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Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] | ![Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FMBadQJeL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Joe Kane
Actor: Joe Kane
Studio: DVD International
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  136 reviews
Sales Rank: 1273
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: RKOBR156004
UPC: 647715600424
EAN: 0647715600424
ASIN: B000V6LST0
Theatrical Release Date: March 25, 2008
Release Date: March 25, 2008
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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 |
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Product Description
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 03/25/2008
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 136
 If you paid for an HD tv then pay for the disk August 18, 2010
roadglide103
I'm very surprised at the number of people who complain about the amount of "extraneous" information on DVE, then complain that they don't understand or can't get anything done with the test patterns.
Calibrating your TV is not the most complicated activity in the world, but it does require a somewhat in-depth understanding of the production process and theory. A very important thing to know going in, is that a great number of TVs will never be able to reach a "perfect" calibration. It's simply beyond the capabilities of the television. So, the more you know and understand, the better you can choose which areas to compromise on to achieve the best picture you can get from your individual set.
It may be boring, but watch all the material on the disk and try to pay attention. If you can't understand the concepts... well I don't know what to tell you, maybe grab that geek buddy (everyone has one) and have them check it out with you. There's no getting around the fact that you're going to have to tangle with, and come to grips with, some semi-complicated technical information to get the best results.
The disk doesn't go into great depth concerning the various devices that the disk may be played through, and what those devices may be doing to the incoming signal to the TV. You will need to check out an AV forum for the best way to optimize your player. If you are using a PS3 as a blu-ray player, check out "optimizing your ps3 for BD" on youtube. It will show you all the settings you need for that device.
Neither does DVE get into all the noise reduction, active back light controls, cinema motion etc... available on most sets. Some may consider this a negative, but I view it as DVE being realistic about the fact that there is no way for a relatively universal disk to cover this. There is no industry standard for these controls. What they do or how they do it is all on the manufacturer, and even varies within a makers own line up or in the same model from year to year. As a general rule simply turn off any of these settings, or set to the lowest possible setting. They are almost all techniques for altering the basic information of the incoming picture in one manner or the other.
Does it take two hours to go through? Well yes I suppose it does. But, did you just drop a grand or more on a new TV? Doesn't two hours and [...] seem like a small price to get the most out of that investment? I've used it on both TVs in my house, my in-laws, and several friends sets. They've all been ecstatic with the results. If you're patient and take you time, I think you will be too.
 Wow - Very Dissapointing July 26, 2010
GatorMan (OK)
Ok - nice to check my audio for the speaker play - but other than that...lousy for adjusting colors / sharpness / etc.
Lots of filler stuff...NOT IMPRESSED!!
 Very useful but too much information July 19, 2010
MMA (NYC)
I think the disc is very useful since a calibrated picture is much better and accurate than what you get just using the defaults. My only issue with the disc is that there's a lot of fluff and unnecessary information for the 90+% that just wants a calibrated picture and not all the extra information. I guess you need to fill it up to charge what they charge for a bunch of test screens and colored paper.
 okay but not great July 12, 2010
T. Brown (Virginia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an okay calibration tool. I rented it from Netflix before purchasing. The product discusses CRT and projection TVs but says little or nothing about flat panel TVs, the most prolific on the market today. They haven't made CRT TVs in HD for many years so I don't see why they keep referring to those at all. Another gripe is a long winded discussion about calibrating color saturation with some kind of blue filter test screen which doesn't exist on the DVD or, at least, I couldn't find it. As others have mentioned here there is no tint or hue calibration which does seem odd. I would recommend renting this DVD rather than buying it.
Worth the money! June 25, 2010
dwolbers
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great product! Made my lcd look even better and also made my old crt look better too!
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