The film explores several themes, including:
“Not just any,” Somerset said, voice low. “Look at the metadata. 1995 release. 720p. That resolution didn’t exist for consumers until 2005. YIFY didn’t start releasing rips until 2010. This file predates its own codec.”
: The total file size. This was a popular size historically because it fit perfectly onto a standard CD-R.
But as Navarro watched the final, pixelated frame of his partner’s eyes, he realized something else. Even at 700MB. Even in 720p. Even through the brutal efficiency of x264… the grief was still lossless.