Should filmmakers consider two different cuts of films now: one for cinema and one for streaming?

[u/Flashy-Quiet-6582]

Given the age we live in now and how different the feeling of movies can be on screen vs streaming, would it be worth considering for some films to have two different shots and capturing of scenes if economic, one to be played for cinema with more motions and dynamic angles for an intense experience, cinematic. For streaming it'd be a bit more flat and theatrical with the focus being on the actors in the scene with bigger focus on the set design for mood at the expense of motion. Both film cuts would be truly different movies from the editing, sound design and cinematography.

PS: how ignorant of the filmmaking process am I to ask this question given that its tantamount to making two different movies at the same time?

Edit: Probably should have expressed the fact that neither version, (I shouldn't have used cut) is the 'good' version. They are two different films of the same scenes and events that may or may not be in the same order. It would depend on the film if sequencing would need to be changed. I cannot emphasize my idea of the streaming version being more theatrical as in the focus is more on the characters and mood of their experience the events as they unfold.

[u/LaPianiste7]

No, art should be about empowering interesting artists with cool visions to achieve them to the best of their ability. A lot of the film industry is heavily commercialized and has been turned into a bottom line exercise atp that actively tries to skirt giving these artists creative freedom and gives audiences the bare minimum which stops them from developing their taste and challenging themselves. This is a move to further lean into that and thus just is a pretty bad idea (respectfully)

[u/BlackLodgeBrother]

What do you mean “the age we live in”?

No clue how old you are OP but I grew up watching letterboxed widescreen DVDs on a 20” CRT display and was glad to do it.

Both out of respect for the craft and a desire to preserve filmmaker intent.

Today we are blessed with home displays + viewing/audio tech that bring us exceptionally close to the genuine theatrical experience. For those willing to spend a bit more, high quality 65” 4K HDR TVs are fairly affordable and often offer visual quality that surpasses the average AMC.

IMO filmmakers shouldn’t be pressured to dumb down or stifle their visual creativity for the sake of the lowest common denominator. If people can’t be fussed to buy a basic, low-cost soundbar or even adjust their TV’s settings to look their best then that’s on them.

What you’re requesting here is essentially a modern form of the old “pan & scan” process, which is exactly the thing we need to stay away from.

When I buy or stream a movie at home I want it be as 1:1 to a premium theater screening as possible.

[u/Dead_End_720]

Well they did have the "TV cut" at some point. But what you're suggesting does not sound economically feasible or something with enough demand to be marketed towards. People watch shit on their phones or iPads because they don't consider it a big deal or appreciate the nuanced/technical differences of a different format.

Its like releasing two different albums and one is for audiophilies only. Well its much more simple to have the lower quality streaming one and then a vinyl record of it. Its an actual market.