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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: Blu-ray Brand: Dvd International EAN: 0647715600424 Label: DVD International Manufacturer: DVD International Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: DVD International Region Code: 1 Release Date: March 25, 2008 Running Time: 120 minutes Sales Rank: 263 Studio: DVD International Theatrical Release Date: March 25, 2008
Product Description: DVD International Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics (Blu-ray) Created by home theater industry legend Joe Kane, HD Basics is thedefinitive High Definition home theater calibration tool. It promises toimprove your picture and give you an understanding of the concepts thatare vital to getting the most out of your HDTV.Easy to use menu system25 minute 'quick set-up" option including an in depth description and explanation of how to use specific test patterns to calibrate your displayAudio calibration test signalsDescriptive text in the menu to help navigate each optionA 90 minute overview of the basics of HDTVIntroduction to the world of creating HDTV programsAudio commentary by Cinematographer Allen Daviauand Joe Kane. Features: * Easy to use menusystem * A quick set-up option including an indepth description and explanation of how to use specific test patterns to calibrate your display * Audio calibration test signals * Descriptivetext in the menu to help navigate each option * A 97 minute overview of the basics of HDTV * Introduction to the world of creating HDTV programs * Audio commentary by Cinematographer Allen Daviau * Audio commentary by Joe Kane for the demonstration materials * Joe Kane's Tri-Color Optical Filter
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - quite poor communication and absorbed
Let me start by saying that I have a BFA in film and I work as a director in the film industry for a decade now. I understand 95% of what Joe is talking about. But man... did he show anyone his final cut before he went to press?
It DID help me get better contrast, but the color section is so poorly narrated. you'll just get confused. There is NO explanation on HOW to use the color gels. what is the right configuration? or wrong one? especially for red and green.
If you go to his website, you'll find that there is NO phone number, NO email and NO support available! Perhaps he was overwhelmed with all the incoming questions that his video raises? but fails to answer?
This has the capacity a GREAT video... but only if there was someone more caring about the viewers experience... and not so self absorbed in jargon that really doesn't apply to the end result: A BETTER LOOKING PICTURE
Rating: - Set it right
I'm a little advanced for some of this disk, but I even like the quality of the test patterns. I have walked the step by step and found the results to as good.
Rating: - irritating dvd
The vast majority of the content on this disc won't help you adjust your televisions picture. There is WAY WAY too much irrelevent technical talk that misdirects from the info that actually is important. The rambling filler on this disc really tests your patience. You have to replay key parts repeatedly to remember what you're really supposed to do with a test signal. If you own a popular tv model, try looking online to see if you can find a review where they list the way they tweaked the TVs settings. I found this on C-Net for both my tvs and tossed this disc aside.
Rating: - Just what I expected
The video quality is excellent; the Audio section allowed me to more fully understand how well my surround sound was working; while quite technical, it starts at the beginning and is easy to follow. It is very worth the price!
Rating: - Never got this item
I never got this item till date.Inspite of telling amazon,they had shipped this item to my previous apartment at cleveland. I also tried contacting USPS at cleveland regardign the same and they could not help it.It would be really great if amazon could assist me in getting this product at my louisville address.
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- quite poor communication and absorbed
- Set it right
- Just what I expected
- Never got this item
