Blu-ray Disc Association Finalizes Ultra HD Blu-ray Spec

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 05/13/2015 08:30 AM | source: | 53 comment(s)

Finally ! The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced completion of the Ultra HD Blu-ray specification and released the new logo that will delineate Ultra HD. Keywords are UHD - 3840 x 2160 pixels HDR) and high frame rate content.

Blu-ray products. The Ultra HD Blu-ray specification, which represents the work of global leaders from the consumer electronics, IT and content creation industries, will enable delivery of Ultra HD content via Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc to the rapidly growing number of UHD TV households.

"For years, Blu-ray Disc has set the standard for high definition picture and audio quality in the home. Ultra HD Blu-ray will do the same for UHD home entertainment," said Victor Matsuda, chair, BDA Promotions Committee. "The technical capabilities of Blu-ray Disc, in particular its significant storage capacity and high data transfer rates, will enable the delivery of an unparalleled, consistent and repeatable UHD experience."

The completed Ultra HD Blu-ray specification addresses a range of factors, beyond simply increasing resolution, that will significantly enhance the home entertainment experience for consumers. In addition to delivering content in up-to 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution, the Ultra HD Blu-ray format enables delivery of a significantly expanded color range and allows for the delivery of high dynamic range (HDR) and high frame rate content. Next-generation immersive, object-based sound formats will also be delivered via the Ultra HD Blu-ray specification. Additionally, with the optional digital bridge feature, the specification enhances the value of content ownership by embracing the notion that a content purchase can enable the consumer to view their content across the range of in-home and mobile devices.

The specification also mandates all new Ultra HD Blu-ray players be capable of playing back current Blu-ray Discs, giving consumers access to the vast library of more than 10,000 titles currently available on Blu-ray Disc.

Licensing of Ultra HD Blu-ray is scheduled to begin this Summer. The BDA is working closely with industry leaders in the authoring, testing, certification and replication industries to develop the tools and process needed to ensure interoperability between players and software and to facilitate the development of a robust ecosystem to support the hardware and title launch of Ultra HD Blu-ray.

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#5068852 Posted on: 05/13/2015 08:34 AM

what happen if you play it on a 1080p screen? Does its affect quality?

This is nice of them:

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#5068859 Posted on: 05/13/2015 08:44 AM

in a time where blockbuster start appear in VOD and download only...

who need a media (ultra full of DRM that need to update each 2 week the player lol)???

old dinosaur don't want to die

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#5068862 Posted on: 05/13/2015 08:48 AM

what happen if you play it on a 1080p screen? Does its affect quality?

This is nice of them:
It'll depend a lot on the downscaler, but if something is of proper 1080p quality to begin with (unlike 99.9% of the trash that's streamed online or through digital cable) it would only be as good in a best case scenario.

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#5068871 Posted on: 05/13/2015 09:04 AM

in a time where blockbuster start appear in VOD and download only...

who need a media (ultra full of DRM that need to update each 2 week the player lol)???

old dinosaur don't want to die

Probably the same people who are forced to use British Telecom to supple their broadband

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#5068956 Posted on: 05/13/2015 11:02 AM

Nice to hear, looking forward to this technology...

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