How Blu-Ray Changed Supernatural For Me
Castiel’s Grand Entrance:
Castiel’s first appearance on the show is something to behold. The giant black wings, the steely stare, the overwhelming presence he presents in that first moment Dean sees him for the first time is always gripping. On my smaller, lower quality screen views, I was always taken aback by his first appearance—but seeing it on the big screen in that clear picture with its exquisite detail, I’m just bowled over.
What’s really neat when it’s viewed on Blu Ray is how all the symbols painted on the interior of that barn stand out. I noticed them before, of course, but now I found my eyes drawn to them. They’re dark and everywhere! Some I recognize—-others are completely foreign. It’s one of those background details you subconsciously know is there, and yet gloss over. It’s there, helping to emphasize the scene, but not prominent. Blu Ray makes that change.
Castiel had all the power in that introduction—and as we watch Dean desperately try to find something that will work on the angel, we see him with stony expression pull the demon killing blade free. It’s a simple gesture, and yet it’s frightening. The Blu Ray version makes this more so in its crystal clear clarity, allowing the lightening used in the scene to shine.
The wings in this version are somehow that more majestic, darker, blacker. It’s amazing how shadows can be used to such a powerful effect. We are certain we’re meeting an otherworldly being here, and that he is dangerous. There’s a beauty in this scene, too. He’s majestic and captivating.
This is one of the most frightening entrances of any character the show has ever done, and when it’s presented in Blu Ray quality it becomes all the more terrifying and beautiful. See him enter that barn is enthralling, provocative, and powerful.
The exorcism of Samhain/Killing of Alistair:
Season 4 brought Sam’s powers to full fruition. With them, he could do so much to demons. He could hurt them, he could exorcise them, and he could kill them. All of this was done simply by the power of his mind, calling on that blood Azazel had put inside him all those years ago—along with a bit of help from Ruby’s, of course.
We see two big moments of their use: the exorcism of Samhain and the killing of Alistair. Blu Ray takes these two moments and makes them all the more concrete and frightening. In “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester,” Sam finds himself cornered by Samhain. He’s sworn to his brother to not use his psychic powers, but here he will have little choice.
This was really neat the first time I saw it, but on Blu Ray I really had the chance to appreciate all the little touches the VFX crews added to it. It’s more than that, though. We also see the scenery pop out, adding to the atmosphere of this moment. The stained glass, the grey stone, the statuary all emerges to make this moment all the more powerful.
The smoke that Sam expels from Samhain makes quite a stunning display as it crashes into the floor. It swirls and seethes as it flickers orange before draining away, as the demon once again descends back into Hell. What’s really cool, though, is it looks like it’s slithering its way back up Don, trying to repossess him, all before dissipating. It’s a neat effect, and Blu Ray makes it pop more than ever before.
The next time we see Sam use his powers in such a massive display is when he comes to kill Alistair. This time, it is effortless, and he easily pins the demon torturer against the wall. What Blu Ray does with this moment is make it that much cooler to see. Alistair lights up from inside, and we can really appreciate how they lit up his ribs, his face, and his whole body through the process.
It’s amazing how this went from cool on standard DVD to mesmerizing on Blu Ray.
The symbol work on the house in “Death Takes A Holiday”:
Oh sure, we get a few glimpses of these, but when I saw them on Blu Ray, I found myself pausing to really look at them. They glow and are so intricate. I wanted to trace them almost with a finger. For something we see only a brief glimpse of, they most certainly put a lot of detail into them, and that boggles my mind. Each symbol is different, like a snowflake, and as I looked at them closely, I found how unique each one was. There’s a beauty in that—the crew worked really hard on these to make them really set this scene and to make the story all the more real. On Blu Ray, they really come to life and become all the more special.
“The End”:
In a word, the whole episode. No really. This one is just stunning on Blu Ray. That first moment we see Dean wake up on that mattress spring and walk out into the desolate street, it hits hard. My eyes darted all over the screen, trying to spy new details, see how much more gruesome this scenery really was.
But really seeing Baby broke my heart the most. In this high definition format, there’s no way you don’t see all the injustices done to her after the Croatoan virus swept the planet. It’s a sad sight, and we take it in with Dean before he comes across himself from the future.
