Prometheus.2012.1080p.bluray.3d.h-sbs.dts.x264-... -
So next time you see a filename like this, you’ll know exactly what you’re watching — and how to enjoy it in glorious, eye-popping 3D.
| Feature | x264 (H.264) | x265 (HEVC) | |----------------------|------------------------|---------------------------| | Hardware decoding | Universal (all 3D TVs)| Limited (newer devices) | | Encoding speed | Fast | Slow | | 3D frame-packed support | Excellent (SBS, TAB) | Good but less tested | | File size for 1080p 3D | ~8-15 GB | ~4-8 GB | Prometheus.2012.1080p.BluRay.3D.H-SBS.DTS.x264-...
In this deep-dive article, we’ll explore Ridley Scott’s Prometheus (2012), why it’s a benchmark for 3D Blu-ray releases, and what every part of that filename means for your viewing experience. Before parsing the tech specs, let’s appreciate the film itself. So next time you see a filename like
| Format | Quality | Size | Where to get legitimately | |------------------------------|------------------|----------|--------------------------------| | Original Blu-ray 3D (frame-packed) | Reference | ~45 GB | Amazon, eBay (used copies) | | Full SBS (3840×1080) | Near-reference | ~30 GB | Make your own rip | | Half SBS (x264) | Good | 10-14 GB | Rips from personal collection | | Half SBS (x265) | Good, smaller | 4-8 GB | Compatible only newer devices | | | Immersive but lower effective resolution | – | Use Bigscreen or Skybox VR with SBS mode | | Format | Quality | Size | Where
| Component | Meaning | |------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Movie title and release year | | 1080p | Vertical resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (progressive scan) | | BluRay | Source is the original Blu-ray disc | | 3D | Contains stereoscopic 3D video | | H-SBS | Half-Side-By-Side 3D encoding | | DTS | DTS (Digital Theater Systems) audio track | | x264 | Video encoded with the open-source H.264/AVC encoder x264 |