Digital Video Essentials (Blu-ray)

[bhampton]

Quote "Ok...who wants to let me borrow it once they're done with it... "

NETFLIX

[Bango]

Sweet, wasn't aware that you could rent it. It looks like their website is down though...so I can't add it to my queu

[AlaskaDon]

I've been waiting for this title for a long time. Hopefully it won't disappoint. I always wonder if my PQ could be better even though I'm happy with it

[skrill]

Hmm -- I have the HD DVD/DVD version. I wonder if the BR version will be updated.

I will give it a rent.

The HD DVD/DVD version works great for me since it allows me to calibrate for all my media devices (since all of them can play either HD DVD or regular DVD).

[bajor27]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Quote "Ok...who wants to let me borrow it once they're done with it... "

NETFLIX

Quite surprised to find out they make a rentable version of this. Seems like it would greatly cut down on sales.

Hopfully Zip.ca rents it too.

[ausamerika]

Originally Posted by brazzle

Hey all,

I did a search and checked a couple of pages but didn't see this. I had DVE on Blu-Ray pre-ordered and I just got notification that it shipped today from Amazon.

Woohoo.

GAH!! Mine didn't ship yet!

[navyman]

Now how does this work? I am assuming you need a TV where you can actually correct the colors manually. I have an older elite big screen where I can adjust pretty much everything and now I have a 37 inch lg 720p screen that doesn't give me nearly as many options. The big screen was professionally calibrated but the 37 inch has had nothing done to it. Will this just tell me how much brightness and such that I need or will it do more?

[DetroitSportsFan]

Mine shipped too.

[Entertainment72]

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The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com:
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Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC):
1 Digital Video Essentials: ... $18.95 1 $18.95

Shipped via UPS (estimated arrival date: 26-March-2008).

[Vlad44]

Originally Posted by CobraComander

Same here...been waiting......

Amazon told they shipped today...

[DetroitSportsFan]

Mine shipped today.

[WickyWoo]

The this that's coming out now is titled "HD Basics" and from what I understand give you only the most basic test patterns.

There's the same kinds of test patterns that were on DVE, all they're doing is differentiating from the pro package.

Basically HD Basics is concentrating on 1080p calibration, while the Pro has everything from 480i-1080p and a lot more tweaker tests.

Add to that the Demo material on the disc is 720p... WTH? Stuff that just pop in I Am Legend or Enchanted and see demo material in 1080p,.. sheesh.

The cameras they had available at the time it was shot was only 720p. Either way, the demo footage is very much a stress test for your system anyway. It's all explained on the commentary

[bhampton]

Wicky,

That's good. From what I could read online it wasn't the full set of patterns from DVE but a much simplified version.

If you're right (I assume you know already) then I'll certainly be picking this up.

(Although come to think of it my DVD version on DVE (the later version) doesn't even have the grey scale patterns on 10 step widows. It only had 0, 20, 40,60,80,100 which means I had to use a different test disc anyway. I'll certainly rent this HD Basics and check it out.)


-Brian

[mdtulp]

Originally Posted by Flomaster

I rented the DVE from Netflix it did NOT come with the colored plastics and found the Sd DVD to be complete crap for me. I am not sure if the Blu version will be easier to use and tweek my DLP set up which I believe I can fine tune it better than I have it now using the Rat. movie set up. I have a RadioShack SPL Meter to calibrate my speakers. I was about to pull the pre-order $18.95trigger last night at 11PM but didn't go through with the check out.

how do you get to the calibration extra on Ratatouille?

[Go Blue]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

There's the same kinds of test patterns that were on DVE, all they're doing is differentiating from the pro package.

Basically HD Basics is concentrating on 1080p calibration, while the Pro has everything from 480i-1080p and a lot more tweaker tests.



The cameras they had available at the time it was shot was only 720p. Either way, the demo footage is very much a stress test for your system anyway. It's all explained on the commentary

Wicky, how will this disc perform for a 720p set? Is it worth it if you don't have 1080p?

[WickyWoo]

It'll perform fine. The 1080p stuff is more performance based

I haven't tried it on 720p, so YMMV

[Johk]

Anybody found it in Canada?

Also do you get the color filters with this version?

[thepunisher82]

According to the official website, the tri-color filter is included. It's really the only reason I ordered it. I got my black levels perfect thanks to the Sony easter egg test patterns. Well, I need to adjust the contrast too. White doesn't bloom on my LCD, but I know it's turned up too high. Anyone with an LCD have any tips to get a good contrast level? It'll be a week before it gets delivered to me.

[bhampton]

Netflix is shipping my copy today,.. yipee.

I'll have time to figure out if I like it while it's still on sale.

-Brian

[Layd Dly]

I cancelled my amazon order for 18.95 since it hadnt shipped yet and re-ordered for it at Buy.com 16.99 with free s/h because im a cheap skate.