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In Reply to: immersion in a movie- does this happen with DVD? posted by tunenut on March 21, 2005 at 17:25:14:
Given a perfect theater experience (and most aren't) the big screen is the way to go. But most of us put up with dimly lit screens, sound levels set too high, and talkative and noisy crowds. OTOH, a high end calibrated video system with quality surround sound can be very absorbing. Plus at home you can go back in case you missed something, pause for bathroom or food breaks, etc. Last night I watched "Chinatown" for the umpteenth time in my Home Theater and was oblivious to all else.
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I don't dislike theaters, but I always find myself more aware of the surroundings there as they are unfamiliar and therefore distracting. Sticky floors, odd smells, uncomfortable seats right up against or behind someone else, etc. The home theater is a comfortable place for me and most of the absorbsion is done there. I think it is more a state of mind than a state of place, but there are physical limitations at both venues. I like the sound at my place much better although the screen is only 42". I used to have a blast watching movies on a 27" and then a 32" screen prior to this, so it is about the story and the ability to relax and to concentrate on the film most. Larger screens are more dazzeling, but don't draw me in any more than a silent audience and a crystal clear soundtrack. Think of it like a good book. Once you get absorbed in one, the medium goes away and the story takes hold as a cohesive experience.
-Bill
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