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2026-10-05 20:07 UTC
I have several TB of storage, and occasionally I will just delete stuff that I haven’t revisited in a while. I really should convert to some sort of offline storage library instead of deleting, but I haven’t yet.
I actually don’t do that many movies, but I do a lot of TV. I do 1080p x265 because that’s really all the monitor I have for VLC. I have downloaded 4K in the past, and there is a 4K TV in the living room, but I don’t usually notice the quality difference and the file sizes are a lot bigger. I have a poor Internet connection (best available in my area), so smaller sizes help me keep my ratios up.
But, that’s just my preference. I have a friend that insists on 4K, but they notice quality issues and are distracted by them more easily.
Often qualify blacks also depends on good encoder settings, so if you find an encoder / encoding team that does well, it might be worth seeking out their version(s), even if the file sizes are larger or their releases take longer.
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I’ve thought a lot about it, and I think it’s a combination of what your sensitivity is and what you’re used to seeing. There’s a natural point where your brain stops caring (or even noticing) quality improvements, much to the dismay of TV panel manufacturers. But there’s also that you will notice a degradation of quality until you re-adapt (if its above your natural threshhold).
Also, most TV shows aren’t so much about the cinematography/visuals (with some notable exceptions); 1080 is higher than I’d want for most TV shows, especially given the sheer amount of hours. (I think most Star Trek’s crunch down to 20+gigs at 720).
I’ll try to keep an eye on encodings I like and see if I can’t build a fan list of encoders.
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