Again, Blu Ray doesn’t just add emphasis on all the visual effects, no. The acting in this episode really gets the chance to shine even more in this format. Jensen Ackles really gets a chance to give us two versions of Dean here, and we get to really appreciate that acting job all the more.
We see this best when Future!Dean has Dean tied and is preparing for a scouting mission. I’ve always been fond of this whole episode, but I found that I wanted to rewatch parts of it—like this one. I really found myself focusing in on one or the other in one of the watches, and then putting them together again in another watch. There’s just the slightest gesture or the vocal tones. Sure, they’ve always been there, but I found myself mesmerized when I saw it on Blu Ray. I think, again, it goes back to that scenery behind them, making it all the more real and desolate, too.
I had no problem spotting the differences between the two characters by any means.
But the real showstopper is that garden scene where Dean confronts Lucifer—possessing Sam. This is perhaps one of my all time favorite moments in the series, and I watched with baited breath on Blu Ray. Somehow, that white suit seemed brighter, more pristine and ironic—after all, the Devil in something so pure just seems wrong. The garden seemed greener, the rose redder.
Dean’s agony and desperation was also stronger for me. I found I could see Dean’s eyes all the better—and appreciate for the first time how Ackles used just his eyes or a lip quiver or some other minute gesture to tell this story.
And Lucifer was all the more captivating. Blu Ray took what Jared Padalecki did with this scene and amped it up 100 fold. I could hear a bit more condescension in his voice. I picked up on Lucifer’s hurt, too, and once again, all on Padalecki’s performance, I found myself feeling sympathy for the Devil—until he delivered the delicious line, “I win, so I win.”
If you buy a Blu Ray player and the show on Blu Ray for any reason, let it be this episode.
The Ghost Children of “The Real Ghostbusters”:
When I saw this episode on Blu Ray, what really struck me was how super creepy these ghost children were. What amazed me, though, was how much they contrasted with the actress playing Gore. You could tell they were the real deal and that she wasn’t just by looking at them. The VFX and make up crews really went the extra mile here, and I didn’t really get a chance to appreciate that until I saw it on Blu Ray. It’s a subtle difference, like they’re two shades of the same thing.
And of course, who can forget the little boy revealing the huge hole in his scalp. That was one of those signature gore moments for Supernatural, and Blu Ray made it both tragic and gruesome.
Famine Devouring Demons:
Famine was one of the creepiest Horsemen in my book. And when he’s denied that human soul and decides to suck up the demons in the room instead? Or when he takes in the demons Sam refuses? Wow. Instant creepy.
Blu Ray makes this whole scene amazing to watch. As Famine waves his hand, beckoning the demons to expel from their hosts and come to him, we see the black columns swirl and writhe on the floor and then get sucked up. Normally, when black smoke enters a body, we see the demonic possession take effect, but here we see Famine satisfied—for now.
I found this scene, on Blu Ray, to be all the more creepy and captivating. If anything, mostly because I could clearly see all the touches they added into that demonic smoke as it resisted and yet ended up a snack for a Horseman none the less. It seemed to float before slinking its way towards Famine, leaving behind a destroyed host. If anything, Blu Ray shows just how dark this show can be!
(Coming up on Page 3 – seasons 6, 7, and 8).
You know, I have always wanted to get the show on Blu Ray; but it is a luxury I haven’t done yet. I have a portable DVD player that I take to dialysis with me. So, I have to buy the regular DVD’s to watch there. I figured after season 12 or so, I’d go back and get them all on Blu Ray; and enjoy them all over again. I know what you mean though. I watched “Yellow Fever” 3 times before I noticed Sam’s eyes flashing yellow at the end. I can’t wait to see what I notice when I finally do get the Blu Rays!
You know, I have always wanted to get the show on Blu Ray; but it is a luxury I haven’t done yet. I have a portable DVD player that I take to dialysis with me. So, I have to buy the regular DVD’s to watch there. I figured after season 12 or so, I’d go back and get them all on Blu Ray; and enjoy them all over again. I know what you mean though. I watched “Yellow Fever” 3 times before I noticed Sam’s eyes flashing yellow at the end. I can’t wait to see what I notice when I finally do get the Blu Rays!
