2001.a.space.odyssey.1968.480p.bluray.english.e...

The film was developed concurrently with a novel of the same name by Arthur C. Clarke

Keep a 480p copy on your media server for mobile devices or remote viewing over slow connections. But for a home theater, the 1080p or 4K is mandatory. 2001.A.Space.Odyssey.1968.480P.Bluray.English.E...

| Aspect | 480p (Blu-ray downscale) | 1080p (Standard Blu-ray) | 4K HDR (UHD Blu-ray) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 1.5–3 GB | 8–15 GB | 50–90 GB | | Detail | Soft; no fine hair or spaceship rivets | Sharp; good for 55" TVs | Hyper-detailed; best for 75"+ projectors | | HAL’s eye | Deep red but not glinting | Crisp reflection visible | Individual pixels of the lens visible | | Star Gate colors | Acceptable (Rec.601 matrix) | Great (Rec.709) | Stunning (BT.2020, 10-bit) | | Legacy devices | Works on iPod Classic, PSP, old laptops | Needs HDMI 1.4+ | Needs HDMI 2.0+, HDR display | The film was developed concurrently with a novel

Your 4K TV will try to upscale 480p to 2160p. Turn off “noise reduction” and turn on “film mode” to avoid soap-opera effect. A good upscaler (like an nVidia Shield or MadVR on PC) can make 480p look surprisingly decent. | Aspect | 480p (Blu-ray downscale) | 1080p

When it premiered on April 2, 1968 , "2001" was unlike anything the public had ever seen. Kubrick, along with special effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull, eschewed the "clunky" rocket ships of 1950s serials for a scientifically grounded visionary realism .

Since your file is labeled , here is what to expect: Resolution: 720 x 480 (Standard Definition).