A deep dive into the hotly-debated question of physical media's longevity, as it relates to movies on 4K UHD and blu ray. Is physical media really dead or dying? Analysis and commentary, with special emphasis on 4K.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video may come off a little stronger than usual. Just a heads up for any lightweights. Don't take it personally. I'm just an intense guy LOL!
This video is the #4 in a series called "Back To Basics," where I discuss fundamental issues of interest to those in the early phases of their physical media journey. Think of it as sort of a "Collecting 101" series.
Timestamps:
00:00 Setting The Table
03:48 Physical Media Sales Now vs. Before Streaming
10:44 Physical Media Disappears from Brick-and-Mortars
18:38 Positive Signs: Other Formats
26:13 Positive Signs: 4K Format Growth
32:23 Positive Signs: Superior Quality On Disc
33:43 Positive Signs: Boutique Explosion
36:34 Positive Signs: Streaming Bubble Burst?
44:28 Final Analysis
Relevant Articles/Links:
"Streaming may be everywhere, but DVDs are far from dead." -- https://www.businessinsider.com/dvd-collectors-physical-discs-not-dead-streaming-netflix-digital-2021-6
"The Year The Streaming Bubble Burst" -- https://www.theringer.com/year-in-review/2022/12/22/23521289/streaming-bubble-burst-year-in-review-netflix-hbo-max
"Why Physical Media Still Matters in the Streaming Era" -- https://www.avclub.com/why-physical-media-matters-streaming-era-1850080850