HD Is For Me

For all my praise of the HD-DVD format, I figured I should provide some evidence supporting my claims. Below you will find two comparison screen caps between the standard DVD release of Return of the King and the upcoming HD-DVD version. While the differences aren't mind-blowing, there is a very noticeable improvement in clarity. Focus particularly on the stubble on his face and the individual strands of hair. As the term "high definition" would imply, the image is significantly sharper. It is also worth mentioning that the colors in the HD-DVD cap are not as washed-out and the shadows are much more clearly defined.

(click on the photo for a much larger version)