I switched to the Bluray for Season 8 but most of the stuff you have mentioned above I was able to see by playing my DVDs on my Bluray player on my 46-inch HDTV with an added sound board. I do admit though, my Season 8 on the Bluray is so much more detailed and yes I also noticed the sound is even more intensified. I have also considered getting the rest of the Seasons in Bluray but haven’t made that plunge yet. Can hardly wait for your other write ups to see what else I may be missing. Thanks Farawayeyes for a great insight.
I switched to the Bluray for Season 8 but most of the stuff you have mentioned above I was able to see by playing my DVDs on my Bluray player on my 46-inch HDTV with an added sound board. I do admit though, my Season 8 on the Bluray is so much more detailed and yes I also noticed the sound is even more intensified. I have also considered getting the rest of the Seasons in Bluray but haven’t made that plunge yet. Can hardly wait for your other write ups to see what else I may be missing. Thanks Farawayeyes for a great insight.
As many times as I have watched each episode throughout the years, I always find some new layer. Lately, I have focused on the dialogue. There is much slipped in that sometimes is hardly heard that is so noteworthy. Sometimes I chuckle that a line is not censored as there are so many double entendres or references to body parts, etc that add to the characters and are not throw away lines. They add to the reality of that universe as people do talk that way.. Shows what a brilliant show it really is on many levels.Enjoyed your article.
As many times as I have watched each episode throughout the years, I always find some new layer. Lately, I have focused on the dialogue. There is much slipped in that sometimes is hardly heard that is so noteworthy. Sometimes I chuckle that a line is not censored as there are so many double entendres or references to body parts, etc that add to the characters and are not throw away lines. They add to the reality of that universe as people do talk that way.. Shows what a brilliant show it really is on many levels.Enjoyed your article.
All my next Christmas wish’s, birthday, whatever holiday is for a Bluray player with all (soon to be) 9 seasons. Since I have watched each episode more times than I will ever confess to I would love a new SPN experience. Your descriptions have given me new resolve to get that done.
All my next Christmas wish’s, birthday, whatever holiday is for a Bluray player with all (soon to be) 9 seasons. Since I have watched each episode more times than I will ever confess to I would love a new SPN experience. Your descriptions have given me new resolve to get that done.
Thanks for this. You are right. I had DVDs and a DVD player (and was very happy with them) until just a few weeks ago – Christmas – when I got a BluRay player and all 8 seasons on BluRay. Best presents ever! Combined with last year’s present – the 42 inch tv – I am a happy girl.
Thanks for this. You are right. I had DVDs and a DVD player (and was very happy with them) until just a few weeks ago – Christmas – when I got a BluRay player and all 8 seasons on BluRay. Best presents ever! Combined with last year’s present – the 42 inch tv – I am a happy girl.
[quote name=”PENNY JAIME”]You know, I have always wanted to get the show on Blu Ray; but it is a luxury I haven’t done yet. I have a portable DVD player that I take to dialysis with me. So, I have to buy the regular DVD’s to watch there. I figured after season 12 or so, I’d go back and get them all on Blu Ray; and enjoy them all over again. I know what you mean though. I watched “Yellow Fever” 3 times before I noticed Sam’s eyes flashing yellow at the end. I can’t wait to see what I notice when I finally do get the Blu Rays![/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I hope that the DVDs help!
I was stunned, when I sat down to check out Blu Ray and just played the opening sequence to make sure i had everything hooked up right. That’s when I KNEW this was going to be awesome.
And I’m sure as I go back through a second watch on Blu Ray I’ll probably notice something else entirely. It’s just so cool.
I hope you do get them someday and thanks again!
[quote]You know, I have always wanted to get the show on Blu Ray; but it is a luxury I haven’t done yet. I have a portable DVD player that I take to dialysis with me. So, I have to buy the regular DVD’s to watch there. I figured after season 12 or so, I’d go back and get them all on Blu Ray; and enjoy them all over again. I know what you mean though. I watched “Yellow Fever” 3 times before I noticed Sam’s eyes flashing yellow at the end. I can’t wait to see what I notice when I finally do get the Blu Rays![/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I hope that the DVDs help!
