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High definition DVD - Facts About It
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Author: Isaps Marin
Topic: Multimedia
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High definition DVD represents an evolution of the present DVD
format. Regarding its video and audio quality, high definition
DVD is much better than the actual DVD as this was compared to
the features of the old VHS videotapes. The birth of the high
definition DVD was determined by the evolution of the television
sets which have become capable of displaying high definition
pictures, fact that requested a step forward for the home video.
In other words, high definition DVD's aim is to provide 1080
lines of video resolution, compared to the 576/480 lines
presently offered by the actual DVDs.
Why would anyone want a high definition DVD? For the same
purposes why people prefer DVDs over the old video tapes.
Regardless the high resolution video and audio features, the
bigger storage capacity of high definition discs will eventually
represent the end of single movie multi-discs sets, an important
quality that will allow for more extra features to be included
on one disc. For example, an entire season of a television show
will fit prefectly onto just one single disc.
But what will be the destiny of the present DVDs? No matter the
high definition DVDs anyone will choose, they will definetely be
compatible with the present DVDs. This means that any DVD
collection does not need to be replaced. This is possible
because many of the present DVD players have an upscale feature
(meaning to increase the video resolution using digital
manipulation) that allows them to change the existing DVD movies
to a higher definition. This feature will later be used for all
high definition DVD players. Although this upscaling operation
will not provide the same 'unforgettable experience' as high
definition movies, it will allow the existing DVDs to be shown
in their best possible way, without losing any resolution.
You will find more info on the compatibility for each specific
format in the FAQ section.
Is it possible for a computer to playback high definition DVDs?
Presently, there are no computer systems on the market that are
capable of playing these high definition discs. The moment the
hardware and software arrives, most of the 2.8 GHz or higher
rated computers will definetely be able to playback high
definition DVDs without any problems occuring. But the highest
video/audio resolution movies (like 1080p with high definition
multi-channel audio) may require a faster computer or/and a good
audio decoding hardware.
the providers of the PowerDVD software, Cyberlink, has already
displayed a playback of a HD DVD using PowerDVD and an Intel
Pentium D processor at the Digital Hollywood conference in
September 2005. More info on this presentation can be read in
Cyberlink's press release.
What are the formats for the the high definition DVD? The two
main formats are: HD DVD (pay attention not to cofuse it with
the general term of High Definition DVD, which refers to any
high definition DVD formats) and Blu-ray disc (BD).Some formats
called EVD and FVD can be found mainly in Asia.
In conclusion, high definition DVDs represent the future of home
video display.
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