Streaming services heavily compress video to save bandwidth, resulting in "blocking" during dark scenes or rapid motion (like Kramer sliding through the door). An encode of an HDTV cap, specifically one labeled "Complete Series" from reputable release groups, is typically encoded with a high Constant Rate Factor (CRF).

One of the benefits of the x264 codec is near-universal compatibility.

Most HDTV broadcasts use this format to fill modern television screens. This was achieved by remastering the original 35mm film, which often reveals more detail on the left and right sides but crops out detail from the top and bottom.