Why are screeners released in DVD format instead of Blu-ray?
A screener (SCR) is an advance screening of a film or television series sent to critics, awards voters, video stores (for their manager and employees), and other film industry professionals, including producers and distributors. Source
From what I see in torrent sites, screeners are often released in DVD format.
Why won't film makers send screeners in Blu-ray discs, at least for a better visual on the film since Blu-ray video has a higher resolution than DVDs? Also IMO, the Blu-ray disk may have better protections to prevent the movie from being copied or ripped.
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"From what I see on torrent sites..."
I'd guess that the quality is enough for what's needed for screeners to screen and review a movie, and the format makes pirated versions that circulate before DVD release less appealing and less likely to take business away from a more high-definition experience in the theater and when it eventually gets to Blu-ray.
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What are screener DVDs?
A screener (SCR) is an advance screening of a film or television series sent to critics, awards voters, video stores (for their manager and employees), and other film industry professionals, including producers and distributors.Why is DVD better than Blu-ray?
Image Resolution A DVD is a standard definition device. You won't get high-definition movie viewing on your DVD, just 480 SD. On the other hand, Blu-Ray is made for HD, and you'll get the best picture possible, with 1080 HD capability for your Blu-Ray movies.What format is better than Blu-ray?
HD DVD players have been much cheaper than Blu-ray machines, but Blu-ray discs have more storage space and more advanced protections against piracy. Both versions deliver sharp resolution.Why is Blu-ray different than DVD?
The key difference between DVD and Blu-ray/HD-DVD is that DVD is a standard definition 480i resolution format, while Blu-ray/HD-DVD disc video can be up to 1080p HDTV quality. Blu-ray and HD-DVD achieved the same results but were incompatible formats (remember VHS vs.Bluray vs DVD | Which is better and why do we still have both | Premier Prep
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