I was stunned, when I sat down to check out Blu Ray and just played the opening sequence to make sure i had everything hooked up right. That’s when I KNEW this was going to be awesome.
And I’m sure as I go back through a second watch on Blu Ray I’ll probably notice something else entirely. It’s just so cool.
I hope you do get them someday and thanks again!
[quote name=”Trucklady”]I switched to the Bluray for Season 8 but most of the stuff you have mentioned above I was able to see by playing my DVDs on my Bluray player on my 46-inch HDTV with an added sound board. I do admit though, my Season 8 on the Bluray is so much more detailed and yes I also noticed the sound is even more intensified. I have also considered getting the rest of the Seasons in Bluray but haven’t made that plunge yet. Can hardly wait for your other write ups to see what else I may be missing. Thanks Farawayeyes for a great insight.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I had the 40″ TV before I had the Blu Ray player. Funny story. I watched Jared’s House of Wax when I saw it on late on MTV one night. I hadn’t seen it, so I figured what the hell, why not since I couldn’t sleep. Went to bed. Next day, turned on TV, picture did this funny melting thing and became a small tiny square squished. Yep. New TV that day.
I, too, had noticed stuff on DVD with the new big screen that had replaced my poor slain TV, but wow, did Blu Ray really kick it up that much more. It’s neat how it can refine details that much.
Thanks again!
[quote]I switched to the Bluray for Season 8 but most of the stuff you have mentioned above I was able to see by playing my DVDs on my Bluray player on my 46-inch HDTV with an added sound board. I do admit though, my Season 8 on the Bluray is so much more detailed and yes I also noticed the sound is even more intensified. I have also considered getting the rest of the Seasons in Bluray but haven’t made that plunge yet. Can hardly wait for your other write ups to see what else I may be missing. Thanks Farawayeyes for a great insight.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I had the 40″ TV before I had the Blu Ray player. Funny story. I watched Jared’s House of Wax when I saw it on late on MTV one night. I hadn’t seen it, so I figured what the hell, why not since I couldn’t sleep. Went to bed. Next day, turned on TV, picture did this funny melting thing and became a small tiny square squished. Yep. New TV that day.
I, too, had noticed stuff on DVD with the new big screen that had replaced my poor slain TV, but wow, did Blu Ray really kick it up that much more. It’s neat how it can refine details that much.
Thanks again!
[quote name=”debbab”]As many times as I have watched each episode throughout the years, I always find some new layer. Lately, I have focused on the dialogue. There is much slipped in that sometimes is hardly heard that is so noteworthy. Sometimes I chuckle that a line is not censored as there are so many double entendres or references to body parts, etc that add to the characters and are not throw away lines. They add to the reality of that universe as people do talk that way.. Shows what a brilliant show it really is on many levels.Enjoyed your article.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I may have to focus on dialogue next. That sounds fascinating, and yes, I’m often taken with what gets through sometimes. They do get away with some things sometimes.
That’s the great thing about this show for me, too, is how many layers it really has. And it seems like there’s an endless amount of them to find.
Thanks again!
[quote]As many times as I have watched each episode throughout the years, I always find some new layer. Lately, I have focused on the dialogue. There is much slipped in that sometimes is hardly heard that is so noteworthy. Sometimes I chuckle that a line is not censored as there are so many double entendres or references to body parts, etc that add to the characters and are not throw away lines. They add to the reality of that universe as people do talk that way.. Shows what a brilliant show it really is on many levels.Enjoyed your article.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I may have to focus on dialogue next. That sounds fascinating, and yes, I’m often taken with what gets through sometimes. They do get away with some things sometimes.
That’s the great thing about this show for me, too, is how many layers it really has. And it seems like there’s an endless amount of them to find.
Thanks again!
[quote name=”cheryl42″]All my next Christmas wish’s, birthday, whatever holiday is for a Bluray player with all (soon to be) 9 seasons. Since I have watched each episode more times than I will ever confess to I would love a new SPN experience. Your descriptions have given me new resolve to get that done.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
Yes. It’s a whole new show in this format. I found it interesting that I’d start paying attention to something I hadn’t even realized was there before and other places I’d zero in on something I’d seen a million times over and see it fresh. It’s exciting.
