I have over 300 DVDs (non high def) and am considering selling them while they still have some value. I would then start buying high def DVDs. However, I started thinking that maybe some of the DVDs will never come out in high def. If a movie isn't filmed in high def, does that mean it probably won't come out as a high def DVD? Or will a movie not filmed in high def still have better picture quality if released in high def?

As you can probably tell, it's been awhile since I've been in the forum. I'm one of the oldtimers who remembers 800.com and the original Freeride. I appreciate any feedback.

There are still tons of movies that need to be released on SD DVD. It really depends on what you're into.

Movies are (well, were and often still are) shot on film, which has a higher resolution than HD video. The results, however, will vary. We've seen that some movies will look better than others, and it's not always due to studios giving certain titles more attention than others (although that does happen). Sometimes, it's just the way the film looks and nothing can really be done to "fix" it.

When it comes to what's being released, the trend is that catalog titles, particularly old films, do not sell as well as newer titles. There has also been an apparent skew towards films aimed at younger males, such as action, sci-fi/fantasy, and horror. So, if you're going to start getting rid of your DVDs, start with newer titles in those genres. Warner has been much better about releasing older titles than other studios (they're about the only studio releasing titles before the 1970s), so that should certainly play in your decision about what to get rid of and what to keep.

Personally, I'm keeping my DVDs, at least until HD editions are announced.

I think most will eventually but not for some time.

I'm unloading my DVD's in waves. (every three months or so) as the titles are announced. Even then there is some risk of them being canceled tho, so hang onto them if you're unsure.

There are many movies that were released to VHS that still haven't made it to DVD, and scores of movies that never made it to VHS. I still have a large VHS library because of this.

I'm still waiting on Legend of Billie Jean to make it to regular DVD.

Just other have said, even at 10+ years old, there are still titles that have never been on DVD.

I'm still waiting on the African Queen, which I thought would have been a semi-significant title. 10 years into DVD and nothing.

No.

Depends on what your collection is made up of.

Right now I'd guess that only about 1/15 or less of my dvds are availbile on high def. I'm sure that many will never make it over.

I'd hang onto my discs. Dvd re-sale value is crappy anyways. Just give them away as gifts when you replace them with hd versions.

I'd hold off on getting rid of your discs for the simple fact that if you're like me, you take movies everywhere. Hotels, planes etc... Even if you have a portable HD/BR player, you'd need a compatible set to view them on in the room. Higher end hotels definately sport HD sets in their rooms but I'm not sure about others.

I think that most movies will make it to the next format level but not as soon as we may expect. As it was stated above, there are thousands(?) of titles that hve not even seen the light of day on SD much less HD or BR. This is still very much a niche market that speaks only to certain movie fans. Once it has a broader appeal, you'll prbabaly see boat loads of announcements but I just wouldn't think they'd be sooner rather than later.