you take care of them.
My go to reason is the EXTRAS!!! I love a good documentary so it’s always interesting seeing how my favorite movies are made or seeing the behind the scenes.
I do too, Jeff. I just like having a hard copy of films I like. Plus, they can be very artistic and attractive. I have one coming Thursday, an old western from 1950, The Gunfighter with Gregory Peck, newly released on Blu-ray from Criterion.
I’ll have to get that one too.
I recently got the K.Lorber Sergio Leone box set of 5 westerns all restored and remastered in BR with a DTS audio and the mono track included; tons of added value extras. Hours of fun, interviews,
it’s just amazing to see movies from 1964, 65, 66, 68 & 71 in such magnificent color and Clint Eastwood’s first western trilogy.
This level of restoration will make you a believer in my opinion. They show you how the films have degraded over the decades and how much effort and time it takes to restore and preserve our historical films from back then.
Simply blown away by this set and Sergio’s vision as he created these films and seeing the topography and landscapes change since the 60’s, then & now was enlightening.
Bravo to Kino Lorber.👍👍👍👍👍
That's a great one. Peck did a few great Westerns. Check out Yellow Sky too if you've not seen it.
I tried to get in on the Criterion sale forThe Gunfighter but it was unavailable on BR. 😕
It’s also trending on eBay for more than the MSRP???? WTH?!
Profiteers! Ugh!😐
Been collecting for years.. won't ever stop 3,600 physical media.. VHS 📼. DVD 📀 and Blu-ray 📀 I really wish I could find laser-disks but those cost an arm and a leg 🦵...
My internet can’t keep up with 4K it literally always buffers that’s why I joined the physical media family
There also releasing Parks and Recreation on Blu Ray on July 1st 2021.
Thank you SO much for talking about audio quality of physical media! People always discuss the picture quality but often forget about the audio. Who knows, maybe they don't have atmos or quality surround audio. Audio can make & break a movie. I'd go as far as to say movie theaters are still in business because of the audio experience. Especially since you can get a better quality picture than the theater at home now.
LONG LIVE PHYSICAL MEDIA!
The commercial cinema is still around because the screen is so big and impactful compared to even 120inch home projector screens. You just can't compete with a massive commercial cinema screen (not talking about picture quality as a OLED blows it away) for size scale. As for sound quality streaming does degrade the sound whether it's 5.1, 7.1 or Atmos compared to a blu ray/4k blu ray. Maybe not as much as the picture quality but it still degrades a bit.
Disagree about commercial cinemas are still in business because of the sound quality. My 5.1 home cinema blows away most commercial cinemas sound quality wise. Yes it won't go as loud but it's more accurate, transparent plus still goes loud enough to be played at reference levels. Even though I never do as it's just too loud for my small room with low ceiling.
@@C--A I respectfully disagree. I've polled questions pertaining to this very subject to A/V enthusiasts. Audio (as of right now) is the key that creates the most immersive experience; and that is the goal: an immersive experience.
Film grew the most when audio was introduced. Then popularity grew when 'surround audio' was introduced. Film had a great maneuver with 3D but that kinda died.
Audio affects the auditory and somatosensory sensory systems. Picture affects the visual system only. The more sensory systems affected the the more immersion.