Re: [Videolib] DVD vs. Blu-ray

Thank you, Scott, for posting this important question. A quick added question: are teachers ever assigning streams to their students' syllabi for them to watch at home, as they would, say, a book or article? Thanks, Judith Dancoff On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 4:26 PM, Kielley, Elizabeth

Re: [Videolib] DVD vs. Blu-ray

We buy our documentaries on DVD, seldom streaming, and try to purchase combo packs for feature films. DVDs can be played in laptops. From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of scott petersen Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 6:15 PM To:

Re: [Videolib] DVD vs. Blu-ray

We only buy Blu-Ray if there’s a compelling reason for the format (ex: film studies classes) since DVD can be played on Blu-Ray players but not vice versa. Generally no need for Blu-Ray for documentaries. Streaming is growing, but many libraries still prefer an actual DVD. Barb Bergman | Media

Re: [Videolib] DVD vs. Blu-ray

Hi Scott, Speaking from a review magazine viewpoint, I can say that the vast majority of documentaries submitted to Video Librarian are still DVD only, although we are starting to see some more dual-format submissions (but no or almost no Blu-ray only for documentaries aimed at the

[Videolib] DVD vs. Blu-ray

Hi Folks, I'm getting close to releasing my latest documentary. Are you folks transitioning over to Blu-ray? Do DVDs still have a place in libraries? How much of your new purchases are streaming as opposed to physical media? Best, Scott Petersen Producer/Director "Hitchhiking to the Edge of

[Videolib] 2016 VRT Notables Nominations

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[Videolib] AMIA 2016 || Pre-Conference Workshops

AMIA 2016 November 9-12, 2016 Pittsburg, PA The 2016 AMIA Conference in Pittsburgh will include two days of pre-conference workshops, a half day Reel Thing Technical Symposium, and Hack Day as well as three days of conference panels, presentations, screenings, posters, and events. Eight