if i'm watching something for the first time i'll usually stream or download but if i like a movie and would watch again i buy the blu-ray

nothing can beat blu-ray imo

quality wise, it's very clear cut...

1. Blu-Ray

2. Download (assuming it's a proper Bluray 720p or 1080p rip)

3. Streaming (clearly the worst of the three)

the download is hard to beat though overall considering it's $0.00 and quality ain't TOO much less than the actual Blu-ray. Streaming pretty much sucks in my mind as i never use that.

It's weird, cause a couple of weeks ago I watched Prisoners on Netflix on my computer, and the video quality was very average, like it barely even looked 720p, but then a few days later I rewatched it (with some other people) through my PS4 on a large TV, on Netflix again, and the quality was beautiful 1080p. I have no idea why this occurred.

i am not sure on the details of how Netflix works but it might fluctuate bit rate given your internet line etc (like if your internet line is loaded down by others using it, it could lower bit rate automatically so the video stream is not interrupted or if Netflix itself is getting hammered (i.e. a heavy load on their servers) i suspect it could lower bit rate so the network don't choke(i am not saying Netflix has issues but i suspect it could be possible)). which could effect video quality.

either way, i am sure in terms of bit rate overall (and just all around in general) that Netflix is technically lower quality than the actual Bluray or a proper 'scene' rip of a movie in 720p or 1080p.

so in terms of pure quality (cost aside)...
1.Bluray
2.Proper download
3.Netflix

with that said... i am sure Netflix is good enough in most cases though as you can still get decent image quality even at lower bit rates as i am sure anything in HD from Netflix will still be noticeably better than DVD level quality.

p.s. i have never used Netflix (or any streaming type of thing to watch movies etc) as the "alternatives" are just too good/convenient and quicker to get things to in general.

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so you're a douchebag pirate on top of everything else?

I like purchasing physical copies, whether they be blu-ray, dvd, or VHS. It makes me feel like I'm financially supporting the filmmaker, especially when I can buy it directly from them. I don't like streaming and downloading movies. It's borderline theft.

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I don't like streaming and downloading movies. It's borderline theft

You do realize that Netflix costs money to have, right? And that money goes to paying for the rights to show certain movies. So the filmmakers and producers are still getting money from Netflix.

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also downloading could mean itunes or something.

I only buy like 1-2 Blurays in a year. The rest I prefer to download. It's easier to store hundreds of movies on a hard disk than on shelves.

I'm not that big on blu rays because while it's not always the case I find the image is generally too crisp, giving sort of a digital and unnatural look sometimes, like with the actor movements, as if I was watching real life rather than a movie.

So watching a 1080p download often gives a better viewing experience IMO, it feels more like film.

you're a fucking idiot if you believe blu Ray has anything to do with making images look unnatural, you moron.

they contain the best quality digital file available and you're likely the victim of some frame interpolation on your blu ray player, which can be disabled so,you can watch at 24fps and have it look almost exactly like the film.

people like you are too stupid to be believed, especially since you claim to want to make films and have now knowledge of anything about them

A lot of Blu Ray players are default set to disable 24p output, resulting in a 1080i/60hz signal being output. 24p output has to be enabled to avoid motion judder caused by 3:2 pulldown.

it sounds like he's talking about frame interpolation though either from the player or the television. you and i both know that blu ray provides the finest image available currently and that it often looks like projected film on good equipment set up properly

You're probably right actually. I didn't really though of a reason because many people have mentionned this problem so I though it was normal for a blu ray to look like that. It doesn't resolve the "too crisp" aspect I don't like though.

people like you are too stupid to be believed, especially since you claim to want to make films and have now knowledge of anything about them

Well I do make sure my movie runs at 25fps. For slow motion I use an advanced deinterlacing method that enables to get 50 frames per second so I can still have 25 when slowing down by half or less.

Try turning down the sharpness on your TV down to zero for the Blu Ray input. The factory default for that setting is always far too high, and it's designed to bring out more detail in compressed digital TV broadcasts. It should be at zero for 1080p because the picture doesn't need enhancement.

okay. i should apologize and call a truce, if you will stop making your trolling posts

I no longer buy discs, they take up too much room. So if I can't see a film at the cinema I will rent it, from Lovefilm usually, and if I like a film I will download it. I'm not a fan of extras as they are mostly a waste of time, so streaming suits me perfectly.

If streaming or downloads look bad it might be because the file quality, hardware or setup could be better.

I support artists by subscribing to streaming services, but life is short and I don't want to miss good films because of affordability or availability issues.