"we can't help but wonder why each week there are so many more DVDs released than both formats combined."
Well, good sir, allow me to provide some insight on this conundrum. You see, back when the DVD format was introduced in 1999, the movie industry modified its format from 35mm to 65mm stock film, which made for an easy transfer to 480p. But the HD formats are different, since they require more than twice the resolution and most directors have not adopted the 96mm stock film, which is essential for these transfers.
So that's why you're not seeing as many HD releases as regular DVD.
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Billy @ Jul 2nd 2007 2:11PM
"we can't help but wonder why each week there are so many more DVDs released than both formats combined."
Well, good sir, allow me to provide some insight on this conundrum. You see, back when the DVD format was introduced in 1999, the movie industry modified its format from 35mm to 65mm stock film, which made for an easy transfer to 480p. But the HD formats are different, since they require more than twice the resolution and most directors have not adopted the 96mm stock film, which is essential for these transfers.
So that's why you're not seeing as many HD releases as regular DVD.
Kevin Murphy @ Jul 2nd 2007 2:32PM
Then why are transfers like the 1960's "Charade" (on HDNet last week) so stunning?