Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]

Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]
by Joe Kane

Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]

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Actor: Joe Kane
Director: Joe Kane
Brand: Dvd International
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-03-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: DVD International
Product features:

Explanation of how to use specific test patterns to calibrate your display
Easy to use menu system with descriptive text to help navigate each option
A 90 minute overview of the basics of HDTV and an introduction to the world of creating HDTV programs
Included color filters assist in calibration
Audio calibration test signals

DVD Reviews of Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]

DVD Review: Good Tool for a Not So Good Price
Summary: 3 Stars

This is a good tool, and guide, for calibrating Full HD video displays and audio system set-up so you can watch Blu-ray movies at its best. I think the price should be less that what they're selling it for. I got this for about $16 but I think it should be around $10 max. This is a tool that will only be used for once every year or every six months at the most. I don't think it should be priced like it's a commercial film.

DVD Review: Very helpful
Summary: 4 Stars

This DVD was very helpful in getting my new Samsung TV looking great.

The only downside is that it is VERY long winded. Unless you are dying to know the entire history of high definition TV, skip right to the test patterns. There is sufficient information with the patterns to get your TV calibrated.

DVD Review: Great and Informative
Summary: 5 Stars

Has a ton of tools for tweaking and testing your HDTV system, including audio. There is a set of quick calibrations for doing it the easy way, a big set of advanced calibrations, and even a 90 minute long video for the gluttons out there which explains how HDTV quality standards work, why they are the way they are, and how to fix what Samsung and Sony screwed up on the BestBuy floor.

DVD Review: Not worth the buy
Summary: 1 Stars

This disc is not user friendly nor does it explain what each test pattern is properly used for. They just throw the test patterns and expect average users to know what each pattern is supposed to do. You are going to need a meter, if you are going to take some advantages of the test patterns provided. The basic contrast or black level,or even seeing all "red" , "blue" or "green" by using the filter provided don't help either. I recommend AVCHD from SpectraCal. Its free download that you can burn on a DVD - R, and can be use only on a Blu-Ray player. Other options to download for HD-DVD or other compatible players as well. Save your money and spend it on something else.

DVD Review: Great...!
Summary: 4 Stars

Had trouble with the individual screens for fine tune adjustments.
You may have better luck..

Description of Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]

Created by home theater industry legend Joe Kane, HD Basics is the
definitive High Definition home theater calibration tool. It promises to
improve your picture and give you an understanding of the concepts that
are vital to getting the most out of your HDTV.

Easy to use menu system
25 minute 'quick set-up" option including an in depth description and explanation of how to use specific test patterns to calibrate your display
Audio calibration test signals
Descriptive text in the menu to help navigate each option
A 90 minute overview of the basics of HDTV
Introduction to the world of creating HDTV programs
Audio commentary by Cinematographer Allen Daviau and Joe Kane.

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