Thanks again!
[quote]All my next Christmas wish’s, birthday, whatever holiday is for a Bluray player with all (soon to be) 9 seasons. Since I have watched each episode more times than I will ever confess to I would love a new SPN experience. Your descriptions have given me new resolve to get that done.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
Yes. It’s a whole new show in this format. I found it interesting that I’d start paying attention to something I hadn’t even realized was there before and other places I’d zero in on something I’d seen a million times over and see it fresh. It’s exciting.
Thanks again!
[quote name=”Grace232″]Thanks for this. You are right. I had DVDs and a DVD player (and was very happy with them) until just a few weeks ago – Christmas – when I got a BluRay player and all 8 seasons on BluRay. Best presents ever! Combined with last year’s present – the 42 inch tv – I am a happy girl.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I think it’s funny because I had no idea what I was missing. Now I feel spoiled. My CW feed is atrocious. It has poor sound, is grainy as hell, and just doesn’t do any of it justice.
I’m glad you got the Blu Rays for Christmas. What a great present!
Thanks again.
[quote]Thanks for this. You are right. I had DVDs and a DVD player (and was very happy with them) until just a few weeks ago – Christmas – when I got a BluRay player and all 8 seasons on BluRay. Best presents ever! Combined with last year’s present – the 42 inch tv – I am a happy girl.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I think it’s funny because I had no idea what I was missing. Now I feel spoiled. My CW feed is atrocious. It has poor sound, is grainy as hell, and just doesn’t do any of it justice.
I’m glad you got the Blu Rays for Christmas. What a great present!
Thanks again.
It should be said how much the fire fx are taken for granted. SPN doesn’t have big budget, so it’s amazing the fx look as good as they do. Especially when you compare it Revolution’s use of fire fx, and how cheap they look in comparison to SPN’s
It should be said how much the fire fx are taken for granted. SPN doesn’t have big budget, so it’s amazing the fx look as good as they do. Especially when you compare it Revolution’s use of fire fx, and how cheap they look in comparison to SPN’s
I finally got a bluray for Christmas and even though my DVD’s are not bluray, I see a big difference in quality from a regular player. So, yes, I agree with you FarAwayEyes, you get a lot more insight on bluray than on a regular player. My next step is to repurchase all the seasons on bluray. Hey, maybe I’ll get lucky like Grace232 and get them for my birthday! I’ll just have to put the word out to my fairy godmother, my sister basically, she’s the one that got me the bluray player. Happy clear viewing. 🙂
I finally got a bluray for Christmas and even though my DVD’s are not bluray, I see a big difference in quality from a regular player. So, yes, I agree with you FarAwayEyes, you get a lot more insight on bluray than on a regular player. My next step is to repurchase all the seasons on bluray. Hey, maybe I’ll get lucky like Grace232 and get them for my birthday! I’ll just have to put the word out to my fairy godmother, my sister basically, she’s the one that got me the bluray player. Happy clear viewing. 🙂
i splurged and bought all the seasons of Supernatural on blu ray in September when S8 came out; it’s amazing what additional detail you can pick up when watching it, the special effects, as well as the sound quality. 8.23 Sacrifice was a visual masterpiece on blu ray. Also fun to watch how they’ve refined/improved upon the VFX work over the years.
i splurged and bought all the seasons of Supernatural on blu ray in September when S8 came out; it’s amazing what additional detail you can pick up when watching it, the special effects, as well as the sound quality. 8.23 Sacrifice was a visual masterpiece on blu ray. Also fun to watch how they’ve refined/improved upon the VFX work over the years.
[quote name=”mick”]It should be said how much the fire fx are taken for granted. SPN doesn’t have big budget, so it’s amazing the fx look as good as they do. Especially when you compare it Revolution’s use of fire fx, and how cheap they look in comparison to SPN’s[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I’m always pleased with how fire looks on our show. I guess I haven’t paid that close attention to its use on Revolution nearly as much to compare.
It’s just so awesome that we have a crew that is capable of dong so many neat things visually to make our show that much better.
