DVDSCRs are almost exclusively associated with (typically late November through February). Studios produce these screeners to ensure that voters for the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs can watch films that may still be in theaters or have had limited releases. Without these screeners, voters in different cities might miss the opportunity to view the films, potentially hurting the film's chances of winning awards.
| Feature | What to Expect | |---------|----------------| | | Usually 720×480 (NTSC) or 720×576 (PAL) – standard DVD resolution | | Watermarks | Often includes overlaid text like "For Your Consideration" or moving messages (e.g., “PROPERTY OF STUDIO”) | | Color/Brightness | Can be slightly faded, desaturated, or have brightness fluctuations | | Black & White sections | Some screeners have intermittent B&W sequences to prevent piracy (rare now) | | Timecode burn-in | A counter running at the top or bottom of the screen | dvdscr quality
A common feature of older screeners is a temporary switch from color to black-and-white for a few minutes at a time. | Feature | What to Expect | |---------|----------------|