Slawshank
01-08-07, 01:56 AM
Greetings Everyone,
I'm doing some research on Custom/Generic Intros for personal Home Theaters and I'd really enjoy getting feedback from those of you AVS'ers that currently use them, are interested in them, or would be if the intro were to meet a certain (personal) level of expectation. I've got a small list of questions that I'd like to shoot your way. Feel free to reply publicly or privately - any feedback is graciously appreciated.
Visual:
1) For an HT intro, do you prefer one that's short, sweet, and to the point (15 - 30 seconds) or one that's more drawn out (1 minute or more)? Do you find yourself getting tired/bored/impatient with an intro that takes too much time (especially if it's one you've seen over and over)? If so, at what time does your attention start to drift while watching the intro?
2) Are there particular visual styles/themes that you find compelling in intros (Sci-fi, Art Deco, Retro, etc)? If you've held off on buying a Custom or Generic Intro, is it because you haven't found one that A)matched the look of your particular set up or B)just wasn't up to the visual quality level you expect?
3) What video resolutions interest you? Would you be interested in paying a smaller fee for a single, resolution-specific intro or a higher fee for a package that included multiple resolutions?
4) If you could influence the visual direction of an intro, what would you like to see?
Audio:
1) This may seem like an obvious question to most of you but how important is the audio mix in relation to the visuals? 50/50? 75/25? etc...
2) If you had to prioritize, what sound formats would be the most important/compelling ones for you to hear in an intro?
3) If you could influence the audio direction of an intro, what are some of the elements you'd be excited to hear? Ex: Heavy/Light use of surround cues, Deep Bass response, etc.
Technical:
1) What format would you prefer to receive your Intro in? DVD-R? QuicktimeHD? Mpeg-2? .TS transport stream?
2) Does the physical packaging of the Intro matter to you? If a lack of high-quality packaging (ex:amaray DVD case) meant a cheaper price, would that appeal to you?
3) What would be your preferred method of obtaining your Intro be? Download via the web? On physical media (CD, DVD)? Other?
4) Do you feel including instructions with the intro is necessary to accommodate HT users of multiple skill levels?
Miscellaneous:
1) How much does it matter to have a your own custom theater intro versus one that, though generic, still maintains a professional look and sound?
This is just a small smattering of questions that covers a few areas. If you feel compelled to respond, I'd like to hear your thoughts. If you have anything that you'd like to add, feel free to send it my way.
Michael
I'm doing some research on Custom/Generic Intros for personal Home Theaters and I'd really enjoy getting feedback from those of you AVS'ers that currently use them, are interested in them, or would be if the intro were to meet a certain (personal) level of expectation. I've got a small list of questions that I'd like to shoot your way. Feel free to reply publicly or privately - any feedback is graciously appreciated.
Visual:
1) For an HT intro, do you prefer one that's short, sweet, and to the point (15 - 30 seconds) or one that's more drawn out (1 minute or more)? Do you find yourself getting tired/bored/impatient with an intro that takes too much time (especially if it's one you've seen over and over)? If so, at what time does your attention start to drift while watching the intro?
2) Are there particular visual styles/themes that you find compelling in intros (Sci-fi, Art Deco, Retro, etc)? If you've held off on buying a Custom or Generic Intro, is it because you haven't found one that A)matched the look of your particular set up or B)just wasn't up to the visual quality level you expect?
3) What video resolutions interest you? Would you be interested in paying a smaller fee for a single, resolution-specific intro or a higher fee for a package that included multiple resolutions?
4) If you could influence the visual direction of an intro, what would you like to see?
Audio:
1) This may seem like an obvious question to most of you but how important is the audio mix in relation to the visuals? 50/50? 75/25? etc...
2) If you had to prioritize, what sound formats would be the most important/compelling ones for you to hear in an intro?
3) If you could influence the audio direction of an intro, what are some of the elements you'd be excited to hear? Ex: Heavy/Light use of surround cues, Deep Bass response, etc.
Technical:
1) What format would you prefer to receive your Intro in? DVD-R? QuicktimeHD? Mpeg-2? .TS transport stream?
2) Does the physical packaging of the Intro matter to you? If a lack of high-quality packaging (ex:amaray DVD case) meant a cheaper price, would that appeal to you?
3) What would be your preferred method of obtaining your Intro be? Download via the web? On physical media (CD, DVD)? Other?
4) Do you feel including instructions with the intro is necessary to accommodate HT users of multiple skill levels?
Miscellaneous:
1) How much does it matter to have a your own custom theater intro versus one that, though generic, still maintains a professional look and sound?
This is just a small smattering of questions that covers a few areas. If you feel compelled to respond, I'd like to hear your thoughts. If you have anything that you'd like to add, feel free to send it my way.
Michael