Thanks again.
[quote]It should be said how much the fire fx are taken for granted. SPN doesn’t have big budget, so it’s amazing the fx look as good as they do. Especially when you compare it Revolution’s use of fire fx, and how cheap they look in comparison to SPN’s[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I’m always pleased with how fire looks on our show. I guess I haven’t paid that close attention to its use on Revolution nearly as much to compare.
It’s just so awesome that we have a crew that is capable of dong so many neat things visually to make our show that much better.
Thanks again.
[quote name=”Sylvie”]I finally got a bluray for Christmas and even though my DVD’s are not bluray, I see a big difference in quality from a regular player. So, yes, I agree with you FarAwayEyes, you get a lot more insight on bluray than on a regular player. My next step is to repurchase all the seasons on bluray. Hey, maybe I’ll get lucky like Grace232 and get them for my birthday! I’ll just have to put the word out to my fairy godmother, my sister basically, she’s the one that got me the bluray player. Happy clear viewing. :-)[/quote]
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I was just amazed by everything that I had missed. It was a new show again. I had scoffed when Blu Ray and HDDVD were battling for the next format replacement. I figured DVD was so much better than VHS that it couldn’t get better. I was wrong.
Now I only get things on Blu Ray (or those combo sets for movies so I can watch a DVD in the kitchen). It’s amazing what Blu Ray’s done for the show for me.
I do hope you’ll get your Blu Ray copies and can enjoy so much of what’s there that you might not even know is there!
Thanks again.
[quote]I finally got a bluray for Christmas and even though my DVD’s are not bluray, I see a big difference in quality from a regular player. So, yes, I agree with you FarAwayEyes, you get a lot more insight on bluray than on a regular player. My next step is to repurchase all the seasons on bluray. Hey, maybe I’ll get lucky like Grace232 and get them for my birthday! I’ll just have to put the word out to my fairy godmother, my sister basically, she’s the one that got me the bluray player. Happy clear viewing. :-)[/quote]
Thanks for the comment!
I was just amazed by everything that I had missed. It was a new show again. I had scoffed when Blu Ray and HDDVD were battling for the next format replacement. I figured DVD was so much better than VHS that it couldn’t get better. I was wrong.
Now I only get things on Blu Ray (or those combo sets for movies so I can watch a DVD in the kitchen). It’s amazing what Blu Ray’s done for the show for me.
I do hope you’ll get your Blu Ray copies and can enjoy so much of what’s there that you might not even know is there!
Thanks again.
[quote name=”njspnfan”]i splurged and bought all the seasons of Supernatural on blu ray in September when S8 came out; it’s amazing what additional detail you can pick up when watching it, the special effects, as well as the sound quality. 8.23 Sacrifice was a visual masterpiece on blu ray. Also fun to watch how they’ve refined/improved upon the VFX work over the years.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I had a hard time narrowing it down to just 3 moments for each season. There’s so much that I picked upon and noticed.
I agree, “Sacrifice” is fantastic on Blu Ray all around. I found myself sucked in all the more simply because of that. It’s worth the investment if people can afford it.
Thanks again.
[quote]i splurged and bought all the seasons of Supernatural on blu ray in September when S8 came out; it’s amazing what additional detail you can pick up when watching it, the special effects, as well as the sound quality. 8.23 Sacrifice was a visual masterpiece on blu ray. Also fun to watch how they’ve refined/improved upon the VFX work over the years.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I had a hard time narrowing it down to just 3 moments for each season. There’s so much that I picked upon and noticed.
I agree, “Sacrifice” is fantastic on Blu Ray all around. I found myself sucked in all the more simply because of that. It’s worth the investment if people can afford it.
Thanks again.
I have an HD TV but only a DVD player, not Blu Ray, so I’m likely not getting all the wonderful details you describe. I am always impressed and grateful for the care given to all aspects of the show. The pride the entire cast and crew take in this captivating world they’ve created really shows.
I have an HD TV but only a DVD player, not Blu Ray, so I’m likely not getting all the wonderful details you describe. I am always impressed and grateful for the care given to all aspects of the show. The pride the entire cast and crew take in this captivating world they’ve created really shows.
