Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]
Starring: Joe Kane
Directed By: Joe Kane
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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
Editorial Reviews:
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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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: GREAT UTILITY!!!!
Comment: This disc taught me a lot about video display and is definitely worth the $10-$15 dollars. After running this I was able to notice a lot more low-light detail than before on several BD movies. I ended up having to turn off almost all of my XBR6's advanced features to get things to look "correct" but after I did I was much happier with the picture!
Get this disc to ensure that your Blu-Ray picture is top-notch.
Customer Rating:
Summary: 100% Fluff
Comment: Well I ordered this to help me set my 60" Samsung and it was more of a history lesson about TV signals and picture quality. The very few things that did give you the option to adjust you TV settings had no corresponding help guides to let you know if you were even doing correctly. Huge waste of money. I am paying Geek Squad to have a professional calibration tech come fix my tv. If you are a serious Videophile and have spent more than 2K on your Sound and TV system get it done correctly by a profession no DVD will help you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Value vs. Professional Calibration
Comment: A little to much information on the history of television, but the software does a good job on calibration and really improved my Samsung 58" Plasma picture. It took about 45 minutes but without the history lessons. If I need to calibrate a new TV it probably only takes about 15 minutes or less.
I would get the regular version vs. Blu-Ray. If you ever want to watch the DVD on another player or lap-top that's not Blu-Ray you're out of luck.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Product
Comment: The HD Basics disc is a great product.
I used it to calibrate my Mitsubishi HC4900 LCD Projector.
Everythig looks great now.
Customer Rating:
Summary: International Buyers Beware - Region Locked
Comment: Just be careful when you purchase this as it is REGION LOCKED (not falsely but truly!). A totally puzzling decision given the interntational market.
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: Blu-ray
Brand: Dvd International
EAN: 0647715600424
Feature: Explanation of how to use specific test patterns to calibrate your display
Label: DVD International
Manufacturer: DVD International
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: DVD International
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-03-25
Running Time: 120
Studio: DVD International
Theatrical Release Date: 2008-03-25
Directed By: Joe Kane
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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
Editorial Reviews:
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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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: GREAT UTILITY!!!!
Comment: This disc taught me a lot about video display and is definitely worth the $10-$15 dollars. After running this I was able to notice a lot more low-light detail than before on several BD movies. I ended up having to turn off almost all of my XBR6's advanced features to get things to look "correct" but after I did I was much happier with the picture!
Get this disc to ensure that your Blu-Ray picture is top-notch.
Customer Rating:
Summary: 100% Fluff
Comment: Well I ordered this to help me set my 60" Samsung and it was more of a history lesson about TV signals and picture quality. The very few things that did give you the option to adjust you TV settings had no corresponding help guides to let you know if you were even doing correctly. Huge waste of money. I am paying Geek Squad to have a professional calibration tech come fix my tv. If you are a serious Videophile and have spent more than 2K on your Sound and TV system get it done correctly by a profession no DVD will help you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Value vs. Professional Calibration
Comment: A little to much information on the history of television, but the software does a good job on calibration and really improved my Samsung 58" Plasma picture. It took about 45 minutes but without the history lessons. If I need to calibrate a new TV it probably only takes about 15 minutes or less.
I would get the regular version vs. Blu-Ray. If you ever want to watch the DVD on another player or lap-top that's not Blu-Ray you're out of luck.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Product
Comment: The HD Basics disc is a great product.
I used it to calibrate my Mitsubishi HC4900 LCD Projector.
Everythig looks great now.
Customer Rating:
Summary: International Buyers Beware - Region Locked
Comment: Just be careful when you purchase this as it is REGION LOCKED (not falsely but truly!). A totally puzzling decision given the interntational market.
Technical Details
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: Blu-ray
Brand: Dvd International
EAN: 0647715600424
Feature: Explanation of how to use specific test patterns to calibrate your display
Label: DVD International
Manufacturer: DVD International
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: DVD International
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-03-25
Running Time: 120
Studio: DVD International
Theatrical Release Date: 2008-03-25
