The only limitation on sailing the high seas is that the video and sound quality are not as great as legit streaming. You get descriptions that claim it is ripped full 4k or HD, but when actually looking at the encoding, it is not the case. But what can we do? If we are being made to stream in shit, it is better to sail in blue ocean high seas.
I definitely look at the file size first. Although, as you already alluded to, sometimes it gets cheated with the resolution being cropped to either the top or side. And a major issue with downloading large file sizes is if you are unlucky enough that there aren’t many seeders.
You are aware that Netflix et.al. put compression on their streams (usually quite a bit in regards to bitrate) ? It is often the case that BluRay rips etc. are available better on the high seas…
That’s why you do several magnets, to be sure, and discard the ones that are bullshit, if you’re worried about that. Haven’t had any problems myself, other than theater cam for the newest new movies.
TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 2 months ago
The only limitation on sailing the high seas is that the video and sound quality are not as great as legit streaming. You get descriptions that claim it is ripped full 4k or HD, but when actually looking at the encoding, it is not the case. But what can we do? If we are being made to stream in shit, it is better to sail in blue ocean high seas.
whaleross@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I hear a whisper in the wind about file size being a distinct though not foolproof hint of quality.
TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I definitely look at the file size first. Although, as you already alluded to, sometimes it gets cheated with the resolution being cropped to either the top or side. And a major issue with downloading large file sizes is if you are unlucky enough that there aren’t many seeders.
MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 2 months ago
You are aware that Netflix et.al. put compression on their streams (usually quite a bit in regards to bitrate) ? It is often the case that BluRay rips etc. are available better on the high seas…
TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 2 months ago
But even so, Netflix still retain good sound quality compared to alternative sources.
floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
*only if you use the Netflix app on “supported platforms”
I guess the answer to your question is to get on a private tracker for high-quality releases ;)
RexWrexWrecks@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Got a link?
verdantbanana@lemmy.world 2 months ago
vlc has the codec information in the tool menu
atmos and even dts x are very findable
have a 5.1.4 system hooked up by hdmi to the igpu and the video to the gpu
wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 2 months ago
That’s why you do several magnets, to be sure, and discard the ones that are bullshit, if you’re worried about that. Haven’t had any problems myself, other than theater cam for the newest new movies.
Jakule17@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I don’t give a fock about quality, I’m watching for the plot