I could not agree with you more! Where I’m from, if you want to watch Supernatural, you need to download it. Sometimes from sources that may or may not be, let’s say kosher, but it was worth it. I watched it on my 15″ laptop, then progressed to a 17″ laptop and when technology finally caught up, I could send the programme to my fancy new internet capable TV. But the downloaded images still sucked. I remember people says things like “yes but did you notice in s03e12 that in the background …” No, actually I didn’t notice. Simply because I didn’t see.
I then discovered the joys of regionless BluRay, the US dollar and Amazon, and like you I will never look back. I am now watching the whole series from the very start and, if possible, enjoying it even more. Bring on season 9 :o)
I could not agree with you more! Where I’m from, if you want to watch Supernatural, you need to download it. Sometimes from sources that may or may not be, let’s say kosher, but it was worth it. I watched it on my 15″ laptop, then progressed to a 17″ laptop and when technology finally caught up, I could send the programme to my fancy new internet capable TV. But the downloaded images still sucked. I remember people says things like “yes but did you notice in s03e12 that in the background …” No, actually I didn’t notice. Simply because I didn’t see.
I then discovered the joys of regionless BluRay, the US dollar and Amazon, and like you I will never look back. I am now watching the whole series from the very start and, if possible, enjoying it even more. Bring on season 9 :o)
I watch Show in HD on a 52″ TV screen. True story – we bought the TV because of SPN –Our ‘old’ one had this weird setting that we couldn’t figure out how to change that kept making things already dark, darker (makes no sense whatsoever, I know) But I could tell there was more to be seen on SPN. Its gorgeous in HD already. I can imagine the Blu-ray is even more crisp.
I haven’t watched in blu-ray yet. I’m planning on buying the whole set in the trunk of the Impala – or whatever they do for the whole boxed set — in 5 or 6 years when the show is over.
Its not the first time I’ve upgraded my technology because of a favorite TV show.
Back in the day, I first got cable because I couldn’t see the X-Files clearly w/ FOX’s over the air signal.
I watch Show in HD on a 52″ TV screen. True story – we bought the TV because of SPN –Our ‘old’ one had this weird setting that we couldn’t figure out how to change that kept making things already dark, darker (makes no sense whatsoever, I know) But I could tell there was more to be seen on SPN. Its gorgeous in HD already. I can imagine the Blu-ray is even more crisp.
I haven’t watched in blu-ray yet. I’m planning on buying the whole set in the trunk of the Impala – or whatever they do for the whole boxed set — in 5 or 6 years when the show is over.
Its not the first time I’ve upgraded my technology because of a favorite TV show.
Back in the day, I first got cable because I couldn’t see the X-Files clearly w/ FOX’s over the air signal.
[quote name=”Vashti”]I have an HD TV but only a DVD player, not Blu Ray, so I’m likely not getting all the wonderful details you describe. I am always impressed and grateful for the care given to all aspects of the show. The pride the entire cast and crew take in this captivating world they’ve created really shows.[/quote]
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When I had the chance to go to VanCon this past year, it was one of the things I told them about my experience with Blu Ray. I felt that it made the show new again—what they do on the crew in VFX and elsewhere. It’s amazing how much they put into this show, and how real it feels in return.
Thanks again.
[quote]I have an HD TV but only a DVD player, not Blu Ray, so I’m likely not getting all the wonderful details you describe. I am always impressed and grateful for the care given to all aspects of the show. The pride the entire cast and crew take in this captivating world they’ve created really shows.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
When I had the chance to go to VanCon this past year, it was one of the things I told them about my experience with Blu Ray. I felt that it made the show new again—what they do on the crew in VFX and elsewhere. It’s amazing how much they put into this show, and how real it feels in return.
Thanks again.
[quote name=”AntipodesAnnie”]I could not agree with you more! Where I’m from, if you want to watch Supernatural, you need to download it. Sometimes from sources that may or may not be, let’s say kosher, but it was worth it. I watched it on my 15″ laptop, then progressed to a 17″ laptop and when technology finally caught up, I could send the programme to my fancy new internet capable TV. But the downloaded images still sucked. I remember people says things like “yes but did you notice in s03e12 that in the background …” No, actually I didn’t notice. Simply because I didn’t see.
