PVOD (premium video-on-demand) is when you pay a one-time price to watch the movie digitally on platforms like iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play, etc.
Personally, at those prices, I’d much rather wait for the Blu-ray release.
The one thing I’ll give PVOD is that sometimes (especially for indie or smaller releases) a movie will be in 4K on PVOD but only in 1080p on Blu-Ray. I still always go for the Blu-Ray copy though.
Oh, gotcha. Thanks. I think I’d rather go to the movies than watch it at home if that’s an option, but I’m sure some people really appreciate this option too.
What is PVOD?
PVOD (premium video-on-demand) is when you pay a one-time price to watch the movie digitally on platforms like iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play, etc.
Personally, at those prices, I’d much rather wait for the Blu-ray release.
The one thing I’ll give PVOD is that sometimes (especially for indie or smaller releases) a movie will be in 4K on PVOD but only in 1080p on Blu-Ray. I still always go for the Blu-Ray copy though.
Yes. Higher bitrate 1080p with lossless audio always beats low bitrate 4K with lossy audio.
I think it stands for Premium Video on Demand
How is that different than a regular rental?
Same as artisanal foods
It’s not, really. What makes it “premium” is the fact that you can watch it at home while it’s still in theaters.
Oh, gotcha. Thanks. I think I’d rather go to the movies than watch it at home if that’s an option, but I’m sure some people really appreciate this option too.