Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by michael w (A) on May 28, 2002 at 22:41:29

In Reply to: Re: Harry Potter...is fullscreen really superior to the widescreen DVD? posted by michael w on May 28, 2002 at 04:01:25:

You're welcome guys.

I found the link while surfing through some DVD related newsgroups.

This whole WS vs. P&S HP debacle is what results from filming in Super 35, the only benefit being it's easier to do a video transfer later.

There's no real right or wrong, just a big mess !
You can argue for either the original theatrical presentation in WS or for the original shooting format, Super 35.

Judging from those screen captures it looks like Chris Columbus et al framed unimaginatively for standard TV screens.

IIRC this discussion arises every time a big hit Super 35 film is released on video. eg. almost everything done by J Cameron.

cheerio