Q: Why is it called Blu-ray?

A: Blu-ray Disc players and devices, such as Sony’s PlayStation 3, utilize a blue laser beam to read information from discs. DVDs, on the other hand, used a red laser. The blue laser has a tighter focus, allowing disc players to store more information on a disc of the same size as a DVD. A Blu-ray Disc can hold about 50 gigabytes, whereas a DVD holds under 10 GB. With the additional capacity, movies can have up to six times the resolution of a DVD, along with bonus features and improved surround soundtracks.

Q: Can we actually see the difference between Blu-ray and DVD?

A: If you were to compare a DVD and a Blu-ray side by side, most people would easily notice that Blu-ray offers a significantly higher picture quality.

Q: What equipment do I need to watch Blu-ray?

A: In addition to a Blu-ray Disc player, you need an HDTV to fully appreciate the high-quality and widescreen effect. If you don’t have the funds to purchase a new HDTV, check the back panel of the Blu-ray player before buying it to connect to an older TV. Not all players have the necessary outputs to connect to older sets. Many players send both audio and video to new TVs and displays through a single cable called HDMI.

There are different categories of HDTVs – 720p, 1080i, and 1080p – but regardless of which one you have, a Blu-ray player can send a high-definition signal to any of them. Ideally, a 40-inch screen or larger is recommended to truly appreciate the quality.

What is upscaling?

Your old DVD collection was originally designed to be viewed on a CRT screen and was encoded at the lower standard 576i resolution. However, since High Definition TVs are designed to display in either 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution, they utilize advanced upscaling technology to take a video source and scale it to match the screen, or “upscale” it.

Blu-ray player manufacturers have taken the concept of upscaling a step further by adding detail to an upscaled source, creating sharper and better images. This improves the perceived quality of, for example, existing standard DVDs.

Manuel Marino

Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME

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