I then discovered the joys of regionless BluRay, the US dollar and Amazon, and like you I will never look back. I am now watching the whole series from the very start and, if possible, enjoying it even more. Bring on season 9 :o)[/quote]
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Oh yes. I found that frustrating, too. People would chatter about this or that visual or this or that sound and I’d go “I didn’t see that. What are you talking about?” NOW I know.
It’s amazing how far we’ve come in technology even in the last five years. I can’t imagine going back now to analog.
As for season 9, I’m currently enjoying the broadcasts of the episodes, but my CW feed is not super clear. I can’t wait for the Blu Ray just so I can enjoy the episodes all over again—and see the things i missed.
Thanks again.
[quote]I could not agree with you more! Where I’m from, if you want to watch Supernatural, you need to download it. Sometimes from sources that may or may not be, let’s say kosher, but it was worth it. I watched it on my 15″ laptop, then progressed to a 17″ laptop and when technology finally caught up, I could send the programme to my fancy new internet capable TV. But the downloaded images still sucked. I remember people says things like “yes but did you notice in s03e12 that in the background …” No, actually I didn’t notice. Simply because I didn’t see.
I then discovered the joys of regionless BluRay, the US dollar and Amazon, and like you I will never look back. I am now watching the whole series from the very start and, if possible, enjoying it even more. Bring on season 9 :o)[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
Oh yes. I found that frustrating, too. People would chatter about this or that visual or this or that sound and I’d go “I didn’t see that. What are you talking about?” NOW I know.
It’s amazing how far we’ve come in technology even in the last five years. I can’t imagine going back now to analog.
As for season 9, I’m currently enjoying the broadcasts of the episodes, but my CW feed is not super clear. I can’t wait for the Blu Ray just so I can enjoy the episodes all over again—and see the things i missed.
Thanks again.
[quote name=”Melanie”]I watch Show in HD on a 52″ TV screen. True story – we bought the TV because of SPN –Our ‘old’ one had this weird setting that we couldn’t figure out how to change that kept making things already dark, darker (makes no sense whatsoever, I know) But I could tell there was more to be seen on SPN. Its gorgeous in HD already. I can imagine the Blu-ray is even more crisp.
I haven’t watched in blu-ray yet. I’m planning on buying the whole set in the trunk of the Impala – or whatever they do for the whole boxed set — in 5 or 6 years when the show is over.
Its not the first time I’ve upgraded my technology because of a favorite TV show.
Back in the day, I first got cable because I couldn’t see the X-Files clearly w/ FOX’s over the air signal.[/quote]
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I bought my current set up because I watched Jared’s House of Wax on MTV one night. Next morning, the TV melted—well the picture did at least. I bought the new TV that day and got the Blu Ray player later on. I was given a copy of season 1 on Blu Ray for Christmas and had to have the rest as soon as possible.
It’s a really gorgeous format. I can’t imagine going back to DVD at this point.
Thanks again.
[quote]I watch Show in HD on a 52″ TV screen. True story – we bought the TV because of SPN –Our ‘old’ one had this weird setting that we couldn’t figure out how to change that kept making things already dark, darker (makes no sense whatsoever, I know) But I could tell there was more to be seen on SPN. Its gorgeous in HD already. I can imagine the Blu-ray is even more crisp.
I haven’t watched in blu-ray yet. I’m planning on buying the whole set in the trunk of the Impala – or whatever they do for the whole boxed set — in 5 or 6 years when the show is over.
Its not the first time I’ve upgraded my technology because of a favorite TV show.
Back in the day, I first got cable because I couldn’t see the X-Files clearly w/ FOX’s over the air signal.[/quote]
Thanks for the comment.
I bought my current set up because I watched Jared’s House of Wax on MTV one night. Next morning, the TV melted—well the picture did at least. I bought the new TV that day and got the Blu Ray player later on. I was given a copy of season 1 on Blu Ray for Christmas and had to have the rest as soon as possible.
It’s a really gorgeous format. I can’t imagine going back to DVD at this point.
Thanks again.