This is the heart of the file—the codec and its flavor.
There is a subtle irony in using this specific, highly advanced digital format to watch a film like Elysium . The technology required to decode and smoothly play a 10-bit HEVC file demands modern processors and high-definition displays—luxuries that belong to the technologically privileged of our own world. Just as the citizens of Earth in the movie are starved for access to the advanced medical technology of the space station, global access to high-speed internet and the hardware required to enjoy cinematic art at this level of fidelity remains unequal. On the other hand, highly efficient digital encodes also represent the democratization of media. They allow cinema enthusiasts across the globe, regardless of their economic standing, to download, share, and experience high-quality art that might otherwise be locked behind expensive physical media or region-locked streaming paywalls. Elysium -2013- -1080p BluRay x265 HEVC 10bit AA...