Big TVs Or Visiting the Cinema

The Creation of Video Cassettes

For a long time, the one problem with both cinema and TV is that you needed to watch a film at a specific time. With the invention of home video systems such as VHS and Betamax, movie fans were able to either record films from the TV or rent films from a video library. The only problem was, the video quality of these cassettes was still far inferior to that offered by the cinema screen.

The Rise of DVDs

Once the DVD was invented, home video quality took a giant leap forward. DVD meant that anyone could watch very high quality digital video at home. Unlike VHS tapes for example, DVDs didn’t wear out or degrade over time, as long as you didn’t get the discs scratched. Throughout the 90’s and 00’s, the DVD was the king of the entertainment world. The only problem was, unless you had an extremely large TV screen and a very expensive sound system, you still wouldn't get the same experience as the cinema.

The Home Cinema Experience

Nowadays, the true home cinema experience is becoming much more of a reality for many people, as they buy large widescreen TVs and high quality speakers. For example, with a plasma TV screen of 50 inches or more, and being sat closer to the screen than you would be in a cinema, you’re going to get a very cinematic feel. And you won’t miss having someone sat behind you who won’t stop talking through every scene.

Why You Should Still Visit the Cinema

However, even with home cinema quality jumping forwards in leaps and bounds, don’t you think there’s still something missing? Going out of the cinema is just something special. It’s an excuse to go out and meet your friends, rather than staying in by yourself. And let’s face it: in all honesty, the experience at home really isn’t quite as good as the full blown cinema experience, is it?

Reasons to Stay at Home To Watch Your Films

The only problem with visiting the cinema is that it costs you more money than it does to just stay at home with a DVD. Also, at home, you can watch movies whenever you feel like it; you don’t have to stick to strict times. You can also eat your own food. Just relax and watch your favourite movie while eating your dinner.