Hi-
What is the current theory on whether it pays to be adding Blu-ray feature
films, even when Blu-ray isn't a campus wide standard, or where there are not
classrooms dedicated for cinema studies viewing. (Northeastern has at least
four Blu-Ray players available for reservation). Also
Hi Debra,
All the Blu-ray players I've ever worked with have played DVDs. Our
viewing stations are equipped with Oppo multi-region Blu-ray players
that play all Blu-rays and all DVDs.
Oksana
Oksana Dykyj
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
At 08:35 AM 03/05/2011, you wrote:
Dear Debra,
Just a quick note that regular DVDs do indeed play in Blu-ray players and
there are several now that can play all regions of both. And in terms of
feature films, there is no comparison in quality. Blu-rays look
significantly better. So if you're playing a talking-head documentary on a
Hi Debra,
BluRay players DO play regular dvds -- at least all models I've worked
with have. Our Viewing Room facility in the Library, which can be
scheduled by instructors for classes, is equipped with a BluRay player
and we use that as our 'main' player for all DVDs except those that
require
Despite my lukewarm assessment of HD for feature films in my previous
email, I feel like I need to hedge a bit after reading Dennis's email
and say, "it depends on the screen". On a large screen, yes, the
difference is appreciable. However, our viewing carrels are equipped
with 18" monitors,
Hello video uber-mind. I've received a question about streaming clips and find
that I'm unsure as to the answer. Perhaps this has already been beaten to death
on this listserv, and I apologize if I'm being dense here.
According to the U.S. copyright office (http://www.copyright.gov/1201/ :
If this were utopia 1) Deadwood would have run ten more seasons 2) world
peace would have reigned 3) all classrooms on all campuses would be
tricked out with Blu-ray and Dolby sound. (OK, OK, Dennis, 35mm and THX)
Unfortnately...
As far as media center viewing goes, most of us have under 17
Hi Jeff
We selectively stream clips here...I DO think the practice holds up under FU
We only do it within the password protected confines of a learning
management system for a particular class and for a limited amount of time.
gary handman
Hello video uber-mind. I've received a question about
Does anyone know if Frontline has reissued any of their earlier episodes in DVD
formats. Looking for the following, used heavily in our philosophy program:
An Appointment with death
a production of K.A. Productions in association with TVOntario for Frontline
and The Health Quarterly ;
I agree Gary--I would be primarily targeting cinema and media studies
classes, nothing on a grand scale. If our library has adequate funding,
it might be nice to have one or two high-end viewing/listening venues with
HD capability. We would only do this if the University decides to create
similar
There are many Frontline programs available online, but this doesn’t appear to
be one of them. Rats.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/
I assume it deals assisted suicide?
Barb Bergman | Media Services Interlibrary Loan Librarian | Minnesota State
University, Mankato | (507)
Dear Gary,
First of all, no one waits for the plumber here in Jersey. Godot will come
first. Leave the door open and hope the vandals are good with a monkey
wrench.
Agreed on everything else but here's the thing. The indies are indeed moving
over to Blu-ray (Milestone and Flicker Alley will have
I'm glad to report that Godot (with monkeywrench) has come and gone (at
$100 hr.)
It's not the Milestones and Flicker Alleys that I'm worried about, Dennis.
It's the Bullfrogs and Icaruses and WMMs...
gary
Dear Gary,
First of all, no one waits for the plumber here in Jersey. Godot will
You should worry about all of them Gary
On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 12:55 PM, ghand...@library.berkeley.edu wrote:
I'm glad to report that Godot (with monkeywrench) has come and gone (at
$100 hr.)
It's not the Milestones and Flicker Alleys that I'm worried about, Dennis.
It's the Bullfrogs and
Gary,
Sort of disagree here but I might be prejudiced. As mentioned, I think
(most) documentaries will be hit less by the quality issue when streaming
becomes the norm, especially those shot on video. And as we (Kino, New
Yorker, Milestone, etc.) represent a lot of foreign producers including
With long running PBS series, we’ve had luck in the past contacting the
production company directly to get OOP episodes from their back catalog. And
sometimes they’re free ☺
Kim Stanton
Head, Media Library
University of North Texas
kim.stan...@unt.edu
P: (940) 565-4832
F: (940) 369-7396
Here's another whacky request I've received: See:
Title: Improvisación = Improvviso
Director: Bruck, Edith
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079333/combined
Does anyone have a clue as to whether or not this exists on DVD/VHS???
Thanks!
Chris McN
Chris
I agree that the number of older titles on BD will never approach the number on
DVD, just as DVD never approached the number of titles released on VHS. But I'm
questioning the assertion that BD sales have already gone flat. Perhaps I'm
misinterpreting it, but this post (which cites IHS Screen
Oops, then I go and forget the link: http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6294
Michael Logan
Acquisitions and Technical Services
Humboldt County Library
(707) 269-1962
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues
relating to the selection, evaluation,
Randal,
Filmakers Library has a wonderful film called Last Rights. It asks
who should decide how life ends? The patient? The family? The
physician? The healthcare system? Last Rights is a compelling
documentary looking at the choices available to four dying people.
The intent is to
Jessica, here is what we do @ Eastern Michigan
1. YES
2. YES
3. We need a w-9 if we must invoice; we don't need one if paid by charge card.
Randal Baier
- Original Message -
From: Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.com
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Sent: Wednesday, April 27,
Hi Michael-
I read with interest about BD's rising popularity, but I'm wondering who runs
this website and how objective it is, since it sells stuff.
You are the first person to make the claim that that BD on a small screen was
awesome. What are your 8 monitors?
Thanks for turning me on to
Hi Debra,
While the website itself is certainly not objective, I believe the market
researchers cited (IHS Screen Digest, FutureSource, and the NPD Group) as the
market data sources are reputable.
And while I confess I have watched the occasional movie on a very small screen,
my mind-blowing
Thanks, Michael. I was going by the weekly sales charts on Digital Digest
(link below) that measure packaged media in general, and you're right,
blu-ray is growing (as is 3_D and HDTV) but not nearly enough to make up
for the fall of DVD sales. BD marketshare is flat relative to users of
DVDs and
The percentage of U.S. households with television has declined for the first
time ever, according to new TV universe estimates released late Monday night
by Nielsen Co.
More detailed message here:
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleart_aid=149737nid=126334
--
deg
Hi,
My bad, Michael.
I guess I saw Spinal Tap too many times. : - ) (I wonder if that's on BD).
This day has been one wonderful conversation--I have learned so much from
everyone. Have a great nite!
Debra
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
And to go with that
Movie Blues: Home Entertainment Revs Fade
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleart_aid=149836
Digital sales, blue-ray and game playing machines were up, but DVD
sales and rentals were way down.
Brigid Duffy
Academic Technology
San Francisco
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